"I have children at home, I do not want to see children when I am out eating my dinner". Her lips curled up as these words left her mouth, as she expressed her distaste to the Maitre D ,as my children and their cousin stood nearby. She's right, kids shouldn't be out in restaurants, I... Continue Reading →
Our reflux hell
There has been a lot of defining moments thus far,in the short three and a half years I have been a Mother. Most memories, post birth, are mainly happy ones. However one piece of the twins early little lives that replays over and over, is when I hear another mother desperate to know why their... Continue Reading →
December girl by Nicola Cassidy,book review.
I was kindly gifted this book for review by Nicola and Bombshell books, however I had also purchased an E-book version and as always reviews are my own honest opinions. Reading the blurb already had me eager to dive into the story of Molly Thomas; Molly Thomas is a feisty, independent soul, born on the... Continue Reading →
Understanding threenager twins
I first wrote about the realities of being a multiple parent in this piece when my twins were two and a half and my experiences so far of being a twin Mam. I then went onto add to this piece, with the rules according to toddler twins here.Well since then the year of the threenager has arrived... Continue Reading →
Sleep deprivation and the power of naps.
Looking back I should have realised when in the latter stages of my twin pregnancy, the crazy dreams, endless trips to the toilet and insomnia began, that my relationship with sleep was about to change forever. Over three years later and I still haven't forgiven Mother Nature for robbing me of the last full nights... Continue Reading →
Questions to never(ever) ask a multiple parent..
Are they natural? Yes, look if I pinch them for you they will cry... or be prepared to be asked how your sex life is! Aw look you have two boys.(back in the squishy newborn days) Yes the boy wearing a dress with a hairband is obviously a boy...... Double the trouble. Do... Continue Reading →
I will always be Mama.
I will remember to my last days the first time I looked at your little red lips pursing up, the concentration and light of life in your crystal blue eyes as you, almost it seemed surprised yourself at the sound that came from your mouth. Mouths opened and out popped, Mamamamama. As a mother I... Continue Reading →
Does the worry ever leave?
We need you to lie on your left hand side in this bed and only get up for the toilet for the next few weeks. We need you to get to 26 weeks to intervene if they come early. Let me start by saying we are living a happy ending but I will admit that... Continue Reading →



