Strategies to help with pregnancy after loss
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Seven amazing things kids get from Scouts
I’m a huge fan of Scouts and have blogged about it before, you can read that one here. However, December 2019 marked the end of an era in our house as the teen boy decided he wanted to leave. I was really disappointed, no manner of persuading would get him to change his mind. Ever tried… Read More Seven amazing things kids get from Scouts
What it’s really like being 44 and pregnant
Last summer aged 43 I found out I was pregnant. Both me and my husband could not have been more shocked. Fourteen years after having my first child in a different relationship, eight years of trying and four miscarriages we couldn’t believe we had finally conceived. I’ve blogged about our journey here.So what is the reality… Read More What it’s really like being 44 and pregnant
Dogs and a new baby – tips for a smooth introduction
A new baby in the house is one of the top three reasons dogs are re-homed; scary statistics for those of us who love our pets. With our baby due in a matter of weeks and two unsuspecting Bassets, I sought the help of Aileen Stevenson from the Perfect Puppy Company who has some great tips… Read More Dogs and a new baby – tips for a smooth introduction
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Finding some calm with Scentered Me
AD Things are fairly hectic round our way at the moment – more so than usual. We have a baby on the way which came as a complete surprise after eight years of trying – we’re still in shock. You can read more about that here. Add to the mix possible redundancy (me), two overly… Read More Finding some calm with Scentered Me
Seven ways to keep your sanity when trying for a baby
We spent eight years trying for a baby with four losses along with way – it was one of the most challenging times of our lives. As anyone who has been through this knows the stress is relentless and it seems to impact on every aspect of your life. Completely out of the blue, aged 43… Read More Seven ways to keep your sanity when trying for a baby
How to get your blog seen – 7 SEO tips you need to know
This week I have teamed up with Leeds-based Deepblue Digital for a guest blog from Jason Cook the Co-Founder and CEO.Set up in 1999 at the start of the internet revolution Deepblue Digital provide everything from design and SEO to content and social media marketing. As a blogger I really struggle with SEO but in… Read More How to get your blog seen – 7 SEO tips you need to know
Eight years, four miscarriages, one booked vasectomy and a big shock
Just over eight years ago I met my new partner Stuart and fairly quickly we knew we would like to have a baby together. He did not have children but had formed a lovely bond with my son, then six, and we were keen to compete our little family with a new addition. My pregnancy… Read More Eight years, four miscarriages, one booked vasectomy and a big shock
Helping your child through secondary school
Helping your child through secondary school I look back on primary school and think blimey that was a doddle. I knew exactly what my son was doing in his lessons, understood all his homework and could help him whatever. Not so now, other than English much of what he does, particularly science and maths, is… Read More Helping your child through secondary school
Book review: Hashtag Authentic by Sarah Tasker
More than a billion people use Instagram world-wide; it is a highly competitive arena where lots of people make lots of money. With a poultry 600 followers I have always struggled with it but assumed as I don’t have a perfect ‘instagramable’ life I was never going to see any improvement. Blogging at www.meandorla.co.uk Sarah,… Read More Book review: Hashtag Authentic by Sarah Tasker
