Childhood Unplugged
I’m pretty sure he doesn’t realize it at the moment, but I’m hoping that this Saturday just been will firmly cement itself in Ethan’s head in an “oh yeah, that’s what we did when I was a kid” kinda way. It won’t be a Best Day …
Parenting
5 Tips for Easing into Potty Training with your Toddler
After Nixon was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s Disease we were told to expect that toilet training would probably be late, be very hard work and would likely take a lot longer than other children his age. We were prepared for the worst basically. What we have …
The yawn-worthy cesarean vs vaginal delivery debate. Let’s put it to bed.
So here’s a ranty post. Things were getting strangely nice around here but luckily FB came to my rescue with an annoying item in my feed which got me riled up enough to get the creative juices flowing. See, I just read another (there are …
Mummy Dilemma #77: Do I need to go to the doctor?
So. I suffer from hideous seasonal allergies, usually resulting in massive sneezing fits but in particular it’s my eyes that are getting hammered this year. I’ve been making it worse by rubbing them when I get stressed and tired {which is a lot at the …
The Pain of Teething
This post is sponsored by Nurofen for Children. Nixon has had to deal with more pain in his short life than I can even imagine. Before his diagnosis with Hirschprungs Disease, the first year of his life must have been so uncomfortable. His inability to …
The Circle of Life……
I’ve had a revelation dear reader, and being the giver that I am, I’ve decided to share it with you. {Truth be told, this philosophical divulgence occurred some time ago, but it has taken 6 weeks to get a picture of that damned frog!} So here …
Being PRESENT means learning not to sweat the small stuff
Thanks to Rexona Invisible Dry for sponsoring this post – originally published on nzgirl I am a Mum. I am also a stay-at-home Mum. Every choice you make as a mother comes at a cost; the equal and opposite alternative to your decision to stay …
Your baby will sleep…….I promise
Thanks so much to Sovereign for sponsoring this post. As part of their #lifetakecharge campaign Sovereign have identified sleep, along with eating well, exercise and happiness, as four essential pillars to well being and I couldn’t agree more! Sleep (and in many cases, the lack thereof) can be all …
Hello Nixon | Extended Breastfeeding a 15 month old
{look away Uncle Kenny, look away!} My Little Hippo is still breastfeeding. I remember saying to Dave and my mum about 3 months ago, “I just want him to keep going until we are done with his surgery and then he can quit whenever he …
The Age Gap = A Very L O N G Week
Pass the wine. For the past 13 months I have been self-righteously patting myself on the back, mentally high-fiving because the huge age gap between our kids has been a huge non-event. And truth be told it hasn’t been difficult in any of …