I’m finding it hard I’m not going to lie The days are a blur as I try not to cry Having Eliza has just been so hard Memories of this time already marred I’m living in dark clouds instead of the sun The newborn days just haven’t been fun I…

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I know so many people who have had babies recently, and knowing what to buy for a new baby gift can be hard. I try not to go for clothes, as that’s what everybody buys and I don’t want to swamp the new parents in little outfits they need to…

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Breastfeeding is easy, right? Out pops the baby, you given them a cuddle, plenty of skin to skin and then you pop a boob in their mouth and away you go! Only it’s not always that easy is it? Eliza was born prematurely, and as such her latch wasn’t very…

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The last 4 weeks have flown by, and already our newborn is changing.  Weight: Eliza was born at 6lbs 6oz, but lost quite a bit of weight after her birth due to jaundice and problems with her blood sugars – all fairly typical of a preemie. At day 7 she was…

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When you look back at the things you have achieved in the last few years it can often be mind blowing. This is definitely the case for me. 10 years ago, I had not long met Kevin. We were young and free, and spent a lot of time just going on…

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