Love and loss: the tragedy of stillbirth

Ten little fingers, ten little toes, chubby cheeks and rosebud lips; Sophie Mules was perfect in every way. But, at Continue reading →

Money? Pfft. The REAL reason I’m a working mum.

Like many of you, dear readers, I’m a working mother. [Cue applause.] Although doing actual work is overrated, I rather like Continue reading →

I’m baaack!

Breeding. There, that’s my excuse for falling off the blog-wagon for the past two months. Furthermore, I think ‘sorry, I’m creating Continue reading →

Which ‘In the Night Garden’ character are you?

For several months now, viewing BBC children’s programme In the Night Garden has become an evening bedtime ritual. I often Continue reading →

Ten ways people catch the bus

During my bus travels to work in the city, most of my fellow commuters are immersed in their smart phone Continue reading →

Celebrating calibre

“If we want women of that calibre to have families, and we should, well we have to give them a Continue reading →

Dear Bride and Groom

Dear Bride and Groom, I do hope you are a couple the following does not apply to but, given the Continue reading →

Pram envy: it’s real

Yeah, you know what I’m talking about! And so do the good folks at Stay At Home Mum, who have Continue reading →

Bedroom-wise and blanket wars

My husband, Mr POW, and I are compatible on most levels, with the exception of his love of Bunnings, using Continue reading →

What does labour feel like? Hmm.

I’ve posted about what not to say to a woman in a labour, and I’ve told you what to expect Continue reading →

Vote 1: Hugh Jackman

Saturday, 14 September 2013: A date set aside in Australians’ diaries, minds, and hearts (*snort*) to elect the next Parliament Continue reading →