I have four babies. My eldest is going to be seven in April. She loves running in the fresh air and can quite easily eat a whole packet of biscuits in one go. She’s got huge dark trusting eyes set in the most beautiful face. I don’t give her as much attention as I should.…… Continue reading For the love of Scout

At the end of 2016, I was privileged to be asked to speak at the MBRRACE-UK National Report Launch of the Confidential Enquiry in Maternal Deaths 2009-2013. I invited by Action on Pre-Eclampsia, an organisation who have been hugely supportive of me, to talk about my experience of HELLP Syndrome – a rare complication of pregnancy.…… Continue reading How to Save a Life – Why Maternal Mental Health Matters

I’d always wanted to go to Cornwall – the beaches, the art, the waves, the surfers.. (!) and for our first family holiday with baby number one it seemed like the time was right. It was far enough away from home to feel like a proper holiday but not too far to overwhelm.  I put…… Continue reading A Love Letter to The Bay

‘It’s all about the journey’ someone once said – they clearly hadn’t travelled with children. Yesterday we flew from Edinburgh to Exeter with our three under five. It wasn’t exactly long haul (why on earth would you ever put yourself through that??) but travelling with children is not for the faint hearted. Here follows a run down of our highs and lows:…… Continue reading Are we nearly there yet?