Tips on studying and raising children simultaneously So, you’ve got twins! Raising two children is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, but doing so at the same time certainly brings its challenges. One aspect of life that you may have assumed was out of the question, now that you’re a parent of multiples, is that of going…
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The Mother Octopus
Read moreBeing a parent is both rewarding and tough. It’s stressful, exhausting and relentless one day, but the next it could be filled with fun, laughter and wonderful memories. The one thing I find the most frustrating about being a parent is that my children think I’m an octopus. I’m not joking! They really do! They…
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The Guilt of Modern Motherhood
Read moreSitting down to relax in my living room after a full on, busy morning with the little ones, I picked up my copy of Red Magazine and settled down on my sofa for some much needed ‘me’ time. It was around 12.30pm and our twins were sleeping peacefully in their cots following their lunch. It’s…
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How I met your mother
Read moreWritten by Twin Mummy. It was a warm, sunny day and I was working in a local shop. The shop was on the same street as the house that I lived in with my mum, dad and twin sister. It was a lovely area to live and grow up in. Friendly people, great shops and…
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C-section Aftercare: Is it all that it should be?
Read moreImage courtesy of arztsamui/freedigitialphotos.net A C-section is classed as a major operation and quite rightly so. During a C-section, the baby (or babies) is taken out through the mothers abdomen. Like any operation a C-section carries risks. Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 women have babies by C-section in this country compared to…
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Guest Post: Confidence
Read moreMe, pregnant and periodically alone I’ve never really had much confidence. I never believed I was clever enough, thin enough, tall enough, pretty enough, good enough. I think that’s how I ended up staying in a horribly abusive, manipulative relationship with, and getting pregnant by, a truly nasty person. I didn’t take much convincing that…
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Barefoot Book Review
Read moreMother Goose Remembers and Playtime Rhymes for Little People Both of these books are my favourite of all the books our twins have so far. They are beautifully illustrated as each picture is crafted from felt, antique fabrics and bric-a-brac. I actually found myself touching the pages of these books to see if they were made of…