A working dad’s tips on managing everything
As a work-at-home mum coming from a corporate background, I am grateful for being able to work on my business around my kids. My husband has a great...
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A curated collection of real, vulnerable and opinionated blogs from the founder and our special contributors.
Amelia’s Unassisted VBAC Story
What a crazy experience! I could not have foreseen how it all started and how it...
Part 4 – Finally pregnant with a girl!
It has taken me a long time to pluck up the courage to write this post....
Abi’s Unique Caesarean Birth Story
Written by Jo Turner, NCT Editor at Crowthorne & Sandhurst Branch “She really is a miracle.”...
A positive second birth
Michelle Maurice from Vale of Evesham shares how the birth of her daughter was a positive...
My PPROM – Second Trimester Miscarriage – Journey to getting my girl – Part 3
It has been over three years since I wrote Part 2 of Journey to getting my...
My missed miscarriage
This post is deeply personal and very difficult to write but I feel compelled to share...
The Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth
Always wanted the lowdown on a whole range of birth and parenting matters from the horses'...
What do dads really want this Father’s Day?
I had the pleasure of being on a panel with Leyla and a few other mum...
Ayla’s VBAC Birth Story
On Thursday 12th September at around 12.30 am, at 39+4 weeks pregnant, I waddled upstairs to...
Staying Connected with my Baby after Returning to Work
I loved being a full-time Mom, but I knew that it could not last forever. Not...
Introduction to conceiving a girl – Journey to getting my girl – Part 1
It’s no secret to close friends and family that I want to have another baby. I...
An Open Apology to the Working Mom: Things I was SO wrong about
It's so easy to look at parents before you become one yourself and have 27,834 thoughts...
34 things I’ve learned since turning 34
1. I've accepted that I'm getting older, but I've not yet accepted that my youth is...
The reality of motherhood
When people ask me what motherhood is like, I always tell them the same thing: It's...
Sleepless nights and children
How to help baby sleep longer at night is a common question. Having been there with...
How I Lost Breastfeeding and Got it Back
Someone I know once said to me that becoming a mother for the first time was...
Coping with colic
Nicola Smith investigates colic and speaks to two local mums who have tried different approaches to...
Cytomegalovirus – what you should know
In July 2012 our lives took a different turn. My son and daughter-in-law were expecting their...
My thoughts on caesarean section
I created this blog post after what Kirsty Allsop said about birth and parenting. On reading...
The Start of a School Term
The start of a school term can be a huge relief for some parents but, daunting...
My Best Friends – Parenting and Raising Children
My best friends are shambolic. They admit that their children don’t sleep at night and even...
How The Gender Mystery During Pregnancy Helped Me Bond with my Baby
Are you pregnant? Grab your free pregnancy pack now – details inside! Throughout my pregnancy I...
Was that it? Feeling a kick… maybe.
Are you pregnant? Grab your free pregnancy pack now – details inside! I am currently just...
Teaching good judgement in children
Negative perception and bad judgement is the basis for many of the 'evils' in our world...
Getting Past Distrust: Pregnancy after a Miscarriage
No woman wants to hear "miscarriage" after a positive pregnancy test, and if it happens to...
‘When it all changes, change it all’ – how one mother made major changes.
Running a business whilst being a parent is never easy but it can be the best...
The night that changed my daughter’s life forever.
There is one visit to the doctor’s I will never forget. Even though my eldest daughter...
This may feel a little cold – the long wait to pregnancy
It was finally here. Our first appointment with the gynaecologist. Why was I so nervous? For...
The day I almost killed my daughter – keep an eye on your kids!
It started out like any other Sunday. We went to a car boot sale in the...
Overdue pregnancy tips – And how it feels!
When you are pregnant, there is huge focus on your ‘due date’ – people will constantly...
The Other Side of Abortion
My husband and I were shocked when we found out I was pregnant. We’d been seeing...
A Baby’s Perspective on “Sleep Training”
“OK, here’s my situation. My Mummy has had me for almost 6 months. The first few...
Press release – Launch of Motherhood Diaries Global Magazine for Parents
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Motherhood Diaries Unveils New Global Magazine for Parents on www.motherhooddiaries.com New...
Teaching children: criticism or praise?
It only takes a period drama on television to remind us of how far society has...
Jack’s Birth Story
If you’re reading this and considering your birth options, do look into home birth as, if...
William’s birth story
I honestly thought that baby number 2 would arrive early. Aren’t they supposed to? I’d finished...
Becoming A Dad
What becomes reality during pregnancy is the sudden need for security and protection, not only for...
SM’s birth story
Once pregnant this time I was worried that ‘preparing’ too much would lead me to an...
SM’s CS birth story
My c section was a calm experience but my baby was wrapped in a blanket with...
All I ever wanted was to be a Mum
For as long as I could remember I had played with dolls lovingly; dressing them, bathing...
Breastfeeding twins
Before I had my babies I had never met anyone that had successfully breast-fed twins before.
Aidan’s birth story
I had a quiet second pregnancy, the total opposite to my first pregnancy with Aron, who...
Ted’s Birth Story
I actually have to remind myself what a fantastic achievement the whole experience was as not...
Agatha’s Birth Story
Despite my home birth not exactly going to plan it was still definitely the right choice...
George’s Birth Story
So now I am a proud mummy to 2 beautifully handsome boys and have hopped on...
Bruce’s Birth Story
In reflection, as it's now 5 weeks after Bruce was born we are so happy once...
Noah’s Home Birth Story
Both my labours were very different. Felix’s was 18 hours established labour and despite giving birth...
Tara’s Birth Story
I am sure being at home has shortened this labour. I feel cocooned in my own...
