I have been using the Freestyle Libre on and off since its release in the UK in 2014. Initially I funded it myself, almost full time when I was in my old job and then…
For some reason, whenever I thought of Piglet’s 1st birthday I always thoughts of a wigwam or teepee. I don’t know if it’s because they seem to be in “fashion” at the moment, or that I wish I’d had one growing up, or just because I know his room is big enough to take it. […]
A car is a luxury, but there are many things that are more difficult without a car - especially if you have kids. How can you cope without a car?
3 weeks of baby JJ has meant that we’re starting to get to know him. We understand his cues, know how he likes to be held and worked out how to coax him in to a dream feed. The very first thing we learnt about him was while we were still in the hospital for our […]
Having a weekly meal plan can save you money, time and stress. Not sure how? Let me show you why you should meal plan and what it will do for your family.
I have had type 1 diabetes for 4 years now, and in that time I have heard some fairly ignorant comments. Some are innocent, some well meant and some just down right rude. I know that there are certain things that I would never say to someone with depression, cancer or other medical issues, and […]
When Piglet was a baby he was a super chilled little guy. He slept well and didn’t fuss very much at all. We were very lucky with him, and I was under no illusion that any future children would follow the same path! Fast forward two years and here we are with baby JJ. There’s […]
I recently went to a nightclub. An actual nightclub. This is the first time I was actually properly in there since having Alexander. I was “technically” in one a few months ago as part of my friends hen party…. but I lasted all of 10 minutes before calling JHogg to come and pick me up. […]
I have a variety of things I like to do while my baby sleeps. Some are function and some are fun! Here are the top 5: 1. Have a Meal Piglet has a morning...
Piglet is rocketing towards 15 months old. He is healthy, he is happy and he is learning every day. But he is not walking. He is like lightening when he crawls – that kid can move – but he has little to no interest in getting up on his feet to get around. As with […]
All the posts I have written about our family. There are pregnancy updates, letters to my children, parenting tips, wedding flash backs and so much more.
After JJ was born earlier this month we had to have an extended stay in hospital. Due to his early gestation he had a few medical issues that meant he needed some treatment before he was ready to leave. This, as well as the 3 days I spent on the ward prior to his birth, […]
A portable breast pump for feeding on the go - The Pumpables Milk Genie Plus review shows how practical it is for expressing for a newborn.
I was gifted the branding photoshoot in exchange for this post. The beady eyed amongst you will have seen some changes on both my blog and social media recently. I have been updating my profile images with ones that I think are more professional looking, as well as updating my about us and work with […]
Nobody has time to iron everything these days, so here are the top 5 things you really have to iron - and the rest you can just leave.
When Piglet was born he spent some time in the neonatal unit before he was able to come home. I was lucky, he was only in special care as opposed to intensive care or the high dependancy unit. But that didn’t change the way I felt at the time. Despite complications at birth, Piglet stayed […]
This month Piglet is 18 months old. He will be closer to 2 than he is to 1, and that is a scary thought! We are rocketing through the year and sometimes I have no idea what we have done all day. There are some many little things that I remember doing as a kid […]
There is only 2 years between my boys, but a surprising amount has changed in that time. Maternity notes are now completely online (in Scotland), the 5 in 1 vaccination has become a 6 in 1, and they have rolled out the baby box across the country. It is a gift to welcome all babies […]
I don’t try to profess that I am some sort of diabetes genius. I am not perfect, I make mistakes and things regularly do’t go to plan. More recently I have been trying to get my act together a bit more and make some changes while I’m pregnant to keep both me and baby healthy. […]
One of the things I am most thankful for about living in Scotland is the NHS. I have never had to worry about having enough insulin, never had to ration it or change my way of managing my diabetes based on a lack of personal income. I am lucky that the NHS not only provides […]
This week it has suddenly dawned on me that we’re about to head off on holiday. I have been dreaming of sun since January and it felt like this trip was never going to come around. Last time we went off on holiday with Piglet he was 8 months old and, although he’s now 18 […]
There is only 2 years between my boys, but a surprising amount has changed in that time. Maternity notes are now completely online (in Scotland), the 5 in 1 vaccination has become a 6 in 1, and they have rolled out the baby box across the country. It is a gift to welcome all babies […]
