Tag Archives: Family

2y10m & 9m: Peppa Pig world!! The truth and the tips

Posted on March 20, 2016 by oliveadams

Oh yes. We did it. Yesterday. There and back in one day. Picture the scene, war heroes, returning from their war at dusk. Physically exhausted, beaten, hungry, bags under their eyes, cold, muddy, tired… Fairy Peppa Pig mini plush toy, … Continue reading →

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‘I don’t DOOO grass’, said my 8 month old: Helpful list of nice Gluten Free foods

Posted on March 9, 2016 by oliveadams

Your kid might have eczema. They might not. They might be wheat intolerant (a type of grass – see the link?). They might be gluten intolerant. My daughter has lovely skin and has always eaten everything. So when AJ started … Continue reading →

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The female – mother metamorphosis

Posted on March 13, 2015 by oliveadams

I’ve been thinking about writing this for years. Literally years. I’m sure I’ll wind-up offending someone, but I gotta write it – so here goes. We as the human race can all endure challenges and life changing events. Yet child … Continue reading →

Posted in development, Labour, Women | Tagged Amazing, Babies, Baby, challenges, Childbirth, death, Family, Happy Mothers Day, miracle, miscarriages, Mothers, still birth, Trauma | 2 Comments

Day 372: Happy 1st Birthday Baby

Posted on May 19, 2014 by oliveadams

A very Happy Birthday to Lo-Lo for Saturday just gone. She turned 1…. yay you’re still alive! We started the morning off by having a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. We then went to Woolwich as we still … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Food, Health | Tagged 1st birthday, children's parties, Family, friends, Happy Birthday, pressure | Leave a comment

Day 152: The work dilemma

Posted on October 17, 2013 by oliveadams

I wanted to discuss a more serious topic today on this, Lo-Lo’s 5 month birthday and my 200th post- the work dilemma. Bottom line is having kids is disruptive, no matter how much you want and love them. Both parties, … Continue reading →

Posted in Happy Birthday, Health, Work | Tagged Business, Family, Home, maternity pay, Mother, motherhood, Parental leave, Parenting, Women, work dilemma | Leave a comment

Day 126: Tummy-tastic

Posted on September 21, 2013 by oliveadams

We’ve all heard of tummy time. We know it’s helpful for them to strengthen their back and neck through this exercise and I’m happy to see Lo-Lo getting better and better at it. She generally grew into herself I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Health, newborn development | Tagged all fours, Family, Infant, playmat, stomachs, Sudden infant death syndrome, time tips, Tummy time | Leave a comment

Day 123: The thing about Kate

Posted on September 18, 2013 by oliveadams

Middleton that is, and all the celebrities who are now on some mission to get stick thin within a second of having a baby is, it’s so unrealistic… and so bad for you! The focus is all wrong. It literally … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Health, New Born, Weight | Tagged Babies, balance, breastfeeding, choices, eating well, exercise, Family, Food, French Children don't throw food, Health, Home, Infant, Pelvic floor | Leave a comment