Mamatography Week 9: Visitors And Waiting
It’s been an odd old week. There’s been so much ‘to do’ yet I only do it little bits at a time and as a result, the list never gets…Continue Reading →
Pushing During Childbirth – Spontaneous Or Directed?
Despite having had an amazing home water birth with my first child, and having watched a few feature film lengths…
41 Weeks, 2 Days – Letter To Squidgy
Dear Squidgy I’ve been staring at this screen for ages now, and I’ve started this letter to you many times. …
Letter To A 28/29 Month Old – Last Letter To An Only Child
Dear Ameli, I’m a few weeks late with your 28 month letter – so late, in fact, that it’s nearer to a 29 month letter now, but I really wanted…Continue Reading →
Learning Colours – Using Pompoms And Cups
Using pompoms and cups to learn to sort and name different colours.
Mamatography Week 8: Nesting, Like Birds In Spring Time
47/366 – Cooking Up A Storm I will at some point post more information on my stocking up the freezer…
Great YouTube Birth Videos For Children
Preparing for a homebirth is one thing, but preparing your older child for a homebirth has been a whole different adventure. I think how much you’re able to prepare them depends…Continue Reading →
I’m a Natural Parent, But…. I Don’t Shop Local (Much)
I have a confession to make. Well, I’ve kind of made it already, so now I can just ask you…
Does A Newborn Need Additional Vitamin K?
(Q16 on the birthplan: Would I like my baby to be given a vitamin K injection?) During my pregnancy with…
Mamatography Week 7: More Snow And More Sickness
40/366 – Music Maker At our AP group we had a music teacher come in to do a demonstration session of his classes with the children. I was really impressed by Ameli’s…Continue Reading →