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
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
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
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
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 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
It’s National Stress Awareness Day and as I glance over my Instagram feed all I can see is a barrage motivational quotes from over-achievers running marathons and climbing mountains. I just can’t seem to get away from memes telling me to ‘never give up’ or ‘you can do this’ or a personal favourite ‘you don’t… Read More Give yourself permission to rest
10 years ago after months of running on my own I decided I was ready to take the next step.On a cold February night I pulled up outside my local club, spotted the gathering of super-fit people and fled. The week after I went again, this time got out of the car. It changed my life… Read More Why everyone should join a running club
When Rowen Coleman visited Ponden Hall for a photography course some years ago she was completely seduced by the wonderfully atmospheric house with its undoubted Bronte connections. The result of the seduction became The Girl at the Window, a beautiful tale of love and loss throughout the ages. Ponden Hall is situated just outside Haworth… Read More Book Review: The Girl at the Window by Rowen Coleman
AD Basset Hounds are notorious for being extremely greedy due to the fact they are completely scent driven. This means they are prone to weight gain which in turn, because of their build, can cause them significant health problems. Our Bassets are pretty active as they are still quite young at four and five. Currently… Read More A review of Hill’s Science Plan Adult Light