Activity Pack Ideas For Older Siblings At A Birth
Ideas for keeping a toddler busy during labour and child birth. Activity packs, joint activities and more.Continue Reading →
Announcing: Squidgy Is Here
If you follow on Facebook or Twitter, this is going to be old news to you now, but Squidgy is…
13 March 2012 – A Good Day For A Birthday?
So many of my friends and family are far away and won’t be able to share in this baby’s birth…
Letter To Squidgy – 42 Weeks And 4 Days: The Start Of A Birth Story
Dear Squidgy, I know this is an odd thing to do – write a birth story before the baby is born. But, I’ve been waiting for you so long now,…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…
Batch Cooking For The Freezer: A Babymoon Menu
A few ideas for freezer foods, using seasonal, healthy and sometimes vegetarian options.
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 →
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…
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…
Labour Plan Or Checklist For A Homebirth
I’m not a list person. There’s something about spending time making a list that irritates me. It takes my hubby about as long to make a to-do list as it…Continue Reading →