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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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Guest Post: Baby on The Way? Top Tips for Child-Proofing Your Home
#AD. In the interest of disclosure and transparency, the syndication of this article has been provided and paid for by FBD Insurance. Baby on The Way? Top Tips for Child-Proofing Your Home Getting the news that a baby is on the way is one of the most joyful moments in life, whether you’re the expectant parent, grandparent, or a very excited aunt or uncle. As everyone who’s been through it knows, though, there is a lot to do before the arrival of the little one: you need to prepare the nursery, stock up on nappies, and start the process of child-proofing your home. With this in mind, FBD Insurance have…
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The Vintage Baby Names Making A Comeback For 2023
If you’re having a baby in 2023 and you’re stuck for unique, sweet and traditional names, this blog post is for you. I never wanted my baby to have the same name as every other little boy in his class but I also wanted something traditional and something that would grow with him. My sources tell me that, even this early in 2023, vintage names are coming back. So, grab a cuppa and your notebook and get ready to dive into the ones making a comeback this year! Girls Names Luna – In ancient Roman mythology, Luna was the moon goddess. The name Luna means “moon” in Latin and in…
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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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