Síle Seoige: Our naming ceremony for Cathal was even better than I imagined
The ceremony was in a mixture of Irish and English.
8 years ago
Síle Seoige: Our naming ceremony for Cathal was even better than I imagined
The ceremony was in a mixture of Irish and English.
8 years ago
Síle Seoige: At 17 weeks postpartum my hair is falling out more than ever
‘Take those precious pockets of time however you get them.’
8 years ago
Síle Seoige: So baby Cathal is now 15 weeks’ old… and he’s already teething!
Plus the 8 things she’s getting to grips with this week.
9 years ago
Síle Seoige shares three things that are working for her and baby Cathal
We’ve made it through the first 12 weeks or the fourth trimester as it’s also known. It’s a term used to describe a time of great change and development in your newborn, as he/she adjusts to life outside your womb. But it’s also a time of massive change for you. In the midst of the […]
9 years ago
Síle Seoige: the 15 key things I’ve learned about parenting so far
Baby Cathal is now two-and-a-half months old.
9 years ago
‘Breastfeeding is not one size fits all…’ Síle Seoige on the reaction to THAT piece
Remember happy momma = happy baby.
9 years ago
Síle: My first weeks with Cathal… and why I had to stop breastfeeding
Where has the time gone?!
9 years ago
‘Be real’ Síle Seoige gives us her tips for an empowering birth
Síle has four tips to help mamas-to-be.
9 years ago
Síle Seoige: ‘Our little boy arrived in a whoosh of pure love and utter relief’
He arrived three weeks ago.
9 years ago
The Sile Seoige pregnancy diary: My waterproof mattress protector is go!
39 weeks… and counting!
9 years ago
The Síle Seoige pregnancy diary: ‘I’m officially in full waddle mode’
It’s week 38 and the glamour of pregnancy is in full swing.
9 years ago
The Síle Seoige pregnancy diary: acupuncture and affirmations
It’s week 37 and the hospital bags are in the boot.
9 years ago
The Síle Seoige pregnancy diary: the countdown is officially on
The countdown is on and we’re feeling excited!
9 years ago
The Síle Seoige pregnancy diary: Doulas, sneezing and balloon feet
I’m very excited this week as we’ve decided to have a doula…
9 years ago
The Síle Seoige pregnancy diary: I adore my bump but feel like a baby elephant
I’m currently living in my flip-flops!
9 years ago
The Sile Seoige pregnancy diary: The indignity of… a pregnancy head cold
Someone please pass the tissues!
9 years ago
The Sile Seoige pregnancy diary: I’m 38 – but right now I feel about 88!
Trying to guess what body part is sticking out at any time is a fun game I’ve started to play. Is it an elbow or a foot or could it be baby’s bum?! My hair and nails are currently growing at supersonic speed. And we went to our second antenatal class this week too which […]
9 years ago
The Sile Seoige diary: No one told me about being pregnant in this heat!
Friends with kids had told me how they suffered in the heat when they were pregnant… but I hadn’t realised how much it would impact on me until the temperatures rose this week. Sweaty thighs have only added to the waddle that’s starting to creep in and I’ve fantasised about lying in a bath of […]
9 years ago
The Sile Seoige pregnancy diary: ‘My toes are pudgy and I have cankles!’
Pregnancy is great craic! Well, most of the time… It goes without saying that it’s a privilege and I’m over the moon to be expecting… but can also be challenging. Yes, my skin is clear of spots (which is very welcome indeed) but despite my ‘factor 50 all year round’ rule, it looks like I’ve […]
9 years ago
The Sile Seoige pregnancy diary: ‘Week 28… I forget how much I’ve expanded!’
It’s week 28 and I can’t believe how quickly the time is going. As a friend highlighted during the week, I’ll soon be into single digits. Eek! Is it normal to feel you have nothing done and so much yet to do?! Birth prep, house prep, baby prep: it can all feel totally overwhelming at […]
9 years ago
The Síle Seoige pregnancy diary: ‘I’m 38… and I’m having my first baby’
I’ve just turned 38 and this is my first time being pregnant. I had been eating well and taking the right supplements for more than a year before we were ready to start trying. I suppose being over the age of 35, having had a history of cancer and seeing friends of mine have trouble […]
9 years ago