Today’s guest post comes from one of my online friends, Louise. We always knew that when we started our family, we didn’t want a huge gap between the children so were thrilled when we found out we were expecting number 2 (D2) when Will was 13 months old. The pregnancy progressed exactly like my first but was under consultant lead care as I delivered via emergency section the last time. We have no serious health issues in our families and I don’t know about anyone else but you don’t go into the scan expecting to be told anything apart from …
The depressing truth | In the media
I recently came across an article that a couple of friends posted on social media recently. The headline caught my eye simply because I related to it – The depressing truth behind mums ‘unable’ to breastfeed. I put together three of the words – depressing, unable, breastfeed – and immediately thought of myself. If you have read my blog before you will know that I really struggled to breastfeed both J & N. The months after J was born were some of the worst of my life because I was unable to breastfeed. I blamed myself, my body didn’t work properly, I couldn’t provide for …
Foodie Penpals – August reveal
This month my parcel came from Jemma in Wales. I always love trying local goods from other areas in other countries so I was excited to see what I would receive. First up, some local goodies: lamb & mint welsh potato crisps. My first thought on finding these was ‘Yum!’. I’ve been saving these for our car journey today. local Welshcakes. These are delicious, on their own or with butter and/or jam. Jemma lives in a multicultural area so I also received: harissa paste. I’ve wanted to try some kind of recipe with this for ages so it was …
A to Z of Family – J is for (little man) J
In the A to Z of Family series, what could J be for, other than little man J? He is one of the main subjects of this blog, so of course it had to be. 3 years (and 2 days) ago, we saw J for the first time. He was a little blob on the ultrasound screen. We had waited over 2.5 years for this moment. It was magical. Surreal. That was our much waited for, much longed for, clomid baby. He looked perfect. He arrived into our lives a week and a day later than he was supposed to. But …
Blackberry & apple crumble | Recipe
Now in my opinion, you can’t beat a good crumble. Usually good for autumn & winter, but it’s perfect for our ‘summer’ at the minute! We had acquired some fresh apples & blackberries so I thought I would use them together in a crumble for Sunday dessert. The oats in the topping make it extra crunchy. Ingredients (serves 6) Filling 250 g blackberries 4 large apples, cored, peeled & diced 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp caster sugar 1/2 tsp mixed spice Topping 240 g plain flour 120 g butter, room temperature 120 g caster sugar 50 g porridge oats …