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Bringing a newborn home with a dog
Bringing home a newborn home with a dog doesn't need to be scary or stressful! Lots of hints and tips here for making a smooth transition to a bigger, happier family.
Category / Pregnancy
Every birth experience is valid
This is the story of Susan, who had a physically easy birth but suffers from postnatal PTSD. Her example highlights how every birth experience is valid.
My Brief Breastfeeding Journey
My breastfeeding journey only lasted 4 weeks but this is my story. I'm writing this to help myself move on, but also to help any other women struggling.
Maternity Leave Bucket List
Here are some self-care and family ideas for making the most of your maternity leave. Create your own bucket list of things you'd like to do!
Five Must Have FREE Apps for Parenting
Five incredible must have apps for parenting. Available on both iOS and Android, these apps are FREE. You need them in your life!
My Sepsis Story – The Silent Killer
In April I contracted Sepsis after giving birth to my son. It is a serious and extremely deadly condition that I hope to increase awareness of.
My experience with Gender Disappointment
Is it a girl, is it a boy? It's okay to feel emotional! I talk about my experience with gender disappointment.
My Traumatic Birth Story – Pre Eclampsia, Induction, C-section and Sepsis
The long, traumatic - but successful - birth of my son. Pre-eclampsyia, failed induction, failed epidural, emergency csection, sepsis and one happy healthy baby!
Mental health, pregnancy and the NHS
I talk about my struggle with anxiety and depression after an extremely traumatic post-natal experience, and how I felt ignored and unsupported by the health professionals.
Backstory – Infertility and Conception
34 years old with PCOS, Endometriosis and ITP (Autoimmune). How am I pregnant?! When a man loves a woman very much... okay okay, I know!
Hi there! I’m Christy. I’m a mum of one from South Wales.
I’m here to share my family journey and help us find answers together to the big parenting questions we’re all asking. I want to help you make small changes that give big, positive differences and to feel more confident about your abilities as a parent.
I’m all about making family life easier, bringing you practical life hacks, information and guides that every single mum and dad can integrate into their lives.
