I'm aware I've skipped the third trimester part of my pregnancy overshare. I'll do it eventually but here is a synopsis until then: Heartburn, heartburn, insomnia, piles, horny, fed up. But with a couple of friends due to give birth soon I thought I'd write this before their babies come sliding out (because it is … Continue reading My pregnancy overhshare part three: (the long read) the birth
Less bullshit more books
If you know me then you'll know I've had a crappy couple of weeks...wedding anniversary blaaahh. So I've said this before but it's worth repeating and something I read during the shittest weeks at the start of the year was: My happiness does not depend on other people's decisions And I'm trying to live by … Continue reading Less bullshit more books
Stuff men say
A selection of things men say online that I find amusing or annoying
Why Fifty Shades of Grey is bullshit bullshit bullshit
NB : This photo has almost no relevance to the article. But when I typed 'sex' into the search bar he was the only man and why not? As babies offer very low quality chat I always do a lot of reading. At the moment I'm on Come As You Are : the surprising new … Continue reading Why Fifty Shades of Grey is bullshit bullshit bullshit
1st August: And back to work
Today was my first day at work after over a year off. I had been quite nervous about it. Nervous about leaving Emily. Nervous about my ability to get ready on time whilst looking after Emily. Nervous about being awake enough to do some work. Nervous about missing her and feeling out of place after … Continue reading 1st August: And back to work
I got stood up today. Stupid men.
So I'm very nearly back at work and I booked a last minute nursery day to keep the baby in the swing of things. I've also been chatting to an attractive, tall, but also a bit odd doctor on Bumble. I thought I'd let him know I was free as he's a doctor so odd … Continue reading I got stood up today. Stupid men.
Get to Home Bargains
So despite saying I would do a post daily I've been really rather shit. Too busy talking to men on Bumble. Naughty me. Anyway I've saved an absolutely brilliant post for my first one back (don't even bother reading if you don't have a baby aged 6m-18m). A while ago I found the JoJo Maman … Continue reading Get to Home Bargains
27th-28th June: Pasta, Prosecco, Pizza, Peroni
So the cold from the previous week lingered disgustingly on. I was all mucus. Aware of how hideous I was I stayed at home and only ventured out for carbs and painkillers. Luckily for me Emily's dad came over after work on the Monday to help out. My dad came over on the Tuesday and … Continue reading 27th-28th June: Pasta, Prosecco, Pizza, Peroni
All the single ladies (put your hands up)
I like to think I'm not too much of a sheep. People who agree with whatever you say are a bit annoying. I've known a couple of people like that and sometimes I would find it amusing to say one thing and let them agree and then say the opposite to let them agree. Maybe … Continue reading All the single ladies (put your hands up)
Bumbler
So Rita told me it would be good to wait at least nine months until I start dating again. This is very sensible. If you aren't fully happy being single you may end up with someone who isn't right for you just to avoid being alone, which is obviously not ideal. Not to mention the … Continue reading Bumbler
20th June: Green Eyed Monster on Steroids 😱
I am really lucky to work with a lovely bunch of people, a few weeks after Emily's dad left I went to the office for a catch up and told everyone and they were the perfect combination of angry and sympathetic. One friend absolutely refused to believe it for a while and genuinely thought I … Continue reading 20th June: Green Eyed Monster on Steroids 😱
15th – 16th June: Dual Parenting Day
I know this is ridiculously late, but I got ridiculously lazy. I know it's technically Father's Day weekend but my friend wished me a happy dual parenting day and I fucking loved that 💪🏻 We did father's day with my dad on the Saturday as he didn't realise it was fathers day and made plans … Continue reading 15th – 16th June: Dual Parenting Day
Cups of blood
I know I've been absent for a while, and the main thing my huge fan base has been wondering is how my next period went, was my search for the perfect menstrual cup fruitful? I'll say now this article may be way too TMI for some readers. It's all vag and blood so skip on … Continue reading Cups of blood
14th June: Woah! We’re going to Eureka. Woah! Get to West Yorkshire 🎼
Very, very, very belated blogging here. I toyed with the idea of forgetting the whole diary section of my blog and waiting till I'm having a bad day and just going waaaaahhhhh fuck my life / oh and here is a charity shop buy. But then I remembered I had some cute Eureka photos I … Continue reading 14th June: Woah! We’re going to Eureka. Woah! Get to West Yorkshire 🎼
Pure, spiky vulnerability. Or…are you basically three today?
Bit of a lazy post, 90% copied from a book. I'm reading I'm absolutely fine: A Manual for imperfect women pretty much because Claudia Winkleman said it was brilliant and I like her. I'm not even through the free sample yet but I'm feeling generally a bit mental at the moment and it's always fun … Continue reading Pure, spiky vulnerability. Or…are you basically three today?
