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A Year on from Maternity Leave

Posted onMarch 8, 2017March 7, 2018AuthorMrs Lighty18 Comments

It seems like only yesterday, I was writing down my thoughts and feelings on my imminent return to work after maternity leave. I remember the emotions I had as I wrote that post so well: the heavy Read More …

CategoriesRandom Musings, Working MummyTagsA Year on from Maternity Leave, Maternity Leave, Return to Work, Working Mother, Working Mummy

Daddy Daycare

Posted onMay 29, 2016September 13, 2017AuthorMrs LightyLeave a comment

In the almost-a-year that Baby Lighty has been here, there’s only been a handful of times when he’s been looked after by anyone other than myself or our lovely childminder, including Mr Lighty. When Mr Read More …

CategoriesChildcare, Help and Support, Married Life and All Things Spliced, Parenting, Working MummyTagsChildcare, Childminder, Daddy, Daddy Daycare, Parenting, Return to Work, Working Mum

Time Flies

Posted onMay 10, 2016October 20, 2016AuthorMrs Lighty33 Comments

There once was a new mum called Mrs Lighty, who had no idea what she was doing and even less of an idea about how to feel about being a mum. Tired, hormonal, overwhelmed and Read More …

CategoriesMummy Friends, Parenting, Random Musings, Working MummyTagsNew Baby, new mum, New Mum Support Network, New Mummy, Passing of Time, Return to Work, Time, Time Flies

The Parenting Laws of Sod

Posted onApril 30, 2016October 20, 2016AuthorMrs Lighty47 Comments

There are very few things in life that are as uncertain as parenting. As a parent, you constantly find yourself second guessing – and often judging – yourself with every move. Should I really give Read More …

CategoriesParenting, Random MusingsTagsBaby Sleep, New Baby, New Mummy, Return to Work, The Parenting Laws of Sod

In Search of the Perfect Childcare

Posted onMarch 23, 2016March 24, 2017AuthorMrs LightyLeave a comment

It was never going to be a happy new year when 2016 started with my quest to find the perfect childcare for Baby Lighty. As readers of my previous post will know, I’ve already been Read More …

CategoriesChildcare, Parenting, Random Musings, Working MummyTagsChildcare, Maternity Leave, Return to Work, Working Mum

A Maternity Leave Well Spent

Posted onFebruary 9, 2016February 13, 2017AuthorMrs Lighty37 Comments

It’s with a heavy heart that I type this post. I really can’t believe that my maternity leave is coming to an end! It’s been fabulous having 9 months off with Baby Lighty – and Read More …

CategoriesParenting, Random MusingsTagsEnd of Maternity Leave, Mat Leave, Maternity Leave, New Mummy, Return to Work

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Hi, I'm Nicola, or Mrs Lighty as I'm more commonly known. Welcome to my little corner of the internet! You'll find lots of parenting highs, lows, loves and laughs here. Got any questions? Feel free to contact me at: mrslighty@allthingsspliced.co.uk

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