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I’m finally getting around to reading again after finding a bit of a rhythm with solo parenting. Once I’d caught up on the romantasy series I abandoned after giving birth, The Names was first on my reading list – fully aware I’m late to the party. The concept sparked my interest immediately: does our name…
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Just a couple of months after having our first baby, we were hit with the news no army spouse ever wants to hear: my husband was being deployed. Under normal circumstances, that alone would have been difficult. But with a newborn in my arms and my world already turned upside down, it felt devastating. We…
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We’ve all heard caesarean sections branded as the “easy way out” of labour. Reserved for those who are too lazy, or “too posh to push”. I haven’t had the pleasure of a natural birth — and now may never — but I cannot believe that a caesarean is in any way the easy route. Yes,…
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Trying to stay on top of third trimester prep is no small feat. Between social media, well-meaning friends, and every recent mum you meet, the list of “must-do’s” seems never-ending. It’s overwhelming, like a full-time job just to keep up with all the advice flying at you from every direction. Then, the moment you hear…
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According to social media, the nesting phase is a time for organisation, deep cleaning, and a whole lot of preparation. It’s a time to crack out the drawer dividers, label everything in sight, and design a cute little nursery even Pinterest would be envious of. So when I entered the third trimester, I was fully…
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At what point in pregnancy should you start maternity leave? It’s one of those questions everyone seems to have an opinion on. It makes sense that someone with a physically demanding job might finish earlier than someone who works from home and rolls out of bed 5 minutes before the working day starts. At our…
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It’s the question that’s been haunting me for weeks: “Have you packed your bag yet?” Every time I say “no,” I’m met with that sympathetic (but slightly disapproving) look, followed by the inevitable, “You really should get it packed.” Ironically, not having it packed makes me anxious, yet every time I sit down to actually…
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Like me, you may have heard all about the potential benefits of doing yoga during pregnancy, like easing aches, helping with breathing, and supposedly keeping you calm and collected when labour finally arrives. So naturally, I’ve thrown myself into some evening yoga in the hope that it might soothe some of the delightful array of…
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I’ve just finished watching the third season of Sullivan’s Crossing, and having already binged all six seasons of Virgin River, I couldn’t help but compare the two. My first impression, only a few episodes into Sullivan’s Crossing, was that it feels like a poor man’s version of Virgin River. The similarities are almost comical, and…
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Christmas is my favourite time of year, closely followed by the moment it’s over when I can lie down, eat leftovers and not step foot inside a supermarket for a week. Don’t get me wrong, I adore it. The lights, the food, the atmosphere, the excuse to be excessively indulgent. This year, however, Christmas arrived…
