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Emma’s Diary Feature – 5 Things That Made My Breastfeeding Journey Easier
Today, I am so pleased to share this breastfeeding story with you from Emma’s Diary. Check out all of my Emma’s Diary posts here. When I was a little girl, I dreamt of having a baby of my own. I always knew I wanted to be a mummy. Fast forward and here we are. Our beautiful baby boy Jack was born in February via emergency C Section. But, if I thought the long birth, emergency surgery, and the newborn days were tough, it was NOTHING compared to breastfeeding. My Early Breastfeeding Experience To say that it was tough is the understatement of the century. Breastfeeding is hard mentally, emotionally and…
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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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Caesarean Awareness Month – My C Section Story
April is Caesarean Awareness Month and in months gone by, this event would have missed me by in blissful ignorance. But, as lots of you well know, my gorgeous little baby boy was born in February via an emergency C section. While I don’t feel comfortable sharing my own personal birth story with the world, I do want to share some content to help raise awareness for C sections, for the incredible mamas who go through it (whether it’s elective or emergency), and the beautiful sunroof babies of the world! Here are my tips, tricks, and gems of advice for those mamas and those supporting them during this wild time!…
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5 Things To Look Forward To In Spring
The days are getting longer, the sunshine feels stronger and the dreary weather seems to have had a break. With so much excitement in my not-so-distant future, I can’t help but feel like Spring is on its way and life is about to get a whole lot better. I wanted to spread my warm and fuzzy feelings by sharing the 5 things to look forward to this Spring! The Birth Of My Baby The past few months or so have absolutely flown by and I’ve loved every single second of being pregnant. I am so proud of my body and how it has coped in this new minefield of procedures,…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: How Pregnancy Changed My Skincare Routine
As a skincare blogger and all-around enthusiast, I had no clue that pregnancy could have such an effect on the way I look, the way I feel and could change day to day. Maybe I was aware of it pre-pregnancy but the reality is, your skin will change when you fall pregnant and your routine will need to adapt because of that. My Skin History I suffered from acne as a teenager and while at the time it felt like the end of the world, now when I look back at photos, I see just how mild it was overall. I’d get large breakouts on my cheeks – big, red,…
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