Category: Breastfeeding

Five things about my new knockers

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

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They are pretty freaking fantastic … … you know, when they’re nice and round and full of milk, and making incredible cleavage for the first time in my life When they’re empty, they sort of look/feel like empty wallets It’s like having a boob… Continue Reading “Five things about my new knockers”

Category: Body drama, Breastfeeding, It's all about me

How to make a really dumb parenting mistake

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

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Wake up in the middle of the night Hear Baby fuss in his bassinet Jump out of bed Run to the bathroom Pee, wash face, moisturize, brush teeth Think you’re being proactive, preparing for the feeding that is about to begin Return to the… Continue Reading “How to make a really dumb parenting mistake”

Category: Breastfeeding, Crying, Parenting mistakes, Sleep

Adventures in breastfeeding

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

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Adventures in breastfeeding: What the first week felt like {Heather's Handmade Life}

I’m glad I had mentally prepared for breastfeeding to be tough, because in the beginning, it really is. Like Omigod-this-is-awful kind of tough. Way more than I thought. Here’s a quick re-cap of the first week, for those of you who are considering breastfeeding.… Continue Reading “Adventures in breastfeeding”

Category: Baby Boy, Breastfeeding, Sleep, Stress

He’s here …

Posted on June 12, 2010 by

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It’s taken me a while to get online to share the news with you, my dearest readers, but I’ve been BURSTING to tell you that Baby Boy is here, and he is absolutely perfect. I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve touched… Continue Reading “He’s here …”

Category: Baby Boy, Breastfeeding, C-section

I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m a writer living in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 12-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep them from taking over my life. Creating things helps.

Whether I’m writing novels, decorating a room, busting out my power tools to build furniture, getting muddy in the pottery studio, sewing clothes, or cross-stitching a swear word, I’m all about using my creativity to craft a life I love.

I’ve been writing this blog since 2009, so if you dig deep into the archives, you’ll meet a bright-eyed 25-year-old newlywed who was basically obsessed with having kids, buying a cozy house, and supporting herself full-time with her writing. (Spoiler alert: she got exactly what she wanted.)

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