Managing depression with a toddler and a newborn

February 3, 2017 // 1 Comment

I have been doing well managing depression with a toddler and a newborn. Much better than I ever imagined I would after having C. Don’t get me wrong I have had my down days and days of doubt but I... Continue reading →

Different bonds for different babies – A Guest Post

September 2, 2015 // 3 Comments

I began writing this post days ago and it quickly turned into my entire adult life story but do you know what?! You don’t need to know all of that. I know all of it but I still don’t understand... Continue reading →

Ive joined a Gym and Spin class

August 13, 2015 // 1 Comment

I have wanted to join a gym for a while now but couldn’t justify the price especially because I didn’t know if I would stick it out. I last went to a gym when I was about 16 and use to tag... Continue reading →

Play group Anxiety

June 9, 2015 // 2 Comments

What is Play group Anxiety?. I’m sure I am not the only one that gets it, you know that feeling of doubt. The week of a grumpy teething toddler combined with a 5 am wake up can only mean one... Continue reading →

Mental health and exercise

February 7, 2015 // 4 Comments

photo: To most people the thought of going out for a walk at the beginning of the year is short-lived. You tend to find that everyone makes their new years resolution to be healthier and exercise more. This is why... Continue reading →

My 5 minutes of #TimetoTalk – Postnatal Depression

February 5, 2015 // 9 Comments

My 5 minutes of #TimetoTalk – Postnatal Depression photo: I hadn’t heard about this until I saw it all over twitter this morning. I am glad that people are finally talking about mental health and trying to break the... Continue reading →

Goodbye Allergies

January 16, 2015 // 6 Comments

When I first started Mum to a monster it was a way to write down how I felt. I must admit I did struggle at first as I didn’t know how to write down how I felt about allergies. You... Continue reading →

New Years resolutions

January 1, 2015 // 4 Comments

photo: Today is 1st January, it is the start of the new year in 2015. I’m sure there are many people that are making their resolutions. These may consist of being healthy , being happy , loosing weight. However my... Continue reading →

PND is still here ….

November 13, 2014 // No Comments

I knew it hadn’t gone away but I’ve slowly been on a downward spiral recently. There is nothing in particular that is different I just think it has all caught up on me . When I am down I don’t... Continue reading →

Newborn days

August 15, 2014 // No Comments

Recently I have been thinking about the newborn days. It makes me sad as most of it was a blur hidden in sleep deprivation and postnatal depression. I lived ,well survived off around 3 hours broken sleep a night ,... Continue reading →