Parent stories and expert advice / Melissa
Blogposts by Melissa
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5 months in...
I have felt so many emotions over the past five months. My life is completely different. I want it to feel the same but it will never be again and why? It's because of my beautiful baby girl Lily...
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"One fits all" parenting?
"What's wrong with Lily?" My husband said while I was trying to calm her down for over an hour. My response: "Go to her room, grab the parenting manual and let me know!" There was a blank look on his face at that point, but at least I had a chuckle...
What being a first time mum has taught me
As her daughter Lily turns one, Melissa reflects on the first 12 months of parenthood and what having a child has taught her.