tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9669109705058587712024-03-14T10:40:35.163+00:00Craig Family BlogFamily and Lifestyle blogger. Documenting the ups and downs. Life events, such as becoming parents of twins, travelling abroad, days out, moving house and renovation.
We also love collaborating with brands, so please get in touch in you would like us to review something for you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15339183065530813676noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-92054971490148568652020-10-25T16:25:00.031+00:002022-03-09T19:23:42.952+00:00PJ Masks: Toy Review AD<p><span style="font-family: courier;">Harrison and Oliver were kindly gifted two fantastic sets from @Flair_GP; Romeo’s Flying Factory and the Gekko Mobile.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zz_iWZmRchgKHr3ln0jTPH2oUgB6oMwLaI6RcONgdm-PS_JV2lp6wx7i73YOBjvXiliaNpN0DN2PPvUW97kE37e-dOm6LV7npkg4Jq0t2XJIlgnxZpRDesj4mJAcS7V206EpEBKQLXc/s2048/unnamed-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zz_iWZmRchgKHr3ln0jTPH2oUgB6oMwLaI6RcONgdm-PS_JV2lp6wx7i73YOBjvXiliaNpN0DN2PPvUW97kE37e-dOm6LV7npkg4Jq0t2XJIlgnxZpRDesj4mJAcS7V206EpEBKQLXc/s320/unnamed-5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: courier;">They’ve kept the boys hugely entertained. Please check out their demonstration photos below;</span></p><p><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Control Centre with catch phrases from the show. It sits perfectly in the side cabin;</span></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZhZ-SZ2xNq_OKzVkWX5U2IwqvgfOebVG1m2rvS3kIJ6fZs5-inigumA2yVaZ5Ym49ob9m0UXImBFuHflmf9wyQgF9_JIqGZRUEQKqz0wczN8tuwDZtTetK7CjKhXS0i-wom-phfxsYI/s2048/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZhZ-SZ2xNq_OKzVkWX5U2IwqvgfOebVG1m2rvS3kIJ6fZs5-inigumA2yVaZ5Ym49ob9m0UXImBFuHflmf9wyQgF9_JIqGZRUEQKqz0wczN8tuwDZtTetK7CjKhXS0i-wom-phfxsYI/w400-h300/unnamed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier;"><p><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p>The shooter that fits in multiple locations and fires some distance (we lost under the sofa he first time!);</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbbLnamwBB18g4kyMAQ02wxSrvi8eCzebC_EfSsMZfrIA8WQzhn8lp1RspXQsGeKpnehTVPbiegTlTfJvQD_7n0xgyPdCGT1M-pt8ylvmEK3qjJrevurCPhrMgwpo0FHjuOLQqubCjbM/s2048/unnamed-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbbLnamwBB18g4kyMAQ02wxSrvi8eCzebC_EfSsMZfrIA8WQzhn8lp1RspXQsGeKpnehTVPbiegTlTfJvQD_7n0xgyPdCGT1M-pt8ylvmEK3qjJrevurCPhrMgwpo0FHjuOLQqubCjbM/w400-h300/unnamed-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier;"><p><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p>Pull the wing to release the front doors and launch the drone;</span><p></p><p><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGBfAum2K2bE9dl6kqDIDTSZ1jYxMi4qaRc2rCdo1cOtfI3jb1TbF7_tLdUYn5cJipZ2bVi5LBT_Ior9mw0mbanv4ebVZ4SPvVFeL6c_EmKkQAE08CEHEdocAzqoavaGoLjh27HKok8k/s2048/unnamed-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGBfAum2K2bE9dl6kqDIDTSZ1jYxMi4qaRc2rCdo1cOtfI3jb1TbF7_tLdUYn5cJipZ2bVi5LBT_Ior9mw0mbanv4ebVZ4SPvVFeL6c_EmKkQAE08CEHEdocAzqoavaGoLjh27HKok8k/w400-h300/unnamed-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><p><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></span></span></p>And finally the crane, which can also fit in multiple locations;</span></span></span><p></p><p><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HVyhvYHyrJzKBvfe9YSeZlOjfsyZOeuUCH4Ag7BxwsSMe-348qnpnuy7msNJQEYVBMjgPiTpM4XlRkuJ8M6f_80JJK_p-5MNphujGMUwnWmGS-LXsKuTH4Q_wEuBZNOQkAadotFSjo0/s2048/unnamed-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HVyhvYHyrJzKBvfe9YSeZlOjfsyZOeuUCH4Ag7BxwsSMe-348qnpnuy7msNJQEYVBMjgPiTpM4XlRkuJ8M6f_80JJK_p-5MNphujGMUwnWmGS-LXsKuTH4Q_wEuBZNOQkAadotFSjo0/w400-h300/unnamed-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; text-align: left;">The only negative thing was the amount of cable ties on the packaging. With two demanding four year olds standing over me, it felt like a lifetime! Learn from me.. take it to another room 🙈</span></div><p><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Here are some links below to pick up yours today;</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;">PJ Masks Amazon Store - </span></span><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFsVqU">https://amzn.to/3jFsVqU</a></span></span></span></p><p class="s7" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;">PJ masks at Argos - </span></span><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><a href="https://www.argos.co.uk/search/pj-mask/category:798602/brands:jp-pj-masks,pj-masks/">https://www.argos.co.uk/search/pj-mask/category:798602/brands:jp-pj-masks,pj-masks/</a> </span></span><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"></span></span></span></p><p class="s7" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> </span></span></p><p class="s7" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s9" style="line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;">Smyths - </span></span><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><a href="https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pre-school-and-electronic-learning/pj-masks/pj-masks-romeo-s-flying-factory-playset/p/189785">https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pre-school-and-electronic-learning/pj-masks/pj-masks-romeo-s-flying-factory-playset/p/189785</a> </span></span></span></p><p class="s7" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="s7" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu99apb82JuBvC5VEvOZiiIiIzut290Fm_U_Sh4E_hDUMqOcSml-nVjXarOdH3s1L1i5A2ZGvgyor6qENpymhRsZPh6qXHuhrHO_dMzHqtuatNjLRsptzabr_1C8jlfRJw2tiZNtRVgLQ/s2048/unnamed-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu99apb82JuBvC5VEvOZiiIiIzut290Fm_U_Sh4E_hDUMqOcSml-nVjXarOdH3s1L1i5A2ZGvgyor6qENpymhRsZPh6qXHuhrHO_dMzHqtuatNjLRsptzabr_1C8jlfRJw2tiZNtRVgLQ/w400-h300/unnamed-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s23" style="color: blue; line-height: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 19.799999237060547px;"><br /></span></span></span><p></p>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-48421997644906472052020-09-23T10:27:00.003+01:002020-10-29T21:45:24.145+00:00Breastfeeding (The first two weeks)<div><span style="font-family: courier;">Last time the boys couldn’t suck, so I had to express and it was all a big pain. After 8 weeks, I gave up!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">This time around I was adamant I was going to give breastfeeding a go again. As soon as I got out the operating theatre and reunited with Gavin and baby, they asked my feeding preferences. I said breast. They lifted up my gown and popped her on my chest. She literally latched on like a dream. The midwife spent the first 30 mins with me doing obs, and then left us to it. We had some breakfast and lunch, and honestly she just kept latching on no problem.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">Then Gav went home at 10pm, and it’s suddenly got much more difficult. Between 1-3am I just couldn’t get her to relax. She wouldn’t latch on. She just screamed. I was tired and could feel myself getting overwhelmed. I pushed the buzzer. A midwife came in and gave me some amazing tips. She really took the time to care. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">By day 4 my nipples were a mess, and my boobs felt incredibly engorged. Every time she feed, I got pains in my stomach and tops of my legs. The stomach is the uterus contracting, but no one seemed to know what the leg pain was. I was on the brink of giving it all up! I took a warm shower to relieve my breasts, and then pumped which helped the pain. </span><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">She slept really well that night, and I woke up with the mindset of 14 days. To give it 14 days and that way I’d given it my all. The community midwife recommended using the Haaka instead.