Tag Archives: #Thankful

My Wooly Adventure!

For those of you who don’t know, I am 39, and swiftly heading towards 40. I have decided to do a 40 thing to do before 40 list, and want to have them all ticked off by my birthday, 19th … Continue reading

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The Story of Us. (3)

Finally! Time went on and I tried my hardest to get over you. I wasn’t experienced in the world of love, my first (and only) kiss was aged 17, and I’d only ever really had 1 boyfriend, not really sure … Continue reading

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Being Mama

You know that thing, when you always want what you cant have? Well after being diagnosed with my kidney disease when I was 6, I was told it would be unlikely I would be able to have babies. If I … Continue reading

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Seasons of Life

So here I am, sat at Starbucks with a warm almond star pastry in front of me, a caramel macchiato and literally the most amazing man in the world! (Just to clarify it’s my husband…. Not some famous hunky movie … Continue reading

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A few thoughts to bring in the New Year……

    Today we’ve been tidying away the Christmas tree, putting all the decorations carefully and lovingly back into their boxes, ready for next year, so we can start the new year fresh and clean. …….I guess that’s what I … Continue reading

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Learning To Dance In The Rain

In life we all go through difficult times. Situations that stop us in our tracks and take our breath away. That leave us wondering what to do next, and how on earth we get through the next hour, let alone … Continue reading

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2017- The Year Of BRAVE!

  Last year was a pretty tough year for me, and many others I know too. Over the last few weeks I have been thinking about it, and if I’m totally honest starting to feel a little sorry for myself. … Continue reading

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World Prematurity Day

Today is world prematurity day, and both my children, Izzie and Jack were preemies. Izzie was born 6wks early, due to a sudden onset of pre-eclampsia. She weighed 4lbs 2oz, and needed help maintaining her temperature, and needed to have … Continue reading

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The Need For My #ThankfulNovember

Why #ThankfulNovember is so important for me this year.  Every November for a few years now I take the time to think about all the good and positive in my life and write one thing a day on my Facebook … Continue reading

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