Archive for the ‘Being a Mummy’ Category

Once Again Feeling Like A Crap Mother

I am not saying I am a crap mother.  Just that I feel like one lately. Why? Because Adam has had 3 ear infections and 2 chest infections, 2 of each in the last month. And has had to take antibiotics for them. Why do I blame myself? Because I couldn’t breastfeed. Everyone (yeah, ya [...]

September 4, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, Thoughts  4 Comments

Mama and Adam’s Newest Adventure

So I’ve been wanting to go to Connswater Shopping Centre for awhile, because there is a Really Really Big Tesco (TM) there, but was always a bit daunted by the distance. Until I realized it was only about half a mile further than the Tesco I go to now. So I put Adam in his [...]

August 24, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, Belfast, Simon  2 Comments

Apologies If Anyone Couldn’t Get Here Yesterday

My brother hosting company migrated servers yesterday so we were down for a bit.  All fixed now! These past 3 weeks of flat repair have convinced me, once again, that I don’t ever really want to own my own house.  Its been constant is the workman going to show up, oh good he did, oh [...]

July 27, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, New Flat  One Comment

I Am Sure I Am Not

the first person to stare at their child and wonder.  Not just at how quickly they are growing or at the fact that they are a parent. But wonder at the magic that is the creation of life. About 22 months ago an egg met a sperm and 37 weeks 6 days later a full [...]

July 24, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, Thoughts  No Comments

Reflections on a Year

Well…over 13 months. Anyway, as Adam and I gear up for our next big adventure, him starting day nursery and me having free time away from him on a regular basis, I’ve started to reflect on the past year. As this year has gone by there have been some truly horrible moments.  Moments when I’ve [...]

July 17, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, Fibro, Mental Illness, Thoughts  One Comment

I Am Beginning To Wonder

why I post at Mumsnet at all. No matter what you post over there you are either accused of being judgey (as they say) or a troll.  Its really annoying. Granted, I’ve made some friends over there.  The 40+ mummies.  Some local mums that I just met IRL on Friday. But for the most part, [...]

June 27, 2010   Posted in: Being a Mummy  2 Comments

The Next Part of Adam’s Life Starts in About 6 weeks

when he will, most likely, be starting day nursery. I found a lovely place that will take him for 2 mornings a week, from 9 – 2.  The price is reasonable and the place is wonderful!  Bright, cheery, well cared for.  Lovely friendly staff.  Excellent facilities. And so in about 6 weeks (hopefully post-op), Adam [...]

May 19, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy  No Comments

I Think I Need A Good Cry

I set into motion today putting Adam into daycare.  Not full time, just two half days a week, but I still feel like its letting my baby go out into the wide world without me.  I am not sure I am ready for that. I know it will be good for him.  And for me.  [...]

April 15, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, daily  2 Comments

I Need To Have A Good Whinge

First of all, let me once again note that my son is an awesome sleeper at night.  He goes down with minimal fuss and sleeps more or less through the night now, at nearly 10 months of age. But naps. Oy!  You would think he is expecting a call from President Obama the way he [...]

March 31, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, Family  2 Comments

So Simon is Out Of Town On Business

he is ‘staying in college’ at Cambridge and his rooms are ‘dead posh’. My day so far? 4 am dummy cry 430 sounds of shuffling 445 come get me mummy 446 in bed with me 500 no no no I want up up up 515 MASSIVE Poo.  Teething is fun! 530 back to sleep, Adam, [...]

March 22, 2010   Posted in: Adam, Being a Mummy, Simon  One Comment