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By Austin & Rory Posted on August 11, 2018August 12, 2018

The next chapter…

The next chapter of our life, much better written by me than Austin and Rory, in their eyes they go to this great place with other kids where they can … Continue reading The next chapter…

Tags: 1:1, anxiety, blogger, CCN, continuing care, funding, milestones, nursery, parent blogger, parenting, preschool, SEN, SEND, tracheostomy, twins, two year, uniform
By Austin & Rory Posted on August 11, 2018August 11, 2018

Our first boat experience!

We all decided to hire a narrowboat for the day, to spend some family time together. Mummy and daddy were anxious, we aren’t like a ‘duck to water’ when it … Continue reading Our first boat experience!

Tags: anxiety, barge boat, blogger, day trip, ducks, experience, family time, parent blogger, parenting, toddler fun, twins
By Austin & Rory Posted on July 28, 2018July 28, 2018

Rory’s turn!

So finally, despite it being cancelled twice, it was my first day at nursery on Thursday. Mummy booked us in for the holiday club so that I could get used … Continue reading Rory’s turn!

Tags: anxiety, blogger, first day nursery, milestones, nursery, parent blogger, parenting, pre-school, toddler fun, tracheostomy, twins
By Austin & Rory Posted on July 19, 2018

On duty!

Since I had my new tube, mummy daren’t sleep. She has swapped shifts with daddy so that one of them is off duty but she still daren’t sleep when it’s … Continue reading On duty!

Tags: anxiety, blogger, ENT, parent blogger, parenting, Sheffield children’s hospital, sleep deprivation, subglottic stenosis, tracheostomy, twins
By Austin & Rory Posted on July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

No-Sleep-over

So, Grandad being off work with his arm following his operation meant that Nannie wasn’t on her own and so it was much easier to arrange for us to spend … Continue reading No-Sleep-over

Tags: anxiety, blogger, milestones, parent blogger, parenting, prematurity, Sheffield children’s hospital, toddler fun, tracheostomy, twins
By Austin & Rory Posted on July 8, 2018July 8, 2018

Please Help!

When we were transferred to Barnsley and our initial stay at Jessops, it was a huge deal. The nurses and families on the NICu at Sheffield we’re our family. We … Continue reading Please Help!

Tags: anxiety, blogger, cerebral palsy, friendship, milestones, nicu, oxygen, parent blogger, parenting, preemie, premature birth, prematurity, pvl, scbu, Sheffield children’s hospital
By Austin & Rory Posted on July 4, 2018

Just push me – I dare ya!

Amongst the many considerations, hurdles and mixed emotions surrounding our split start at nursery is the fact that it is borderline impossible for mummy to do the nursery run on … Continue reading Just push me – I dare ya!

Tags: anxiety, blogger, comfort zone, crafty kids, flying solo, milestones, mum guilt, nursery, parent blogger, parenting, Peppa Pig, pre-school, tracheostomy, twin life, twins, wigfield farm
By Austin & Rory Posted on June 3, 2018June 27, 2018

Off trach.

Panic attacks, anxiety, anger, frustration, tears, all-nighters, chaos and a disorganised mess! And that’s just the grown ups! It has been a very difficult month to say the least and … Continue reading Off trach.

Tags: anxiety, parenting, tracheostomy, train station, wetherspoons, yorkshire tiger
By Austin & Rory Posted on May 8, 2018June 28, 2018

Plot twist!

After such a wonderful day watching the Tour De Yorkshire – the weather shining, Austin woke up from nap time head to toe in a rash! Mummy thought it could … Continue reading Plot twist!

Tags: anxiety, family garden, little tikes, parenting, playframe, sand play, slapped cheek syndrome, toddler rash, tour de Yorkshire, tracheostomy
By Austin & Rory Posted on April 16, 2018June 28, 2018

Day 1 of nursery/non-nursery!

We pulled up in the car outside nursery, with Nannie Di in tow. I got you, Austin out, with your bag packed with emergency clothes, nappies, wipes, wellies and your … Continue reading Day 1 of nursery/non-nursery!

Tags: anxiety, first day nursery, nursery, parent blogger, parenting, picnic, pre-school, tracheostomy, twin talk, twins
By Austin & Rory Posted on April 13, 2018June 28, 2018

Hello nursery 😬

Dear Austin & Rory, When I gave birth to you, two years and two days ago, someone else took care of you before me. I spent 99 days leaving you … Continue reading Hello nursery 😬

Tags: anxiety, blogger, independence, mum guilt, nursery, parent blogger, parenting, pre-school, tracheostomy, twin talk, twins
By Austin & Rory Posted on March 6, 2018June 28, 2018

Slow timer…

So the 1st of March finally arrived. Last year this was our big day for entering the big wide world after being tucked up inside for winter… But this year, … Continue reading Slow timer…

Tags: anxiety, blogger, hibernation, low immunity, milestones, mum guilt, parent blogger, parenting, Peppa Pig, prematurity, Sheffield children’s hospital, subglottic stenosis, toddler fun, tracheostomy, twin talk, twins, winter hugs

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