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Me and Mine: October 2015

Posted on 31st October 2015 by Helen

How is it a month since I wrote September’s Me and Mine?! October’s been a very exciting month and seems to have whizzed past in the blink of an eye. Continue Reading →

Posted in Me and Mine | Tagged family time, halloween, me and mine, pumpkins | 16 Replies

Instagram-worthy or a Facebook rant?

Posted on 30th October 2015 by Helen

On Wednesday my Instagram feed (you should follow me, it’s awesome ;-)) had a few pictures I took while out on a lovely autumnal walk with T. There was sunshine and Continue Reading →

Posted in Ordinary Moments | Tagged autumn, My boy, ordinary moments, parenting, simple pleasures, tantrums, toddler, walk | 17 Replies

Finding my blog-life balance

Posted on 25th October 2015 by Helen

There are going to be a few changes around here. I mentioned in my post 10 things I’ve learnt in my first month of blogging that I was spending every Continue Reading →

Posted in Blogging | Tagged blog-life balance, blogging, linkies, marriage | 20 Replies

When doctors march something needs to change

Posted on 20th October 2015 by Helen

Today I have a guest post by Lalitha Mayuranathan, a junior doctor who specialises in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She explains why she joined 20,000 other junior doctors who marched through Continue Reading →

Posted in Guest posts | Tagged doctors, NHS, petition, work | 42 Replies

Our favourite books in October

Posted on 19th October 2015 by Helen

I’m joining in with the very first Kids Love to Read monthly linky hosted by Laura from Laura’s Lovely Blog and Angela from Days in Bed. I thought that joining Continue Reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged book reviews, books, dinosaurs, tractors, trains | 7 Replies

My week at a glance #5

Posted on 19th October 2015 by Helen

1. Food bank donation. 2. Blogging. 3. Uncle time. 4. My big boy This week we made our second donation to Asylum Welcome‘s food bank. It’s a small local charity that supports Continue Reading →

Posted in My week at a glance | Tagged blogging, charity, family time, food bank, My boy, refugees, uncles | Leave a reply

Bubbles

Posted on 17th October 2015 by Helen

Even though S was still in a grump because his leg was swollen and painful after getting a new tattoo (zero sympathy here), he did manage to be a brave Continue Reading →

Posted in Ordinary Moments | Tagged bubbles, family time, My boy, ordinary moments, simple pleasures | 10 Replies

Nailed it.

Posted on 14th October 2015 by Helen

I’ve been quite enjoying sharing some recipes on the blog recently, including attempting to take some half decent pictures of my creations. However, not all of my family’s meals are Continue Reading →

Posted in Ordinary Moments | Tagged average mummy, mummy fails, nailed it | 14 Replies

My Week at a Glance #4

Posted on 12th October 2015 by Helen

1. I’m an auntie! 2. My little scientist (copyright Oxford BabyLab). 3. My first attempt at giving blood. 4. S’s new tattoo has turned him into House. 5. T met Continue Reading →

Posted in My week at a glance | Tagged auntie, baby, babylab, birth, blood, bubbles, cousins, family time, nephew, newborn, science, tattoo | Leave a reply

Are you one of the 4%?

Posted on 10th October 2015 by Helen

Only 4% of people regularly give blood. Those 4% keep the rest of us alive. I’ve seen first hand how donated blood can save lives. I’ve stood squeezing in bag after Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blood donation, give blood, stupid tiny veins | 39 Replies

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I'm Helen and this is my online diary documenting life's ups and downs of being an average mummy to a wonderful toddler with baby number 2 due July 2016.

I'm married to S and when I'm not blogging I work as a chemo nurse. I write about the big days, ordinary days and sh*tty days that come with parenting and pregnancy.

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