So unless there's a miracle of nature, or a failure of science, I've officially departed the baby-making phase of my life. It was a straightforward decision in the end - a solemn promise I made that were we to indulge ourselves in a third baby, I could feel satiated, finished with that stage in my … Continue reading Over To The Other Side
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On The Brink Of Maternity Non-Leave
Well, this one won't be a July baby, that's now been settled. I'm officially overdue. Just two days, but that's more than I've gone before with one early-arrival and a bang-on-timer. Just sitting, waiting. Well, apart from the eight times I just climbed the stairs to ever so gently threaten the small girl with banishment to … Continue reading On The Brink Of Maternity Non-Leave
Keep Smelling The Roses
Did you know that June is the month for roses? Yup. If you look out for them, you'll see them everywhere. Blooming. Showing off. Being wonderful. It's this time of year, every year, that I remind myself I must plant a rose bush - they're just so bloody gorgeous. So queue some mild self-loathing (just … Continue reading Keep Smelling The Roses
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