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The online home and (not so) alter(ed)-ego of Ann McMeekin Carrier. New Mum, Photographer, Knitter, Petrolhead, Shoe and Stationery Obsessive and User Experience Consultant at Lab49.

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Some Things I Learned in 2011

That even if you want to be pregnant and have actively been trying to get pregnant, there will still be a moment when you look at the positive test and think “Holy SHIT! I’m pregnant!” and your knees will go weak and you’ll panic a bit. That my body, which has failed me so much [...]

A New Life

On Thursday 6th October at 9.57am, our son was born by emergency caesarean section weighing 4kg (8lbs 14oz) and measuring 54cm (21.25″) long. We spent a few days in hospital while I recovered enough to be allowed home. Being able to get up, get dressed and hug my baby was a very good day. The [...]

Making Hats and Making Pizzas

The lovely Natalie at The Yarn Yard started a bloggy thing called “Making Monday” a couple of weeks ago, to encourage folk to share what they make. I wanted to join in before, but various things have got in my way. This week, however, I actually managed to make stuff, despite the best attempts of [...]

Thought of You

Thought of You from Ryan J Woodward on Vimeo. So beautiful, I had to share.

Dear Dad,

I can’t believe another year has passed. I don’t know where the time goes. It rushes past so quickly I almost can’t keep up. This last year has been crazy. Work has been insane. More challenging than I could ever imagine, but for all the grey hairs (your estimates were a little off – I’m [...]

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