I'll be off on my holidays tomorrow and as I've been too ill to schedule any posts I just wanted to say, stay and well and you'll hear from me in a week.
CupcakeMumma x
CupcakeMumma x
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Friday, 7 June 2013
Happy Days with my Niece
I have 2 nieces. For the purpose of my blog they are known as 'G' and 'Little T'. They are two scrummy, lovely little girls. G is now in reception at the same school as her twin brother and Midge, so spending time with her is difficult. Spending time with all of them is pretty difficult to be honest! When we do see each other though it is precious and exciting.
On Thursday I woke up feeling really happy about 2 things. One, Midge was being dropped into school by one of her Aunties so I didn't have to get my lazy butt into gear as much as usual, and two, Little T was coming to stay for the whole day!
As her Mum drove off to get ready for a wedding, Little T was left with Husband and I for the first time in a long while. She sized us up a bit and then walked about the house to get an idea of her surroundings for the next 7 hours or so....the day started with this face:
But a bit of lunch, a shopping trip for groceries, some playtime with Little A and a bit of Max and Ruby later she was perfectly happy in our company: yey! She started to babble a bit, laughed when I played about with her and I just felt so happy to be with a little baby again! Later on we went out together (looking very pink!) leaving Little A asleep and Husband on the PlayStation.
We went for a scavenger hunt in the charity shops where I found a pretty sunhat for her and bought a new dress (may have handed over a biscuit teddy with chocolate feet to a one year old in some serious heat!) so it that was a nessecity. We then walked about town for a little while just enjoying the sunshine. It was nice to not force a child into a buggy for once!
We had such a lovely day together despite not really doing anything exciting. Once Little A had woken up we all went out to get the rest of the clan from school...six children and 2 adults! We sure got some odd looks on the walk home! All the children came back to ours, had a biscuit each and played until Nanny came to collect them.
I love watching all of them play together, it's so nice. I hope it's like this for a long time to come!
On Thursday I woke up feeling really happy about 2 things. One, Midge was being dropped into school by one of her Aunties so I didn't have to get my lazy butt into gear as much as usual, and two, Little T was coming to stay for the whole day!
As her Mum drove off to get ready for a wedding, Little T was left with Husband and I for the first time in a long while. She sized us up a bit and then walked about the house to get an idea of her surroundings for the next 7 hours or so....the day started with this face:
We went for a scavenger hunt in the charity shops where I found a pretty sunhat for her and bought a new dress (may have handed over a biscuit teddy with chocolate feet to a one year old in some serious heat!) so it that was a nessecity. We then walked about town for a little while just enjoying the sunshine. It was nice to not force a child into a buggy for once!
We had such a lovely day together despite not really doing anything exciting. Once Little A had woken up we all went out to get the rest of the clan from school...six children and 2 adults! We sure got some odd looks on the walk home! All the children came back to ours, had a biscuit each and played until Nanny came to collect them.
I love watching all of them play together, it's so nice. I hope it's like this for a long time to come!
Do you want to see how the day ended?
With Smiles!!
CupcakeMumma
Hairdressing Hell
I partially blame myself for this grouchy mood I'm in. You see, it started off well, then one awful haircut and one miserable husband (totally unrelated) later, I'm just not in the mood for Friday.
We ventured out into town with a very specific task: get Little A's hair cut. It's quite long these days and has started to get easily matted. He also has a terrible habit of rubbing his hands in his hair, especially to rid them of sticky sweets or crisp crumbs!
We turned up at 9am, the opening time of the salon.Except it was closed. After 20 minutes, Little A being only 2 started to get a bit grouchy. We went home, collected his buggy and browsed the shops. At half ten we went back to the hair dressers and were promptly seen.It goes down hill from here. The hair dresser was teasey. I don't know if she disliked my child's response to being sat in the chair or if she had no children of her own, either way my hackles were already raised.
I tried to calm him down and for a second it seemed he might play along with Mummy's stupid plan. Until the first few chops were made to his gorgeous blond hair! For the next 15 minutes (it felt like an hour) the hair dresser huffed, puffed and was visibly irritated by Little A. I don't ever tend to feel like snapping at a stranger but I could feel the Motherly protection bubbling up inside of me. Instead of making a bad situation even worse though, I just tired to soothe Little A as much as I could, with little success.
