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FortySomeThing First Time Mum

 Chego ― http://www.fortysomethingfirsttimemum.blogspot.com

Adventures of a forty something first time mum of a three year old boy.

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Happy Schooldays and Happy Halloween

Happy Schooldays and Happy Halloween

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― Since I last posted here, my little boy's first day at school has come and gone. That day filled me with delight and pride for the little 'big' boy that he has become but also with tears and nostalgia for the little 'baby' boy he no longer is....

Chego ― 27 weeks ago

Sisters or Friends? Who Do You Turn To?

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend - Calie Rae Turner ∙ For as long as I can remember, I have always wished for a sister. And never more so, as now that I am older. I sometimes feel quite lonely even ...

Chego ― 47 weeks ago

Can You Ever Get Enough Hugs? How do you feel?

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― Can you ever get enough hugs? The answer for some, would be a resounding yes because they don't consider themselves to be huggy people. They are uncomfortable with touchy, feely people and so they retreat from, rather than respond to the hugs....

Chego ― 4 Apr, 12

Getting Old in Ireland

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― It really is no fun getting old in the Ireland of today. I am sure this is the case in many other countries too, but I am not able to speak for other places. ∙ As an older mother, and, as of last week, someone who is nearer to fifty than...

Chego ― 20 Mar, 12

Getting Old in Ireland

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― It really is no fun getting old in the Ireland of today. I am sure this is the case in many other countries too, but I am not able to speak for other places. ∙ As an older mother, and, as of last week, someone who is nearer to fifty than...

Chego ― 20 Mar, 12

Sweet Tooth and Sugar Cravings - Inate Or Developed?

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― I was just reading a blog post over at the Mama Courage blog in which she talks about doing her best to introduce nutritious and healthy food to her child. Having a sweet tooth herself, she feels guilty tucking into cupcakes and chocolate in ...

Chego ― 7 Mar, 12

Sweet Tooth and Sugar Cravings - Inate Or Developed?

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― I was just reading a blog post over at the Mama Courage blog in which she talks about doing her best to introduce nutritious and healthy food to her child. Having a sweet tooth herself, she feels guilty tucking into cupcakes and chocolate in ...

Chego ― 7 Mar, 12

Hot Cross Mum - bite size slices of motherhood

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― I have been reading a blog for the past while named 'Hot Cross Mum'. It's by a lady called Hazel Gaynor and I find it amusing, honest and smart all at the same time. Hazel left the world of work outside the home in 2009 to become a full-time ...

Chego ― 6 Mar, 12

Hot Cross Mum

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― I have been reading a blog for the past while named 'Hot Cross Mum'. It's by a lady called Hazel Gaynor and I find it amusing, honest and smart all at the same time. Hazel left the world of work outside the home in 2009 to become a full-time ...

Chego ― 6 Mar, 12

Freedom in Parenthood

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― A recent conversation with a friend compelled me to write about freedom in parenthood http://www.thewmparentingconnection.com/2012/03/freedom-in-parenthood.html ∙ She was lamenting about her bad day at work and all the things she had to ...

Chego ― 3 Mar, 12

Sick in the Head?

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― I am unwell at the moment. I have some kind of virus. Or bug. Or infection. It started weeks ago as a cough and has now graduated into a full blown illness. I woke up yesterday with a thumping head, sore throat and aches in parts of my body I...

Chego ― 24 Feb, 12

Brave, Mad, Selfish?

FortySomeThing First Time Mum ― I have written about it before but I find myself doing it yet again. Of course, the 'it' is always something that gets into my head, so writing about it here really helps to get it out again. ∙ The other day the 'it' was being harassed by...

Chego ― 14 Feb, 12

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