It feels like literally seconds ago I was writing about finishing work, excited to be starting maternity leave and the arrival of baby Arlo. If feels like seconds ago I was worried about how maternity leave with two children would go, coping to share my time and give them both enough. It feels like seconds, […]
Tag: Maternity Leave
Early weaning….
I find weaning to be such a big milestone. Your baby becomes a proper little person when they learn that there is more to life than just milk. I find it very exciting too. All these new foods, flavours and texture to explore!! I really enjoyed weaning with Woody, and he is such a good […]
Easter holiday fun and a major toddler tantrum…
The nursery Woody goes to shuts for 4 weeks a year, with a week at Easter being one of these. When I was working I would take this week off to spend together, however with this year being maternity leave it just slotted into another of our days home together. We went to my parents […]
Baby weight… I need to start facing into it sooner rather than later
It has been 8 weeks since I gave birth and time has flown by! I wasn’t sleeping well toward the end of pregnancy, but sleep (or lack of) is completely different with a newborn!! I am the type of person that loves 8-10 hours sleep a night! 9pm means bedtime to me, and when pregnant […]
routine, mum guilt and baby groups…
We are approaching 7 weeks in to our family of 4 and I feel like we are getting into our new rhythm and routine. I know that if I don’t have a shower pretty soon after waking up then it will be late morning (or the following day) before I manage to get one. I […]
The need for to-do lists…
We are four and a half weeks in to being a family of 4. A little routine is beginning (for the family, not the baby!!) as the new norm settles which is nice. Woody really dictates with the routine of old, and we fit everything else around this. I am really enjoying spending more time […]
2 weeks into having 2 children…
Two weeks ago today Arlo was born. The threat of being induced was heard, and my contractions started naturally on due date. I will write another post about my birth story another day, that’s not for now. Today is about reflecting on the first 2 weeks of our newborn and becoming a family of 4!! […]
39 weeks pregnant… my feet are getting fat!!
So the countdown to baby continues! Saturday saw me make it to 39 weeks and so it really does feel like it could be any minute really. It is all starting to feel a lot more real and I am really looking forward to holding this little man in my arms. Friday saw my latest midwife […]
38 weeks pregnant – pre-baby maternity leave continues….
So I am just over a week into maternity leave and baby has not yet arrived. As I write this I am 38+3 and no sign of baby yet. I was induced at 40+2 with Woody so I am not expecting anything yet, but am trying to be as best prepared as I can be. […]
Maternity Leave has Begun!!
So I am one day down into my mat leave and surviving!! I finished work on Friday which, as I previously mentioned, was slightly bitter sweet as I do enjoy my work. I was truly spoilt with some beautiful mummy and baby gifts which was so lovely. So, first day down of mat leave! Woody […]
