Today I am feeling very confused after another NHS scan. Last week I had a private nuchal scan that dated me at 13 weeks. Today, 9 days later, I had my NHS nuchal scan that dates me at 13 weeks … Continue reading
Bump Watch: 14+2 or 13+2???
Believe
For Eden, Isla and Mummy x Sometimes I find it hard to believe That life can be so cruel Sometimes I am left in a stupor As to how this can be the way of the world A mother is … Continue reading
Fruit Fanatics!
Esther and William are going through a very fussy food stage. Almost everything that I give them to eat they throw on the floor, sausages and sandwiches, toast and tea cakes. Almost everything, but not fruit. They will eat blueberries, … Continue reading
Plum Helps Bliss Babies Have The Best Start In Life
Regular readers of Edspire will know that Bliss is a charity close to our hearts. Esther and William were born at 27 weeks gestation and the support that I received from Bliss and the friends I made through their forums … Continue reading
Dear William (The Day Mummy Lost Her Temper!)
Dear William As I write this you are lying beside Esther in your buggy, fast asleep. A prefect picture of peace. You both look so still and make no sound apart from your very gentle snoring! There is something magical … Continue reading
John Crane Introduces Sevi
Here in the Edspire Household we are big fans of John Crane as I know that many families are. We are very excited about their latest collaboration with traditional toy specialists Sevi. This company produces quality wooden toys and decorations … Continue reading
Coming Home
My nephew Toby is doing really well at home with his Mummy and Daddy. My sister is very good at sending daily updates just as I did when Esther and William first came home. With family all over the world … Continue reading
Star! Star!
Today David carved the first of our Halloween pumpkins. One for William, which will be an owl, and one for Esther which is, of course, a star! Here are some pictures of the pumpkin carving and a video clearly demonstrating … Continue reading
Bump Watch: Pregnancy Symptoms
When I was pregnant with Esther and William I only had very mild pregnancy symptoms. I think that they were suppressed, certainly the sickness was, by the steroids that I had to take to sustain the pregnancy. This time round … Continue reading
Mum, Remember When I …
Obviously Esther and William cannot talk very much at the moment being just 15 months old and only a year corrected. They have the odd word such as duck and star and ball. All the important things! But they cannot … Continue reading