The hair cut was supposed to cost £5. Needless to say Husband doubled it and gave a tip to the hairdresser. I understand that all she wanted to do was her job and do it well. She wasn't happy with his hair but to me he looks fine. I suspect there may have been a little sniping once we left the salon but I could be wrong of course. I also understand that as well wanting to do a good job she is in the difficult position of being in charge of scissors and a very upset and eventually tantruming toddler. That's not easy to deal with. (See, I am a reasonable person)
I'm actually really annoyed at myself more than anything or anyone else. I'm annoyed that I put my son through 15 or 20 minutes of hell (for him) when if I had just taken him home for his sodding, effing nap he probably would've been a totally different child.
I'm annoyed that I wasn't more forceful and insisted that I sat with him. It's how Midge had her first hair cuts. I'm annoyed that I didn't bring his 'blankie' so he had no comfort.
I've resolved that never again will I take my boy, at this age, to the salon. He will have a nap, he will have his blanket and he will have his Daddy.
CupcakeMumma
We ventured out into town with a very specific task: get Little A's hair cut. It's quite long these days and has started to get easily matted. He also has a terrible habit of rubbing his hands in his hair, especially to rid them of sticky sweets or crisp crumbs!
We turned up at 9am, the opening time of the salon.Except it was closed. After 20 minutes, Little A being only 2 started to get a bit grouchy. We went home, collected his buggy and browsed the shops. At half ten we went back to the hair dressers and were promptly seen.It goes down hill from here. The hair dresser was teasey. I don't know if she disliked my child's response to being sat in the chair or if she had no children of her own, either way my hackles were already raised.
I tried to calm him down and for a second it seemed he might play along with Mummy's stupid plan. Until the first few chops were made to his gorgeous blond hair! For the next 15 minutes (it felt like an hour) the hair dresser huffed, puffed and was visibly irritated by Little A. I don't ever tend to feel like snapping at a stranger but I could feel the Motherly protection bubbling up inside of me. Instead of making a bad situation even worse though, I just tired to soothe Little A as much as I could, with little success.
The hair cut was supposed to cost £5. Needless to say Husband doubled it and gave a tip to the hairdresser. I understand that all she wanted to do was her job and do it well. She wasn't happy with his hair but to me he looks fine. I suspect there may have been a little sniping once we left the salon but I could be wrong of course. I also understand that as well wanting to do a good job she is in the difficult position of being in charge of scissors and a very upset and eventually tantruming toddler. That's not easy to deal with. (See, I am a reasonable person)
I'm actually really annoyed at myself more than anything or anyone else. I'm annoyed that I put my son through 15 or 20 minutes of hell (for him) when if I had just taken him home for his sodding, effing nap he probably would've been a totally different child.
I'm annoyed that I wasn't more forceful and insisted that I sat with him. It's how Midge had her first hair cuts. I'm annoyed that I didn't bring his 'blankie' so he had no comfort.
I've resolved that never again will I take my boy, at this age, to the salon. He will have a nap, he will have his blanket and he will have his Daddy.
CupcakeMumma
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Early Fathers Day Post
My Dad means the world to me. He's full of quick come backs, sarcasm,honesty and lots of good advice. He's more cuddly in his old age (shhhh) and laughs more which is nice. As I've grown up I've become closer to my Dad. I can see how, looking back, we were so, so alike that it made us just fight. We were both so stubborn, we never listened to what each other had to say and as most parents do, it ended with the parent being right and the teenager skulking off to brood angrily in her bedroom!
All that is in the past. We are much closer now. I can't think of being without my Dad, I honestly can't. He's the man that taught me to read, that laughed when I cried through the fear of telling him I was pregnant (I thought he was going to kill me!) He taught me to whistle one evening when what he really wanted to do was have a long bath after working with horses all day!
Now he's into playing guitars, writing songs, tending to his garden, bike riding and studying with the Open University (he's 52- that's a pretty inspiring list of things to do!) He's sung me songs over Skype and is the only person who can cover a SnowPatrol song I like (seriously, I hate all covers of Chasing Cars I've ever heard) In short, he means the world to me.
CupcakeMumma
All that is in the past. We are much closer now. I can't think of being without my Dad, I honestly can't. He's the man that taught me to read, that laughed when I cried through the fear of telling him I was pregnant (I thought he was going to kill me!) He taught me to whistle one evening when what he really wanted to do was have a long bath after working with horses all day!
