Iām not usually one for resolutions. But for 2018 I decided to focus on a single word, a mantra for 2018. Given how much constant motion and change is just around the corner for me, the word that immediately occurred to me was flux.
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Parenting & Pregnancy
Why I Am Grateful for My ‘Unnatural’ Birth
Birth rarely goes to according to plan, and mine was no exception. But three months on I am extremely grateful for my “unnatural” birth
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Parenting & Pregnancy
Notes from a Novice Parent
Eight weeks of newborn wrangling, and so far so good. The baby is slumbering peacefully (but for how long?) and I feel like telling stories again
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Parenting & Pregnancy
Pregnancy diary | The one with the baby
All long pregnancies must come to an end. Meet baby Benjamin.
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Parenting & Pregnancy
Pregnancy diary | 39 weeks & the drama of the blue pram
39 weeks is boring. Not to put too fine a point on it. This week I have been mostly guessing, second guessing, and triple guessing my body checking for signs of impending labour, and getting my gender warrior undies in a bundle over a smart blue pram.
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What’s in a name? Or why marriage hasn’t changed mine
As a woman, is it un-feminist to change your name after marriage? Speaking as someone who didn’t change her name I wholeheartedly believe that no, it isn’t!