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Despite some initial resistance to weaning, Baby M seems to be developing a growing appetite. When I first tried to get her to taste solids, starting with baby rice, she was not so keen. Carrot, sweet potato, pear, banana, none of it went down well. She clearly wasn’t ready. Now, at nearly eight months old,Continue reading “A growing appetite”

And so we have teeth. Two to be precise, that popped up exactly when Baby M turned 6 months old. What timing. It was clear they were coming as she was salivating like no tomorrow, was particularly grouchy and wanted to knaw on everything she touched. Including the ramp on her cot. I had preppedContinue reading “It’s all about teething”

And so the time has come, Baby M is getting her first taste of solids. At just short of six months old, it’s time for the good stuff. Never one to shy away from a feed and dare I say it – she’s a little on the chubby side :), hubs and I thought sheContinue reading “Baby food”

I hate wet hair. It’s strange, I know, as I have to deal with it so regularly when I wash my mane every two days but it’s one of my two biggest hates (alongside coriander). Loose wet hair actually makes me gag – having to clear it out of the shower especially. Ugh. So youContinue reading “Dude, where’s my hair?”

Sleep regression. Just when you think your little one has got his bed and night time routine sorted, something happens to knock it all out of the park and all your hard work is gone. Night time tears, no leaving the room until they’re alseep and 2 am wake ups. Like most parents, we haveContinue reading “Sleep whispering”

Before Baby M arrived, I was nervous how the toddler would react. We would tell him there was a baby in Mummy’s tummy – and he would kiss it when asked – but I don’t think he really understood what we were talking about. I don’t think many toddlers do. The day we came homeContinue reading “Siblings”

How is it already the weekend? I don’t see where the week goes. It was just Monday and now we’re Saturday. Wtf. Not that it makes much difference – everyday is the same under lockdown. Wake up, breakfast, look after/play with the kids, lunch, nap, walk, play, dinner, bath and bedtime. Sneak in the oddContinue reading “The Great Outdoors”

Yesterday in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic I went to the GP surgery for my baby’s first vaccinations. I was reluctant to go given we’ve seen the number of Covid-19 related deaths rise into significant numbers in the UK this week and this Easter Sunday 12 April is supposed to be the peak. ButContinue reading “GP jitters”

It’s tough being a mum during the current lockdown. I have a toddler who has endless energy to burn and a newborn I wanted to take out for daily walks. I am not going to complain too much though – we have a spacious home and a garden, much more than others less fortunate. OurContinue reading “The new normal”

I am exhausted. No surprises there given I have a toddler and a one-month old baby at home, but hey, I am really really tired. Is it bad that I miss the days when the toddler could go to nursery? Of course I missed my child during the day, but with a newborn to lookContinue reading “Please sir, can I have some more sleep?”