“There is a pleasure sure In being mad, which none but madmen know. Dryden, The Spanish Friar II, i” ― Gerald Durrell, My Family and Other Animals Last year I was a finalist in The MAD Blog Awards In a … Continue reading →

This month has been declared #FlamingJune by the #matexp campaign People are taking action to improve maternity experiences for families I am focusing on pregnancy, prematurity and loss I am taking action to support bereaved families after the loss of … Continue reading →

This month the #matexp campaign are asking people to stand up and take action Do something to help others Make your voice heard Use your skills, talents, experience to influence others My actions are focused on grief and babyloss My … Continue reading →

I cannot believe that it is the 2nd again May seemed to pass in the blink of an eye How can 31 days just disappear? I have no idea how but they did I seem to wake up Then it … Continue reading →

In two weeks time I will be heading to London With my almost 5 year old twins To join the Bliss London Buggy Push We will be pushing physically As I encourage Esther and William to walk the route And … Continue reading →

I have only ever had one car It is not even really mine It is David’s which I drive I have never had the excitement of choosing myself a car I have the ultimate family wagon Our safe and solid … Continue reading →

This week will see Bea turn 10 months I am busy planning a first birthday That I hope with all my heart Bea will reach We have decided to have a big garden party this year An Ugly Bug Ball … Continue reading →

I think I want to start weaning Bea from breastfeeding I have been feeding her for almost 10 months We started introducing solid food at 6 months But Bea, like her little big sister in the sky Would much rather … Continue reading →

Esther and William have not been at school since Easter It has been so good for all of us To take a step back To slow down To just be for a while I thought I would pack our days … Continue reading →

I wonder if you can help me please We have a monster in our midst The monster from The Land of No The No Monster Every time the children want to do something Every time they ask Before their mummy … Continue reading →