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Weaning and Breastfeeding


Weaning is defined as the gradual replacement of breast milk with other sources of nutrition. Weaning may be initiated by the child, the mother or both. Most children who self-wean … Continue reading

August 18, 2012 · Leave a comment

DYSPHORIC MILK EJECTION REFLEX


While I breastfeed my fourth son I experience D-MER, my midwife and health visitor didn’t know why I felt the way I do while breastfeeding so I thought I would … Continue reading

May 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

Hello everyone


Hello everyone, sorry it has been such a long time. I am 8 days over my due date and I am not feeling 100%, however I am trying out a … Continue reading

April 6, 2012 · Leave a comment

Gurgle Awards


Hello EVERYONE, It is this time of year I would like all my fans to do a little something for me, Gurgle Magazine have a blog awards and I would … Continue reading

March 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

Baby Changing Bags!


Soon I am going to have four little rascals! Sorry I mean Boys! to chase after.  So I have splashed out and bought myself a new changing bag, my next … Continue reading

March 6, 2012 · Leave a comment

Chicken Pox, AKA Varicella


As some of you may know my sons have all been going through chicken pox, and many of my friends children have been going through it too.  So I thought this … Continue reading

March 4, 2012 · 2 Comments

Mothers Day Gift Ideas.


Mother’s Day is a celebration for all mothers around the world, where we celebrate motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.  So this blog is mainly for … Continue reading

February 25, 2012 · 5 Comments

What should I have on my childs plate?


I was asked this morning, “what should my child be having on their plate at dinner?” Well I am not a dietitian so I went on the search to find … Continue reading

February 22, 2012 · 2 Comments

Lunch boxes, age 5-8.


Are you struggling to find new ideas for your child’s lunch box?  You get pages and pages of items your child is NOT allowed in their lunch box, however when … Continue reading

February 19, 2012 · 4 Comments

Staying well in pregnancy


In pregnancy one of the main concern of a mum to be is the catalogue of infections that can plague a pregnant woman and her baby when her immune defences … Continue reading

February 9, 2012 · 3 Comments