The pregnancy diaries

I’m so close to labour day and emotions are running high. My husband is now checking in with me 4 to 5 times during the day and every twinge I feel is stressed about. I’m so excited about meeting my little man and I really hope he doesn’t keep us waiting too long! The pregnancy […]

11 years ago

There’s just over two months to go until babba comes cooing (and screaming) into our lives. It’s time to look at the financial aspect of being new parents and while it’s a wonderful gift to have a child, reduced income is a daunting prospect for me. It’s also something we never really considered earlier in the pregnancy. There […]

11 years ago

When I was younger it was the ‘Glenroe’ theme tune that marked the end of a Sunday night and signaled bedtime. As soon as I’d hear the familiar music, I knew it wouldn’t be long before my mum or dad started roaring at me to get into bed. Those memories came gushing back this week, when […]

11 years ago

The idea of shopping for anything other than food or tools normally sends my other half running for the hills. So it came as a relief this week that he too wanted to take part in choosing clothes and other essentials for our baby boy. I had made a list, based on the hospital guidelines […]

11 years ago

I’ve finally reached that lovely stage where I don’t have to prod and poke my belly to provoke reaction. He now weighs just over two pounds and seems very happy to jump and bounce inside my stomach for most of the day and night. His grandfather was a prominent GAA footballer and I can’t help […]

11 years ago

Stop there – what are you chewing and is there any left for me? I am going to be the size of a small country if these food pangs don’t subside. They refer to it as a ‘hearty appetite’ in pregnancy but I don’t necessarily want these foods – I need them! Breakfast is now […]

11 years ago