Affiliate Links This time last week we were contemplating the prospect of schools and nurseries closing as we try to get a grip on Covid-19. The thought of being at home 24/7 with both my kids was more than a bit intimidating and I immediately started looking for activities we can do at home to […]
Baby's are expensive - no one will tell you anything different. If you're preparing for a baby on a budget there are things you can do to make it easier
Last week we finalised our summer holiday plans. Although we went to Florida last year, this will be our first trip for just the four of us. No extra pairs of hands to help with kids and carrying bags! We decided that this year it might make sense to travelling within the UK – eliminate […]
Piglet is a complete water baby. He loves swimming, he loves the paddling pool, sprinklers, the bath. Even just a tub of water in the garden and some toys to shove in it! I’m confident that he was some form of fish in a past life because he’d never be dry if he got his […]
Four years ago, when Harry came along and made us a family of six, we reluctantly accepted that foreign holidays may not be an option for our family. Not only would it be too difficult to find, and afford, accommodation for the six of us but, with a ten year age gap between Harry and […]
If you suffer from diabetes, you’ll understand it’s sometimes a hardship to go on long journeys. It’s normal to feel anxious, as you’ll be placing yourself in an environment you’re not accustomed to. Today, let’s run through four tricks which will see you thrive on your travels, regardless of your condition. 1) Bring twice as […]
As I have mentioned in the past, my reasons for breastfeeding were pretty selfish. It wasn't an easy transition, but one I am immensely proud of....
Over the last 11 years I've been happily picking out the most irritating presents I could find. What kid doesn't want a loud and annoying...
Thick American style pancakes
If there is one thing that we can’t seem to get enough of now we have kids it is space. We moved house when I was pregnant with Piglet to a much bigger house. We thought it would be perfect for our growing family. At first it seemed we were right….. but then our family […]
Ever since he was born Piglet has been a bit “behind”. He was slow to gain weight, he didn’t roll over until 9 months old, crawl until he was 1 or walk until 18 months. He was never drastically behind, not enough to cause concern, but enough that it was noticeable against his peers. One […]
*Trigger warning: Baby Loss I have had this post drafted for a while, debating on whether or not it was something I wanted to share, but I have decided to go ahead with it. If you are affected by any of the topics covered then please feel free to contact me or any of the […]
There is a range of Lighthouse Clothing Jackets that will suit any family. Practical yet stylish waterproof coats in a natical style.
A simple fudge recipe with just 3 ingredients that is always a crowd pleaser
As it is national breastfeeding week it seemed sensible to share with you how things have gone during my first month of feeding JJ. Anyone who followed me when Piglet was a baby will know that my reasons for wanting to breastfeed are not what you would expect, and really rather selfish in many ways. […]
.....So then you add breastfeeding into the mix - a mine field in itself...Top tips for surviving breastfeeding with diabetes....
What can a Pinterest assistant do for you? A look at packages and pricing to turn your Pinterest account in to website page views.
Face Paintoos Review - Try easy designs that look amazing but take minutes to do and have no mess. Review of a Face Paintoos Party Pack
There is no one solution that can make being pregnant and having diabetes plain sailing. It just doesn't work like that. But I do have some tips for what...
I have been using the Freestyle Libre on and off since its release in the UK in 2014. Initially I funded it myself, almost full time when I was in my old job and then ad hoc when I became self employed, buying the odd sensor to help with difficult periods in my pregnancies. In […]
Push presents for dads - Ideas for gifts for dads that they will love. Unique or personalised presents for a new daddy from their baby.
Should The Freestyle Libre Be used to check blood sugars before driving? Guidance on the latest guidelines from the DVLA on driving with Type 1 diabetes.
It can be quite difficult for us to choose what to have for dinner that we would both enjoy. JHogg is a meat and potato fan, whereas I like to mix things up a bit. I do 99% of the cooking, so most of the meal choices are up to me. I could cook whatever […]
All the posts I have written about our family. There are pregnancy updates, letters to my children, parenting tips, wedding flash backs and so much more.
Things to do in Norfolk for the whole family - where to eat, where to spend a rainy day, where the best outdoor space is and more.
Virtual dating tips. Dating during lockdown can be be a nightmare, but there are ways to make your online dates as enjoyable as meeting in real life
Push presents for dads - Ideas for gifts for dads that they will love. Unique or personalised presents for a new daddy from their baby.
Push presents for dads - Ideas for gifts for dads that they will love. Unique or personalised presents for a new daddy from their baby.