Now he's into playing guitars, writing songs, tending to his garden, bike riding and studying with the Open University (he's 52- that's a pretty inspiring list of things to do!) He's sung me songs over Skype and is the only person who can cover a SnowPatrol song I like (seriously, I hate all covers of Chasing Cars I've ever heard) In short, he means the world to me.
CupcakeMumma
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Flowers
Today I have crafted something with a flower theme. I've gone for a card to send as part of the Feel The Love Project which is something I love helping out with by sending cards to those going through a hard time. This month we're sending 'thinking of you' cards to the parents and family of little Mason Villegus, who sadly passed away at just 6 months old in September 2012 as a result of a car accident involving a drink driver who left the scene of the devastating crime. This card is in honor of Mason x
June 4th Flower Theme
Mug Swap Link Up!
Hey! As it's now June i'm writing this post to show off my lovely mug and goodies I received from my swap partner Lucy from LeopardPrintMommy. At the bottom of this post there is a linky where you can link up your post all about the mugs you received and posted in May.
I was out on Saturday so missed the postie but hubby was kind enough to venture out to the post office yesterday morning and collect my parcel. My mug! Here's what the lovely Lucy sent me:
Paddington went home from his Cornish holiday with some Cornish fudge, some tasty biscuits and i'm told by Lucy he looked after her mug very well. Look out for a post from Paddington's holiday here on the blog soon!
Thanks to everyone who signed up and sent their mugs. I hope you enjoyed the swap. Depending on how successful this one is, i'll get another one up and running same time next year.
CupcakeMumma
I was out on Saturday so missed the postie but hubby was kind enough to venture out to the post office yesterday morning and collect my parcel. My mug! Here's what the lovely Lucy sent me:
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| My beautiful mug! |
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| The perfect card, oven glove and some cupcake wrappers :) |
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| Miss Muffin! I love her! |
Here is a quick photo of what I posted off to Lucy. You can see more on her blog shortly!
Paddington went home from his Cornish holiday with some Cornish fudge, some tasty biscuits and i'm told by Lucy he looked after her mug very well. Look out for a post from Paddington's holiday here on the blog soon!
Thanks to everyone who signed up and sent their mugs. I hope you enjoyed the swap. Depending on how successful this one is, i'll get another one up and running same time next year.
CupcakeMumma
Monday, 3 June 2013
Sunny, Lovely Weekend!
On Saturday morning we all woke up with sun shining through our windows. The children came bounding in with smiles on their faces and Hubby and I sat up knowing it was going to be a good day. I like it when you just know it's going to be a nice day. We made a rather spontaneous decision to go to the boating lake a couple of towns over to feed the ducks and swans. It was beautiful over there and despite the seagulls doing their best to ruin the moment, we enjoyed it a lot!
My sister was back from university for the weekend and I was keen to spend some time with her before she headed off to her boyfriend's up country. We met up at the lake with her and my Mum, ate some chips and decided, once again very spontaneously, that it would be rude not to have a BBQ on such a lovely day!
Hubby and I headed to the shops with the children, Little Man was so tired from the heat and excitement he promptly passed out as we went around the shop hunting for food and various other BBQ goodies. After an hour (we had to draw it out because of the bus times!) we headed to Mums and started preparing the food and fixing the BBQ together. Mum went and got Dad from work early, the children had their paddling pool out and we spent a lovely evening together chatting and eating scrummy food.
To continue with our spontaneous theme we decided to stop over and have a sleep over in the front room of my parents house. Little A slept better than he ever has in the travel cot, he woke twice and Midge was the same. A couple of wake ups I can deal with so it was all in all a great day from start to finish!
On Sunday we all phoned my Gran to wish her a happy birthday. She didn't know we were all planning to take her out somewhere nice to eat for lunch. My Aunt and Uncle from Devon came down and stayed the weekend with her and my other Aunt, so she was pretty spoiled by the time we arrived at the restaurant.
Little A was extremely tired and hot and after one too many melt downs hubby decided it was best for everyone if he took him away in the buggy. The restaurant was lovely but it wasn't child friendly at all. I know you can't please everyone but there are several places which are lovely, dietary friendly and child friendly. This place wasn't 'us' at all. This was a posh hotel and restaurant, we were definitely under dressed in my opinion my children were certainly not their idea of a normal lunch service. No one else came here with younger children, that tells you everything! Needless to say, it may have looked wonderful and I enjoyed catching up with my family, I didn't enjoy myself that much at all!
