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The Equality Bill and Protecting Breastfeeding Rights
Most of you will know that I have been involved in campaigning for rights for breastfeeding women and babies for a little while now. I try to do some small things, and regularly write to my MP about issues. The … Continue reading
Watching my weight… fall!
Just a quick note to mention that I’ve manged to lose 8lbs in 3 weeks on weightwatchers. It has worked for me before but I’ve always lost interest, however more than half a stone in 3 weeks, and the idea … Continue reading
Do as I say…?
This morning, in the gym, I noted a sign saying something along the lines of “in order to save paper, please use a towel to wipe down the equipment”. I then watched an employee of the leisure centre polish the … Continue reading
Some things I need to read
Today I’ve been reading about Unconditional Parenting and some related parenting methods. I should be working so I’ll just note them here so I’ll get round to reading them eventually. And maybe you can read them too and discuss them … Continue reading
Nursery!
Typically for me, once I get an idea in my head, if I’m going to go for it, I do it quickly. So, Rowan has started nursery already. Last week he had 4 settling in sessions. He was as expected … Continue reading
And the world turns
My last post – only 6 weeks ago – was an update about how (some time ago now) I had decided that going back to work was not the right thing for me. Now that Rowan is 15 months and … Continue reading
Finding a balance
When I was pregnant I really thought I would go back to work. I couldn’t imagine losing interest in the company we spent years building up, but it seems that having a baby drives everything else out – for a … Continue reading
One Year On
The BEST year of my life, so far. One year ago, in an hour or two, my labour started, kicking off the most wonderful, emotional, exhausting, frustrating, amazing year ever. It’s Rowan’s birthday tomorrow and suddenly all those memories start … Continue reading
A New Year, and as always, a New Start!
This year, I’ve got a lot to work on. Don’t get me wrong – I’m really happy with my life. I think I’ve got the work/Rowan balance right, we’re all sleeping better, I’ve got more energy and just feel generally … Continue reading
What sort of woman…
…marries a man who cheated on his first wife and left his children, pretty much as soon as the divorce is through?