Those first 13 weeks went incredibly slowly because we had hurdles to cross. We didn't tell our families until we were at week 10 (I think) and we didn't let on our secret to any of our friends until we were out of the first trimester. We were scared. But the only way that we… Continue reading The First Trimester
Author: Akenyansliceoflife
Born and brought up in Kenya and a keen traveler. Changed ideas of a profession multiple times (as one does), and half way through university had my mind made up. Moved across the world to Australia at 19 for a year, before moving to South Africa for 3 years. When I have the time, I enter short story competitions, and I sign up for any courses that will develop my skills even further. Avid camper and photographer.
Pregnancy after loss
Pregnancy after loss is different. You are no longer naïve to all the horrors that could happen. Instead, you are fully aware and every step in the pregnancy you worry. After our year of trying to conceive and then our miscarriage, I didn't know if I could I go through that again. I was terrified.… Continue reading Pregnancy after loss
The pain of loosing a baby
Trigger warning* Please note this post contains sensitive content about a miscarriage. It has taken me months to attempt to write this. But now I am ready. Today I should have been 39 weeks. My due date was 10th February. As that date looms around the corner, I have to stop myself thinking about it… Continue reading The pain of loosing a baby
It took longer than we thought
In those sex-ed classes they give you at school they teach you 2 things: Sex without protection= pregnancySex without protection= STDS Now, there is no doubt that as luck would have it a very fertile 16 year old girl who doesn't really understand her cycle and how it works could in fact get pregnant that… Continue reading It took longer than we thought
The Peak District- Day 2 (Three Shires Head)
"Take a rain coat" was the advice that many people gave us when we told them we were going to the Peak District. I had taken a look at the forecast and no rain was expected, but we thought it was better to be safe than sorry. They never got unpacked! We had lovely weather.… Continue reading The Peak District- Day 2 (Three Shires Head)
The Peak District- Day 1
Borris came through and as of 12th April 2021 we are able to travel around England and stay the night. Whilst hotels are still a 'no-no', self catered accommodation is allowed and so Mike and I jumped on this opportunity. Two of the things that Covid has taught us is not to take anything for… Continue reading The Peak District- Day 1
Toft Nook
I like to write accurate reviews. My intention is not to 'name and shame' or oversell. It's to be accurate to help other travellers like ourselves. I base all of our stays off what other people have said. And, as with most places, there are pros and cons. Accommodation Pros: There was no problem with… Continue reading Toft Nook
The Dead Mole
I guess that I didn't know what a mole actually looked like. In my mind, judging by the size of the holes they create in my garden, they are these large creatures who I have a special kind of hatred for. I have no green fingers, but I do like having a grassy garden and… Continue reading The Dead Mole
A Kenyan Slice of Life 