My main meal. The veg was really tasty, I think I'll add some of these herbs to my planned herb garden! The fish was great too. Dessert was the best. Coconut sorbet is delicious! Midge whinged through most of the meal, she couldn't have pudding because they weren't suitable for her but was just being silly with her main meal because it was perfectly fine (I ate it for my starter in the end!) I think the lure of an outdoor swimming pool and the hotel's cat was too much of a temptation for her!
We had birthday cake though! My Gran seemed to really enjoy her day which is the most important thing. She was happy with us all there for her, she loved the restaurant and had a lovely meal. We bought her some flowers and she liked the card I made for her. Here's the vegan cake my Aunt made:
My poor Gran couldn't blow out the candles! We thought my Aunt had accidentally bought her those trick candles for a minute! I had a few cake helpings, I must admit and I'm feeling it all today! I'm curled on my sofa letting the children run wild and watch as much TV as they like. I feel awful! Back to school tomorrow and some homework to do tonight!
Hope you all enjoyed your sunny weekend. What a great start to June!
CupcakeMumma
My sister was back from university for the weekend and I was keen to spend some time with her before she headed off to her boyfriend's up country. We met up at the lake with her and my Mum, ate some chips and decided, once again very spontaneously, that it would be rude not to have a BBQ on such a lovely day!
Hubby and I headed to the shops with the children, Little Man was so tired from the heat and excitement he promptly passed out as we went around the shop hunting for food and various other BBQ goodies. After an hour (we had to draw it out because of the bus times!) we headed to Mums and started preparing the food and fixing the BBQ together. Mum went and got Dad from work early, the children had their paddling pool out and we spent a lovely evening together chatting and eating scrummy food.
To continue with our spontaneous theme we decided to stop over and have a sleep over in the front room of my parents house. Little A slept better than he ever has in the travel cot, he woke twice and Midge was the same. A couple of wake ups I can deal with so it was all in all a great day from start to finish!
On Sunday we all phoned my Gran to wish her a happy birthday. She didn't know we were all planning to take her out somewhere nice to eat for lunch. My Aunt and Uncle from Devon came down and stayed the weekend with her and my other Aunt, so she was pretty spoiled by the time we arrived at the restaurant.
Little A was extremely tired and hot and after one too many melt downs hubby decided it was best for everyone if he took him away in the buggy. The restaurant was lovely but it wasn't child friendly at all. I know you can't please everyone but there are several places which are lovely, dietary friendly and child friendly. This place wasn't 'us' at all. This was a posh hotel and restaurant, we were definitely under dressed in my opinion my children were certainly not their idea of a normal lunch service. No one else came here with younger children, that tells you everything! Needless to say, it may have looked wonderful and I enjoyed catching up with my family, I didn't enjoy myself that much at all!
My main meal. The veg was really tasty, I think I'll add some of these herbs to my planned herb garden! The fish was great too. Dessert was the best. Coconut sorbet is delicious! Midge whinged through most of the meal, she couldn't have pudding because they weren't suitable for her but was just being silly with her main meal because it was perfectly fine (I ate it for my starter in the end!) I think the lure of an outdoor swimming pool and the hotel's cat was too much of a temptation for her!
We had birthday cake though! My Gran seemed to really enjoy her day which is the most important thing. She was happy with us all there for her, she loved the restaurant and had a lovely meal. We bought her some flowers and she liked the card I made for her. Here's the vegan cake my Aunt made:
My poor Gran couldn't blow out the candles! We thought my Aunt had accidentally bought her those trick candles for a minute! I had a few cake helpings, I must admit and I'm feeling it all today! I'm curled on my sofa letting the children run wild and watch as much TV as they like. I feel awful! Back to school tomorrow and some homework to do tonight!
Hope you all enjoyed your sunny weekend. What a great start to June!
CupcakeMumma
Sunday, 2 June 2013
June Craft a Day: Summer
Here in Cornwall today it was beautifully sunny and rather warm, definite summer weather in my book! When I think of summer there a few things I think of: sun, heat and...ice cream! I was browsing the chairty store a little while ago and came across a cute pendant for a necklace in a little basket of 50p bits and bobs. I remembered my sister had something identical as a youngster so I recreated it.
Using an old necklace chain, I simply popped the newly loved pendant onto it and admired the summery feel it oozed! I hope you like?
I'll be getting the ice cream put on a slightly longer chain, but for today it's fine!
CupcakeMumma
Using an old necklace chain, I simply popped the newly loved pendant onto it and admired the summery feel it oozed! I hope you like?
