Books, stationery, and wellbeing
I still don't quite know what I think of toddler reins (I know my parents used them with me and my brother but they seem a bit too much like dog leads to me...) but I love the animal backpacks you can get which have reins built in. Now I've found something even cooler in… Continue reading Item of the day: Toddler backpack from Mamas and Papas
I bloody love those cuddle robes you can get for the little 'uns that have cute hoods, especially ones with ears, but there isn't anything like that for non-bath time. Or so I thought. Check out this adorable bunny ears blanket from Cuckooland! It's available in pink, blue, white and cream. I think Jenson would… Continue reading Item of the day: Bunny ears blanket from Cuckooland
If you're pregnant and looking for your first set of bottles, or already feeding but looking for a change, I just discovered these adorable Jungle Book bottles from NUK at Boots. I can't say I've tried NUK products before but they come highly recommended - and look awesome to boot! This set of three bottles… Continue reading Item of the day: NUK Jungle Book bottles from Boots
I was in M&S the other day, browsing the baby section, as you do, and was shocked at how much of the sale stock was for girls rather than boys. A quick browse online revealed more of the same, at least in terms of items that made me want to part with my hard-earned cash,… Continue reading Item of the day: Reversible jacket from M&S
Halfway through my pregnancy I wrote a list of 'essential baby purchases'. This was based on other blog posts I've read and the typical lists you see in the Mothercare catalogue and Boots baby mag. There are always items that you buy that it turns out you'll never use, just as there will be unnecessary… Continue reading My newborn essentials for mother and baby
It's true what they say: time flies. I've been on maternity leave for two months and Jenson is now a whole month old! It's so unfair that nine months of pregnancy drags so much that it almost feels like it's never going to end, yet maternity leave is over in a flash. I just keep… Continue reading Jenson: One month old
Throughout my pregnancy I never really thought much about cesareans. Given the choice, as much as I was worried about ruining everything downstairs, I wouldn't have opted for a cesarean because of the recovery time. Luke wouldn't have been able to take six weeks off to support me and the idea of not being able… Continue reading What I’ve learned about emergency cesareans
Here's a wee Follow Friday for you this fine Friday evening. Happy reading! Cornwall Sunsets and night walks - Visit Cornwall 17 Breathtaking Places To Eat In Cornwall - BuzzFeed Make it My favourite peach pie - A Beautiful Mess Lifestyle 6 Things That Don't Make You a Bad Feminist (No Matter What Anyone Says)… Continue reading Follow Friday #16