I am feeling incredibly chuffed right now! We have, successfully, completed two flights without issues! OK, so she slept throughout both flights and they were both less than 2 hours but hey, we did it! This isn’t the only milestone we have hit, a few weeks ago she crawled for the first time and now she is unstoppable. She also has an unbelievable determination to be on her feet! More often than not her crawling goal is to reach something (or someone) to pull herself up on. Well, either that or to chase the poor cats. The fact that she is now mobile has not gone unnoticed by the cats! They are now finding that up high is the best place to be and not backing themselves into a box!

As well as becoming more mobile, it would appear we are becoming more and more inquisitive and I think I may have to send a suggestion to the makers of Sudocrem! The lid is definitely NOT baby-proof! Fortunately, I spotted the issue before any major disaster could take place but I now make sure the cream is up high! It’s great stuff for nappy rash but the idea of having to clean it off carpets and clothes fills me with dread!

Somebody is also becoming more and more vocal as she gets older and louder! Something my dad and stepmum experienced during our week away! She has also learnt to fake noises that get me to come and check on her, for example a noise that sounds like she’s choking! How do I know it’s intentional? The smile she gives me when I look at her!!! Madam!

But, she’s my madam and I am so grateful every day to have her in my life! Every pinch, bite and kick is worth it. Every 5 o’clock wakeup. The people who helped me get to this point will never know how grateful I am because there are no words to describe it. Motherhood is everything I dreamed of and so much more.

I started this blog to help others but I feel like it’s just the ramblings of a hormonal emotional woman. Because of that, I am asking people to send me questions so that I can do a Q&A. You can ask anything about becoming a solo my by choice or fertility treatment. So, what do you want to know?

Stay safe and ciao for now! 👋