I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
This week Sarah is sharing her beautiful birth story. She was induced after going 8 days overdue which then resulted in an emergency caesarean section.
Tell me your beautiful birth story…
We went in for induction Sunday morning at 8am due to high level of amniotic fluid and large estimated size of baby, 8 days over due date. I was examined by the midwife, I wasn’t dilated but she could just reach the cervix, and a pessary was inserted at 10am. I was put on a monitor for an hour and then we waited around having strolls in between to try and help things along.
Beautiful Births #5 - Sarah's Induction & Emergency C-Section
I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
This week Sarah is sharing her beautiful birth story. She was induced after going 8 days overdue which then resulted in an emergency caesarean section.
Tell me your beautiful birth story…
We went in for induction Sunday morning at 8am due to high level of amniotic fluid and large estimated size of baby, 8 days over due date. I was examined by the midwife, I wasn’t dilated but she could just reach the cervix, and a pessary was inserted at 10am. I was put on a monitor for an hour and then we waited around having strolls in between to try and help things along.
Over the last 7 days Baby J has been a mini fashion blogger and has been wearing some super cute outfits* from the range of babywear at George at ASDA. I’ve been sharing the chosen outfits each day over Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using the #WBabyWT hashtag along with extra photos of him looking ridiculously gorgeous in each outfit on my Instagram account.
The items I chose from the George at ASDA babywear range were: a campervan t-shirt and shorts set, a two-pack of t-shirts (one campervan design and one tropical print), a two-pack of shorts, a denim shirt & shorts set, a chambray all-in-one, a polo shirt & shorts set, a red stripe romper and a two-pack of sunhats. Everything arrived promptly by courier the day after being ordered.
Mini Style: George at ASDA Babywear #WBabyWT
Over the last 7 days Baby J has been a mini fashion blogger and has been wearing some super cute outfits* from the range of babywear at George at ASDA. I’ve been sharing the chosen outfits each day over Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using the #WBabyWT hashtag along with extra photos of him looking ridiculously gorgeous in each outfit on my Instagram account.
The items I chose from the George at ASDA babywear range were: a campervan t-shirt and shorts set, a two-pack of t-shirts (one campervan design and one tropical print), a two-pack of shorts, a denim shirt & shorts set, a chambray all-in-one, a polo shirt & shorts set, a red stripe romper and a two-pack of sunhats. Everything arrived promptly by courier the day after being ordered.
Every time I think the world has finally calmed its tits about breastfeeding in public, another story hits the media and the planet goes mad again. My Facebook and Twitter feeds end up full of people bickering and then lo and behold someone makes a comment like:
“Yeah, it’s natural, but so is urinating and you don’t see me doing that in public, lol.”
There’s always a “lol” because omg that’s sooooo funny and original and nobody has ever said that before, ever. </sarcasm>
There is no comparison between breastfeeding and urinating. NONE. They are in no way, shape or form the same thing. Two completely different bodily functions, two completely different purposes.
For the small minority of people who need a lesson in biology some help understanding this here is a list of 10 reasons why breastfeeding and peeing are NOT THE SAME:
10 Reasons Why Breastfeeding and Urinating are NOT THE SAME
Every time I think the world has finally calmed its tits about breastfeeding in public, another story hits the media and the planet goes mad again. My Facebook and Twitter feeds end up full of people bickering and then lo and behold someone makes a comment like:
“Yeah, it’s natural, but so is urinating and you don’t see me doing that in public, lol.”
There’s always a “lol” because omg that’s sooooo funny and original and nobody has ever said that before, ever. </sarcasm>
There is no comparison between breastfeeding and urinating. NONE. They are in no way, shape or form the same thing. Two completely different bodily functions, two completely different purposes.
For the small minority of people who need a lesson in biology some help understanding this here is a list of 10 reasons why breastfeeding and peeing are NOT THE SAME:
Before I had my children, I used to be a regular gym-goer. I would go about three times a week, mixing it up with a yoga class, a spin class and a cardio workout. It was great! Since becoming a mummy, my priorities have changed and some of my personal hobbies had to go – my gym membership was one of them.
