Things they don’t tell you in the baby books – a poem.

Things they don't tell you in the baby books - you will have the highest highs and the lowest lows, possibly all within microseconds of each other. Super Ups and... Super Downs Things they don't tell you in the baby books - it's harder the older children get. You think it's hard dealing with a...

TEN positives to social media

1. It helps people from all over the world of various religions, creed, colour, nationalities and interests to form communities in order to discuss and spread the word! It's a fantastic tool to see how others live. 2. Given the huge amounts of content produced every single minute on the Internet you can’t afford to...

TEN negatives to social media

1. The entirely false things people post online leading people to believe they arent good enough, that we need an expensive lifestyle, that our houses aren't pretty enough, that we should be going abroad every 2 weeks etc. 2. The 'like' culture. I feel if I haven't enough likes on a post either from a...

Hang in there, my friend – a poem to the single parent

Hang in there, my friend. The days are long The years are short. You can get through it all you know you can because you have to, You're the strong one, you're the support. Some days you feel sad because you think you're a shit parent. That's it - you're bad... But NO you aren't...

Personal rant on Mental Health and people / 15 Positive Quotes

I've suffered PND, abusive relationships, being cheated on and currently my weight issues. Now, instead of people actually thinking of reasons behind my 4 stone weight gain - 4 dress sizes - all I've had is judgement and people walking off saying "God, shes packed it on" - hilarious. Over the past 3 and a...

I’ve been there – a poem to the new mum

Hey, you with the eyes filled with fear and excitement. I've been there. Finding out you're having a baby whether unplanned or expected, Worrying whether your body will have it or reject it. The morning sickness which isn't morning sickness at all but all day into the night. Is it me the issue? Is the...

TREATS for your time of the month with Betty Box!

WHAT IS A BETTY BOX? Betty Box is a box that arrives monthly containing not only the practical things us gals need but a selection of other goodies and treats too (although it varies every month!)  The website is there to talk about 'periods, body, life, lols, stuff, style' and even the mouse is a tampon....

9 varieties of breasts and combination feeding facts

What is combination feeding? Combination feeding - where you do both bottle feed (aka artificial feed) or breast feed.     What is breastfeeding? Basically what it says on the tin - putting baby on boob! Breastfeeding is a way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Not all...