Not another slippery dip

Embracing the messy, mundane & momentous

Miscarriage: why all miscarriages matter

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All miscarriages matter

The grief is raw. All miscarriages matter

Statistically, I was “due” for a miscarriage. It happens to one in four women in Australia. But after three healthy, complication-free pregnancies, I never considered miscarriage to be a real threat. I had conceived naturally and with ease and felt very “compatible” with pregnancy. Foolishly, I didn’t think it would happen to me.

The conception of our fourth baby took a long time. Not in practice, but in reaching the decision. Being one of five daughters and blessed with a rich, vibrant and noisy family life, I yearned for a big family, but my husband needed some convincing. After a yearlong discussion of “should we or shouldn’t we?” we decided to roll the dice one more time. And to my delight it rolled in our favour.

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The glory, gripes and guzzlings of a second pregnancy

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Image 2I am very excited to welcome the lovely Sarah, from Pearls of Willsdom to not another slippery dip.  Sarah kindly agreed to write a guest post for my site. She is currently pregnant with her second child and in this funny post she reflects on the many differences between her first and second pregnancies. If you’ve ever been pregnant a second, or a third time, you will relate to this. Sit back and enjoy a laugh.

For most women I know, the differences between their first and subsequent pregnancies are marked, mainly by a sense of contented nonchalance and acceptance. Without detracting from the amazing biological process that is one human creating another, my point is best demonstrated by the following:…

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When is it time for baby number two?

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IMG_3956Your baby may only be six months old, but perhaps you’ve started thinking about adding another member to your family. You may come from a big family and want to have your children close together, or perhaps you are yearning for the newborn days all over again.  Or maybe you’re the opposite – you want more children, but can’t face the idea of going through it all again right now.

The ideal age gap between first and second-born children is a common question. Last year, British socialite, Peaches Geldof, made headlines around the world when she announced her second baby would be born just 12 months after her first. How soon is too soon for a second baby? There are a number of things to consider which I explore in my latest article on Essential Kids.

What is the age gap between your children? Do you, or did you, want to have your children close together? How is it working out? I’d love to hear your experiences. Please leave a comment below.

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