I miss going to workout classes at the gym; DVDs just aren’t the same. I can pause a DVD when I get tired, whereas being in a class spurs me to push myself and carry on. The instructor on the DVD can’t give me pointers or answer my questions. That’s where Hey Workout steps in!
REVIEW: Hey Workout
Before I had my children, I used to be a regular gym-goer. I would go about three times a week, mixing it up with a yoga class, a spin class and a cardio workout. It was great! Since becoming a mummy, my priorities have changed and some of my personal hobbies had to go – my gym membership was one of them.
I miss going to workout classes at the gym; DVDs just aren’t the same. I can pause a DVD when I get tired, whereas being in a class spurs me to push myself and carry on. The instructor on the DVD can’t give me pointers or answer my questions. That’s where Hey Workout steps in!
I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
This week Samantha from Bohemian Mummy is sharing her beautiful birth story as a first-time mum planning for a natural birth.
Beautiful Births #4 - Samantha's Hospital Birth with Epidural
I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
This week Samantha from Bohemian Mummy is sharing her beautiful birth story as a first-time mum planning for a natural birth.
The Holistic Kitchen is the creation of Sallyanne, who handcrafts gorgeous bespoke essential oil blends and holistic products using natural, raw ingredients. Using knowledge and expertise from her work as a massage therapist, she began creating her own household and skincare products after her son got eczema. The Holistic Kitchen was born and has grown since then, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on three beautiful products from the range: Lavender & Orange Lip Balm*, Calm My Mind Roller Blend* and Balance & Restore Facial Oil*.
REVIEW: The Holistic Kitchen
The Holistic Kitchen is the creation of Sallyanne, who handcrafts gorgeous bespoke essential oil blends and holistic products using natural, raw ingredients. Using knowledge and expertise from her work as a massage therapist, she began creating her own household and skincare products after her son got eczema. The Holistic Kitchen was born and has grown since then, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on three beautiful products from the range: Lavender & Orange Lip Balm*, Calm My Mind Roller Blend* and Balance & Restore Facial Oil*.
At the end of last month, during one of the hottest weeks of the year, we packed our bags, jumped in the car and drove for 5 hours to Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, Wales for our first ever family holiday.
Ian and I have been on several holidays and weekends away as a couple, but since the birth of Little N in 2012 I have not been on holiday and neither have the boys! It was time to change that and the offer of a mid-week break* at Bluestone Wales was the perfect chance. In this post, I’m going to tell you a little about Bluestone Wales and the lodge that we stayed in.
Our First Family Holiday: Bluestone Wales – part 1
At the end of last month, during one of the hottest weeks of the year, we packed our bags, jumped in the car and drove for 5 hours to Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, Wales for our first ever family holiday.
Ian and I have been on several holidays and weekends away as a couple, but since the birth of Little N in 2012 I have not been on holiday and neither have the boys! It was time to change that and the offer of a mid-week break* at Bluestone Wales was the perfect chance. In this post, I’m going to tell you a little about Bluestone Wales and the lodge that we stayed in.
Babies seemingly need a lot of STUFF. Pregnant for the first time, I bought so much stuff for my baby that I ran out of space to put it all. Pregnant for the second time, I was a lot more conservative in my spending because, having done it all once before, I knew what was useful, what was useless and what I could buy preloved.
Out of all the things I’ve bought for my babies, here are three items I wish I’d bought preloved…
3 Baby Items I wish I’d Bought Preloved Using Wanna
Babies seemingly need a lot of STUFF. Pregnant for the first time, I bought so much stuff for my baby that I ran out of space to put it all. Pregnant for the second time, I was a lot more conservative in my spending because, having done it all once before, I knew what was useful, what was useless and what I could buy preloved.
Out of all the things I’ve bought for my babies, here are three items I wish I’d bought preloved…
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