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How I coped with severe morning sickness
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories This is the first blog by Hattie Bourn, who has joined the team with her sister Mallory. Hattie is expecting her first child very soon! At around 6 weeks pregnant...
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I'm addicted to breastfeeding
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories This is the first blog by Mallory Bourn, who has joined the team with her sister Hattie. She has a one-year-old daughter called Blythe. Breastfeeding, for me, has...
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Keeping fit and healthy in pregnancy
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories When I found out I was pregnant I was determined to stay healthy and fit. My aim was to put on just the weight I needed to, and no more. I soon discovered that my...
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I tried the cry it out method and it was hideous
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Sleep is something you take for granted and consider a totally unremarkable part of life...until you have a baby! You will never view that five letter word in the...
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Bringing my baby home was exciting and daunting
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Giving birth is an overwhelming whirlwind of emotions, and something you really can't explain to someone who hasn't experienced it. The first thing my mum said to...
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I feel judged for being a young mum
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories I was 23 when I gave birth to my daughter, which is well below the average age of 29 for first-time mums in the UK. As far as I am concerned age is just a number...
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I felt guilty bottle-feeding my baby
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories There is so much pressure on new mums to breastfeed. From the moment you find out you're pregnant it's all you'll hear people ask you, and to be honest, from the...
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I felt under pressure to lose my baby weight
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Like lots of women I have always felt under pressure to ‘maintain my figure’. Whilst I do believe there is something truly beautiful about pregnancy, I certainly...
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I hated my induction experience
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Having been a birth partner for my sister and seeing her get by on gas and air, I didn't feel daunted by labour, and looked forward to doing it myself. My...
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Leaving my baby for the first time was terrifying
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Leaving my baby for the first time was terrifying. My daughter spent most of her time in my arms, so it was so hard to imagine being away from her. It seemed...
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My baby's first cold made me so worried
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Being a first time mum comes with a whirlwind of emotions, one being worry! My mind never seems to settle and I seem to always second guess myself. I don't think...
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Turning the TV on doesn't make me a lazy parent
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories From a young age my daughter was mesmerised by the TV. The colours and shapes fascinated her and I really didn’t see it as a problem for her to watch it. I know...
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My top 5 baby products I couldn't live without
by Bourn Sisters posted in Products & Prizes As a new mum it can be really overwhelming knowing what you need for your new baby. I found it so hard to separate between essentials and things that...
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Being unwell when you have a baby is so tough
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories When your baby is unwell it's the worst feeling; you would do anything to take away their pain. But what happens when you're ill and you still have a tiny person...
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5 things you only understand once you're a mum
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Before I was a mum I can hold my hands up and say I used to get really annoyed with mums, especially my poor sister for doing things I just thought were so...
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I don't agree with sugar-free diets for children
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Whilst I am aware of the health risks of sugar, especially when eaten in excess, I believe it's equally dangerous to prevent your child from having something...
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Things people don't tell you about after birth
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories So here was me thinking you give birth to your lovely baby and that's you done for major pain and discomfort till next time. Oh I wish! When I talk to my friends...
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Comfort objects: More trouble than they're worth?
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Comfort objects and dummies can be a massive cause for debate amongst parents and can often be a topic that causes friction in families. My daughter has never...
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Toddler tantrums have started early!
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Why did no one warn me about tantrums? At only 16 months old I wasn’t expecting these quite yet! Call me naïve but I thought tantrums were for two-year-olds. The...
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Surviving our first family holiday
by Bourn Sisters posted in Mum Stories Holidays are supposed to be an exciting, relaxing time but packing for our first family holiday together has been pretty stressful. There is so much to think...
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