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Papa, Eden & Me
It’s been such a long time since I’ve written anything in this space. There has been a lot going on – life is hardly recognisable from what it was a year ago. I have a three year old, I have … Continue reading
Posted in 2019
Tagged eden, family, LGBT family, LGBT+, Three year old, trans, transgender
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REVIEW – Come From Away at the Pheonix Theatre
We were recently invited to see new musical “Come From Away” at London’s Pheonix Theatre. We received complimentary tickets courtesy of Encore Tickets, but our opinions remain our own. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a HUGE musical … Continue reading
Posted in 2019, Review
Tagged broadway, Come From Away, Musical, Newfoundland, review, theatre, west end
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Cold Town, Winter in the City #myAquaphorchallenge
It’s cold. I mean, not North Pole cold, but we’ve had some low temperatures in the capital as of late. This time of year, keeping healthy in the cold becomes important. I need vitamins to help keep the nasties out … Continue reading
Posted in 2016
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Getting Outside, Eden and Me.
This time of year is one of my least favourite times. The days are short, the nights are long and it is COLD! Also, I feel like we end up outside a lot less than we do in the spring, … Continue reading
Posted in 2018
Tagged climbing equipment, early years play, Mental health, outdoor play, park, physical health, playground equipment
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My Mum, Eden and Me
Eden has a grandmother that she will never meet. My mum passed away when I was nineteen – nine years before Eden was born. At the time of her passing, her never meeting my child wasn’t something I really concerned … Continue reading
Eden, Doctor Visits and Me
A few days ago was mine and Amy’s eighth wedding anniversary. Eight years since our civil partnership, which is crazy. What is funny is that neither of us actually remembered until Facebook told us on the day! As it turns … Continue reading
Posted in 2018
Tagged .doctor visit, cervical cancer, child, medical, smear test, toddler
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Making Potty Training Fun with Family Seat
We’ve been potty training with Eden for what seems like forever. We’ve been following her lead and trying to let her do it in her own time, but isn’t it frustrating? One of the things that have annoyed me most … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, Review
Tagged family seat, potty, potty training, review, toddler, training
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Fear As A Parent.
When I became a parent, I expected stress. I expected absolutely all consuming love. I expected a challenge like no other. What I didn’t expect, though, was fear. Well, I expected a little bit. I didn’t expect it to be … Continue reading
That “V” Word and Me…
I grew up calling it a tuppence. I’ve heard Lady Garden, bits, privates, snatch, front bum, money box (?!) and many other cutesy names for that part that all of us that are biologically female have: a vulva. We’d said … Continue reading
Reverse Mentoring & Me
A few weeks ago, I signed up at work to “reverse mentor” a member of the executive team. The advert from the Chief Executive read “Could you be my mentor? We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and committed mentors (working in … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, work
Tagged Diversity, equality, inclusion, lgbt, mentoring, reverse mentoring, university of nottingham, workplace
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