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,
Category: Pregnancy
Parenting advice – How to piss off a parent in 5 easy steps.
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.
Some good news at 26 weeks!
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!
The Buggy Snobs
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
My Baby Scan – The MD Clinic
On my visit to the MD Clinic in Cork, I got to see my little baby at a reassurance scan - after feeling a little let down by the public system, I am glad to say that my mind has now been put at ease!
Congratulations……
Join me in thinking back to when you announced your first pregnancy..... "Oh my god, that is sooooo exciting!!!" is the most common response, followed by squealing, excited hopping and over zealous hugging. It's definitley one time in your life when you are made to feel like the only pregnant woman on the planet - … Continue reading Congratulations……