New season style obsession: Denim jumpsuitsFirstly, they are breastfeeding-friendly – just unzip or unbutton and off you go. Secondly, it is an entire outfit sorted without having to use your brain to match things together on about 10 minutes sleep. As I write this, I’m sitting in my ASOS zip-up jumpsuit, but […]
Surviving a cold with a baby
I swear someone told me that the magical powers of breastfeeding stopped babies getting ill. Or something along those lines. MORE LIES. Jack has had approximately 18 colds in his six months of life. And babies are notoriously bad at blowing their nose. When they have a cold, inevitably you have a […]
The perfect moment
Those of you who have read my other posts will know that I lean toward the ranty/moany/why-won’t-this-child-just-go-the-f-to-sleep type of blogger. Maybe I’m feeling emotional after my first Mother’s Day. Maybe I’m full of love after a fairly decent night’s sleep. Maybe I’m slightly high on the it’s-Monday-and-I’m-not-at-work feeling. But I thought I’d […]
Cats & Babies: What having cats taught me about parenthood
During my pregnancy, when people asked how I was prepared for parenthood (like I could reply honestly: “I’m not”…) I always replied with: “Well, I’m really good with cats,” Now that I’m a mum, I can tell you exactly what having cats taught me about having kids. SOD ALL. Weirdly, babies are […]
Motherhood = a serious adjustment of life goals
Two years ago, I was planning a wedding, moving house and starting a new role covering for my boss running Glamour.com. I’m not someone who talks about ‘life goals’ (too cynical), more ‘cheese goals’ and ‘goals scored by Southampton FC’, but if I was, at that moment in time, I […]
STYLE: Falling back in love with M&S
For years, Marks & Spencer brought back memories of being dragged round the women’s department by my mother who bought all her clothes in M&S, but hated shopping, meaning we were both pretty miserable. Then as I grew older I saw a lot of the clothes as I passed through […]
Leggings for boys. YES.
Who said leggings are just for girls? Baby boy leggings are my new favourite thing (you know, baby-clothing-wise). Jeans are too stiff and fussy. Joggers ride up around Jack’s waist making him look like Simon Cowell. Snug knitted leggings are comfy and cosy and stay put exactly where they should […]
The desperate mother’s guide to making your baby sleep…
…Because putting them down ‘drowsy but awake’ doesn’t always work. Again, sod off Gina Ford.Throw the rule book out the window. When you have a baby that won’t sleep it’s all about surviving one day at a time. Here are some tried* and trusted** methods to make your cranky baby […]
Nursery Update: Ikea Picture Ledges
I am a compulsive pinner; I love Pinterest, particularly for home inspiration and recipe ideas. Jack’s nursery is still a work in progress, despite the fact that he’ll soon be old enough to move in to it, and this Christmas we finally got around to putting into action one of […]
Why is the topic of having kids fair game?
There are certain topics of conversation that you would never dream of raising with a near stranger. Their sexual past, (or present or future, for that matter,) their medical history, or, heaven forbid, their political position. And yet, the topic of having kids, or decision not to, seems to be […]