We all have been there! As a parent, you DO have days when you feel stressed, anxious, and under pressure. In the post What helps me to get through those tough days, I share simple tips that help me deal with those moments when my children drive me crazy. However, there are moments when we …
“I never thought I’d say this out loud… but sometimes, I hate being a mum.” It’s the kind of thought that makes you feel ashamed. Because here’s the truth no one prepares you for: You can want a baby with all your heart… and still hate being a mum once they arrive. I see it …
A woman doesn’t truly know what motherhood is about until she becomes a mother. Often, I see pregnant women – or those in their first year after birth – already planning or trying for a second child. I wasn’t any different, of course. “What can surprise me now? I know I won’t sleep, that it’ll …
Being a new mum is supposed to be magical, right? Those first days filled with cuddles, baby smells, and endless joy… that’s what we picture. But reality? For many of us, it’s very different. Smiling on the outside while quietly falling apart is more common than people think. New mum mental health struggles are real, …
Motherhood is overwhelming sometimes. For every. single. mum. It doesn’t matter if you have one child, twins, or five children… every mum has days when she feels like she’s on the edge. There are moments when all you want to do is lock yourself in a room and scream. It happens to all of us! …
First-Time Mum? These 8 Motherhood Facts Will Shake You to Your Core When I was pregnant with our twin boys, I did what every first-time mum does. I read books about motherhood. I attended antenatal classes. I asked questions. I spoke to other mums. Yet when the boys arrived, I felt like I knew NOTHING. …
