Yep, we are there. The baby is born, and the first panic is wind/colic and everything else that keeps a baby up all night. Then you get to circa the 3 month mark and if you are lucky that starts to calm. (A bit. If you are lucky!) And just when life is starting to … Continue reading The Trials and Tribulations of a Teething Tot!
To the mother who feels like her life is a whirlwind of appointments, forms and waiting lists. To the mother who hasn't slept in years. To the mother who is bruised and hurt both inside and out. You are not on your own. You put on that brave smile at yet another public meltdown. Taking … Continue reading Together
As I write this to you, I am a little upset. In fact, I am a whole lot upset if I am being honest. I'm sitting here, in tears as another day draws to a close. A day full of hitting, kicking, head butting and screaming. A day of frustration, sadness and tears. A day … Continue reading Dear Simon,
For the last 2 years, you have been the baby. The little one. The smallest. And now in the coming weeks, I am going to take that away from you. I'm sorry my little Button. I know its hard enough being the second baby without this happening too. Now you have to give up being … Continue reading Dear Aoibhínn,
Whether it's your first or your fifth, from the minute you announce your pregnancy, it begins. It never ceases to amaze me just how many people out there seem to have a better approach to raising my kids than I do. Many the time I have grinned through gritted teeth at the prospect of yet … Continue reading Parenting advice – How to piss off a parent in 5 easy steps.
Sometimes, you just have to put your hands up and admit to your failings. In a world of perfectly angled selfies and near to perfection instapics, truth and transparency are now endangered qualities. I'm human. Behind the quips and funny posts on the blog is a real person. Many a fuck up have I made, … Continue reading What a shitty friend.
Growing up, I had more dogs than siblings. My dad was a 'doggy man' so at every stage of my childhood, the back garden had a collection of four legged friends - from Fritz the German Pointer to our long term terrier, Sparky. I have so many happy memories involving my Dad and walking the … Continue reading Put a penny in the doggy’s head
On my last pregnancy update my biggest concern was placenta previa - and I am delighted to say that the placenta has moved up and out of the way - yipeee! It's so great having the reassurance of regular scanning at the MD Clinic; on the public system there is no opportunity to see baby … Continue reading Some good news at 26 weeks!
Well, it seems that the boom is well and truly back. With a third sprog on the way, the conversation in our house recently turned to an essential piece of equipment - the buggy. It began with a discussion of what we need and quickly ended with 'so the one we have will do grand'. … Continue reading The Buggy Snobs
Imagine going to your local supermarket to grab some milk, bread and sliced ham from the deli. You go in, get your goods, pay and leave. Pretty mundane, simple and straight forward. Something most of us do a few days a week with ease. Now imagine going to your local supermarket to complete the same … Continue reading Tony the Turtle – Seeing the World Differently
Half. Way. There. I cannot believe that I am already on the countdown to being a mother of three! I haven’t given any updates really up until now as I think that on your third, it’s just not as exciting. You’ve been there, worn the oversized t-shirt. Plus, I have just been so busy looking … Continue reading 20 Weeks – My Pregnancy Update
Mammy guilt is a phrase that is now being bandied around regularly, possibly ignited by the fact that the pressure on mammy's these days is huge. But what is Mammy Guilt exactly? And why do we let ourselves fall prey to it? Picture this: a well kept, warm and inviting home. The smell of dinner hits your … Continue reading The Mammy Guilt
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