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It's no secret that we love books. Now that Erin is in Reception though we want to help her start to learn to read and recognise more words and letters in books.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now that Autumn is well and truly here it's time t

Now that Autumn is well and truly here it's time to put away the summer dresses and get out the tights and boots.

This dress from @evansclothing is one of my new favourites so a big thanks to @hollieplus for gently persuading me to buy it (it didn't take much). I managed to get this dress on sale but it would have been worth every penny full price.

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The cervix that didn't want to be found... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You may have seen my post about smear tests a couple of weeks ago where I explained that the nurse(s) couldn't find my cervix. I honestly didn't even know that could happen but I had to go back for another appointment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Earlier this week I had that second appointment and guess what... the specialist lady couldn't find my cervix either. She even used special equipment with a fancy light so she could see better. I came out feeling very prodded and poked, sore and achy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thankfully, the nurse for the most recent appointment had a good look and doesn't actually think there's anything wrong. She said there's no abnormalities and it all looks healthy in there which is a big relief.

Now, I'm being referred to the hospital for a colposcopy (which I've had done before for something else). As I'm not a priority it could be a long wait, which is quite frustrating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is all a bit of a nightmare but it proves why booking your smear tests, and going to them on time, is so important. If something is wrong, I'm glad that it's being taken seriously and people are trying to do everything they can for me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The aim of the game is to keep the UKick in the air with your feet and other parts of your body, preventing it from touching the ground. There are six discs on the base and floats easily with just one disc, perfect for beginners. The more weights you add, the quicker the UKick flies and the challenge gets harder. The better you get, the more tricks and stunts you can perform - got the skills?'⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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AD Erin loves reading and especially likes a book

AD Erin loves reading and especially likes a book that tells her favourite stories. We're recently discovered @in_the_book, where you can buy a whole range of personalised books.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Death... another topic I wasn't expecting to have

Death... another topic I wasn't expecting to have to talk to Erin about this week.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yesterday Erin had a bad dream about me dying and has been having a bit of a hard time since then. She was scared of going to bed, worried I wouldn't be there when she woke up again or that she might have a bad dream.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It took us a long time, and letting her sleep wrapped in my cardigan, to get her to sleep but I don't think this is over.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During the summer I counted down the days until sc

During the summer I counted down the days until school started and Erin would be busy there from Monday to Friday. This week was her first full week and I missed her like mad.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The house is incredibly quiet, the time I get with her is super short and now I find myself counting down the time until I can pick her up from school.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Trust... something I didn't think I would have to

Trust... something I didn't think I would have to talk to Erin about at age 4.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yesterday, out of absolutely nowhere Erin said she didn't trust me for something. I told her I wouldn't do something and she said she didn't trust me. I couldn't believe it. She had no reason for it really either.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I thought it was a one off but then the same evening, Erin told my Mum she didn't trust her about something else. We try not to lie to her, we don't say we'll do things and then don't so no idea where this has come from.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's been a big week for Erin, as her time at scho

It's been a big week for Erin, as her time at school has slowly moved into a regular routine. Gone are the short transition sessions and we're now in full swing of full days.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am definitely not used to getting up early yet and the mornings do seem a bit rushed. However, I am glad to have time during the day to work again now and to have things feel a little bit more normal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Erin has taken to Reception really well, with only a change in lunches to think about. It has definitely helped that she went to nursery from being 2 and that she has some amazing friends who have gone into the same class with her.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Erin can spend hours drawing and making pictures. If your child is anything like this then they'll absolutely love Marvin's Amazing Magic Pens, available from @wickeduncletoys!

A lot of us are thinking about Christmas now so why not enter our giveaway to win a pack of these pens!? Here's how to enter:

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This month as part of the @asmodeeuk blogger board game club we've been trying out Bananagrams!

Although a game aimed at children age 7+, it didn't stop Erin from trying to join in (I will look at getting her the younger version).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I never thought running would be something I wante

I never thought running would be something I wanted to do, let alone enjoyed. Okay, so I don't totally enjoy it at the end but I do sort of look forward to going. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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John and I only started running together just over a week ago and I'm really not at the point where I can even call it running. It's more of a Phoebe style waddle most of the time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last week we hit a bit of a barrier because my running clothes were not really good enough. I ran a bit too fast and the bum fat jiggle became an issue. It really bloody hurt! Who knew that would even be a thing?!

So, I've kitted myself out with a new sports bra (@nikesportswear, you need to sort out your sizing), running leggings and a t-shirt. Fingers crossed these help a couple of the issues I was having

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