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What postnatal depression felt like for me

Posted on 16th December 2016 by Helen

*Trigger warning: infanticide, suicide* I’ve been lucky enough to have another beautiful, healthy son. I know that so many people would give anything to be in my position. And yet Continue Reading →

Posted in Postnatal Depression | 2 Replies

What happens to golden parenting moments if you have another baby?

Posted on 14th November 2015 by Helen

Yesterday T woke up grumpy from his nap so I gave him lots of cuddles. Then he lay down with his little head in my lap and I stroked his face Continue Reading →

Posted in Little T, Parenting | Tagged baby, My boy, ordinary moments, parenting, toddler | 4 Replies

Intrusive thoughts: the dark side of new motherhood

Posted on 8th November 2015 by Helen

It started when T was 5 weeks old. I’d read and heard other mum’s say that they could recognise their babies’ different cries. Well my baby was 5 weeks old and Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged intrusive thoughts, newborn, parenting, post natal mental health | 19 Replies

Baby Club: How to survive maternity leave

Posted on 3rd October 2015 by Helen

On Friday T and I met up with two of my ‘mummy friends’ that I met when I was on maternity leave, along with their little ones, F and J. Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged average mummy, baby, ordinary moments, parenting | 12 Replies

Is it time for baby number 2?

Posted on 16th September 2015 by Helen

I always wanted a big family. Now we have T, I’m thinking we will have another 1 or 2 maximum, my original plan for four children sounds very expensive and Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged baby, decision, parenting, pregnancy, second baby | 5 Replies

Mummy’s little helper

Posted on 26th August 2015 by Helen

For months T has been fascinated by the washing machine. As a baby he used to sit watching it as it spun round and round. Now he’s older he loves Continue Reading →

Posted in Little T, Ordinary Moments, Parenting | Tagged average mummy, chores, housework, My boy, parenting, toddler | 8 Replies

Confessions of a sleep-deprived mum

Posted on 25th August 2015 by Helen

Image copyright: auremar / 123RF Stock Photo When T’s poorly his sleep goes to sh*t. The snuffly noises he made when he was breathing and his sad little cries melted my Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged accident, confessions, driving, sleep-deprived | 16 Replies

Should I be worried that my toddler isn’t talking yet?

Posted on 17th August 2015 by Helen

Just over a week ago I met up with a friend who’s little boy is just a few weeks younger than T. I felt quite despondent after seeing her. O Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged average mummy, baby, development, milestones, parenting, speech, talking, toddler | 4 Replies

One- the most difficult age so far

Posted on 31st July 2015 by Helen

Today has been a difficult day. There have been tears from both of us. I’m not proud to admit that I lost my sh*t and shouted at my innocent little Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged average mummy, tantrums, toddler | 4 Replies

7 differences between weddings before and after children

Posted on 27th July 2015 by Helen

1. My outfit Before children: Weeks before the wedding I would try on several different outfits and if I couldn’t find anything appropriate, I would go on one or more shopping Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged before and after children, toddler, weddings | 2 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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