The arrival of Ava-Leigh- My Birth Story

Nearly 10 years ago I went into labour with my first daughter Ava-Leigh and my goodness did she change my life!! Here is my birth story for Ava-Leigh and while it was a very straight forward labour, I wanted to share the experience that I had. I was 20 years old and feeling pretty relaxed …

Early Morning Tears – What’s happening?

Has anybody else heard the advert where the woman is in the shower and she gets an idea for book/film so she shouts to her phone so it can take notes? Well that was me the other night, stood in the shower, feeling pretty down and a little lost, with the question spinning around in …

The arrival of Emme-Mai – My Birth Story

Throughout my pregnany with Emme-Mai it was a bumpy ride, from losing water early on, to growing a huge bump due to polyhydramamnios, to the contractions at 34 weeks and her being breech, we really didnt have an easy time. So when it was time for her to enter the world we werent expecting it …

Back with A Bang

So as some of you know, I decided to stop blogging as I had a promotion at work, which meant more hours and responsibilities (aka stress.) While the promotion was everything that I had wanted I knew it was going to take some readjusting of routines and time. This meant that the blog was put …

1988 – What was happening?

My husband was scrolling through Facebook and it came up with hit songs turning 30 years old, so it got me thinking about what other things happened the year I was born. We sat that evening having a scroll through the internet and came up with quite a few things. Rain Man, Who Framed Roger …

My Pet Hates

As the Great British public we have a bit of a reputation for moaning about things, I am not any different and certain situations really annoy me. So I decided to get them off my chest and see if you agree with me or disagree, maybe you have some to add to the list. First …

A Knock to Confidence – My Story

I was 14 years old and doing well at secondary school, I had a good group of friends, getting along nicely with my school work, never really caused any trouble and was enjoying my time, until one day when it all changed and actually if im honest changed my life pretty much. As always at …

7 Top Tips for Slimming World

I don't try to be an expert at Slimming World but somebody asked me recently about any tips or advice I had for her as she has just started, so it got me thinking about the things that make my journey more successful. I have been a member of Slimming World about 4 times now …

Coffee Is My True Love

I hate to admit it but coffee you are my actual true love!! I wake up and you are the first thing that I think about, I go straight into the kitchen before doing anything else and switch the kettle on, but lets be honest I need you, more than you need me. Its clear …

Is age just a number? Pre 30th jitters

For the last few weeks I have been really stressing out about my upcoming birthday, I literally don't want to admit to the fact that I am turning 30 at all. I keep saying that I am going to be 29 again and I honestly think I will continue to say that now. I have …