Nevermind, the next one might be a girl

“Nevermind the next one might be a girl.” Of all the things to say to someone pregnant, I can tell you that this is not…

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Back to School with Tesco #AD

this is a paid advertorial with Tesco Two years ago my eldest child walked through the door of his school, embarking on his educational career. …

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When your three year old refuses to sleep

You may or may not have read that we have had sleep issues with my youngest.  From the newborn days to the exhaustion of 18…

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Facing up to my birth trauma demons

Having had two, pretty traumatic, birth experiences it’s understandable that we questioned whether we should ever expand our family. Fast forward just over three years…

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Perinatal Mental Health and Anxiety: We need to talk

This week I have been referred through to the Perinatal Mental Health team here in Doha. And all of a sudden I feel like I…

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Pregnancy: The First Trimester

The first trimester, quite possibly the roughest trimester of pregnancy. One that, for me, was filled with anxiety, holding my breath, being terrible at keeping…

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A Mother’s Love: The Story Behind My Daddy Is My Superhero

Way back when, before I became a parent for the first time, lovingly holding my bump.  I took a deep breath and waddled into Chelsea…

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