Clara is 8 months old today. That alone is such a crazy thought! She’s so grown up now – eating twice as much, pooing less (ONE dirty nappy yesterday – hello what’s that about?!), sitting up on her own, wanting to stand up all the time, and loves being entertained. Sleep, however, is another recentContinueContinue reading “Eight month sleep regression”
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Clara visits Italy
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’sContinueContinue reading “Clara visits Italy”
Staying on a childrens ward
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 impossibleContinueContinue reading “Staying on a childrens ward”
Our Books for Baby project for SSNAP, Oxford Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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 someContinueContinue reading “Our Books for Baby project for SSNAP, Oxford Neonatal Intensive Care Unit”
Our first family weekend away
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 inContinueContinue reading “Our first family weekend away”
Clara and the Gutcracker 