A renewed sense of self-discovery and gratitude after family separation.
Category: marriage
New Mum: Trusting your instincts
This last fortnight, I've learned the importance of trusting your own instincts as a new mum. Our Little Lass has been coughing constantly and has been off her food which developed into green watery nappies as she began to refuse milk. After two trips to doctors with our Little Lass, we are now treating a … Continue reading New Mum: Trusting your instincts
Pregnancy: Attending Antenatal Class
"Forewarned is forearmed as they say!" As first time parents, we were weighing up the pros and cons of attending Antenatal Class. We figured we'd learn something new so thought why not? Prior Expectations Friends of ours had told us stories about the lady leading the class who walks round leaning on furniture in mock labour moaning "ooo" and "ahhhh" at … Continue reading Pregnancy: Attending Antenatal Class
Engagements & Marriage: It’ll be you next!
We're both in our thirties. We’ve been together 7 and 1/2 years. Neither of us has ever been married. Any wedding or engagement, that we are in close proximity to, automatically evokes the same response, "It'll be you two next!". But in response to well-meaning comments, I tend to nod, smile politely and shoot a … Continue reading Engagements & Marriage: It’ll be you next!