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Jessica looking at some geese on a pond

Challenging the assumptions about my heart child

One of the things I find challenging as a heart parent is dealing with people’s assumptions about my heart child.  While many of them are well-meaning, they can be frustrating.…

Night nursing and restless legs

I’ve suffered from restless legs on and off since I was a teenager. I had the occasional bout during my pregnancies with Jessica and Sophie but it wasn’t too bad.…

Siblings – August

Sophie is getting more and more mobile each day and starting to pull herself up to standing. This is creating some interesting moments as we have been teaching Jessica to…

Silent Sunday/Black & White Photography Project Week 5

Treasure Trail – Chalfont St Peter

Whenever my sister and nieces come to stay, we always try and get out and about and find places to visit. After treating ourselves to a day out at Legoland,…

What’s in your bag?

Today’s BEDAOutmumbered prompt invites us to share the contents of our handbag. I don’t have a handbag these days. My change bag has taken its place – the bag that…

Word of the Week – Challenging

Feeling quite sleep-deprived this week and so my word of the week is: For me, sleep (or the lack of it!) is one of the most challenging things about motherhood.…

Premium Blog Kit Add On

Add even more design detail to your installation of the Mary Kate theme by Angie Makes with our Mary Kate premade blog kit for $30. Lots of great goodies are included!

Stress and supply

I have posted before about the early days of breastfeeding Jessica, or more accurately, expressing and her getting my milk via a tube for the first week or so until…

Me, Katy (holding Jessica) and Gillian

My best friends

My twin sister and her best friend met on the first day of infant school and have been best friends ever since. I envy her that friendship. It must be…