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There’s always a lot of hulla-balloo about prepping for a wedding. I was part of it. And I admit to succumbing to the need to diet to fit into that dress. I didn’t use any specific diet plan, but I did watch what I was eating, and I upped my exercise regime. It was partly successful … I did fit into the dress – but there was a LOT of spanx-like assistance! And that’s ok with me. Would I...

Just how does a mum, or a mum-to-be decide what is best when faced with a terrible case such as this? At 6 months pregnant, 32 year old Sarah Brook was told by doctors that her terrible backache and nausea was in fact bowl cancer, which was being worsened by pregnancy hormones and needed immediate treatment. Doctors said her pregnancy hormones were accelerating the growth of the tumour and that...

My handbag is sacred. My husband knows not to touch it - in fact, if I'm looking for something from it, or if he is looking for something from it, he hands it to me. I don't remember ever instructing him to do this, he just does it. (He's awesome like that.) Also, my dad doesn't go through my mum's bag - he hands it to her just like my hubby does for me. I've never really...

My heart broke as soon as I read the story, and I’ve been feeling so very sad about it ever since. And I’ve been hugging my two just a little bit more than usual. And when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, another story emerged today of a similar tragedy. I didn’t want to read the story, but I did, and I’m caught between regret because I can’t get it out of my head, and utter...

I saw something online the other day, with someone moaning about how Jessica Simpson is talking about her pregnancy waaaay to much. And I thought it was a bit harsh. It’s her first pregnancy so she must be super excited and I remember mine – to say it took over my life and that of my family and friends (whether they liked it or not!!) is an understatement. I’m sure it’s the same for lots...

It's not unusual for parents today to decide that one child is enough, although it seems to be difficult to get everyone else to understand that family can be a mummy, daddy and just one child. Why can't everyone else just accept that? There’s never enough time in my day to get everything done. Actually there’s never enough time in the week, month or year either. And with just one...

After a while you learn the subtle difference, between holding a hand and chaining a soul. And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning, and company doesn’t mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts, and presents aren’t promises. And you begin to accept your defeats, with your head up and your eyes open, With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child. And you...