June 2nd Summer Theme
I'll be getting the ice cream put on a slightly longer chain, but for today it's fine!
CupcakeMumma
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Ten Things to Smile About May
I forgot to link up to Emmy Moms fabulous blog last month but as it was, April wasn't so great and I'm not keen on blogging when things aren't so good. May however, has been considerably better, so here are this months Ten Things to Smile About.
I'm also linking up this week with Mummy from the Hearts Reasons to be Cheerful.
1. My Mum came over today and we cooked lunch together. In these busy times it's the small things with family that really matter. We had a delicious lunch of jacket potato with plenty of butter, side salad and a homemade dairy free coleslaw. So good!
2. I saw my Gran on Sunday which was lovely. Hubby was watching a rugby match in Twickenham and as I was feeling poorly, Mum picked me and the babies up for some time out. I visited the shops, caught up with my Gran and Aunt, then managed some roast which was delicious but couldn't face any more so headed to my Gran's room for a nap! Everyone was more than happy to babysit though and I got to feel a little more refreshed a few hours later! It was a beautiful day as well.
3. I've had so much Happy Mail coming through my post box this month it's unbelievable. I think I have this on my list every month! I've had letters from different parts of the UK, America and from my friend whom I've been writing to for about 6 years now!
4. It's nearly holiday time! In 2 weeks we'll be heading off to Cambridge to have a short break. I should get to meet the above mentioned pen friend which I'm really excited (and nervous) about.It'll be Fathers Day when we're away too and that will be nice to celebrate somewhere different.
5. One of my oldest friends told me some wonderful news today but I am sworn to secrecy. It has made me so happy!
6. Midge brought home not one, but 2 certificates this month from school. Her first one was for being a good role model and caring towards her fellow pupils. Her second award was a Silver Award in reading 25 books. Midge likes books but likes to make up the stories (she has a great imagination) she's not so keen on reading word for word what really happens, so it hasn't been easy getting to 25!
7. I've had some great second hand finds this month and on Sunday my Gran let me have a very old basket which will be perfect for picnics. It's one those 'Red Riding Hood' type baskets where you walk along with the handle on your arm and cover the delights of your lunch with a pretty blanket!
8. We said goodbye to my cousin Stephanie who is leaving for Thailand today. A number of us all met up at a half way mark for some lunch before we departed on hugs and well wishes. It's not something I could do, but I certainly wish her all the best and hope for some postcards!
9. I've already gone on about this enough but..I passed my Anatomy and Physiology exam! I now have a level 3 diploma (framed and on the wall of course!) I've also chosen which courses in holistic therapy I'd like to pursue, which means the next step is putting every penny I can behind me to make this possible!
10. I have my family, I have my health (for the most part!) and I have my faith. I have a roof over my head, a hard working and dedicated Husband and 2 healthy children. What more could I want?
CupcakeMumma
I'm also linking up this week with Mummy from the Hearts Reasons to be Cheerful.
1. My Mum came over today and we cooked lunch together. In these busy times it's the small things with family that really matter. We had a delicious lunch of jacket potato with plenty of butter, side salad and a homemade dairy free coleslaw. So good!
2. I saw my Gran on Sunday which was lovely. Hubby was watching a rugby match in Twickenham and as I was feeling poorly, Mum picked me and the babies up for some time out. I visited the shops, caught up with my Gran and Aunt, then managed some roast which was delicious but couldn't face any more so headed to my Gran's room for a nap! Everyone was more than happy to babysit though and I got to feel a little more refreshed a few hours later! It was a beautiful day as well.
3. I've had so much Happy Mail coming through my post box this month it's unbelievable. I think I have this on my list every month! I've had letters from different parts of the UK, America and from my friend whom I've been writing to for about 6 years now!
4. It's nearly holiday time! In 2 weeks we'll be heading off to Cambridge to have a short break. I should get to meet the above mentioned pen friend which I'm really excited (and nervous) about.It'll be Fathers Day when we're away too and that will be nice to celebrate somewhere different.
5. One of my oldest friends told me some wonderful news today but I am sworn to secrecy. It has made me so happy!
6. Midge brought home not one, but 2 certificates this month from school. Her first one was for being a good role model and caring towards her fellow pupils. Her second award was a Silver Award in reading 25 books. Midge likes books but likes to make up the stories (she has a great imagination) she's not so keen on reading word for word what really happens, so it hasn't been easy getting to 25!
