Sigh... Month 4 here we go.
I think AF is here. To be honest I am quite devastated. I suppose because I really though this was it for us. Unlike the previous cycle, I ovulated. We DTD at the 'right times' and after I had Ov'd,...
View ArticleReview: Koala Brothers App
We love the Koala Brothers & their Aussie ways (when I say we I mean me!) so when we heard that Immediate Media was launching their App, we had to get our hands on it.The app is aimed at children...
View ArticleReview: Bambino Mio Swim Nappy Review
Hey guys, here s my first video review! I think I like doing video reviews! Next time I'll get DH to hold the camera so I can use both hands!Here is the link to the product from Hello Baby Direct.As...
View ArticleIntroducing a new series!
I'm so excited to be able to introduce this new series to you! As you know, I'm Nigerian and one thing you should know about us is that we like food. I was in the kitchen with my mum last night when...
View ArticleRecipe: Puff Puff.
Puff puff is a bit hard to describe. We eat it as a snack usually during Glee! But I have a Jamaican friend who cooked me dumplings once and it tasted similar. (Not the English kinda dumplings...
View ArticleI'm taking part in The Race for Life!
Remember how I said I was running this year to keep me mentally healthy? With the snow and general Winter yuckiness I decided I needed a focus. My SIL, runs. She runs a lot. Anyways she said that I...
View ArticleYou know how....
Sometimes you can't believe your life is what it is? I'm having one of those today. Ethan who is now 21 months is currently doing my hair saying 'open' as he shoves the bottle of leave-in condish in my...
View ArticleContraception During Your 2nd Year Breastfeeding
Way way back, I wrote about our decision to use FAM as contraception, you can read it here . It was really successful for us as we used Ecological Breastfeeding in addition. Well we were TTC for No2...
View ArticleAs a sign of respect....
A twitter friend is going through an awful time right now, with the loss of her sweet baby. RIP Sweet one.Image source: google
View ArticleI don't regret my decision.
Nearly four years after I decided to cut contact with my dad, today was his chance to change my mind. But he hasn't. He wanted to meet and my gut was saying not to but I agreed as long as Ethan wasn't...
View ArticlePancake Day
SourceToday is traditionally known in the UK as Pancake day or Shrove Tuesday. Day before Lent. In the past, I just saw it as a day to scoff pancakes till I could barely move.. This year is...
View ArticleWhat is the world coming to?
Every time we watch the news we hear of yet another tragedy, another injustice. Yes I realise that the media does pick sensationalist stories but that doesn't negate the fact that they are occurring....
View ArticleBottle Up?
This video has been going round my newsfeed, I finally had time to watch this and I am crying. Crying because babies shouldn't be business. Babies who need formula shouldn't be exploited. Mummies...
View ArticlePain
I hate being in pain. Month after month the same thing since I was about 10 except its getting worse. For 2weeks of the month It feels like I am wrapped in barbed wire. I am sick of the fog of pain. I...
View ArticleConnecting the dots
I have been doing some reading around endometriosis, coccyx pain & hormone imbalances. Seems it has connections. I don't know now whether to ask for a referral to a gynaecologist or and...
View ArticleBeing a WAHM
DH only has 2 days left at his job before we become self employed. I have started a part time work at home job for another charity. All these mean changes at Casa Benton. The hours of my charity job...
View ArticleLent,40 Days of Renewal: Day 12
Currently on day 12 of Lent. Surprised at how good I feel this week. This is because at around day 5, I was struggling really badly and wanted some sugar. I had headaches in the days preceding and I...
View ArticleDay 15: I cracked like a Nut.
So after being a very good girl during lent, I went to a LLL meeting where the leader served some hot cross buns. I said no thank you. Thought to myself phew! On our way back my friend took us to this...
View ArticleExpectations
They are pesky things aren't they? I set ridiculously high ones for myself because I think as a capable person I should be able to meet them. Over the last 2 years I have been learning to cut myself...
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