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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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The largest family in Britain have welcomed baby number 22
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The largest family in Britain have welcomed baby number 22

Congratulations! The Radford family in the UK have just welcomed the newest addition to their family, baby number 22. Already Britain’s largest family, it doesn’t look like anyone else will be taking their title any time soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-nP9t0pzJZ/ The family made the announcement yesterday through social media to their thousands of fans along with the […]

Dad hides coronavirus symptoms from hospital staff in order to see newborn
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Dad hides coronavirus symptoms from hospital staff in order to see newborn

This is shocking. A father in New York caused chaos in the hospital his wife was attending for her pregnancy, when he hid coronavirus symptoms to attend the birth of his child. Staff at University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital were horrified when they found out as this could have led to widespread transmission of the […]

Prosecco popsicle molds exist and no, it doesn’t matter that it’s Monday
Food

Prosecco popsicle molds exist and no, it doesn’t matter that it’s Monday

Take all of our money. The last few weeks have been a stressful and strange time for everyone and I think we’re all looking for the silver linings wherever we can find them. If you need one today then this nifty invention might just brighten your spirits, or you know, brighten your prosecco at least. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwoikQhAl8b/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

ISPCC/CHILDLINE and RTÉ 2FM team up for fundraising digital music show
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ISPCC/CHILDLINE and RTÉ 2FM team up for fundraising digital music show

A fantastic idea. Unfortunately, child abuse does not stop when there is a global pandemic and with everyone self isolating, it means some children are spending more time in abusive households. ISPCC / CHILDLINE in association with RTÉ 2FM want to help by teaming up with some of Ireland’s top artists to present a two-week […]

immunity
Family

My mum has compromised immunity so I can’t visit her this Mother’s Day

It’s going to be a very strange Mother’s Day. The spread of COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives, in one way or another. Whether it’s parents learning to juggle homeschooling with their normal tasks, or others concerned about how restrictions will affect their jobs and that’s before we even start to think about the […]

Josh Gad, aka Frozen’s Olaf, is reading nightly bedtime stories for kids in isolation
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Josh Gad, aka Frozen’s Olaf, is reading nightly bedtime stories for kids in isolation

This is so sweet. It’s been tough the last few weeks watching all the stories on the news, every once in a while you just want to read something heart warming. Luckily there are plenty of heartwarming stories around and some even include bedtime stories read by one of our favourite Disney characters. https://www.instagram.com/p/B98OWe9nhTq/ Yes […]

“I’m not obsessing” Vogue Williams shares an update on her pregnancy
Celebrity

“I’m not obsessing” Vogue Williams shares an update on her pregnancy

Very relatable. Vogue Williams is expecting her second child with husband Spencer Matthews and says she feels different this time around. Unlike her first pregnancy with son Theodore, she feels much more relaxed and I feel like a lot of second time around mums can relate, particularly to her reason why she’s more relaxed. Vogue […]