My eldest daughter S, entered the world at around 18.00 on a Sunday afternoon in March 2014, in a hospital in Geneva, Switzerland, after a rather traumatic birth. (I will spare you the details) The relief when she was born and when I finally got to meet my little baby girl was immense, and [...]
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A Year Living Back In The UK: The differences between living in Switzerland and the UK
The 7th March 2018 marked a whole year since my little family of four’s big move back to the UK from Geneva. I actually can’t believe that its been that long. This year has passed by in a flash; probably because there have been so many changes and exciting things happen in my families life. [...]
A SPONTANEOUS TRIP: VISITING GENEVA ON MY OWN!
At the beginning of January I travelled to Geneva on my own. On my own! A trip without my hubby or my two daughters and probably the most important point; the first time I have visited since my families big move back to the UK last March. As I mentioned in previous posts, our family [...]
Reflecting On Our Second Child’s First Year.
In December our youngest daughter turned one. One year old — I literally can’t believe it. Her birthday is on the 20th December so not the best birthday in terms of being at the busiest time of the year, right before Christmas! But hey, you can’t properly plan for these things, as I am sure [...]
The Joys Of Travelling With A Toddler: A Journey To Remember
Disclaimer: This is not a post to put off people traveling with their child. This is just simply a story that I wish to remember and was part of my personal journey as a first time mum and is a bit tongue in cheek. I also want to be able to retell it to my [...]
My Positive C Section Experience
Disclaimer: As mentioned in my previous blog posts, both my girls were born in Geneva, Switzerland. So, therefore the procedures or other things I mention in this post, may not be relevant where you, the reader, may live. I am also writing from a planned C section experience and perspective, therefore an emergency C section, would [...]
How Being An Expat Has Made Me a Stronger Mum
I knew that when I became a mum for the first time, it would be tough. We all know enough mums and have read enough stories to know that! However, if I am honest, I had no idea how much more difficult this experience would be, due to us living abroad. However, on the plus [...]
