The above photograph came up on my time hop this morning along with the words 'it's 10pm and I am ready to party'. I would love to say it made me think nice thoughts of baby cuddles and kisses but it actually turned my stomach! Dylan was a good sleeper and from 3 months would sleep right through and most of the day if I let him but Tilly took slightly longer and I managed on a few hours sleep most nights and that was on a good night. I'm not complaining (honestly) but it got me thinking about ...
Thoughts and happenings
Sling babies
"You will make a clingy baby" "Doesn't that hurt your back?!" "What if you fall over?" "Can't you afford a pram?" All of these questions and more have been asked whilst I have carried Tilly. I didn't carry Dylan for long, after a hideous labour and the fact he was nearly 11lb it never really happened also I was unaware of the correct way to carry him. I had a forward facing carrier which he dangled in which not surprisingly he was never happy in and it destroyed my back. We moved into the ...
A letter for my baby
You're first birthday has come and gone. We no longer tend to count your age in months but count it in years. Your moving away from babyhood and becoming a toddler. I fear it won't be long until you are up and running around. You love your big brother so much and adore any animal especially the crazy cats, you have such a delightful personality and you are such a happy girl. I love that you dance to any beat, even the terrible out of time beats your brother plays on his drums. I ...
A more mature mum
About 6 months ago I joined a Facebook group for parents with babies all born on the same year and month. I'm not sure why I joined this group, it was a decision made in the middle of one, never ending breast feeding night feed. It's a lovely group but the one thing that has struck me is how old I am compared to all the other mothers in it. Some could be my children and we could be discussing my grandchildren. It's a lovely group though and at times although I feel old it is also nice to give ...