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">Well by day 9 my nipples were so much better, and the initial 10 seconds of extreme pain disappeared. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">One big thing I’ve learnt is, do what’s right for you. Then pretty much every health professional since has contradicted the last person who givens next advice. Express/ Don’t express. Manual pump/ Electric pump. Add top up formula feeds/ offer her the breast more often even if you have to wake her....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">I’m certainly not waking her for a feed! I’d prefer to feed her more during the day, and get bigger gaps at night, so we can both get some sleep. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">- — - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">I never thought about nursing clothes beforehand, so I spent a lot of time in my bra. I popped a question on my Instagram for recommendations for clothes, and lots of you asked me to share the responses. I’ve listed the shop and who recommended them below;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Gap - @mummymannbakes @aisha106<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 TheBShirt - @justanormalmum<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Juno Jacks - @Traceylm85 @beautifulchaos.x @katielouiseryan @cuddles4breakfast<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 H&M - @living.the.harris.life @lifewiththehazelwoods @3boysand2littleladies @mommabeatrice @littlesweetie10 @josie_jjl @vikkipott21 @laura_mccabe_<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 ASOS - @jessica.and.jack @ashleighpaigeexo<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Lovedgarms - @ourlife_in_colour<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Milky tee - @mummataralouise @dream1ncolour<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Amazon - @newmummyunleashed<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Jojo Manan Bebe - @riosavannah @loving_ethan_and_alice<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Altered Apparel - @my.robbins.nest<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Latched - @aprilandenid @lifeat.no18<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 Stylish_mum1 - @Benniebloomw<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;">💖 And then LOADS of you said to buy cami vests from primark and wear underneath your usual clothes. Then one can go up and one can go down. </span><br /></div><p><br /></p>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-13036522658312095322020-09-10T20:28:00.007+01:002022-03-09T19:39:12.932+00:00Our 2nd Birth Story <div><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">For all my worries, it was much worse than I could’ve ever imagined. Gav dropped me off at 7.30am. I had cried solidly the whole journey there. I went to a ward with 4 beds, and asked to gown up, along with three other ladies. I was lucky to be first on the list, due to my anxiety issues, which became very apparent when the surgeon couldn’t even understand me through my sobbing. They all then did my obs; took my temperature and blood pressure. My blood pressure was so low the machine wasn’t even picking me up, which they then did manually and it caused some concerns. They then said my temperature was high. Having a temperature right now, is like carrying a weapon. After some long discussions with the entire team, they decided to go ahead, thank goodness!! At 8.45 I called Gav to come in and meet us at theatre. He got into his scrubs.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">Everywhere I’d been then got decontaminated. I was in the theatre for a long time. Much longer than the twins. I don’t want to scare anyone, but it was horrific. I got a spinal and epidural. After 5 mins, the room began spinning. I felt sick and was about to pass out. They hadn’t even started cutting yet and I was already feeling atrocious. Thoughts running through my mind like, Gav was about to become a widowed dad of 3! They gave me another drug which helped; but I had beads of sweat dripping off me. I took off my hair net and face mask, because I felt trapped by panic and heat. I then began violently shaking. Gav held my hand without the cannula tightly above my head. Finally at 10:10 she was born but it took another 40/50 minutes to stitch me up. About 10 minutes after she was out the “tugging” “washing machine” feeling became unbearable. The tears were rolling down my cheeks. The trainee anaesthetist thankfully noticed that I couldn’t even focus on baby, and Gav asking me if I was okay. They then stopped proceedings. They asked if I wanted to be put to sleep, but I was desperate not to. So they agreed to top up my spinal again and put local directly in my open tummy. It helped slightly. But I was definitely still letting out some grunts of discomfort. It felt like someone was repeatedly hitting me with a baseball bat to my stomach and then using as a rolling pin.</span></div><div><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">I could hear the crazy amount of staff talking about the next patients being delayed because they’d need to shut down theatre after me. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I ended up in a side room in the consultant led delivery ward (again! This happened with the twins too.) They removed any unnecessary furniture beforehand. Gav stayed post birth up until 10pm. It was comfort for me and worked to their advantage as he was able to keep an eye on me, whilst they stayed clear of the suspected coronavirus girl! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">Of course overnight it was much more difficult. They kept me bed bound. Catheter, Cannula drips.. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I’d have to push the help button to help get me a nappy etc. I could tell that it was like “oh gosh! It’s the corona room again!” Thankfully a wonderful midwife came in at 2am and really helped me. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">Then yesterday morning my results came back again negative. I didn’t think for one second I did have it. Staff were suddenly making an appearance, and they said they’d discharge me. I rang Gav in pure glee to come pick us up. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1">Then over the next 4 hours details started coming forward about my amount of blood loss (850 mls), my blood results, the amount of urine I was passing since having my catheter removed (apparently you should only go if you need a wee 200mls or more</span><span class="s2">🤷🏼♀️</span><span class="s1">)... the list goes on. They took my bloods again, and then started talking about giving me a blood transfusion. Long story short, my levels dropped again. But with some persuading they agreed to prescribe me with 6 weeks worth of iron, and I must get bloods taken in 2 weeks. If no significant improvement, I’ll have to go back for a blood transfusion. </span></span><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">At 5pm we finally left! </span><br /><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️</span></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghObBibKI0Wsdqee7KzDGzaxRp_a6DwmWOTIufSJZqg48hqT9Nt6R_MX2Y78INi8mu_G4nVrWIo6qP5Of3hlDHDdpD2o8z6tLK3uMn9Ke4T1RpGPdYnLxSMa0eylGKWxhj3F9zPEeUlyA/s2048/unnamed-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghObBibKI0Wsdqee7KzDGzaxRp_a6DwmWOTIufSJZqg48hqT9Nt6R_MX2Y78INi8mu_G4nVrWIo6qP5Of3hlDHDdpD2o8z6tLK3uMn9Ke4T1RpGPdYnLxSMa0eylGKWxhj3F9zPEeUlyA/w480-h640/unnamed-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20.3px;"><br /></p>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-21550016587591669822020-03-18T06:42:00.000+00:002020-03-18T19:44:55.880+00:00How Our Story Developed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Right, so the week before Christmas I downloaded an ovulation app. I decided that I wanted to start tracking my very irregular periods, so I could begin to try and work out when I ovulated. I popped in my dates, and it worked out that I had ovulated when Gav was on nights! I did joke with Gav that I may have a baby in my tummy, but I knew it hadn't happened when it really needed to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The app pushes notifications (and it emails) you daily to input every intimate detail. Physical, emotional etc. