Monthly Archives: June 2011

Lack Of Experience Doesn’t Equate To Informed Decisions, OBGYN


I read an article titled Why Posh has the right to push: Caesareans are no more dangerous than natural births last night, and I have been hopping mad  over it ever since. Let’s be clear about a few things here: I don’t care what Posh (Victoria Beckham) does. My anger isn’t about her. This is an… more

Pic Of The Week 52-25 (Moving Up To A Bed)


Can you believe we’re more than half way through the year already? I can’t. It’s all going so quickly. As these pictures prove. Here’s my little girl, in her new bed. Her own bed. more

Oh Boy! Here We Go Again! (An Announcement)


Have I got news for you. Watch this, it’ll only take 32 seconds: more

Wooden Food And Shopping Bag Competition


I’m a big lover of  wooden toys, and as Ameli gets a little older, I’m hoping we’ll be able to build up a great collection of wooden playthings for her.   We were recently offered a few items from the Wooden Toyshop, which included the Food Groups set from Melissa and Doug and a green… more

Booby Booster Competition


The final giveaway for National Breastfeeding Week is the Booby Booster, an attachment for your maternity bra to give your breast some extra support. The Booby Booster was developed by an Australian mum who suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and had trouble holding her breast for her newborn to nurse from. more

Breastfeeding Flash Mob London Paddington


Today Ameli and I participated in a Flash Mob in London’s Paddington train station. So, what is a flash mob? A flash mob is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual act for a brief time, then quickly disperse. more

Bras4Mums £30 Voucher Giveaway


Our  final giveaway for National Breastfeeding Week comes from Bras4Mums. more

Lactivist T-Shirt And Shopping Bag Giveaway


In the weeks after our home birth, I was on such a high that I would willingly tell the story to anyone that wanted to hear it – and possibly a few who mistakenly looked interested. I had a very cute little ‘born at home” onesie for Ameli, which going into winter, only saw the… more

Pic Of The Week 52-24


This is what breastfeeding a toddler in public, on a beach looks like. Not exactly public exposure, now is it? more

Theraline Nursing and Maternity Pillows Giveaway


When I was pregnant I had a six foot pillow that became my best friend, especially as my bump grew and my pelvis took more and more strain. I had terrible PSD, and slept very little, and towards the end, even getting out of bed was painful. About the only time I slept was when… more


When I was pregnant I had a six foot pillow that became my best friend, especially as my bump grew and my pelvis took more and more strain. I had terrible PSD, and slept very little, and towards the end, even getting out of bed was painful. About the only time I slept was when I had my pillow between my knees and my bump resting on it.
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