As a mum of a child with Down syndrome, I think one of the worst questions a stranger can ask is: “Didn’t you have the test?” This is not a question that you should ever ask anyone that you’ve never even met, but have randomly bumped into one day. Honestly, it happens. I’ve heard stories … Continue reading Why my answer to this question will be a lie – “Didn’t you have the test?”
Firstly, I openly admit that my first born son led me into a false sense of security as far as parenting was concerned. It just wasn’t particularly difficult. A shock to the system, yes, and totally exhausting. But other than the first few months of the new parent fog, it pretty much all fell into … Continue reading Our Little Monkey’s Challenging (ish) Behaviours
Are they smiling yet? Are they sleeping through yet? Are they crawling yet? Are they walking yet? Are they talking yet? Are they writing, counting to 100, reciting the alphabet, reading or standing on their heads whilst riding a bike yet? Enjoy Being With Your Child Wow! Slow down Mama’s and take a breath. Parenthood … Continue reading Forget the Milestones and Enjoy the Moments
I am River 