J loves books but with a short attention span and a need for routine he doesn’t always finish a book or he gets stuck in a loop where we have to read over and over and over. So this Autumn I am planning to do more with our books. By more I mean we are…
Welcome to Autumn: ideas for fun (that won’t break the bank).
Well this summer was a bit hit and miss. Some days had beautiful sun and others full of rain. Now September is here and we prepare to welcome Autumn. I admit, I am more of sun worshipper but I do appreciate all the fun that we can have in the colder months. 1. Nature walks…
What I’ve learnt about visiting A&E with a child with additional needs…
Well it finally happened. J had ‘the bump’ that needed A&E. Ever since he could crawl we have waited for the head injury that you couldnt just hug away. Today was that day. J fell backwards onto a gravelly car park around midday. He landed quite hard on the back of his head. It obviously…
J and the BugBies: our holiday to Cbeebies Land/Alton Towers…
We have just returned from an amazing 2 day adventure to Alton Towers resort. J is a HUGE fan of Cbeebies and Bing, Te and Mo, In the Night Garden (to name just a few) are much loved friends in our household. With Cbeebies Land being housed by Alton Towers, it was perfect for a family…
J’s progress: exciting updates…
Hi, I realise I haven’t spoke much about how J is getting on lately. Mainy because we’ve reached a stage now where we are ‘ticking along’ and feel kind of normal. Paediatrician We haven’t seen our paediatrician since the assessment meeting. Our next review is December to decide whether more interventions are neeed or to…
Surviving the cinema with a toddler…Cars 3
J is obsessed with cars. Well actually all types of vehicles. If it has wheels then he is happy. He has always loved the Car movies and either the first or second film is often on in the background. So when the adverts for Cars 3 came on the tv, J would get upset that…
Out and About: Soft play for £2!!! Review of Planet Laser.
Today we went for a play date with my bff and her gorgeous little boy (3yrs old). It’s great that J has a friend who he’s known since birth. They know us and they know J’s special ways of looking at the world. It’s important to tell people about your child and the things they…
National Breastfeeding Week…why I bottle fed and how I was failed by the NHS.
This is a story I rarely tell because it still upset me even 2 and half years on. J’s entrance into the world was early…only by a week but thanks to a bump to the bump leading to reduced movement and low fluid levels I was induced. I had decided to breastfeed and express. I…
A day out for £2 in Suffolk…
As those who have read my previous ‘out and about’ blog posts I always aim to live on budget. Having children isn’t cheap…having a child with additional needs can add to day to day costs (I won’t tell you how much J’s PECS resources cost, you may pass out). So if I can save a…
Dealing with Sensory overload…at a party.
J has difficulties with auditory based sensory stimulus as well as balance and textures. Today J (and I) had his tolerance levels well and truelly tested. Today was J’s first party (non family based). It was his friend from preschools birthday. It’s a lovely family that I’ve known for many years through work, and then…
J’s first dentist visit…
Today was a day I have been dreading for a while. J’s first dentist visit! A) I REALLY don’t like going to the dentists B) I didn’t know how J would take to it all. So, I started to talking to J about his teeth and how we would be seeing a dentist who will…
Letting children fiddle…for free (an attempt at a frugal summer holidays).
Today I had my niece and J for the day. As it was a sunny day I thought we’d walk into town. If I’m honest the thought of how much the 6 week holiday is going to cost helped me in this decision…after all, walking is free. It was possibly the longest journey into town…