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Since having the boys I've *roughly* had a 35 day cycle. I had input sore boobs, bloated etc, and the app said "2 days until you can do a test". I had some very old test strips so I thought what harm will it do, so I tried and it was a negative. The following morning I began spotting. That was it. It was over. I was surprisingly upset. More than I thought I'd be. We hadn't actively tried. It was all a bit silly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The spotting continued for the next 3 days. This was pretty normal for me. Of course the app continued popping up, and I was adamant to keep it up for the next month, so continued entering details everyday. The app then said "you should do a test". I was baffled! Why? So I grabbed another one of the cheap/ out of date dip sticks and did another test. It came back negative, and I threw it in the bin. Stupid app! Getting my hopes up again 🙄</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">That evening I was sorting the boys out in the bathroom, and looked into the bin. There was another line. I called Gav in, and he was shocked. Not for the reading, because I had told him nothing. He told me that it was 14 hours old, and unreliable. I agreed and that was that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Overnight I went over and over it in my head. Again I knew I had a clear blue in the cupboard, but 18 months out of date. Those things are expensive, so I didn't have the heart to bin them. The next morning I used it before anyone was up. There is was <b>Pregnant 1-2 weeks</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I gave it to Gav and told him to look. I told him I wanted to get to the supermarket and buy some that were in date. I remember reading that the morning is the best time to test, so I planned on leaving it. Gav was on nights, and I couldn't stop thinking about the tests upstairs. I picked up the +/- one and thought I'd give it a go. The + came up really quickly, and I text Gav a photo right away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It was really bugging me that the test before said I was 1-2 weeks, as this didn't match my dates at all. The following day I did the other test, and there it was <b>Pregnant 3+.</b> That made me feel so much better. </span></div>
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</style><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">It might seem really uncool to hashtag your posts, but it’s so important if you want to be seen. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">If your account is private, hashtags simply won’t work. </span></i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">You can use up to 30 hashtags per post, and I'd recommend using as many as possible</span></i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">You can put hashtags either in your caption or enter as a comment.</span></i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">If you over use hashtags you won’t show up under them anymore, so keeping them rotating is so important.</span></i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">Keep the hashtags very strict to the image, e.g. If it’s a kitchen, don’t use bathroom hashtags.</span></i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 13.5pt;">Try to stay away from hashtags that have been used 1 million times or more. 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Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com1London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.1912379 -0.77320529999998222 51.8234639 0.51768870000001777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-87699353813675872942020-01-16T22:47:00.000+00:002020-01-16T23:19:58.882+00:00How To Deep Clean Your Pushchair (Using No Harsh Chemicals)<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">To give you a little background. When the building work finished early December, we had lots of stuff still hanging about, so we were using the car to take the stuff to the dump. We popped our double pram in a nearby garage to we could use the boot. Then we had all the hospital trips etc, and we were taking the singles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">To be honest, it possibly went away damp (when is it not raining!). It always had food caught in the seats. There was sand, suncream... you name it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I pushed it back to ours, and got straight in the car and headed to B&M Bargains. I picked up a bottle of Stardrops white vinegar spray (79p), a bottle of elbow grease (89p) and a pack bicarbonate of soda (99p). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">When I got home, I initially brushed the whole thing down with a dry scrubbing brush. Most the the mould same off instantly, so that showed me the mould was more on the surface.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Then I sprayed every inch of it in the vinegar. The vinegar will kill any bacteria growing. I made it pretty wet, and then used another hard brush to really give it a good scrub. I did remove the sun canopy for ease of getting into all the areas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I then sprinkled bicarbonate of soda all over. It's a natural deodoriser, so takes the nasty vinegar smells away. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I then left it outside to dry on for a while. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After a while I then vacuumed the whole thing, sucking up all the bicarb, sand, food still suck in the nooks etc. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">At this point it looked pretty good to be honest. It hadn't got the greasy suncream marks off though, and I wanted to know it was 100% okay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I brought it inside, and focused my attention to the marks that had been on it a while. I sprayed a little elbow grease on the suncream marks, and used a clean cloth to wipe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Finally I used my steam cleaner, with the upholstery tool (which I hadn't used before) and popped a little Zoflora into the water canister. I put it on the hottest setting, and </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I went over and over,spending a lot of time on the straps etc. I filled the canister twice. Once the fabric was done, I did all the metal, handles, foot rests, wheels...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Honestly I can't believe how good it looks. It honestly looks brand new! We have a company where I live that charges almost what I paid for this buggy to give it a similar treatment. I'm going to give the single buggies a similar treatment next!</span></div>
