Between nappy changes, romper washes and midnight feeds, I haven’t found time to post. Little man is nine weeks today! We had our BCG Tuberculosis vaccine on Saturday, and we have our combined 8 week check up (somewhat late) this coming Wednesday. He didn’t shed a single tear at his jab – I’m a veryContinue reading “When Are You Keaving?”
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I Met Him At a Rave
An illegal techno rave in an commandeered hotel. Commandeered by squatters – parties in the event rooms and bar, residence in the hotel rooms. My life wasn’t great at that time. I was definitely living a nomadic resistance, with a cash in hand ad hoc job. This pub was legendary. Two months later, I hadContinue reading “I Met Him At a Rave”
Free Doom Day
My angel is three weeks older today 👼🏾 I AM NOT VACCINATED I refused to be vaccinated during my pregnancy, just in case. I now, as a mother, am actively sorting that shit out. BECAUSE THE REST OF ENGLAND WILL BE SPREADING THEIR COUGHS AND SNEEZES AND DISEASES AS OF TODAY, POTENTIALLY COMPROMISING MY BABY.Continue reading “Free Doom Day”
Tonight Will Be Tough
0630 Feeding time 0715 Nappy changes 0730 Laundry : Round 1, last night’s load 0830 Breast Pumping 0900 Telephone meetings with various midwives and health visitors. 0930 Waiting for 0930 meeting 0945 Still waiting 1000 0930 meeting 1100 Laundry : Round 2, hand washing baby clothes 1200 – 1600 Packing for a trip I’m notContinue reading “Tonight Will Be Tough”
Virtual Health Visitor Visitation… eh?
So, after the “within 24 hours” midwife visit became a “one week later take baby to the hospital for heel prick test” instead, we have our first health visitor appointment today at 9:30am – via WhatsApp video call. Hmm. Not to say I want a potentially COVID ridden stranger traipsing through my parents apartment, claimingContinue reading “Virtual Health Visitor Visitation… eh?”
What Goes Up…
Pelvises closing hurt more than when opening Just so you know.
Little Liars Everywhere
40+2 If you have any of those popcorn seeds, could you please? I don’t know how to do it – My mother, just now What? You mean kernels? You don’t know how to pop corn? Pretty sure you taught me when I was a kid. Why not just ask if I’ll do it for you?Continue reading “Little Liars Everywhere”
One Baby Late, Two Baby Date
His majesty, the baby in utero, Kai, was due today, 24th June. As of yet, he has made no appearance. I’m growing more exhausted at the physical strain and more anxious about his movements. I can’t wait to meet him. See his little face. Touch his little hands. Speculate who he looks like. Dysfunctional asContinue reading “One Baby Late, Two Baby Date”
You Can’t, You’re Pregnant!
Said my 25 year old brother as he tried to stop me going outside to speak with ‘a friend’. What? I’m pregnant?! Wow jeez, thanks for letting me know. I had been wondering what this growth in my front had been for the past 40 weeks. Thank heavens you were here to clarify that forContinue reading “You Can’t, You’re Pregnant!”
What’s the difference between an alcoholic and an addict?
– Repost – Image courtesy of Pete Linforth at Pixabay. When I first found myself in rehab I became aware of a distinction: alcoholics vs addicts. I had never … What’s the difference between an alcoholic and an addict?
Motherhood: Incoming 