Author Archives: Papa, Eden & Me

The Last Day of Furlough

I haven’t written much during the coronavirus pandemic. I don’t know whether that’s because I haven’t wanted to, haven’t felt able to or what. I just know that this place has been far from my mind. I think there have … Continue reading

Posted in 2016 | 3 Comments

April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month

April is adenomyosis awareness month. Until I was diagnosed with this condition I had no idea that it even existed, yet according to the gynaecologist who diagnosed me, approximately ten percent of people with uteruses of childbearing age have signs … Continue reading

Posted in 2020 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

COVID-19 Lock Down

I haven’t posted anything about this particular Coronavirus. I’m not an expert. I’m not a clinician. It’s not my field. But also, I haven’t been able to collect the words together. However, I was reminded today that we are living … Continue reading

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Matilda, Eden & Me.

When I was a little girl, I was obsessed with Matilda. The book, the movie, all of it. On watching the movie a few weeks ago I realised that even now, I still know most of the script! As a … Continue reading

Posted in 2020 | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Theatre, Eden & Me.

Since being a child, I have loved the theatre. We didn’t really go when I was growing up, but I remember absolutely loving the idea. I’ve always loved musicals in particular, having spent much of my childhood learning every single … Continue reading

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Aiden’s One Year Transition Update

Well I am fashionably late with my one year update!!! I have been living in my affirmed gender now for sixteen months. SIXTEEN MONTHS!!! But it feels as if Aiden has been a part of me for my entire life. … Continue reading

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Being a Siwanator, Eden & Me

“Just be kind”. Something we are telling Eden a lot at the moment is to just be kind. She told us the other day that there’s a kid at her childminder who always wants to play Power Rangers with her, … Continue reading

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Eden’s ENT Appointment

Those who have been following our Facebook page or Instagram will know about Eden’s regular bouts of tonsillitis. She had her first diagnosed case just before her second birthday. It led to the majority of our Florida holiday being spent … Continue reading

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Welcome back again!

Once again, it’s been a LONG time since I posted here. I was dilly dallying about still having Mama, Eden & Me as a web address, so when the domain expired I bought the new one and here we are. … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 | Leave a comment

#AD Review – The Dream Pillow

Sleep. Everybody loves sleep. Except for toddlers, it seems. Being a shift worker, I could literally sleep pretty much anywhere and at any time. Unfortunately, Eden doesn’t appear to be taking after me in that respect. As a baby, Eden … Continue reading

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