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Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com3London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.1912379 -0.77320529999998222 51.8234639 0.51768870000001777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-50747147047573032962019-11-04T20:44:00.005+00:002019-11-04T20:44:53.752+00:00AD #ACEWinterRefresh<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Having twins means that I obsess over the boys looking good, as they get a lot of attention when we’re out. They look amazing in bright colours. Of course they are still toddlers, so they get covered in all sorts. It was always difficult to get out those stains without fading the top, until I discovered Ace for Colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">29th April 2013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>Were you expecting it?</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">No, not at all! I would’ve hated that!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>Where did it happen?</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Barcelona. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>How did it happen?</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Well of course this is the funny part. We had been sold a bit of a dud by Thomas Cook. Our Barcelona city break. Actually ended up being a Calella beach holiday (50 mins away). We also had to walk 20 mins to the train station. On our first full day we had decided to travel in and do some site seeing. The forecast was horrendous, and not long after we arrived the heavens opened. We were prepared and brought our very sexy rain coats. We knew we were getting wet no matter what, so we jumped onto an open top site seeing bus and endured the rain. We had on head phones, and I remember giggling hard over the focus on how many people died from trams. We didn’t get off at every stop, but the rain stopped as we reached the Sagrada Familia, so we got off to explore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">There is a park opposite that was empty, so Gav suggested that we could get some great photos. I've popped a map above, so you can visualise it. We entered on the left, and within seconds, out of nowhere, a group of Asian tourists swarmed arounds us. Along the park crescent shaped path, there were little breaks for picturesque photos. We kept moving round to the next one, and within seconds the Asian group were there. After the fourth attempt it became almost like a comedy sketch, or hidden camera show. Gav was getting really aggregated by them, but I just thought Gav was desperate for a good photo! I suggested that we sat on the *very wet* bench and wait for them to move along. We sat and that’s when Gav started rummaging through his pockets on the inside his rain coat. He then explained that we was waiting for a quiet moment to ask, and at that moment he pulled out a ring, and asked me to marry him. I was in complete shock, and of course I said yes! And I know what you’re thinking was he on knee? And the answer is no. It was wet and muddy for starters, but also it’s just not Gav and I. We hate being centre of attention. I loved that we had this very intimate moment, people were around but they had no idea. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We then continued on the bus tour, and I could tell that Gav suddenly relaxed. The ring was too big, but I didn’t care. I already wore a ring on my right hand that Gav had brought me for our first Valentines Day together as a promise ring, so I popped it on top of the engagement ring to hold it on. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Just so you know, he got down on one knee and did it properly back in our hotel that evening. I felt on absolute cloud nine! We kept it to ourselves that night, almost as our little secret. Then the next morning we told our parents. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Of course the following day the weather was beautiful, and we actually got very burnt on the beach. But in all honesty, I wouldn’t of had it any other way! If you can ask someone to marry you, in their Regatta Rain Coat, whilst looking like a drowned rat, you absolutely know it’s true love! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>What’s the ring like?</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Well the ring he proposed with was a cheap Argos ring. He immediately said that he wanted me to choose one with him when we got home. As I said the ring was huge, and was brought on a bit of a whim by Gav, as he decided he needed the gesture when asking me. When he brought it, they told him it was on special, but one get one half price. Gav made it clear that he wouldn’t be asking anyone ever again😆 To be fair, most ladies would probably of said no to an Argos £5.99 ring, but I would’ve been happy no matter what! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: courier new, courier, monospace;">Much love xxx</span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-1890523992263316212019-08-24T21:17:00.000+01:002019-08-24T21:17:05.805+01:00The Boys Start Nursery Haul #BackToSchool<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Although the boys haven't turned 3 yet, they will on the 26th August and cut off for September start is 31st August. I'm in two minds. I'm excited to have 3 hours each day to get on with things. The boys are really needy. Everyone always thinks that because there is two of them they'll keep each other amused, but realistically they just fight none stop and want mummy. On the other hand, they were preemies, and if I'd gone full term they would intact be the year below. Their speech is delayed, and we've just em</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">barked on the potty training journey. Also I'm going to miss them. I feel like I missed so much, when returning to work when they were 12 months - 26 months, so I'm still playing catch up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I have been able to keep my mind busy in shopping for the big life event, so I thought I'd put together a little list of the bits we've either brought or been gifted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On the topic of naming things. Stickets have thought of everything, and I don't have to sew any of them! #gifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Deichmann are offering an amazing buy one get one half price on all school shoes! Seriously amazing :) #gifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The boys require indoor shoes, and these are perfect! #gifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The boys don't have to wear the school uniform, but I'd like them to have as much as possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">At Aldi I picked up...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Socks £1.99 for 5 pairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Then they have a sweatshirt each with their school logo on. </span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4995277 -21.828616700000069 62.2115077 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-5010881964228741162019-08-02T09:33:00.000+01:002019-08-02T09:33:01.971+01:00We now have a Vlogging camera!<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As you are probably aware we have recently set up a YouTube channel. We have filmed a lot on our iPhones but my sister has kindly bought us a Vlogging camera. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">She brought us the Lumix DC-GX800. I’m not the most technically minded, but it’s really simple to use. It had a forward facing viewing screen, which makes selfie vlogging easier. </span><br />
