I don’t often talk to people about what goes wrong in my life. Im a “Grin and bear it” kind of person. Since starting this blog though I’ve felt able to coherently get my thoughts down. Its quite therapeutic really! What I’m sharing with you today is just how much someones life can change for…… Continue reading Why our life is so much better, just one year down the line..
Your friends on Facebook, did you know at least one of them is likely to have epilepsy, or be affected by it in some way? It’s a hidden disability, and one not often talked about. River Island have teamed up with Young Epilepsy and Epilepsy Society to challenge the stereotypes, and remove the stigma. So….…… Continue reading #ExplainEpilepsy
Dear Nova, You might be wondering why this little corner of the internet exists. Why there is a whole blog dedicated to you, and all you have been through. I hope you read this, and realise just how proud I am of you, and how proud I always have been of you. From the first…… Continue reading To my little star
I’ve not often talked about Nova’s entry into the world. Many people know she was early, many more don’t know the reasons or even the finer details. Raising awareness is one of my biggest reasons for starting this blog, and if by sharing the story of Nova’s birth is what does that, then here goes!…… Continue reading How Nova came into the world, 11 weeks before she was meant to….
Please note: Tubie Doodles did not ask me to write this post, I did it because I think they are great and deserve all the positive vibes they can get ❤ What are Tubie Doodles? Tubie Doodles are a company that design and create brightly coloured and fun medical tape (AKA Tubie Doodles) designed for…… Continue reading I am in LOVE with Tubie Doodles!
Having a premature baby can be one of the most traumatic and stressful times of a parent’s life. Different people find different ways of coping with that happened to them, for me I wrote a poem. I don’t claim to be a literary master, but it helped me let my thoughts and feelings out. I’ve…… Continue reading Twinkle twinkle, my little star
Seeing as May is Pre-Eclampsia awareness month, it seems only fitting I try to raise some awareness about something that can happen to any pregnant woman. As some of you may know, the reason for Nova’s early arrival into the world was due to Pre-Eclampsia that had likely gone un-diagnosed for a few weeks. Because…… Continue reading Pre-Eclampsia – What is it?
Please note: I won this item in a competition and MatchStick Monkey did not ask me to write a review. What is a MatchStick Monkey? A MatchStick Monkey is an award winning teething toy, designed with little ones in mind. Every aspect of the monkey is designed knowing how little ones hand’s work. From the…… Continue reading MatchStick Monkey – Product Review
Or more specifically, pampers nappies. Or more specifically yet again… their new micro nappies. Designed with the same comfort and protection as their other nappies, but for babies born around Nova’s birth weight. Some of you might have seen the heartwarming, heartbreaking yet amazing advert pampers have released. For those of you that haven’t here…… Continue reading Let’s talk nappies a second…
I wish I had known what having a premature baby would be like. There was no checklist, there were no words of wisdom I knew. I had no idea what the NICU was, or what they even did there. I did’t even know what a premature baby looked like. So for all the parents out…… Continue reading What to expect when expecting a preemie!
My Little Preemie 