Gestational diabetes is on the rise. With ageing parents and the lifestyles we lead, more and more women are being diagnosed. I had polycystic ovaries in my early 20s which is also more of a risk factor-something to do with how you produce insulin. I wasn’t particularly over weight when I got pregnant with Boo…
This time last year we were sheep shearing. We have decided to do it a little later this year but that day, while I was running around feeding the helpers and annoying Hubster by taking three million photos, I had a funny taste in my mouth. When it was all over, I made some excuse…
The nursery has been work in progress for a long time. I was pregnant when we moved to the farm In 2012 and the room had no carpet and was used as somewhere to dry washing and dump things that I couldn’t find anywhere else for. I lost the baby and the room continued as…
What a year it’s been at the farm. Boo turned three in January and then started nursery in April. It was a big step for me letting go of my baby but she absolutely loves it. So much so that she now stays for her lunch every day during term time. Lambing was lovely as…
Before you get married, I think it’s really important to discuss whether you want children with your future spouse. For the simple reason that it must be awful if one partner wants kids but the other doesn’t. To be honest, I can’t ever remember ‘the chat’ and, as it was, we had our chief bridesmaid…
All I’ve heard all week is when is the right time to have another child or, have you got two under two? All in response to the lovely news that Kate and William have announced their second pregnancy. As the week has gone on, it’s got me more and more annoyed. My mum always told…
So the cat is out of the proverbial bag. It was with much deliberation that I announced my pregnancy last night. I honestly don’t know why. With Boo, it was straight onto Facebook right after the 12 week scan but this time I was nervous. It has been a long, heart-breaking road to get here…
So Facebook is ten and everyone has the opportunity to make a video of their time on the social media site. I admit it. I cried. I joined in 2007 and so many things have happened since then. I’d just met my (now) husband. There’s been highs and lows. I must admit I’m not one…