17 weeks old – It’s fun to be silly for a laugh
Another crazy week, enjoying swimming with Aron and daddy, and working out how to construct a...
16 weeks old – I need to get some sleep!
I am so fed up with Aron’s current pram, the Xcursion, because it is so hard...
Alfie’s C-Section Birth Story
Suddenly I heard a quick whimper, and all of a sudden they are whisking a very...
15 weeks old – is Aron teething already?
Aron may have started teething, but I'm not sure yet. I don't really know what to...
1 week old – My first week as a mum
The first week has been such a daze and it has gone by so quickly. I...
41 weeks pregnant – Finally my baby has arrived!
After 2 sweeps, walking up and down a gazillion flights of stairs, travelling the whole of...
Aron’s crash C section traumatic birth story
This is Aron’s crash C section traumatic birth story, so there are some trigger warnings if...
40 weeks pregnant – My due date has arrived, but still no baby!
Week 40 of my pregnancy has arrived and there is sitll no sign of baby in...
39 weeks pregnant – No sign of labour yet!
Hubby’s mum came over from Switzerland to stay for a week, which is great because I...
38 weeks pregnant – pelvic pain and pressure has started
I saw my midwife and she told me that, at 38 weeks plus 2 days, I...
37 weeks pregnant – Boxer is full term!
Hubby and I attended a water birth session with hubby at my local birth centre. We...
36 weeks pregnant – my bump is huge!
I had my midwife appointment this week and I asked my midwife if my bump was...
35 weeks pregnant – Finally got my hospital bag packed and ready
Finally bought my hospital bag and packed it all up nicely. This is what I included...
34 weeks pregnant – Antenatal classes start this week
Are you pregnant? Grab your free pregnancy pack now – details inside! I had an appointment...
33 weeks pregnant – It’s my birthday and baby shower this week!
Are you pregnant? Grab your free pregnancy pack now – details inside! It was my birthday...
32 weeks pregnant – Things are really getting to me now…
I am having such a bad week this week. We’ve been at the new flat for...
31 weeks pregnant – I can’t see my feet!
We picked up the keys to our new flat today and that means Hubby and I...
30 weeks pregnant – We’re moving to our new home!
Great news! Hubby has been accepted for a mortgage which means that we can now make...
29 weeks pregnant – the end is near!
I’m so excited about the prospects of moving to our first new home. We're just waiting...
28 weeks pregnant – I can hear my baby’s heartbeat
28 weeks pregnant - I can hear my baby's heartbeat
27 weeks pregnant – My third trimester has arrived!
House-wise, hubby is even more stressed and crazy than I have ever seen him, but I...
26 weeks pregnant – I can’t stop looking at other pregnant mums’ bumps!
I can’t stop looking at other pregnant mothers’ bumps. I feel like I’m in a private...
25 weeks pregnant – I have a nocturnal baby in my belly!
Our baby is really kicking now and responding to music as well, which is amazing. He...
24 weeks pregnant – Does drinking alcohol affect your unborn baby?
I decided to visit my hubby after work and meet up with some of my mates...
23 weeks pregnant – Babies come with suitcases
So something crazy happened. My sister exchanged contracts with her boyfriend to buy a flat earlier this year,...
22 weeks pregnant – Braxton Hicks contractions have started
I have been having some rude dreams lately, so hubby and I broke the drought, that’s...
21 weeks pregnant – Found a new job and it suits my pregnancy well
Back from North Cyprus now (wish I could go back!) and now I've found a job!...
20 weeks pregnant – My second scan is nothing short of amazing!
Finally had my 20-week scan and, wow, it was nothing short of amazing! Our little Boxer...
19 weeks pregnant – Have I developed my first craving?
Are you pregnant? Grab your free pregnancy pack now – details inside! I am very, very...
18 weeks pregnant- On holiday and loving it!
I’m in North Cyprus! The first thing I did was jump into the sea and it...
17 weeks pregnant – I don’t look pregnant I look fat!
On Saturday, I took my sister-in-law to Primark in Central London, which was a nightmare. I...
16 weeks pregnant – The morning sickness period is over!
This week has been super busy, which means my energy and appetite have come back with...
15 weeks pregnant – Time is really flying now
I have one more week before I hit four months into my pregnancy! How did that...
14 weeks pregnant – symptoms of fatigue are getting to me
I attended a friend’s birthday on Saturday, which involved some “light” lunch and watching England v...
13 weeks pregnant – Ultrasound scan day!
Finally, scan day had arrived, and I was so excited. I couldn’t concentrate on work or...
12 weeks pregnant – Blood tests today!
I was scheduled to have my blood tests this week. I had never actually had a...
11 weeks pregnant – How long does morning sickness last?
11 weeks pregnant and time had been travelling really slowly. I think it may be down...
10 weeks pregnant – Appointment letters have come through the post!
I received a letter in the post with dates for my blood tests (12 weeks), translucency...
9 weeks pregnant – metallic taste in mouth. Why?
This week has been an absolute nightmare! Whenever I eat or drink, I get this horrible...
8 weeks pregnant – The pregnancy has started to become a reality
It had started to finally sink in that I was pregnant now… I felt bloated and...
7 weeks pregnant – I’m tired all the time
It wasn't the most ideal of situations, but I had quit my permanent legal job back...
6 weeks pregnant – time to register the pregnancy
I met with the doctor and registered my pregnancy by filling out a quick form. Even...
5 weeks pregnant – no symptoms at all!
I walked around the flat in a daze. I had stopped working, so I was now...
4 weeks pregnant – No symptoms at all and it feels strange
I was only a week late for my period, but I had known straight away that...
