After everything that's gone on in the last seven months, I never thought I would be writing a post like this any time soon. I daren't have even dreamt of it. Once, in hospital, I looked up how much travel insurance would be for a week's holiday with a four year old who had Clara's… Continue reading Clara visits Italy
No one ever plans to stay on a children's ward in hospital. No one thinks "hmm, you know what? Scrap the trip to Florida, let's stay local and spend time on a kids ward." Even if you're in for a planned procedure, knowing what to take and the best way to get by is impossible… Continue reading Staying on a childrens ward
There's nothing more satisfying than getting lost in a book, wanting to read just one more page. It all started when I was young. My dad would make up stories and tell us of epic adventures as we fell asleep in bed. I had to read to my dad every night, some good books some… Continue reading Our Books for Baby project for SSNAP, Oxford Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Just two months ago it didn't seem possible. Dean was lined up to be a Best Man for his best friend, up in Sheffield, and Clara and I were still going to be in the hospital wishing the Bride and Groom well from afar. But, we made it. We have just spent the weekend in… Continue reading Our first family weekend away
As soon as we booked our trip to Italy we knew we'd need to think practically. What does travelling with a baby actually involve? The answer - a lot, a lot of stuff. Aside from the travel cot and the car seat, the biggest item we'd use the most would undoubtedly be the pushchair. We… Continue reading Acro Compact Pushchair from Mamas and Papas: A review
It was unknown really, as it is with most babies, when Clara would hit 'normal' milestones. When babies her age start to sit, crawl, babble - what would Clara be doing? The crucial first six months of a baby's life have a lot to do with this. Do they spend most of it laying down,… Continue reading Clara’s hearing and development
Tonight is our first night out without Clara. It's a big milestone for any first time parent. It was a fantastic night - but for the first time "it" properly hit me. Clara is with her Nana, and we have gone with my dad to see Birdsong, my favourite book, the Sebastian Faulks novel, at… Continue reading Birdsong
