You'll know, if you've read my latest blog, that we had an appointment with Edison today with a Neurosurgeon in Cardiff. We arrived super early expecting to have nowhere to park and also expecting to get lost inside the building trying to find the Neurology department. To my amazement, the parking was absolutely fine, tons … Continue reading The Best News!
Category: Parenting
Edison’s Head Injury Update
Edison fractured his skull 7 weeks ago in a freak accident in our garden. The full story of how it happened and his treatment up until this point is documented in my previous blogs 'Baby's First Trip To A&E' and 'Parent's Worst Nightmare - Back To A&E We Go'. We have been waiting for a … Continue reading Edison’s Head Injury Update
Having Another Baby
I've been thinking a lot lately about having another baby. I know for sure that right now, I am not ready for another! But when is the right time to have your second child? Is it better to keep the gap small so they can grow up together with the same sort of interests or … Continue reading Having Another Baby
Missing Dummies & Insecurities
Edison is rather fussy with dummies. He only likes 'Nuby' dummies which are notoriously difficult to get hold of. We tend to buy him the night time ones, which glow in the dark. I can't stress enough how handy these are since ALL of our dummies are going missing! I'm almost tempted to suggest that … Continue reading Missing Dummies & Insecurities
I Bought A Car! 🚗
I've finally done it! I've found the perfect car! After all the stress of the last couple of weeks, it's all over :-D. I've paid the deposit and I am collecting it tomorrow! I've gone for a 2015 Nissan Note 👌🏻 it's not too big and it's not too small. I'm also super excited as … Continue reading I Bought A Car! 🚗
The Three Most Stressful Things In Life
I've heard it said, that the three most stressful things in life are moving house, getting divorced and being imprisoned. Well, whoever decided on that clearly hasn't bought a car before! You may have noticed that I haven't written any blog posts for a few days, this is due to being stuck behind my laptop … Continue reading The Three Most Stressful Things In Life
Melting
Oh wow it is HOT today!! I've spent half the day fretting over what Edison should wear to bed tonight and the other half drinking my body weight in orange and mango squash. I'm one of those who just CANNOT cope in hot weather. Any readers from hot countries, I salute you! I'm currently laying … Continue reading Melting
Sleepless in South Wales 😴
Edison is 6 and a half months old and he has only 'slept through' twice since he's been born. He went through a phase a month or so ago where he was repeatedly having great nights, sleeping a solid 6-8 hours five out of seven nights. It's a completely different story now! He is only … Continue reading Sleepless in South Wales 😴
Trying To Find The Balance
I've been on maternity leave for 7 months now and I am dreading going back to work! Not because I hate my job, I actually really like what I do. For anyone who hasn't read the info about me on my homepage, I work for Coutts Bank which is part of the Royal Bank of … Continue reading Trying To Find The Balance
Adam’s First Father’s Day
Today is the 16th June 2019, Father's Day. Adam has now been Edison's daddy for 194 days and this is their very first Father's Day together, so it's a special day in our household! I won't bore you with how great a dad Adam is, if you've read my blog post 'Marriage After A Baby', … Continue reading Adam’s First Father’s Day
And Baby Makes 3 