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Book: Cornelia de Lange Syndrome – A shared journey

Hello! Happy New Year and all that. I have some exciting news for you. Well, you may already know if you follow us on Facebook, but I’m sharing in case you didn’t. There’s a new book recently published called Cornelia … Continue reading

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The “They” Gang

  Yesterday was #InternationalDayOfHappiness and, as a result, I posted a couple of things on Facebook.   …this post is inspired by one of them.   (Warning: Just so you know, I might get a tiny bit Mrs Ranty McRantipants…but … Continue reading

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STOP!

    I need to try and get up shortly, make myself look almost human, but hop in for a minute, let’s have a chat *pats duvet in inviting manner and moves over*.  Oh sorry *gathers mountain of tissues (ew!)…and … Continue reading

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Reduce Your Risk

It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, so here’s our contribution to help raise awareness.  Please be aware that if you continue reading this post, I will be discussing the beautiful female form, cervical smear tests, childbirth, vaginas (including mine!) profiteroles and … Continue reading

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One of those ‘something in my eye’ moments

If you gave me a pound for every appointment I’ve attended for Hannah since her birth, I’d probably be able to afford that house I’ve got my eye on in Cornwall. I kid you not! (Don’t worry, that’s the last … Continue reading

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Surgery

And so my lovelies, Hannah will be having her dental surgery soon. We’ve had to wait since November 2016 for Hannah to have this done and, whilst I know she needs it and has sometimes been in a great deal … Continue reading

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Let’s talk about mental health

Talking about mental health issues seems to have been swept under the carpet a bit, don’t you think? (It’s just semantics, but I prefer to use the term ‘emotional health’ in this post…hope you don’t mind…bit tough if you do.  Soz about … Continue reading

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Sometimes, you just gotta put those Super Mama knickers on!

Or, otherwise entitled… Annie may just (definitely) have another rant! Or… I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried!   “Super Mama Knickers” Definition (mine): A fictional* undergarment (pictured) possessing special powers.  Typically worn when a boost of empowerment … Continue reading

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‘Tis the season to be jolly

Or, otherwise more aptly entitled…   Spare a thought     I wasn’t really sure how to start this post, so I guess I’ll just ramble on for a bit (nothing new there then, eh?) and hope it makes sense. … Continue reading

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I’m feeling a bit weird right now. (At this disclosure, I can almost hear my friends laughing and saying “No news there, then!” – thanks guys…I KNOW that’s why you love me *blows kisses*) So, I’ve ditched what I was … Continue reading

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