8 things you need to know about 8 month olds
1) They probably have teeth. And these teeth don’t appear as white shiny pearly things. Instead they push through the gums as slivers of see through glass. Look like glass. Cut like glass. All that […]
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Being routine – how boring are you?
“Once you get into a routine you’ll be grand.” No parental phrase was ever truer spoken. Pre-bambino I wasn’t a big fan of routines.They spelled boring. Predictability. Someone with no sense of adventure in their […]
In the doghouse. Again.
I have a confession to make. And you’re probably going to hate me when I tell you. I’ve fallen out of love with my dog. I feel terrible. It’s like I’ve been cheating on her […]
Life lessons at six months old. The first half year.
In five days time the spud will be six months old. She has been alive outside the womb for exactly half a year. If this were a real world job, my probation period would be […]
Will I ever be skinny again? Top ten tips on baby weight loss
I’m not sure where the conviction came from, but I really thought dropping the baby pounds would be, well, a cinch. I’d never really had a problem with my weight. Piling on the kilos while […]
Boobs and babies: the scandal of breastfeeding
You can’t move for media coverage on breastfeeding women these days. We’re hot gossip. ‘Woman told to cover up at posh hotel’ was a major scoop. ‘Women not allowed to breastfeed at breastfeeding conference’ was […]
How to christen your baby on a budget
When it came to our baby’s christening, we were adamant about one thing: money. No matter what, we said, this special family occasion will not leave us in debt, under pressure or worried about cash. […]
Top ten things no one tells you about having a baby
When you’re pregnant, everybody will have a word of advice for you. Do this, don’t do that, this happened to me, I’m telling you. As a first time Mum you may listen intently, taking it […]