Not so long ago, I started my bullet journal. I’ve really enjoyed having it, and I’m using it in all sorts of ways – I recorded all of Beatrice’s presents […]
Category: Personal
Then vs now: The differences having a second baby
I can’t quite believe how difference the experience of having a second baby is. I know this is unhelpful for first time parents to hear, but I remember my friend […]
My brand new bullet journal
Early this month, I decided to set up a brand new bullet journal. I’d heard people rave about them, then got sucked down a bullet journal rabbit hole on Instagram, […]
Five goals for 2017 and my word for the year
New year, new set of goals. I’ll be on maternity leave from the end of January, and soon after will be coping with a toddler and a newborn, so I’m keeping […]
2016: My year in review
Wow, 2016 was pretty crazy, right? Politically, I think it’s the most change (and potentially most disturbing direction of change) I’ve experienced in my lifetime. The kind of year that […]
The magic of hormones
A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to some friends/colleagues after work, who were questioning me about the bump and the birth. I talked a bit about what a mixed […]
Surviving on no sleep
It seems like everywhere you look lately, there is more news about just how important sleep is for your health, your career, your wellbeing – your sanity! There are new […]
On Ambition(s)
This weekend, two of the books I’ve been working on in May are going to be in the Sunday Times bestseller list – one at number nine and one at […]
Saying goodbye to breastfeeding
On Thursday, 25th February, at around 5:30 am (yes, really), I nursed Theo for the final time. He was almost 14 months old. I fed him exclusively breastmilk for 6 […]
Decisions, decisions
One of the things I have found hardest since having Theo is making decisions as a parent. Once the doctor and midwives knew that Theo and I were both okay, immediately […]