The ceremony was in a mixture of Irish and English.

9 years ago

‘Take those precious pockets of time however you get them.’

9 years ago

Plus the 8 things she’s getting to grips with this week.

9 years ago

We’ve made it through the first 12 weeks or the fourth trimester as it’s also known. It’s a term used to describe a time of great change and development in your newborn, as he/she adjusts to life outside your womb. But it’s also a time of massive change for you. In the midst of the […]

9 years ago

Baby Cathal is now two-and-a-half months old.

9 years ago

Remember happy momma = happy baby.

9 years ago

Where has the time gone?!

9 years ago

Síle has four tips to help mamas-to-be.

9 years ago

He arrived three weeks ago.

9 years ago

39 weeks… and counting!

9 years ago

It’s week 38 and the glamour of pregnancy is in full swing.

9 years ago

It’s week 37 and the hospital bags are in the boot.

9 years ago

The countdown is on and we’re feeling excited!

9 years ago

I’m very excited this week as we’ve decided to have a doula…

9 years ago

I’m currently living in my flip-flops!

9 years ago

Someone please pass the tissues!

9 years ago

Trying to guess what body part is sticking out at any time is a fun game I’ve started to play. Is it an elbow or a foot or could it be baby’s bum?! My hair and nails are currently growing at supersonic speed. And we went to our second antenatal class this week too which […]

9 years ago

Friends with kids had told me how they suffered in the heat when they were pregnant… but I hadn’t realised how much it would impact on me until the temperatures rose this week.  Sweaty thighs have only added to the waddle that’s starting to creep in and I’ve fantasised about lying in a bath of […]

9 years ago

Pregnancy is great craic! Well, most of the time… It goes without saying that it’s a privilege and I’m over the moon to be expecting… but can also be challenging. Yes, my skin is clear of spots (which is very welcome indeed) but despite my ‘factor 50 all year round’ rule, it looks like I’ve […]

9 years ago

It’s week 28 and I can’t believe how quickly the time is going. As a friend highlighted during the week, I’ll soon be into single digits. Eek! Is it normal to feel you have nothing done and so much yet to do?! Birth prep, house prep, baby prep: it can all feel totally overwhelming at […]

9 years ago

I’ve just turned 38 and this is my first time being pregnant. I had been eating well and taking the right supplements for more than a year before we were ready to start trying. I suppose being over the age of 35, having had a history of cancer and seeing friends of mine have trouble […]

9 years ago