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Me and Mine: February 2016

Posted on 29th February 2016 by Helen

Well, I can’t say I’m too sad to see the back of February. It’s never my favourite month; it’s so cold and it feels like it’s been winter forever. This Continue Reading →

Posted in Me and Mine | Tagged Daddy, me and mine, parenting, toddler, valentine's day | Leave a reply

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

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

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

Feeling like we’re the worst parents ever

Posted on 20th September 2015 by Helen

I think we can both agree that we failed as parents this morning. It seemed as though you were looking for a fight. ‘Have a f*cking lie in then.’ You knew Continue Reading →

Posted in Marriage | Tagged fails, parenting, swearing | 2 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

Things I would tell my pregnant self about breastfeeding

Posted on 14th September 2015 by Helen

You’re about to embark on the most exciting adventure. I’m not going to lie to you: it’s going to be hard, harder than you ever imagined. You will cry about Continue Reading →

Posted in Breastfeeding | Tagged baby, breastfeeding, extended breastfeeding, me, parenting, pregnancy | 6 Replies

One Meal for All: A New Feature

Posted on 4th September 2015 by Helen

After seeing my lovely mum have to prepare 7 different meals each dinner time to meet the whims of all members of the family, I’m determined that we will all Continue Reading →

Posted in One Meal for All | Tagged baby, baby led weaning, food, ibs, irritable bowel syndrome, low FODMAP, one meal for all, parenting, recipes, toddler, vegetarian | 2 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

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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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