#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and loved it so am looking forward to continuing with it this year. Here are the things that I’ve been grateful for over the past week:… Read More
I can’t resist the sunshine even when it’s cold outside. There’s something about a cold, crisp day that makes me feel alive. Going out for a walk and then coming home with pink cheeks from the cold to warm up with a hot chocolate is my favourite way to spend a winter’s afternoon. We… Read More
“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. … We need not wait to see what others do.” (Mahatma Gandhi) The above quote is usually shortened to “be the change you wish… Read More
Raising awareness of congenital heart defects and working with heart charities to help improve outcomes for heart children is something that is very important to me. Each year, I get involved in Heart Week in February to try and raise money for heart charities. For the last couple of years, I have been involved in… Read More
#withkindnessandlove is my new series for 2017. Each week, I will be sharing some stories of kindness along with some things that have made me smile during the week. Some weeks I might share a quote that has inspired me, or some suggestions for small acts of kindness that I have come across. I’m hoping… Read More
Back in my pre-children days I worked as an independent midwife. I had the privilege of looking after women throughout their pregnancy from the point at which they booked my care, right through to the birth of their babies and for six weeks afterwards. I loved the fact that I got to know the women… Read More