I remember the days well before we had children. In particular I remember just how far money used go. Our weekly food shop would come in at £60 a week for the two of us, sometimes less! Since having children that amount has increased substantially! When you factor in nappies, dummies and all the numerous…
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It's too soon! The twins start nursery!
Read moreI can’t believe that our beautiful, little girls will be starting nursery in April. Where did all the time go? I remember sitting on our worn out black sofa in our top floor flat thinking about what would happen the following day. It was the night before our twins were going to be born. I…
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Irrational mum fears – Is it just me?
Read moreThe world seemed a much safer place when it was just me and my husband. We would walk anywhere, at any time, not taking much notice of those who passed us in the street. Care free, even oblivious some may say to the world we live in. In truth it wasn’t that I was oblivious,…
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Mary’s Donor Egg Journey – The Final Part
Read moreWanting to close this chapter in my life, I thought a good way to do it would be to write the final part of this story, which has taken since 2008 to get to! I left off last time with the good news on my beta results which indicated twins as the numbers were high. …
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Are you raising your kids the same way you were raised?
Read moreI don’t think many people decide how to raise their children before they’re actually born. I’m sure everyone will have their idea’s, aspirations and dreams of what they want for their children, but until they’re born and maybe not even until they’re a few years old the thought of how to raise your children may…
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A poem for you our beautiful girls
Read moreSometimes the only way to put feelings into words is via a poem… Although you mess around and be silly You still make sure there are bedtime kisses all round I’ll tell you I love you And whisper into your ear You laugh ever so sleepily And peep a little through your eyes As you…
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National Twin Day UK and The Twins Gift Company Review
Read moreNational Twin Day UK will take place in Wicksteed Park in Kettering on 13th September and it’s set to be the biggest gathering of twins, triplets and multiples in the UK. To honour this special occasions, The Twins Gift Company has released a beautiful selection of unique gifts, and will be donating 10% of proceeds…
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Funny things our kids say and do
Read moreLike many other parents around the world I find it incredible the rate in which our twins develop – both physically and mentally. They’re no longer babies, but proper little girls. Little toddlers! When did that happen?! One of the things that always amazes me is some of the things that they say and do!…
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Mini adventures in Devon – Haven Devon Cliffs Review
Read moreTravelling anywhere with children takes time and quite often a lot of preparation. Making sure you’ve packed everything from favourite toys, blankets and comforters to snacks, games, clothes and more. It can be an almost military operation When it comes to going on holiday with toddlers – well that’s a whole other story! I’m a mum to two…