Over the last few months David and I have been introduced to Netflix We became rather addicted to Breaking Bad And were surprised by how much we enjoyed House of Cards Being the stoic The West Wing fans that we … Continue reading
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Today is World Prematurity Day It is a day that fills me with every emotion Pride that my 27 weekers are now 4 year old school children Fear that we do not yet know how prematurity will affect them as … Continue reading
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Today is the day we shout to the world
I am a parent of a premature child
Whether in your arms or in your heart
This is a day you can play a part
Stand up, be counted, be proud
Stand strong, be counted, be LOUD!
Share your stories, lend your words
So those without voices
Through us might be heard
How did your journey start?
Where are you now?
Can a difference be made?
Yes? Then how?
What can be changed?
What can be done?
To improve provision for our littlest ones?
Who gives you hope?
What makes you care?
What can be altered
To make life chances fair?
Who has supported you?
Who has inspired?
Tell us about the
people you have admired
This is your platform
World Prematurity Day
Link any post below
To have your say
I will share and retweet
As much as I can
Lets raise awareness
Make as much noise as we can
Lets lend our voices
To those not always heard
Lets tell their stories
Lets spread their word
Birth stories, challenges
Charity aims
Success stories, memorials
Pictures and names
Inspiring quotations
Poetry, prose
What you wish people would do
Could know
This is your platform
Come lend your voice
This World Prematurity Day
Lets make some noise!
I look in the mirror And I do not recognise who I see A drawn face Strained No sparkle to the eyes It is my reflection A picture of me As the world sees me Someone I am certain I … Continue reading
This year I am so excited to be buying my baby niece a Happy Hopperz Reindeer
Esther and William have had theirs for a few months now
A pink pony and a purple dragon / dinosaur
There are lots of different Happy Hopperz characters
Including this rather handsome green chap
Perfect for Dinovember!
Esther and William first fell in love with Happy Hopperz
At various local baby classes we used to attend
They always found them tricky because they were always small for their age
But they adored them
Happy Hopperz are great for physical play
Indoors and outdoors
They are perfect for learning to balance
And are great fun for tumbling when they topple
Esther and William treat their Hopperz like friends
Cuddling them, feeding them, caring for them
They are their faithful companions and live in our playhouse in the garden
The Hopperz are very cute
They make for great companions
They are also good for sharing with family and friends
Even grown up aunties can have a go!
I have never seen my sister laugh so much
As she did on a Happy Hopper
I am sure that is why my niece is getting one for Christmas
Really it is for mummy!
Esther and William love to take their Hopperz on garden adventures
And they also love to use them for races
Something I think a certain bride from Bump PR did at her wedding!
Happy Hopperz are great fun for all the family
There are lots of cute characters to choose from
Choose a Happy Hopper for your little one this Christmas
You and they will never look back
After hopping around the Christmas tree
And bouncing into the new year
You will have years of play and adventure ahead of you
All of you x
ps – If you order your Happy Hopperz or any other product from Beebies Baby Store this Christmas they will donate £1 from every item sold to Count The Kicks
We were sent two Happy Hopperz for the purpose of this review