365-326 to 365-332 A Week in Pictures
We’ve had such an unbelievably relaxed week – there have been no agendas, no to do lists and no rushing around. We’ve built a puzzle, played board games, lain by…Continue Reading →
Dear Ameli- Letter To A 14 Month Old
Dear little girl, I never knew parenting would be like this. I knew people love their children, but I can’t…
Christianity And Attachment Parenting: Do The Worlds Collide?
Do Christianity and Attachment Parenting go hand in hand? I’m sure we’ve all heard that Jesus was breastfed, and I’m…
365-319 To 365-325 A Week In Pictures
Another week away, within our time away. These are precious days, with our whole family together.Continue Reading →
The Baby Number Two Question
When Ameli was two days old, I was asked if I’d have another child. Unequivocally, I said yes. I was…
Help Me Plan Next Year On Diary Of A First Child
This is a survey for regular or at least occassional readers of Diary of a First Child. The aim is…
News Of The Week: Forced Adoption And Conditional Love
I was reading the Guardian Life & Style Family section and “My mum said I must give up my baby†caught my eye. The stories are all sad, and all…Continue Reading →
What Is Breastfeeding Let-Down And How Does It Work?
Milk production in the body is a simply miraculous process. In general, it is started when a baby latches on…
365-312 to 365-318 A Week In Pictures
It’s been a rather paltry week for pictures as I’ve been dealing with issues, issues and more issues in my…
Mama Said No. All The Time.
One day I sat in an adjoining room to where my husband and daughter were. I didn’t know particularly what they were up to, but at one point, a full…Continue Reading →