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Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-10520772338512107622019-07-31T20:12:00.000+01:002019-07-31T20:12:07.415+01:00Carters Steam Fair Review<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We were kindly invited to the <a href="https://www.carterssteamfair.co.uk/">Carters Steam Fair</a>. Unfortunately Gavin was working, but my amazing sister joined us for some serious fun in the sun! </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">From the second we arrived I felt like I was taken back in time. It had some serious 'Heart Beat' type vibes. The music was fantastic, and the smell of steam was terribly nostalgic (even though I wasn't even born back then!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We were kindly #gifted passes to go on the rides. Ollie's going through a very anxious phase at the moment, and takes time to warm to things. Where on the other hand, Harry up for anything. </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Harry initially rode the cars. The details on all the rides were stunning. You can clearly see how much they care for their rides.</span><br />
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Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com2England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4995277 -21.828616700000069 62.2115077 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-3844059656334440382019-07-28T10:56:00.000+01:002019-09-16T11:33:16.830+01:00What's in our changing bag? *Updated version* <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As most of you are aware, we have been potty training the twins. Harry is super good, but Ollie isn't doing that well. I always thought we'd end up taking less out with us, but at the moment we're carrying the most in a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were kindly gifted a new cross-body duffle changing bag from <a href="https://babycchinos.co.uk/collections/cross-body-duffel-changing-bags/products/baby-sussex-changing-bag-duffel-messenger-unisex-grey" target="_blank">Babycchinos</a> “the baby Sussex”, priced at £60. ‘This bag is a limited edition changing bag commissioned by Babycchinos London to celebrate the arrival of baby Archie. This bag is inspired by their Bucket zip family, this duffel bag has the same convenient free-standing frame which keeps the bag open, whilst you get in and out of the bag with one hand.’ </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's absolutely gorgeous, and I love the gold detailing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">In the big front pocket I keep the <a href="https://www.sunsense.co.uk/product/sunsense-kids-spf50/" target="_blank">sun lotions</a>. We have to apply frequently on Harry's birthmark, so it's always in easy reach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I keep the changing mat in the back pocket at the back, and even though I may not be changing nappies whilst out anymore, it's handy when changing wet clothes in the boot etc.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Top - left to right, 1) we like the 'Dry Like Me' pads with a couple of oat snack bars, 2) many pairs of spare pants, and 3) huggies swim nappies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Mid section - UV suits, spare leggings, first aid kit, <a href="https://www.beachpowder.co.uk/buy/beachpowder" target="_blank">beach powder</a>, nappies (for naps) and wipes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Bottom - left to right, 1) nappy sacks, and 2) <a href="https://www.kleankanteen.co.uk/collections/straws/products/5-piece-straw-set-multi-color" target="_blank">Klean Kanteen straws</a>, Alcohol gel and <a href="https://www.miniu.co.uk/product/mini-u-mini-styler-orange-hairbrush/" target="_blank">Mini-U Hairbrush</a>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were kindly #gifted these <a href="http://www.snuggleseat.com/" target="_blank">Snuggle Seats</a>. When they initially reached out to me I was surprised as I thought they were designed for newborns. They quickly explained that they actually continue to be suitable right up until 8 years old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When we arrived we headed straight to Peppa Pig World, as the boys had enjoyed it so much last time. No queues were longer than 20 minutes, which I was surprised about for a weekend. Every ride is that area is perfect for the boys age group.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-51019031639213558492019-07-13T07:37:00.000+01:002019-07-15T15:57:23.695+01:00AD | Paradise Wildlife Park<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On Monday 24th June we visited Paradise Wildlife Park. I'd say it was only within the past couple of years that I first became aware of the park. I didn't really know much about, other than it was reasonably local. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Thank you so much PWP for #gifting us this visit. We had an absolute brilliant, filled with many many laughs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I vlogged our visit, so go check it out here.. <a href="https://youtu.be/8BCaCgTfnOY">https://youtu.be/8BCaCgTfnOY</a></span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-61066000954354411292019-07-10T15:22:00.001+01:002019-07-11T09:10:04.351+01:00AD | Knebworth House <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I have lived within a 15 minute drive of Knebworth house all my life, but I'd never actually been. We drive past it frequently, especially when I was pregnant with the boys as it's en route to the hospital. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">They kindly invited us to the Peppa Pig and George event on the Sunday 23rd June. It has the most beautiful grounds, and loads of parking. We first headed to meet Peppa and George. I knew from previous experiences, Ollie would leg it and Harry would be up front. Thankfully I had my parents there also as an extra pair of hands, and my sister was on photography duties. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: center;">They gave all the children plenty of time, which was lovely. Also the weather was perfect, so the children were all patiently waiting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We then walked across to the infamous drop slide. I had a sneaky suspicion that they would be too small for it, which they were. But they had the most fabulous astro slide, which was perfect for them. The boys thought it was brilliant. We did have tears when I said we were moving on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We then let them have a turn on the bouncy castle. This is where my face expression looks absolutely terrified on the big kids jumping next to my babies, but they were absolutely fine. I think Bouncy Castle for the boys birthday is a must.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Thank you so much Knebworth House for inviting us. Without visiting, I wouldn't have known half of what they had to offer. We will defy be back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">PS. I did also film a vlog whilst we were there. CHECK IT OUT HERE - <a href="https://youtu.be/Mqt6wwCPBQk">https://youtu.be/Mqt6wwCPBQk</a>!</span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com1St Albans, UK51.752725 -0.3394359999999778751.674077 -0.5007974999999778 51.831373 -0.17807449999997788tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-86678567870962336002019-07-07T08:23:00.002+01:002019-07-09T14:17:41.717+01:00AD | Our Journey to Paultons Park<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On Saturday 29th June, we were invited to Paultons Park. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: center;">Rather than staying overnight the night before, we set off from out home in St Albans in the morning. We hadn't had breakfast so we did stop on route for a cheeky McDonalds brekkie. Who doesn't love a sausage and egg McMuffin, and OMG the hash browns.. anyway I digress. