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Dressing a Bump in Blue

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Jennie

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Let the blue sky meet the blue sea and all is blue for a time Moncy Barbour Today is Blue Monday The most depressing day of the year So said some people Somewhere Sometime I think we all acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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Dressing a Bump: My Pregnancy Style

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jennie

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Have woken up this morning feeling horrid Too tired and covered in child snot to function properly Bea is not sleeping well because of a troublesome nose My 5am wake up call After not much sleep at all Was unusual, … Continue reading →

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A Person is a Person No Matter How Small: In honour of Archie and Finley

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jennie

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Even if you do not watch Coronation Street I am sure that you will know That in the last week they have had a story line About a tiny baby born sleeping Stillbirth Late miscarriage Baby loss These are not … Continue reading →

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My Pregnancy Diet

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Jennie

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So here am I 40 years of age Pregnant with baby number 5 I am approaching 24 weeks And am trying to be mindful about what I eat I seem to go off fruit in pregnancy I manage the odd … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Story Books

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jennie

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Today has been a wonderful winters day We have been out in the garden Playing in the ice and snow We have done some home learning based on Polar Animals Thank you Twinkl And we have snuggled in front of … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown: Making The Most of It

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jennie

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After another sleepless night I have woken incredibly emotional this morning But also determined This is my last chance to enjoy pregnancy My last baby And I want to enjoy it so much I want to love and cherish this … Continue reading →

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23 Weeks Pregnant and Feeling Fragile

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jennie

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Today I am 23 weeks pregnant And the best way to describe how I am feeling is Fragile Emotionally and physically I am struggling this week It started on Sunday When I started experiencing some pain Underneath my bump I … Continue reading →

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Dressing a Bump for Winter: Yummy Mummy Maternity Coat

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jennie

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This time of year I waste so much time Checking weather reports Will it Won’t it Be cold enough for snow? Will there be a few flakes? Will it settle? Will we get snowed in? Next week I think will … Continue reading →

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Ending Feeding: Breastfeeding Aversion

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Jennie

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So I have just posted this on Instagram And Facebook And wanted to share it here too I have adored feeding Bea for almost 2.5 years but just recently I have started to hate it. She only feeds at night … Continue reading →

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11 Creative Picture Book Storage Ideas

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Jennie

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Our house is filled to bursting with books Books in buckets Books in sling cases Books in racks Baskets of books Books in special carry boxes More books in baskets Wicker and willow Books in boxes Boxes of books Traditional … Continue reading →

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