ABOUT ME

Welcome to My Old Dad Diary.

David is a mechanic who is swapping spanners for wet wipes, as he becomes a stay at home dad.

LATEST POSTS

  • Learning her sounds

    One of the joys of a newborn is learning the sounds they are making and trying to understand what they mean.

  • Cute Baby Muggle

    As a big Harry Potter fan, I couldn’t resist this outfit we purchased at a recent Little Pickles market in Andover.

  • baby clothes

    Save cash – buy second hand

    Want to save money on baby clothes, toys and accessories? Make sure you try a second hand market.

  • Baby stuff is expensive

    Did you know that buying for your newborn is really pricey? The cost for some items are crazy. We decided not to get drawn into the ads and have looked at ways to be much more frugal.

  • Feeling grateful

    As we head into the maternity unit, I couldn’t help but notice a mum that had come alone for her baby’s check-up. It made me feel exceptionally grateful for being able to have this time off an be here for my partner.

  • 35 Week Scan

    We settled in for the 35 week growth scan. The images on the monitor revealed a remarkable view of my baby’s development, from tiny fingers and toes to the rhythmic thump of the heartbeat.