7. I've had some great second hand finds this month and on Sunday my Gran let me have a very old basket which will be perfect for picnics. It's one those 'Red Riding Hood' type baskets where you walk along with the handle on your arm and cover the delights of your lunch with a pretty blanket!
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| Little A and his £1 Elmo |
9. I've already gone on about this enough but..I passed my Anatomy and Physiology exam! I now have a level 3 diploma (framed and on the wall of course!) I've also chosen which courses in holistic therapy I'd like to pursue, which means the next step is putting every penny I can behind me to make this possible!
10. I have my family, I have my health (for the most part!) and I have my faith. I have a roof over my head, a hard working and dedicated Husband and 2 healthy children. What more could I want?
CupcakeMumma
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Co-Sleeping and Why I'd Do it Again
Co-Sleeping and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) has been in the news once again today but as is often the case the research is all about the risks of suffocating or overheating your baby if they are sleeping in your bed. This is NOT Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Lots of research is being undertaken to try and piece together what exactly happens when a child's body just stops working. Why their heart stops beating. Why they suddenly and sadly are taken from us and with no apparent reason.
Now I have that off my chest I would like to share my experience of Co-Sleeping. As with most things when it comes to parenting you have to make a decision based on your situation, your environment and knowing yourselves. My Husband was not allowed to sleep in the same bed as me and my children. He was more than happy for me to sleep next to our children and was more than understanding when I presented him with the reasons I would not be happy with him staying in bed with us. These were:
This was our situation. I made a call, I was happy with this. Both my babies were healthy and they just liked to be near their Mother. It's a fact that your heartbeat and warmth are incredibly comforting to your baby. I got a lot of joy from this. I am not a heavy sleeper, nor do I smoke or drink. The next step to our Co-sleeping was to look at our environment. I would have a cover and was always warm and comfortable enough and my babies were happy in their sleeping bags.
I did all the important checks you would do when placing your child into their cot or Moses basket (which we did as well) No gaps, no teddies, no pillows, no duvets, baby on their back, no bumpers and all the rest.
Co-Sleeping was an amazing experience for myself as a Mother. It's just something I did and it came naturally. My daughter loved it a lot more than my son who took quite nicely to his Moses basket after the first couple of months.My daughter is looking forward to our holiday in 3 weeks because we'll be in a caravan and she'll be in the same bed as Mummy (she's 5! I still love snuggling in bed with Midge but she's such a bed hogger that her having her own bed is a much better option for us all!)
Did you/ do you Co-Sleep? Did it make you feel better about those few months or did it actually make you more anxious leading you to feel better not doing it? I'd love to hear your views. Here is a good piece of information from the BabyCentre on Co-Sleeping safely.
CupcakeMumma
Now I have that off my chest I would like to share my experience of Co-Sleeping. As with most things when it comes to parenting you have to make a decision based on your situation, your environment and knowing yourselves. My Husband was not allowed to sleep in the same bed as me and my children. He was more than happy for me to sleep next to our children and was more than understanding when I presented him with the reasons I would not be happy with him staying in bed with us. These were:
- He is built very large (think a bit like a rugby player!)
- He is a very heavy sleeper
- He is overweight
- He smokes before he comes to bed
This was our situation. I made a call, I was happy with this. Both my babies were healthy and they just liked to be near their Mother. It's a fact that your heartbeat and warmth are incredibly comforting to your baby. I got a lot of joy from this. I am not a heavy sleeper, nor do I smoke or drink. The next step to our Co-sleeping was to look at our environment. I would have a cover and was always warm and comfortable enough and my babies were happy in their sleeping bags.
I did all the important checks you would do when placing your child into their cot or Moses basket (which we did as well) No gaps, no teddies, no pillows, no duvets, baby on their back, no bumpers and all the rest.
Co-Sleeping was an amazing experience for myself as a Mother. It's just something I did and it came naturally. My daughter loved it a lot more than my son who took quite nicely to his Moses basket after the first couple of months.My daughter is looking forward to our holiday in 3 weeks because we'll be in a caravan and she'll be in the same bed as Mummy (she's 5! I still love snuggling in bed with Midge but she's such a bed hogger that her having her own bed is a much better option for us all!)
Did you/ do you Co-Sleep? Did it make you feel better about those few months or did it actually make you more anxious leading you to feel better not doing it? I'd love to hear your views. Here is a good piece of information from the BabyCentre on Co-Sleeping safely.
CupcakeMumma
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