Maternity Moneysaving Tip: How We Earned £5 Boots Points Just for Recycling! Let’s talk about free money (well… kind of). Did you know that Boots runs a Recycling Scheme where you can earn £5 worth of Advantage Points just for bringing in items you were going to throw out anyway? Yep, nappies, wipe packets, baby product containers — all those bits […]
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Our Visit to the Local Sensory Hub I’ll be honest, some days I’m absolutely buzzing to get out of the house! Sometimes you just need a change of scenery or a fresh new activity to break up the repetitiveness that can set in. If you’re looking for things to do in Glasgow with a baby
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Why the UK’s Parental Leave System Needs an Overhaul! Big news in parenting policy: MPs have launched a full review of the UK’s outdated parental leave system. And honestly? It’s long overdue. For families throughout the UK, the current setup just doesn’t reflect the way we live, love or raise our children. What’s the issue?
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What is the Scotland Baby Box? The Baby Box is a free, government-funded initiative available to all babies born in Scotland. It’s packed full of newborn essentials and is designed to give every child the best start in life, no matter your income or background. The box itself is also safe for sleeping and comes
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Our Favourite Places to Shop for Baby Clothes! Let’s be real, baby clothes are one of the most fun parts of parenting! But with a baby comes a budget, and we’re all about mixing smart spending with adorable outfits. Here are some of our favourite places to shop for baby clothes that are cute, comfy,
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What is Reciprocal IVF? Reciprocal IVF, also known as shared motherhood or partner-assisted reproduction, is a fertility treatment that allows both partners in a same-sex female couple to be physically involved in the conception and pregnancy journey. One partner provides the egg, and the other carries the pregnancy. For many LGBT families, including two-mum families
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When we first started looking into IVF, we never imagined we’d be flying to Cyprus for treatment—but that’s exactly what we did. And honestly? It was the best decision we could have made. As a plus-size, LGBT family made up of two lesbian mums, we were hoping to grow our family through Reciprocal IVF. But
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Real talk time! This post is part of our ongoing journey through Reciprocal IVF. If you’re researching sperm donors, we hope this gives you some insight and reassurance. Please check out the rest of our blog for more fertility tips/stories if interested! One of the biggest decisions in our Reciprocal IVF journey… Choosing a sperm donor
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By Two Mums and a Baby Let’s talk about prenatal vitamins – specifically, what we used and why they were such an important part of our Reciprocal IVF journey. Choosing the best prenatal vitamins can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring at endless options online or in stores. But trust us, finding the right ones
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