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: black;">Personalised Name rom A to Z books, by ItsYourStory.co.uk </span><a href="https://www.itsyourstory.co.uk/products/121-from-a-to-z-with-name-of-child" target="_blank">https://www.itsyourstory.co.uk/products/121-from-a-to-z-with-name-of-child</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: black;">Personalised Water bottles for Ollie & Harry, by ItsYourStory.co.uk: </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 51, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: black;"><a href="https://www.itsyourstory.co.uk/categories/43-personalised-water-bottles">https://www.itsyourstory.co.uk/categories/43-personalised-water-bottles</a></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: black;">Snug and Hug Monkey Pillow, by Go Travel: </span><a href="https://go.travel/uk/for-kids/monkey-flat-neck-pillow" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">https://go.travel/uk/for-kids/monkey-flat-neck-pillow</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: black;">Sammy Stegosaurus, by JoJoMamanBebe: </span><a href="https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sammy-stegosaurus-d4342.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sammy-stegosaurus-d4342.html</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: black;">Tristan Tricerotops, by JoJoMamanBebe: </span><a href="https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/d4733.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/d4733.html</span></a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It was the hottest day of the year yet, so everyone was on the M25 heading the beaches along the south coast. The journey took about 3 hours, but the boys were content for the whole journey with their bag of goodies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The drink bottles kept their drinks cool. The pillows were brilliant for them to take a little nap on route. The books are absolutely lovely. It's actually really nice that they can each hold a book, whilst I read it aloud. The dinosaurs have been the boys favourite since I opened the box, and pretty much come everywhere with them ever since. The Amazon tablet is great. Loaded with age appropriate apps. The Peppa Pig finger puppets make the boys imaginations shine. The belly laugh with each other. We didn't end up using the snap or colouring set on the journey, but were have since we've been home. In the car I think the boys would've needed to be a little older, or had a lap tray for those. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Thank you so much to all the companies that #gifted us the items. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">..Our Paultons Park review is coming soon!</span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com2St Albans, UK51.752725 -0.3394359999999778751.674077 -0.5007974999999778 51.831373 -0.17807449999997788tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-41580206773631692582019-07-01T07:00:00.000+01:002019-07-01T07:00:00.615+01:00Our Neilson Airone Italy Holiday<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Back in 2015 (pre-children) we went to the Neilson Sivota site, and it was one of the best holidays we've ever been on. We always said they we'd love to do it again. We have received the newsletters ever since. Last year we noticed that new sites were opening in various locations. We kept looking up prices, but unlike other holiday companies, you pay for babies. It seemed really expensive, especially going from 2 to 4. Once the boys turned 2 we had to pay for them no matter what. We did some research and Airone seemed one of the most family friendly, especially as Sivota had A LOT of steps!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">One of the most important things for me is good food and my goodness they did not fail! So much choice. Fantastic quality and very tasty. I've gained a fair bit of weight, but it was so worth it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We stayed in one of the garden rooms, which are separate from the main hotel. They were amazingly clean (and I'm picky), and it worked for us. The bathroom had temple spa products, which I love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The club runs 9.30-5.30 and 2.30-11.30 on Tuesdays and Thursday. They have an itinerary up everyday, and your child can come and go as they please. They do so much with them, including swimming, sailing, kayaking, painting... </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Ours were in the 'Sea Urchins' group, which officially is 2-4 years but the group was large, so they were in a group of just 2 year olds. On the first day the boys wouldn't leave, when we went to fill in the paperwork. The second day Ollie had a proper meltdown. There Nanny (or Manny) Alfie was amazing. He cuddled, read stories as distraction, and 15 minutes later we'd see them walking off to the beach holding hands and smiles all round. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The main feature to a Neilson holiday is that all the activities are included. You can do as much or as little as you like. You can sign up to classes to learn the basics, or extend your knowledge. Or you can just go out freestyle. As I was unfortunately feeling so unwell, we opted for freestyle, so I could go out when I was feeling okay. We did SUP'ing and kayaking. We even took the boys out kayaking too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After feeling pretty lousy, we decided to have a little pamper out of the sun for a while. Gavin had a back massage, and I had a pedicure. I would've had a massage too, but I was concerned about not being able to wipe my nose! I had a lovely chat with the beautician. Afterwards they have a lovely little room where you can chill out. It was a lovely experience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Even with us all being pretty unwell, it was a fantastic holiday. It certainly will not be our last, and I'm excited to visit another site.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Keep your eyes out on our YouTube. I'll vlog will be coming soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Thank you for reading! xxx</span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com4St Albans, UK51.752725 -0.3394359999999778751.674077 -0.5007974999999778 51.831373 -0.17807449999997788tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-15408012275948265672019-06-28T10:34:00.003+01:002019-06-28T10:34:58.795+01:00Review of the GroClock <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Since the clocks sprung forward we've really battled with getting the boys to stay in bed until a reasonable hour of the morning. After speaking to a couple of friends, I was recommended the 'Gro Clock'. We've had their Egg and Bags since the boys came out of special care, so I was already aware of the brand and a lover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: courier new, courier, monospace;">It’s a simple concept, of the owl image showing blue when it’s sleep time and yellow when it’s tome to get up. Of course you set the times that work for you and your family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We've had it for 4 weeks now. It took them about 3 days to get used to it, and then it really clicked. Then we had them poorly for a week, and then we were away on holiday for a week, so we've had to readjust since getting back. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Overall I think it's brilliant. It’s fairly priced too. