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Allow me to introduce my daughter, Phenoxymethylpenicillin

March 30, 2012by Ben Wakeling 6 Comments

It’s a discussion that happens during every pregnancy. No, not the ‘is it mine’ one; I’m 95% sure that our daughter – due in August – is half me (not […]

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VIDEO: Mum Stays Calm During 9.0 Earthquake To Comfort Her Child

March 29, 2012by Ben Wakeling 1 Comment

Give that woman a medal!

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And you look at them like this.

Sometimes other people’s kids are ugly.

March 26, 2012by Ben Wakeling 5 Comments

Sorry. It sounds harsh, and I’m sure that some of you have your hand clutched to your chest, mouth agape, shocked that I could even mention such a thing. But […]

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If you throw a lot of mud…

March 22, 2012by Ben Wakeling 1 Comment

…some of it will stick. Which is why I need your help again, please. A couple of years ago, in the first year of Goodbye, Pert Breasts, I made the […]

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Ignore your broken nose, son, it’s 1-0 to me

March 20, 2012by Ben Wakeling 1 Comment

Parenting is all about little power struggles, daily victories in the constant battle between you and your child. Sometimes you win, sometimes he wins. It’s the circle of life, or […]

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“Uh, sir, your manhood is on the floor.”

March 16, 2012by Ben Wakeling 3 Comments

I have a feeling I’m going to cry like a little girl when my baby is born. I didn’t shed a tear at all with the first two. I can’t […]

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When the magic has gone

March 14, 2012by Ben Wakeling 3 Comments

It happens to every bloke during his partner’s pregnancy, I should imagine. “Come quickly!” the mum shrieks excitedly, one hand cupping her pregnancy bump, the other flapping erratically at the […]

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Guest Post: Fantastic Gift Ideas for a Special Mum

March 10, 2012by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

By buyagift.co.uk — Mother’s Day is a time to show our gratitude for the one lady who has always had our best interests at heart. But if you’re at a […]

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Uncanny, by the way.

…by saying something stupid like mumblemumbleokay

March 9, 2012by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

Us men have always struggled to verbalise our emotions. It probably stems from Neanderthal times, or something, when we’d drag a pterodactyl back to the cave. Our woman – complete […]

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"Wake up."

What’s the difference between dogs and women?

March 7, 2012by Ben Wakeling 7 Comments

Somewhere, at some point in time, I read that dogs are unable to tell the difference between dreaming and reality, which is why sometimes your dog will be in a […]

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