My love of motherhood and children grew from the first moment that I knew I was pregnant, and has not stopped as my own two beautiful babies have grown.

I was told so often when my daughter arrived that I should cherish the time with her while she was small, as time would pass by so quickly and that she would grow so fast; how true those words of wisdom turned out to be, especially when my Son was born soon after.

All too soon it became difficult to remember their chubby little legs, dimples on their fingers or the way they would giggle at the silly faces I pulled and songs that I sang. What a relief it is to be able to pull out the photographs of those precious moments, and become instantly connected with the wonderful memories of my children as babies.

Being a mother, I am fully aware of how each child is unique with a personality of their own and how as a new mum you just want to soak in everything that is precious about your tiny bundle of joy.