Esther, William and Bea are all very very excited They are going to have a baby sister! I need to find a way of managing their excitement Or the next 15 weeks are going to seem so so long I … Continue reading →

My midwife tells me That because of my history And because of my age I will not be allowed to go over due with this pregnancy Which means that 15 weeks on Tuesday All being well Our little lady will … Continue reading →

I have noticed over the last few days That I am a little breathless I am also feeling tired in the middle of the day Signs I now recognise as low hb levels Anaemia Needing iron So as I head … Continue reading →

Two and a half years ago David and I were excitedly creating A rainbow nursery For our rainbow baby Beatrice Hope We painted the walls using the beautiful and ultra safe Nursery Paint We added a rainbow and stars sticker … Continue reading →

January is racing on It will soon be February And Valentine’s Day David and I tend not to buy gifts For this occasion It is not a great time for us There is never much spare money After the festive … Continue reading →

Today I am 24 weeks and 2 days pregnant With our Sprinkle of Stardust Baby number 5 Five years ago today I was 24+5 with Matilda Mae And I posted a very similar post To the one I am writing … Continue reading →

Esther and William are now six and a half years old They have shared a bedroom for their entire lives But when we started renovating the house We talked to them about the possibility of having a room of their … Continue reading →

Today has been a tricky day Esther and Bea are full of cold Neither of the girls have slept properly for a few days And so nights have been disturbed for all of us At 24 weeks pregnant I am … Continue reading →

As a teacher I thought I would find home schooling so easy But I am also a human being A pregnant human being And I am tired and lonely And after a rough few days of poorly children And not … Continue reading →