I remember reading at the beginning of this phase of my life that ‘you are always post-partum’ and now, a year on, it makes sense. Mara has been in nursery for nearly three weeks and in that time, I have had a few hours a couple days a week to think. And I found I … Continue reading A year on…
Last two days of winter writing
For those still reading my daily pieces from the winter writing course via email! Otherwise sorry for the spam, please delete INVITATION H: C25K WEEK 7 RUN1 Start with – I have been here before…. I have been here before, I remind myself over and over, I have been here before and I have come … Continue reading Last two days of winter writing
Winter Writing
Invitation A: My writing intentions for the next 10 days The author Beth Kempton made her 10 day online winter writing sanctuary free for 2023 so I signed up as a way to try find my confidence to write again as well as a habit of carving out time to do so, currently I manage … Continue reading Winter Writing
Sofa 2 Summit
I have completed week 3 of the couch 2 5k NHS program. This is my second attempt since Mara was born. Since I last wrote, over 6 months ago, I have finished 10 months of physio-led post natal pilates and had a final pelvic exam and given the ok to return to running, carefully, and … Continue reading Sofa 2 Summit
Postpartum April 2023
Five months ago I gave birth to our daughter, Mara. After a successful induction due to Mara being both 9 days past her due date and an IVF baby I had a natural birth. Unfortunately, due to Mara's size and speed she arrived after making us wait so long I had to have a surgical … Continue reading Postpartum April 2023
February 22
My Feb blog looking back or what I was reading, listening to and doing!
January 2022
January update of life in Scotland
Book Review: England and Wales Island Bagging
Review of England and Wales Island Bagging Guide book.
Henkeeping in Lockdown: July 20 – April 21
Extract from my lockdown notes 2020-2021
Book Review: The Outdoor Swimming Guide
Book review of the Outdoor swimming guide edited by Kathy Rogers