Family photos
So far, 3 months in, we still have no photos of the 3 of us. Today should have been a good opportunity but no chance happened. Bummer Not sure when we’ll ever get one which is a shame. I know…
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I’m on a spend as little as possible trial
Now I’m on statutory maternity pay, I’m the skintest i’ve ever been. So it’s time to stop spending, start making some money elsewhere by selling unused, unworn, and most importantly the jewellery I’ve got sitting around that I won’t have…
Questions on newborn bottles and formula feeding
Several people have said to me when first meeting N, “when you got him home from hospital did you just sit and share at him and wonder what to do next?”. This was from people with and without children bizarrely….
Trying out baby sleep routines and getting through
*Ad – Contains affiliate links Sleep deprivation is something you expect to suffer as a parent but wish you didn’t have to. In my experience it’s predominantly sleep deprived mums, as the dads may ‘sleep’ through the baby waking. Mine…
The relationship with cousins – 7th in line
My family is quite small in number, at least the family around us. There’s only my mum, my brother and me. My nan lives an hour away and my mum’s family live 2+ hours away. My dad was an only…
Farmers son – baby’s not keen on being outdoors
You’d think being a farmer’s son that N would be keen on being outside. He enjoys going for a wander with his Dad or anyone else who’ll take him, but he’s not happy sitting outside in sunny weather. Ok so…
Too hot or not too hot? What’s the best room temperature for babies?
There are lots of guidelines on room temperature for babies and what clothing and bedding they need to have at night. I have a basic cardboard room thermometer which tells me we have cold rooms in winter and a really…
Why expensive baby bedding is not required
Looking at all the lists of ‘things you need for baby’ when pregnant is a minefield. They seem so long and products can be really pricy. Baby bedding can be so pretty, and if you’re putting together a lovely decorated…
Tips for gifts and thank you photo cards
When you have a baby, the number of gifts can be large. Writing all the thank you notes takes some time. But it takes more time deciding what you’re going to send. Thank you photo cards I knew I wanted…
Nappy decisions – what not to do
When you’re pregnant, you get sent loads of vouchers from different brands of nappies. Obviously you want to stock up to avoid having to go out with a newborn just to buy nappies because you’ve run out. So what do…
Sunny days – tips on getting outside with babies
We’ve had the most glorious weather here the past week and now into Easter weekend it’s continuing. It’s so important for everyone to get sun and spend time outside. But sunny days with a baby aren’t always easy. As N’s…