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Baby B’s First Christmas; not what we expected!

Baby B’s First Christmas; not what we expected!

Baby B was poorly with a tonsil infection for his first Christmas, which meant plenty of sleepless nights for all of us, and a very grumpy baby! I took him to the doctors just before Christmas because he had a cough, which I thought might 

Free weaning book at Boots!

Free weaning book at Boots!

If you are a member of the Boots Parenting Club, you can pick up this free Ella’s Kitchen book!  It’s full of lovely recipes when weaning your baby (basically a shorter version of the best selling book).  There are some great tips too, and useful 

A weaning adventure

A weaning adventure

Today is the day we started weaning!  Eek!  Baby B had his first taste of baby rice… it did not go down well!  Can’t say I blame him… it tastes disgusting!  It must be weird for a baby having to start using a spoon after only 

Muslins – how to keep them in good condition

Muslins – how to keep them in good condition

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep Muslins in good condition? Mine tend to come out of the wash either a bit rough, or puckered like the one on the right: Any suggestions??

Extend those bodysuits!

Extend those bodysuits!

A friend of mine gave me a very useful tip as I was complaining about Baby B growing so quickly that he’s growing out of his really nice clothes! She suggested vest extenders – you can pop these on the bottom of baby vests and 

Baby B is here!

Baby B is here!

Wow – these past 2 weeks have been an absolute whirlwind… where do I start!? On Friday 10th April, I gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy. His entrance into the world wasn’t an easy one (as you will see by my labour timeline below!), 

Pregnancy tips

Pregnancy tips

Now, I am by far the oracle when it comes to pregnancy advice, but – as i’m nearing the end of my pregnancy journey – I thought I would write down some tips that i’ve picked up along the way. THE INTERNET IS YOUR MATERNITY 

Final countdown!

Final countdown!

Well, i’m finally at the stage where I can say MY BABY IS DUE THIS WEEK! As i’ve never been on time for anything in my life, no-one thinks that Baby B will be making an appearance on the due date (4th April) but I 

Not long now!

Not long now!

I keep being reminded that it’s not long now until Baby B makes an appearance! It is rather exciting that the baby can come at any time, but it’s also a very VERY scary thought! I have some moments where I feel completely ready, and