Celebrating 6 months of breastfeeding Reuben

Hooray, it’s World Breastfeeding Week! I thought this was the perfect opportunity to share some photos from the milk bath I did with Reuben a few weeks ago. In breastfeeding circles, it has become quite popular to give your baby a milk bath to celebrate 6 months of breastfeeding. It’s a cute trend, so I wanted us to join in on the fun! Of course, you don’t need to be breastfeeding to join in – you can just use a different kind of milk.

How Can I Create a Safe Bedroom?

Collaborative Post¦ Keeping your children safe is at the forefront of every parent’s mind. While you may take steps to increase their safety when out and about, such as the use of a seatbelt, or learning to cross the road safely, you may also need to consider anything that might pose a danger within the home. Even your child’s bedroom could potentially hold items that could lead to harm. By considering these thoroughly, you may be able to give them a safe, personal space that they can enjoy.

Why you should use a mortgage broker

Sponsored Post¦ I can hardly believe it’s been 9 years since my husband and I bought our first home together. We’ve remortgaged several times since. Then last year we found out we were expecting our second child and decided to buy a bigger house. When we were buying our house, we used a mortgage advisor and broker who worked at the estate agent’s. Ever since that experience, we have continued to use a mortgage broker whenever we have needed to. Whether it’s been for a brand new mortgage or for a remortgage, it has definitely been beneficial.

Caught in the wave of bronchiolitis

TW: Hospitalisation of baby, mention of anxiety¦ Well, this is a first. I’m beginning to write this post from a hospital bed. Thankfully, I’m writing in the knowledge that everything seems to be fine now. Bronchiolitis is really common in babies in the autumn and winter. However, the nurses here have told me that thanks to lockdown last winter, the usual wave of cases coming in didn’t really happen. I actually read a news article last week saying that due to a combination of that and people now mingling, lots of babies are now catching respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the virus responsible for it and hospitalisations are rising. According to Public Health England, over 60% of children have been infected with it by their first birthday. This rises to over 80% by 2 years of age. For most, it is a mild illness but some require hospitalisation. Unfortunately for us, Reuben was one of them.

How To Turn A Holiday Romance Into A Lasting Relationship

Collaborative Post¦ It might sound fictional, but holiday romance is a real thing. Research revealed that 58% of Brits are in favour of this exciting relationship. Sadly, only 7% of these vacation love progress into lasting relationships. As you contemplate these stats, you might wonder if holiday romance stands a chance. If you wish to elevate your romantic adventure into a lasting relationship, please consider these tips. 

The Costs of Moving Abroad (the Expected and Unexpected)

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Collaborative Post¦ If you want to have a happier life, you might think about packing it all up and making the move to another country. If you think it’s going to be plain sailing, you’ve got to bear in mind a few things; not just the cultural shock that you may experience, but the finances too. Many people who move to another country are always surprised at how much international moving costs could be. Let’s show you what some of the expenses could be, the expected and unexpected. 

Healthier Lifestyle: A Balance Between Work & Family

Collaborative Post¦ You have a picture of a perfect life. Your marriage is set and already own diamond rings or lab diamond rings, family is growing, and you could not be any luckier. 

Despite these facts, you still find yourself sacrificing work for family or vice versa. The state of the pandemic only reinforced this imbalance and you are struggling to juggle between the two. 

Does this sound like you?

If so, you need some quick tips to reconnect with your family as you also succeed at work. Being a parent doesn’t mean you can’t have it all. You must understand your shortcomings, adapt to a schedule, and be flexible.