A blog by a witchy book lover that loves to rant about politics and diet culture
Breastfeeding hasn't worked for us. I think we all prepare for pregnancy with the absolute best intentions, wants and wishes for our baby and that always means making informed decisions on how we will parent. I really wanted to breastfeed Felix. I managed ten weeks with my daughter and I really wanted to get past that stage with Felix because it was going to be great for him, good for me and, best of all, free. I got the clothes, the pumps to help, stuff to boost my ... Read more
I’ve been writing a book on my pregnancy and now I’m in the final stages of editing it so that I can get it ready to publish. It’s been a lot of hard work especially since Felix was born but ultimately I had to wait until he had been born to share that final part of the story. I’m writing about having a high risk pregnancy because of my BMI and after doing some research found lots of other women felt guilty and that they were forced into making decisions they didn’t fully want to ... Read more
It Isn’t Always Easy: Preparing Your Child for an Upcoming Move Most families will, at some point, move into a new home or to a new city. A move is not something that is light and fun for all and it can be quite disruptive, especially for children. Kids who do not know what to expect and those who face anxiety over the move are the most affected and may not completely understand what is going on. Preparing your child for an upcoming move is the best decision you can make and ... Read more
Image source Saving is not always easy, but even small amounts soon start to build into something worth having. Most of us live from payday to payday, with very little cash to spare. So how can you save some money, without even noticing it is happening? Analyse What You Spend Take a close look at what you spend every month, and see how much of them are unnecessary. This may well show up old subscriptions you no longer use, or money being wasted in other areas. Cancel anything ... Read more
I wanted to write my birth story fairly early whilst I still remember most of the details. The plan: High BMI VBAC at Home The Result: Unplanned C-Section https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3vvZ5ksw24 I'm glad to finally be able to share my birth story with you and the birth of my second child. What I have learned is that a positive experience does not always mean one that goes to plan, but that from the experience - that takes time to process, and will take more time in the case of the ... Read more