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's so funny how 6.55AM and 7:05AM can make such a mental difference. At the beginning the boys were getting up at 5am, and now we’re at 7am. I now just need to find a product that keeps them asleep during the night now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were kindly gifted this product in return for an honest review. My views are my own.</span>Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-18556403805631463252019-06-26T04:36:00.000+01:002019-06-26T04:36:00.632+01:00Legoland Review<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">At the beginning of the year my mother in law had saved up vouchers from the times newspaper. It meant that we could go online and gain tickets for £10 each. We had to select a date then and there. Of course, as soon as we set a date for anything, something goes wrong. Of course both myself and Harry had tonsillitis. He was battling a fever and was crazy tired. The evening before Gav had tried to message and call them, but it was past working hours. Everyone we spoke to thought we’d have no trouble moving it. Unfortunately when we finally got to speak to someone 10am the following day they said we’d need to pay a transfer fee of £15 per ticket. Obviously that made no sense paying more than the ticket price, and knowing our luck we’d have issues on the next date. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We decided that even if we went for an hour, and Ollie and Gav could do stuff we’d try it. We had an emergency doctors appointment for Harry at 10.40, so we didn’t even get to the park until afternoon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Firstly it’s £7 to park the car 😳 then we walked in and walked the park anti-clockwise. We got on the spider spin, and then walked to dragons apprentice, knights quest, pirate falls, Lego ninja.. all were closed for maintenance. Thankfully the next one wasn’t closed otherwise we were on the brink of a full on toddler and mummy breakdown. Unfortunately it seemed quite the theme of the day. The rain didn’t start until around 3pm so it wasn’t for weather reasons either.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Harry was an Angel. We knew he was poorly when he chose to stay in his buggy 🙁 He did get out at the rides, and was carried on and off. They had a good time on the things we could do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My favourite was the Atlantis Submarine. We got the pod to ourselves, and honestly I was expecting it to be screens. Gavin’s favourite was the coastguard HQ, and the boys adored the 3-5 L-Drivers. I think Gav and I were stunned that they did it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Between the weather, feeling poorly and a lot of the rides being closed I came away feeling ripped off. If I had of spent £50 per person I would have gone mental! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Maybe one day we will return to check out the rides that weren’t accessible, but I’d certainly be looking for vouchers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I'm writing this post to reassure any parent that might be going through the same things we did. Whilst we were in the NICU the boys were in their words "sicky" but were adamant that they would be fine. A day before we were released, they removed their NG tubes and switched them to bottles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Of course when we got home and they were on monitors laying on their tummies things went from bad to worse. They were projectile vomiting EVERYWHERE. Going through 8 plus outfits each a day. Muslins everywhere. I was pumping like crazy to try and put back what was coming out, and they literally cried every minute of the day. They would sleep around 3 hours in every 24 (obviously not together)! It was utter hell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">At 6 weeks old my mum knew Gav and I were at breaking point. She took them overnight with the outlook that she just wouldn't sleep. Of course I still set an alarm to pump, but it was glorious! I woke to an email from my mum deeply apologising. She wrote that she had no idea it was THAT bad. She explained that after having 3 children and being a childminder for many years, it wasn't normal. She couldn't believe that I had mentally and physically coped with them on my own whilst Gavin worked nights etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The idea started to be thrown around by the doctors that they had a milk allergy. At that point I decided to give up on expressing. I literally felt like I should cut of the middle <i>men</i> and throw my liquid gold on the floor, bed, sofa.... By the time I'd pumped, refrigerated it, cleaned and sterilised the machine, I'd need to feed one twin (which took 45 mins for 45mls, plus winding). Then I'd need to feed the second twin (another 45 mins plus winding). Then the process would start all over again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My health visitor was amazing, and she realised that we were struggling and continued doing home visits rather than sending us to the clinic. She advised that she was powerless with meds, and we needed to speak to a doctor. My mum came with me, and instead of listening to me he offered me antidepressants. I was furious! He then suggested they had a dairy allergy and gave us a prescription for Nutramigen. My health visitor visited the following day to weigh the boys (they weren't gaining) and went crazy. She left and went straight down to my doctors surgery. She wanted them on Omeprazole ASAP. We got an appointment and we were given Gaviscon. It barely made a difference. Her next visit came around and she went crazy. She told us the only option we had would be to sit in A&E. I was desperate, so thats exactly what we did. They took bloods, and urine samples. They eventually prescribed Erythromycin, and sent us on our way. The health visitor came over and went bonkers. I didn't know, but it's antibiotics. She explained that premature babies are so susceptible to infection, that taking it when it wasn't necessary was ridiculous. She pushed for an expedited Paeds referral, which we got. She started the boys on a CMPA milk (Neonate), along Carobel. Carobel works like a thickener to keep the milk down. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Almost instantly we noticed an improvement. Of course I still didn't know what "normal" was, so they would still puke up, just not quite as much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: #454545;">When they were around 5 months I mentioned to the doctor that the colic <span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69);">symptoms</span> still hadn't subsided, and nighttimes were horrendous. They prescribed us with Gaviscon again. Again we noticed not an improvement to their colic, but the sickness reduced a little more again, so continued using it. </span></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">They wouldn't do tummy time, roll over etc, as they were clearly uncomfortable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: #454545;">At 6 months we tried weaning. We thought that because purees were thicker than milk that the sick would stop, but instead it got so much worse. We were then advised to switch to BLW. They would hold a cucumber stick, and as soon as it touched their tongue, puke would be everywhere. I'd have to clearly carry the highchair tray to the sink and pour the sick away. At that point I started keeping a food diary. It became so frustrating. One spoonful of puree, and that plus the milk from the prior feed would come back up. