If you read my previous post Reality of Breastfeeding, then you probably know how much breastfeeding has meant to me from the beginning. I am pleased to inform all you lovely people that I was breastfeeding from the moment Eloise was born! She even latched on perfectly the first time! Okay, I did ask for help [...]
Month: September 2017
Baby has arrived! My labour story
At 32 weeks, I had a nice little Birthplan in place. Knowing that I would be induced at 37.6 weeks meant I had enough time to get ready. I read all the horror stories I could find and also the amazing induction stories. Sadly, my experience was like none other I read about. I'll start [...]
Time for a relaxing bath
Throughout pregnancy, I have suffered from various aches and shakes. With SPD (Symphysis pubis dysfunction) making daily life a little too uncomfortable, I was recommended warm baths by my midwife. As a bath without aromatherapy isn't enough for my senses, I embarked on a journey to try as many bath bombs as I could. Here are the [...]
Things that annoy new parents
Okay, so there you are, overjoyed that you are about to be parents and share the good news with everyone. Yay! As well as your awesome and cool friends being their usual amazing selves, you may come across some that you just want to punch in the face! Yes, I just said that, punch in [...]
Reality of Breastfeeding
"Are you planning on breastfeeding?" "Have you started leaking yet?" "You may not be able to breastfeed, not everyone can" "Formula isn't as bad as it sounds" These are some of words I have heard so far, words that have stuck in my head. At 35 weeks pregnant, I have been encouraged by midwives and [...]
Bonita Bennett 