My name is Emma Martin. I live in London with my husband Ben and at the time of setting up this blog we are one week away from the birth of our first baby. I am complete baby novice.
About half way through my pregnancy I felt like I should read a few books on babies and get a bit more clued up. Now despite being a complete newbie to the world of babies I kind of had an idea of the obvious stuff and was pretty uninspired by the range of books out there – what’s with all the overly lit images of perfect smiling babies and science like approaches to raising kids? This wasn’t my idea of being a mum and whilst I was happy to take on some key info on things like eating and sleeping so I wasn’t totally unprepared, I wanted to know more practical, real life stuff. I was looking for a more lighthearted window into life as a mummy. Many of my questions about babies seemed quite silly but they were things I wanted to know, like where the hell do you put your baby when you go to Tesco? When and how do you dry yourself when you take your baby swimming? And what happens when it rains?!
My observations of mums over the last few months has led me to conclude that there seems to be more of the expert mums around – those who’ve mastered all these practicalities and make you feel even more anxious about getting out into the world with a new baby.
So where are all the novices hiding? This blog is my chance to record and share all of those ‘firsts’ that you experience as a new mum. Hopefully it’ll make you laugh and I’ll get to hear about some of your experiences too. Plus if you’re pregnant and looking to get an insight into life with a new born hopefully this will provide a welcome break from some of those frightening baby books 
Loved reading this Em it took me back a few years. It’s good to record all those things because you do forget them.Xx
Hi Emma
You should have started this blog at the beginning of your pregnancy and taken us on the whole journey with you!!! It’s great,i really relate to a lot of it and i look forward to hearing as to when he finally makes an appearance in this weird and wonderful place!! He may even be here by now…keep us posted!! xx
I love your blogs Emma! My little boy ‘Charlie’ was born on the 23rd July and I love comparing notes with you!
Keep them coming.
Vicky xxxxx
Cool! Birthday buddies! Glad you’re enjoying the blog, stay tuned
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wow its great post..
Don’t worry. Once you are on baby number two or more, you will sing nothing else but nursery rhymes including at embarrassing moments like in the middle of a dinner party or when you are supposed to be “professional” at work.
Thanks for telling me about your blog and hope to visit lots.
Check mine out if you fancy too but no pressure
Good to meet you on twitter
Kate x
Emma your blog is fab!! I was told about it by Stephanie Cowling who is super good friends with my sister Laura Bonas. My baby boy is 7 months now and I can so associate with many of your posts, even though I am 7 months behind you!! Just wondered where did you get Phoenix his car from for his 1st birthday, its fab?!!! Also in his bday pressie pic what is he standing on, a turning plate??? He he he
Nicola Morgan
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Hi Nicola! Sorry for slow response! Been away from blogging for a bit. His car is ace! It’s from Argos I think, a pressie from Granny, brill for quick little trips to the park, he causes quite the scene down on the playground scene
The thing he’s standing on is a trampoline for toddlers. That’s also cool, from ELC called a bubble bouncer xxx
Thanks Emma!!! I LOVE the bouncer, may have to go on the xmas list! Phoenix looks like a real character, how much un you are having! We are having plenty of fun with Fraser too, he is just so cheeky