Growing moonbows are never easy, it takes a dash of hope, a sprinkle of magic and a bucket full of madness. This is the story of J, a series of letters written while on the rollercoaster of pregnancy.
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Growing Moonbows – J – Part 2
Growing moonbows are never easy, it takes a dash of hope, a sprinkle of magic and a bucket full of madness. This is the story of J, a series of letters written while on the rollercoaster of pregnancy.
Are you ok or is this the end of our journey?
Dear Baby
So tomorrow is the day we find if you are growing or not, and I fear it will be not be good news. I am hoping for some kind of miracle though, and as a lovely midwife once told me, never give up hope until it’s over. Continue reading “Growing Moonbows – J – Part 2”
Growing Moonbows – J – Part 1
Growing moonbows are never easy, it takes a dash of hope, a sprinkle of magic and a bucket full of madness. This is the story of J, a series of letters written while on the rollercoaster of pregnancy
You are there!
Dear Baby,
I’ve just read the words ‘Pregnant’ on the display of a pregnancy test and I’m in a little bit of shock! Continue reading “Growing Moonbows – J – Part 1”
Your First Christmas
So your now tucked up in bed though don’t know how long before you wake up again but today has been your 1st Christmas. Continue reading “Your First Christmas”
World Prematurity Day – Mistaken for a Doll
When J came home he was 4lb 6oz, was so tiny but to me he had grown so much. You half expect some general comments when you have premature baby, especially when you must come across as a OTT basket case of a mum, but two separate occasions J got mistaken for a doll ! Continue reading “World Prematurity Day – Mistaken for a Doll”
World Prematurity Day – That First Cuddle
Next Thursday is World Prematurity Day and this has made me think back nearly 5 and a half years ago when as unlikely as I ever thought it would be, I became a Mum.
I hadn’t brought anything, as I couldn’t convince myself I would have a baby to bring home and tried to tell myself I didn’t buy anything as I didn’t want to jinx it. Looking back now everything from the get go pointed to yet another miscarriage, but week by week he stuck in there. Continue reading “World Prematurity Day – That First Cuddle”
The Balancing Act of a Parent
This balancing act of being a parent is like watching your heart balancing on a tightrope with no safety net and the internal debate of laying down cotton wool or letting it reach the other side. Continue reading “The Balancing Act of a Parent”
Making a Family Outing More Exciting.
We all have those places, we have visited for what seems like the hundredth time. Its close, convenient and the kids enjoy it. Although the shine is starting to come off the visits, its good to get them of the house and do something as a family.
Through the many night feeds I’m doing at the moment (damn this 4 month sleep regression) I came up with an idea to make a trip out more fun. Continue reading “Making a Family Outing More Exciting.”
The Impossible Photo Shoot
Who in their right mind would want to be a child photographer?
This was the question I was asking myself so many times today. Between the grumpiness, trying to put everything within reach in her mouth and squinting in the light, getting photographs for my friends limited edition dribble bibs seemed like an impossible task. Continue reading “The Impossible Photo Shoot”
Day 4 – Mummy guilt has hit
I’m grabbing a few rare quiet moments this morning sat on my back door step with coffee in hand. My mind running through what I’m sure is 2 days worth of mental digestion it hasn’t had the chance to do, when it comes across the always present mummy guilt. Continue reading “Day 4 – Mummy guilt has hit”