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Hi, I’m Lucy, a 40 year old mum of two from Birmingham. A memory maker, tradition keeper, stationery addict and book lover. HR Advisor by day, content writer and sleep deprived Mama by night!
Here you can expect to find honest and impartial reviews of products and services that make parents’ lives easier. Thanks for stopping by – feel free to have a look around!
Welcome to my C Section Guide for Dads! Caesareans / c sections can be a daunting experience, whether planned or otherwise, and it is not just the Mum who can feel anxious about the process. This C Section Guide for Dads is focused on the birthing partners, the Dads,...
I'm I am currently sat (well propped) upright in my hospital bed and my baby daughter is finally fast asleep in her cot next to me. The little madam who wasn't supposed to make her arrival until her elective section on Tuesday decided to make an early appearance, and...
And no, I am not talking about trance music. Today's theme for my #30bbdaysofgratitude challenge is Technology. A LOT has changed since I was a kid, and at times, I often wonder what the world will be like technologically by the time my children have grown up. At...
Today I had my c section pre op appointment in advance of my planned C section next week - my baby is breech and therefore I have been advised that a vaginal birth may not be possible. I wasn't really sure what to expect from the c section pre op appointment, and...
Today is Day 6 of the 30 day gratitude challenge #30bbdaysofgratitude, and today's theme is My Inspiration. For me, there is only one answer to this, it has to be my Mum. Unfortunately Mum is no longer with us, having lost her battle with breast cancer in June 2014. I...
I have found being a parent the most challenging yet rewarding thing in the entire world. There are times when I am so physically exhausted that I could sleep for a week, however these moments are closely balanced with some of the most precious experiences and...
Today is Day 5 of the #30bbdaysofgratitude challenge, and today's topic is FAMILY. I have, I believe, more reason to be grateful than most. Despite losing my amazing Mum to secondary breast cancer in 2014, I feel very honoured to have had 30+ years of a wonderfully...
I consider myself very lucky to have a large group of friends, from all stages of my life. My friends have been there for me throughout the highs and lows of my life to date. Upon starting school, college and university, throughout singledom, whilst dating, and during...
Ok, now that I have finished crying... for an hour or two at least, I can give you the latest pregnancy update. I am now 38 weeks pregnant, and as confirmed by the consultant today, I am still breech. Today has not been my favourite day. I was booked in to see the...
On days when you are feeling low, it's very easy to take for granted the smaller things in life, including our friends and family. This September I am taking part in the #30bbdaysofgratitude challenge and today's theme is all about the Loves of My Life! Anyone who...
