It was only a couple of years ago when my cousin Amy asked our Grandad (dab hand at making things out of wood), if he could make a couple of Christmas Eve Boxes for her
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Little Aurelia – A British Probiotic Skincare Range for Babies
For many years I’ve been concerned about the use of harsh chemical ingredients in the everyday products I use. These concerns have only deepened since becoming a mummy. I was therefore delighted to discover a
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Rupert’s Woodland Themed Nursery
Out of all the rooms we have decorated in the cottage, I have most enjoyed turning our spare room, which was once a nothing room and one which we spent little time in, into Rupert’s
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Sandy Paws, a Sea Breeze and Sand Dunes
Yesterday early evening we decided to take a chance with the temperamental weather we had throughout the day, skip the bedtime routine, pack up the car and make our way down to the Sussex Coast.
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NICU Mothering Memories
Despite knowing when I was in labour Rupert would be whisked away from me mere minutes after being born, I was little prepared for seeing him all wired up in an incubator, and the highs
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Married Life & Our First Wedding Anniversary
On Sunday we celebrated a whole year of being Mr and Mrs Chessell! Well married, as I’ve yet to officially change my name (other than for the purpose of Rupert’s birth certificate). I asked Chris
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Four Months of Rupert & Motherhood
Four months have passed by since our beautiful baby boy Rupert came and forever changed our lives, where on earth did that time go? I am enjoying every second with him, watching him grow and
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The Items That Helped Get Me Through The Fourth Trimester
When Rupert arrived six weeks early (birth story HERE), I was unprepared for what the fourth trimester had in store. Not one to sugar coat things, it was tough. I am still displaying some of
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Why I Love Babywearing
Before Rupert’s arrival (Birth Story HERE), I had never considered babywearing as a “thing”. I somewhat naively just assumed it would be practical to have a carrier for walking the dogs. It had therefore not
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Lockdown Life with Rupert
In an ideal world, Rupert and I would be out visiting our loved ones, doing lots of cake tasting, National Trusting and spending more time outside. Yet we are in a time where the world
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My Shortlist of Pregnancy & Parenting Reading
As an avid reader I picked up more than a few baby related reads during my pregnancy. Being aware that some of our readers are expecting (congratulations), I wanted to share with you a shortlist
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Rupert’s Birth Story
Throughout my pregnancy I never really focused too much on an exact due date, preferring to refer to a due month instead. However, Rupert’s original due date was today the 9th March 2020, the day
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