5 Things: Newborn Essentials

If you Google the term ‘newborn’, people are mixed on what age this extends to. Some say three months, while others say one month. Either way my little dude is no longer being considered a newborn (how scary!) so I’ve now had three months to get into the swing of things and find out what works and…

What To Pack For a C-Section

I can’t tell you how many blog posts and articles I read about packing for the hospital before Jack was born. I was so terrified I would forget something, so I actually started writing my list at around 23 weeks just so I could ensure I had everything I needed for both me and bubs. Of course,…

My Caesarean Section Recovery

If you’ve been following my pregnancy diary posts, then you will probably know that I opted for an elective caesarean section for the birth of my first child Jack. I had a low lying placenta throughout my whole pregnancy, and at my 36 week scan it had still only moved 13mm away from the opening of the…

Why You Won’t See My Baby Online

These days, most kids have a social media footprint by the time they reach one…. one day that is. Many parents are quick to plaster pictures of their baby all over social media and blogs the moment it’s born, and while of course this is totally their decision and I respect that wholeheartedly, I’ve decided it’s not…