The 5.06 from Paddington

I have had my first negative public breastfeeding experience. It was on the 5.06 from Paddington. And, like most negative things that happe...

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New mothers only talk about...

There is a belief amongst non-mothers that new mothers only talk about poo, sick and sleep. More specifically, the poo, sick and sleep of th...

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A tidal wave of vomit

I have experienced some unpleasant things in my time. A carton of curry soup once leaked in my (unlined) leather Mulberry bag. I once s...

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The 10 step plan to stop your baby crying

The 10 step plan to stop your baby crying

We all know the main causes and solutions for babies crying. But after intensive research I've been able to add to the list. Follow thes...

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The OUTNET Haul - Winter Essential: Leather & Shearling

The OUTNET Haul - Winter Essential: Leather & Shearling

I have quite a serious leather jacket addiction ( as previously chronicled on Glamour.com ). As a new mum, now is probably not the time to b...

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The perils of late night shopping

The perils of late night shopping

Being up all night with a sicky baby isn't fun. Unfortunately I have discovered a way to make it slightly more bearable: Online shopping...

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Breastfeeding In Public: A Guide

Breastfeeding in public is not a topic worth debating. I cannot be bothered to lay out an argument for or against because quite simply there...

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Why are we so judgemental? Bad parenting and good friendship...

Why are we so judgemental? Bad parenting and good friendship...

Bottle feeding? Oh dear? Giving your child a dummy? Shame on you. Can't stop that baby crying? What a terrible parent you must be.  I...

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The importance of listening

I watch a lot of daytime TV nowadays. And if I start breastfeeding without locating the remote control, whatever's on is on for a while....

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Sleep when they sleep. And other bullshit parenting advice...

Sleep when they sleep. And other bullshit parenting advice...

The phrase 'sleep like a baby' will never hold the same meaning again. People take it to mean peacefully snoozing away no matter the...

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Three weeks in: Things I've learned

Three weeks in: Things I've learned

My baby boy is three weeks old today. When I set up this blog I imagined posting days after my due date, watching whole series on Netflix as...

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Things that make you cry in pregnancy

Things that make you cry in pregnancy

I'm now nearly 38 weeks. And I'm ready. Ready to meet the baba, yes, but SO so ready to stop being pregnant. On the whole, I've ...

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Lost and Found

Lost and Found

LOST: One jawline. Last seen, around six weeks ago, being gradually swallowed by the rest of my face. Suspect it's hiding somewhere betw...

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Interviewing Cara Delevingne: Why sarcastic people are the best

Interviewing Cara Delevingne: Why sarcastic people are the best

I first met Cara Delevingne at a Calvin Klein party during Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Wow, that sounds like a douchey sentence. It is, ho...

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50 DAYS TO GO.

50 DAYS TO GO.

There are 50 days to go until D-Day. The end is in sight!  I am bound to give birth on my exact due date right? RIGHT! So that's onl...

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My Spare Room Project: An Update

My Spare Room Project: An Update

The nursery is finally starting to take shape, with 8 weeks until D-day. Mother Cox came over this week and offered her expert decorating sk...

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Falling over at 31 weeks pregnant

I’ve been running around feeling pretty smug over the last week or so. People have stopped marvelling over the enormity of my bump, and ins...

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Maternity fashion: A case for dungarees

Maternity fashion: A case for dungarees

It's not easy to dress when pregnant. Especially if you usually dress in jeans, t-shirts, peasant blouses and leather jackets. The fashi...

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My Wedding Day: A Summer Garden Party Festival of L♥VE

My Wedding Day: A Summer Garden Party Festival of L♥VE

Happy one year anniversary to my husband Adam. The first landmark is to be celebrated with a 'paper' gift, so what better way to cel...

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