Sophie has now reached the stage where we can go for walks without needing to bring the buggy or a toddler carrier along which has felt quite liberating. The change bag has frequently been ditched in favour of a rucksack (much easier to carry, especially when trying to hold two little hands) and we have… Read More
Throughout 2016 I will be posting a photo on Instagram each day, sharing something that I am grateful for each day as part of my #366daysofgratitude project. Here are the things I have been grateful for this week: Day 38 – I am grateful for a brief trip to the park with the dolls’ prams… Read More
Since the day we found out about our daughter’s heart condition, the support and information we have received through various organisations has been invaluable in helping us through our heart family journey. We quickly realised that we were not alone in the journey, that there were others who had travelled it too, as well as… Read More
The Friday Fabulous Five is my regular feature where I share five of my favourite blog posts that I have read in the previous week – posts that have made me laugh, made me cry or made me think. With this week being Heart Week, my Friday Fabulous Five is all about other heart family… Read More
This week is Heart week and I’ve been focusing a lot on raising awareness of congenital heart defects, as I do every year. My blog posts this week have all been heart-focused and I’ve been busy with various fundraising events for heart charities this week too. Jessica had her monthly community nurse check-up yesterday to… Read More
Regular readers of my blog will know that we’re a family who love to get out and about as much as possible. My philosophy tends to be along the lines of “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing” which I usually follow, within sensible limits weather-wise. I am always amazed by how… Read More