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,
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
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
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!
Lifestyle bloggers, Fitness bloggers, Parenting bloggers (hello!), MUA's....is it just me or does it feel like every time I check my news feed a new blogger has been born? Moseltaf! It is no secret that the Blogging industry has certainly seen an explosion over the last few years, and oh how the industry has changed. … Continue reading Beware of the Blogger..
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……
Sleep. We spend the first year of baby's life yearning for it. Routines, methods, schedules - we will try anything to arrive at the holy grail that is a baby that sleeps through the night. Google. Poor old Google is absolutely worn out from mothers inputting the words 'sleep' and 'baby'. Exhausted mothers to newborns everywhere are … Continue reading Out like a light – getting your toddler off to sleep.
I have been looking for a new skin regime; I am a bit of a chop and change girl and not a one for spending huge amounts of money on skincare. On recommendation, I have tried the Olay Total Effects range - it seemed a decent price and I have heard good things about it. … Continue reading Olay Total Effects review!
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