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Emma’s Diary Feature: Please Don’t Buy My Son A 1st Birthday Present
When Jack turned 1, I asked people not to buy him anything for his birthday. My controversial decision has been quickly became an Emma’s Diary feature. The team were so intrigued to find out why I didn’t want anything for him and I happily agreed to share my thoughts. It’s a juicy one! A Snippet From My Emma’s Diary Feature… Life, when you have a baby, lives on fast forward. Yesterday, my belly was protruding in front of me and my baby was happily kicking my ribcage. I blinked and then he was here, smiling and cooing away at us. I blinked again and his first Christmas had been and gone.…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: The Juxtaposition Of Motherhood
Today’s blog post is another featured writing piece from Emma’s Diary. I’ve never known a feeling like it – being a mum is the most incredible, amazing and fulfilling thing I’ve ever done but that doesn’t mean that it’s not also the toughest, hardest and most emotional job I’ve ever had. Social media and celebrities will have you believe that motherhood is all lovely lunches, snoozy cuddles on the sofa, bouncing back, glamorous days out and full night’s sleep. I was guilty of feeling less than adequate in the early days (and still now, often, ten months in) when I’d swipe through Instagram and see glossy images of mums who seem to…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: The Third Trimester: What They Don’t Tell You
My Pregnancy Journey So Far When my pregnancy became common knowledge at around 14 weeks, I was told countless times that it would drag, time would halt to a standstill and I’d be fed up in no time. I can honestly say, I have never felt like this. I’m right at the end of my third trimester and the days still feel like they’re flying, every kick feels just as special as the first and even the midwife feels like we’ve only just met. My third trimester arrived before I was ready to understand just how crazy it gets. In fact, my due date is edging closer and I’m wondering…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: Why I Wasn’t Ready For My Son To Go Into His Own Room
As a new mummy, it feels like there is pressure thrown at you from all angles. If it’s not from within yourself, it’s from unsolicited advice, well-meaning but badly-delivered comments and sometimes even general information on your baby’s milestones. Usually, I am able to block a lot of this out. I’ve shared plenty of funny examples of opinions and retorts that I’ve endured in the first 8 months of my son’s life. But, recently, there is one area of our lives that I have really struggled with. Getting my baby son into his own room, in his own cot, self settling like a champ and sleeping through the night. I…
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Emma’s Diary Feature – I Like My Baby Better Now He’s No Longer A Newborn
When I was growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a mummy. Babies were always on my mind and I was nicknamed Broody Judy from about the age of 25. I loved the idea of having my own little bundle of joy When I became pregnant, I could have powered my whole town with the buzz I was feeling. I adored my pregnancy, I was lucky in that I barely got sick and actually felt more energised than ever before. I’d never felt so healthy, happy and ready for my next big chapter. But, it’s true when they say that NOTHING can prepare you for motherhood. My amazing…
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