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Postnatal Rage: The Hidden Emotion No One Warned Me About

I’ve been told that life after birth is full of cuddles, joy, and sleepy smiles. Media certainly made it look that way! But the reality was nothing like that. When I had my twin boys in 2016, I thought I was prepared. I’d read all the books, done the classes, and listened to every bit …

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Why you hate your husband during pregnancy (and why it’s okay)

You’re expecting his baby… and you can’t stand him. Maybe not all the time (though it’s fine if you do!), but there are moments when you snap at him for wearing socks that are “too red.” You can’t help it but you feel unseen (even when he’s trying). You know he hasn’t done anything wrong, …

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Why You Miss Your Old Life After Baby (And How to Start Loving Your New One)

Have you had your baby and suddenly found yourself missing your old life? The freedom, the peace, the you that existed before the baby took over everything. It’s confusing, I know. You miss the sleep-ins, late nights, date nights, even just being able to pop into a shop freely. And then comes the guilt. Because …

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How I Became More Patient With My Children (Without Meditation Or Yoga)

You love your children – you really do. But sometimes, it takes every bit of willpower not to scream at the top of your lungs. Or run away. (Totally normal feelings, by the way.) Sometimes the pressure is just so intense that you do lose it — sometimes for a reason, sometimes just because you’ve …

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Pregnancy Is Not A Magical Time: Honest Truths for First-Time Mums

When you’re expecting a baby, everyone suddenly becomes your personal cheerleader. ā€œYou must be over the moon!ā€ā€œYou must be so happy!ā€ā€œAww, how amazing!ā€ And you smile, because that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? But deep down, a quiet voice whispers… ā€œWhy don’t I feel that way?ā€ Because even if you’ve dreamed of this moment …

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Regretting Having a Baby? This Is More Common Than You Think

If you’ve found yourself thinking Is it normal to regret having a baby? it can be terrifying. Like there’s something wrong with you. For years, you’ve been told that becoming a mum is the most amazing, happiest time in a woman’s life. You’ve been imagining two lines on a pregnancy test, holding your baby in …

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