19th June: Self pity party
This is totally going to screw up the chronology of the diary entries but hey ho. I've gotten behind on the blog and I've been avoiding social media. The social media bit meant I got two weeks in without realising Handmaid's Tale has come back on TV. Shocking. Thank goodness for the Guardian alerting me … Continue reading 19th June: Self pity party
13th June: No title
Couldn't think of a title. Morning at Gingerbread meet up with the single mums and then into York afterwards. I got a picture of Lendal Bridge (which I do most weeks even though it's the same photo) Then I was on the look out for a daily gratitude journal as I thought it would keep … Continue reading 13th June: No title
A letter to my baby and her squishy little cheeks
Dear Daughter I love to kiss you on the cheek I love how soft your baby skin is I love how squishy those chubby cheeks are I love to feel the cosy warmth of them when you are snoozing in my bed I love to feel the cool air on one cheek and the warmth … Continue reading A letter to my baby and her squishy little cheeks
My pregnancy overhshare part three: the second trimester
The middle bit. The easy bit. The no symptoms bit. The bit where you feel so fine you can forget you are pregnant! Fucking liars. Oh my word, every bit of pregnancy sucks. The nausea wears off but for me the headaches and back ache hit in full force around week 15. I did have … Continue reading My pregnancy overhshare part three: the second trimester
13th June: Brunching babes
One of my friends was back from Stockholm so we had a brunch out with our five baby girls, one toddler girl and the mamas. We always go to Fields Kitchen in Sherburn as there is plenty of space for highchairs and pushchairs. I spent many months visiting Fields bouncing a baby on one side … Continue reading 13th June: Brunching babes
11th June: Painty little feet
Do you see this dog? This dog looks like a dog who isn't allowed in a cafe. I knew that from its optimistic little face as I opened the floor, but the cafe was empty when I arrived so OF COURSE I let my new best friend take shelter from the rain with us. Unfortunately … Continue reading 11th June: Painty little feet
40 before 40 challenge
I thought this would be a fun distraction to stop me drifting into a shitty mood. It's always good to have little challenges to look forward to and I think it is good to stop and think about what you want or would enjoy, especially at the end of a relationship when you can get … Continue reading 40 before 40 challenge
What I ate today
Oh yes. Quite a boring one for the majority of people...skip it if you don't have any interest in what I eat. I however am a little bored this afternoon so I'm doing it... Breakfast: Cream cheese bagels, blueberries Double decaf espresso topped up with a little milk And then another of the above as … Continue reading What I ate today
10th June: A better day
After my Sunday afternoon shit show my friend suggested we meet in York for cake and sympathy. Emily and I were supposed to go swimming beforehand but Emily was up for a lie in and therefore so was I. We met at Hilda and Jane's near the City Walls on the Racecourse side of town. … Continue reading 10th June: A better day
9th June: Just a shitty day. Shitty McShit Shit
Well the title says it all really. I had a hard time. A really hard time and cried a lot, which I know is a common occurance but CRAZY crying this time. But I did collect this sun cream clickety click click here from Amazon. I'd heard good things about the Body Shop spf 50 … Continue reading 9th June: Just a shitty day. Shitty McShit Shit
York Charity Shopping
Toddler boots: £1.50 size 6 so might be a while until she fits them but nevermind Sparkly shoes 🙂 I was really happy to find these. £4 seem nearly new from Next. (If you are size three and like gold heels they had three pairs at Sue Ryder which were 👌🏻) £2 Nutmeg, current size … Continue reading York Charity Shopping
8th June: York Pride
I was feeling shitty last night and messaging a friend having a right old whinge. She suggested Emily and I come to York early and have tea and chat at hers before we wander into the city to meet one of our other single mum friends to follow the Pride march onto the racecourse. We … Continue reading 8th June: York Pride
My Perfect Man
My therapist actually said it can be a good idea to draw up a wishlist of what you want in a man before you start dating. I think the idea is that once you start dating you can get swept up in the fun / romance / lust and waste your time and emotions on … Continue reading My Perfect Man
7th June: Feeling lonely
It was just me and Emily today, which happens a lot and I'm normally fine with but today I just feel really lonely. I'm also really stressed about how I'll cope when I go back to work. Mostly the thought of getting a strong willed baby out the door before 8am...a strong willed baby that … Continue reading 7th June: Feeling lonely
6th June: Everything I did. Literally Everything
A day in the life of... How boring you may be thinking. Well whatever, someone said to me 'I don't know how you do it' so I thought I might as well post a typical day for us. However I don't really do typical days, I'm not good at routine but here was our Thursday. … Continue reading 6th June: Everything I did. Literally Everything
