• JP’s Story: Part 3: Vicious Cycles

    June 12, 2014

    To read part two, click here. May 2014 I have always had an irregular cycle, since the beginning of time. At least, that’s how long it feels. It was not a problem until I could not easily conceive. Until now. Miss J was a surprise. A wonderful surprise. Discovered at 20 weeks, producing no symptoms…

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  • Football Dads: Which is yours?

    June 11, 2014

    Its no secret that my husband loves football. He’s loyally supported Manchester United for as long as I can remember. His football knowledge is second to none and even his three children (my step-children) have all played football for a team. His middle daughter still plays now for an adult team. Hallmark have put together…

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  • Mary Berry's Cookery Course Book Review

    June 10, 2014

    There’s no doubt in my mind that if you love cooking the chances are you’ll know who Mary Berry is. For those who aren’t familiar with her, she is one of the best known and respected food writers and television presenters in the UK. When The Works recently asked some bloggers to choose a book…

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  • JP’s Story: Part 2: Ultrasound Scan

    June 9, 2014

    To read part one click here. April 2014 Today I had an ultrasound at my GP surgery. The procedure was identical to that of an antenatal scan albeit with one crucial difference. There was no baby. Of course there was no baby. We are still trying but nothing is happening and my cycle remains stubbornly…

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  • JP’s Story: Part 1. Trying to conceive

    June 8, 2014

    Thank you to JP for sharing her story with me and for allowing me to share it with you. March 2014 We have not told anyone – I have hardly dared admit it to myself – but we are trying to conceive. Technically, we have been trying for a while now. We haven’t used contraception…

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  • Project 365: Week 23

    June 7, 2014

    Day 155-162 Funny hats An afternoon out with the family Messy play A visit to the park to see the ducks Drinking mummy’s tea Cute pigtails 

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  • Binky Linky

    June 6, 2014

    ***No Businesses***   This linky is for bloggers who have been blogging for a year or less. It’s your chance to link up your favourite post of the week. It’s a great way to find new blogs to read and to raise your blogs profile.Binky is the American term for a dummy which babies obviously…

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  • Teaching children about D-Day

    June 5, 2014

    If, like me you’re keen to home educate your children, a part of this may involve taking educational trips overseas. Much like schools where children are often taken abroad to Germany or Austria, I think Normandy would be a great trip for school-aged children. It’s easy to teach children about events such as the D-Day…

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  • Tiny Bike Balance Bike Review from Fun4Kids

    June 5, 2014

    I’ve been debating for a little while now about whether to get our girls a balance bike each or a trike. I took to Twitter to ask some other Mums and Dads for their opinions and experiences and the majority suggested a balance bike. Our girls already have a Scuttlebug each, which is a three…

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