Thursday 28 January 2016

Archie turns one!



It seems quite appropriate that my first blog of the year (nearly 3 weeks in, ooops) should be about my littlest persons first year. We recently celebrated his first Birthday, which was a nice sedate and intimate affair, compared to his Brothers crazy parties!

Archie was born at 8.42 pm on January 15th 2015 - his due date - after a 17 hour labour. His birth was relatively uncomplicated (well, by my standards - see Harrison, Part 1). I needed forceps right at the end due to a previous c section and him not wanting to budge but all in all it was a good experience and despite the horrendous pain, that you do forget quite quickly, I'd do it again!
Harrison's first meeting with his 'baba' was everything it wasn't supposed to be - I was in the middle of breastfeeding him- but he took it all in his stride and was very excited, bless him.
Annoyingly, we both had to stay in for 5 days due to a suspected infection, and despite the constant tea, toast and biscuits, I was super ready to leave! A huge thanks to the team at the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge - there's been some bad press but I thought you were fab.
Archies first few weeks were relatively quiet, he slept well, fed well and while I had help, it was all good. When everyone went I struggled a bit but carried on. Then, Archie got clingy, would t be put down, cried loads....got told several times it was "just colic" but I knew, as mums do, it was more than that.
Turns out my boy has CMPA (cows milk protein allergy). Thankfully a special formula sorted him right out. He can't have soy or sweet potato either, which has made weaning fun! He does love his food though, bless him so we are learning as we go, learning from our mistakes and generally having a giggle.

Archie has hit all his milestones pretty much bang on, which is a bit of a novelty after having a premmie! It's been wonderful watching him learn, try and succeed - he's so keen to be like the big brother he so clearly idolises.
He's currently learning to walk and we recently bought his first pair of shoes.
My only wish now is that he learns to sleep. He's a little lacking on that part and Mummy is exhausted.

So this year, Archie has been to several National Trust properties,Been on the beach at Hunstanton, watched enviously as his brother went on all the rides at Thomas Land at Drayton Manor and been in many, many shops. Sorry about that kid. We've had lots of fun, lots of tears and very little sleep. But we love you little fella x









Happy Diaries



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Tuesday 26 January 2016

Baker Days review

I was super excited to be approached by Baker Days on Twitter and be asked if I would review their cake by post service. I mean, who is going to refuse cake?

Choosing a cake is simple - pick a design, pick a size (5 inch, 7, 9 or 12), and pick a flavour or style. You can chose from vanilla or chocolate chip and for a little more, fruit, or importantly for my family,  you can also get gluten or dairy free! Brilliant! I chose a letter box (5 inch) cake in the  'Bear Love' design in Chocolate which would have mine and my husbands names on. You can get cakes for almost any occasion,  with personalisation, or even give them a call to see what they could do for you!

It was delivered the next day & I had been dubious about a cake in the post but -

 
 There is was, all safe and sound on my doormat! Nice, simple packaging, and when you open it up....

 

A pretty little tin, card and mini party pack! I really do love little touches like that.

Here's my Valentine cake in all its glory -






I almost didn't want to cut it! But, in the name of work, I did. I even shared it with my 3 year old who wolfed it down. It was really nice, moist and yummy and certainly not what you might expect !

My size cake costs £14.99 and I will certainly be buying one in the future as its a really unusual gift that I hadn't really come across before.
You can buy from their website here - http://www.bakerdays.com/

Or you can follow them on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Bakerdays

As well as Twitter, or Instagram.

So, if you are struggling for a Valentines present, why not take a look today?

P.S yes, I did keep my husband some.

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