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: #454545;">We battled on for a couple more months, and the boys starting refusing food. At 9.5 months old I decided to mention it to them at clinic. Every health professional (except my health visitor) has made me feel like such a drama queen. One doctor said "you say projectile? Do you think they could hit my door 3 meters away?" Because they always suffered the same, everyone thought I was just not coping. This time I decided to imply Harry was worse. They sent round a speech therapist within a couple of days to review me. Yes ME! They thought I was showing my frustration and Harry was picking up on it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: #454545;">She arrived and almost instantly stood in one of the many wet puke marks on the floor. I obviously apologised, and pointed them all out to her to keep away from. She was really nice, and asked me to feed them. Checked for tongue ties etc. She then starting to quiz me. I completely unloaded on her. She then stopped writing and said those words "well your babies have eating disorders". I initially panicked. What had I done? But then she explained about learnt behaviours. She said that weaning products tend to be pureed apple, banana, </span></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">tomato based. She then said, can you imagine eating something and within a short space of time bringing it back up? She said the acid alone would be enough to put you off. I'd obviously told her about the improvement with Carobel and Gaviscon, and she then proceeded to tell me that the level of sick she'd witnessed was not an improvement. I could only say from where we were, to that point it was better. She told me that she was going to get us referred back to Pads urgently. We were also allocated a nurse to carry out regular home visits for the boys sleeping issues etc. As I kept explaining over and over. They aren't awake because they want a cuddle. They didn't even open their eyes. They would scream in agony. Knees up, fists clenched. We'd have to try and get that trapped wind released, and comfort as much as we could. </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I took the decision to stop weaning until things were sorted. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">By fluke a</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">t 11 months we went to pick up their <span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69);">prescription</span> of Gaviscon and there was a national shortage. I'd had a full meltdown with my parents. It was already bad enough with it. How would I cope without it? After calling everywhere in Hertfordshire, I contacted a GP. She was pretty shocked that we were on Gaviscon anyway, and said that it wasn't the 'usual mix' with Carobel. She told me to scrap both for now, and prescribed Ranitidine. When I got home, I googled it. Turns out that Gaviscon is also a thickener, so they were both doing it. They would've been creating HUGE tummy ache issues. Can you imagine wanting to be sick, and actually having two products keeping it down? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Anyway RANITIDINE... IT WAS A MIRACLE DRUG. Day 2 of being on it... they only woke twice that night. Why hadn't we been given this before? </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We then got the </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">paeds referral through. I explained to him that the sickness had improved. He increased the dose, and organised allergy testing. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">At 13 months we began their weaning journey again. They were still having milk 8 times a day. We were dream feeding them at 10/11pm<span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69);">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Between 12 months - 20 months they seemed to pick up illness after illness. Chicken Pox, Rotavirus that lasted 12 weeks, ear infections leading to sepsis... It was bad. We have always said that they just weren't that interested in food.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">At 28 months they both got very poorly, and Ollie began to look quite frail. I was genuinely quite concerned for him. His rib cage was horrible to look at. We changed our usual balanced approach for as full fat, calorie filled as possible. I started them with Angel Delight and Hot Chocolates, and went from there. I don't know what clicked, but then they started eating more. Now in the past we have joked, and after two days of good eating they would barely eat for a week. But this time they just kept on eating. </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">They are still on Ranitidine and very much reliant on it. </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On Thursday 6th June Ollie Weighed 12kg and Harry Weighed 12.2kg. I know to most that's the weight of a child much younger, but for us its HUGE. </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">LET THE EATING CONTINUE!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Anyway, to anyone who's battling with the "</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69);">neurotic mum" label, please follow your gut and keep pushing. If I'd of pushed more, maybe we would have had a lot more sleep in that first year. </span></span></div>
Craig Family Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707239433908441024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-966910970505858771.post-15583152715476787522019-06-15T22:01:00.000+01:002019-06-19T12:53:22.364+01:00Our Bedroom - The Big Reveal (YAY)<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After 4 months of being in our house our bedroom is finally complete and we have moved into it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As mentioned previously we had to remove wood chip wallpaper, then had the whole room completely replastered, including covering the dreadful artex ceiling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The room only had two single plug sockets, so we had to get an electrician in to install new ones. It was a much bigger job than anticipated. The poor guy was here until very late!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We then painted everywhere, including the built in wardrobe and main door, so everything is a clean white look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We have gone for a feature grey wall behind our bed. It is a lot paler than we were expecting, but it'd fine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We got made to measure mirrored sliding door wardrobes from @spaceslide. They are a local company to ourselves. We only got the doors from them. Once they fitted them, Gavin and my dad shelves it out. It's better than I could've imagined. The 4 doors, plus fitting came to £1,500. It was going to be another £1,000-2,000 for shelves. We have managed to do it for less than £300. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Our carpets are from Marshalswick Carpets. We got quotes from John Lewis and them, and they came out cheaper. The brand is "Cormar Carpets" in polypropylene, which is recommended for bedrooms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Our bed is also new from @bensonsforbedshq. It is the Atlas Ottoman in Oyster. We wanted a new bed as our old mattress was very old, and we only had a double. We wanted a kingsize with lots of storage. This bed offers that, plus a solid base. Therefore much more durable, as I didn't want to be fixing slats!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Our bedside tables are from Ikea. They are the Malm range at the bargain price of £30 each. On them are our bedside lamps, which are from Costco. I only have to touch the base to turn it on and off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We have a blackout blind at the window, especially as Gav often works nights. </span>
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