If you have been following me for a while you will know that I hypnobirthing with both girls and I am a huge fan of the practice. I have shared lots of things on social media about how it worked…
Indie’s birth story
Having a second baby means you are constantly comparing yourself to last time, and boy was this time different. For starters, being pregnant and giving birth in a pandemic is not an experience I would aim to replicate. It was…
What’s in my hospital bag, round two!
This is not my first rodeo, so I didn’t panic so much about packing the bag this time. I left it to the very last minute, which I wouldn’t recommend! But I do hate packing so I am cutting myself…
A letter to our one year old
We made it; you, me and Daddy. One whole year of being a team, three peas in a pod, plus a very jealous dog. There were some days I could have thrown in the towel, but then you smiled and…
A few things I wish i’d known before breastfeeding
Before getting pregnant I always knew I wanted to try and breastfeed if I could, but never did I imagine it would be something I would become so passionate about. As time went on and I spoke to more mums…
Pepper’s Birth Story
Before getting pregnant I had heard plenty of stories from friends and family about birth and the wonderful or not so wonderful arrival of their children. But nothing really prepares you for your own story and how it all plays…
What’s in my hospital bag?
I hate packing, so the thought of packing one of the most important bags ever was pretty nerve-racking. Joss always moans that I always pack the wrong things and I am notorious for being a massively inefficient packer. I turned…
The second trimester: an honest review
So if you read my blog about the first trimester then you’ll be pleased to know that things got a lot better. So much so I am naming this trimester the ‘magical’ one. Whilst the first trimester was full of…
Hypnobirthing diary: week three
As the end of our course emerged we spent some time recapping what we had already been through in the other two weeks, whilst also solidifying some of the preferences. This week we talked some more about what we think…
Hypnobirthing Diary: Week Two
So, I went back for more and I am glad we are getting something from it. This week was all about birth preferences, letting the midwives know your dreams and desires (there are way more than I thought!) and…
Hypnobirthing diary: Week One
Whatever type of birth you are opting for, you want it to be calm, positive and safe, right? That’s why I decided to enroll myself and Joss on a hypnobirthing course. Now, we all know that baby has to arrive….
An honest review: the first trimester
So now I am feeling a little more like a human (whilst growing a human) I feel like it’s time to get my blogging mojo back. I have been really struggling over the Summer to get motivation for anything, let…
