Are you an overwhelmed mum who wishes she could say NO without feeling guilty? Youāre not the only one. Weāve all been there: kids finally asleep, a glass of wine in hand, Netflix ready to goā¦ and then the phone rings. You glance at the screen. Itās your mum. You know itās nothing major, she …
Sometimes, motherhood feels like living under a giant magnifying glass, doesn’t it? Every choice you make: how you feed your baby, how you get them to sleep, how you cope, is open for public debate. Youāre either ātoo softā or ātoo strict.ā āYou breastfeed? Oh good for you.āāYou donāt? Poor baby.ā It never ends, does …
Weāve now passed our second Christmas and New Yearās Eve with our twin boys, and what a journey itās been! The first Christmas with them felt like stepping into a magical little world Iād been dreaming of since I was a child. The first Christmas dinner together, tiny childrenās Christmas outfits, and unwrapping gifts…. everything …
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 hated being a new mum. And I don’t feel ashamed about it. (Not anymore, anyway.) Before my twins arrived, I imagined motherhood asā¦ well, magical. Glowing mornings, peaceful cuddles, effortless love. Everything everyone shows you. But reality has a way of crashing in. And I see it all the time. Expectant mums carefully preparing …
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 wasnāt any different, of course. “What can surprise me now? I know I wonāt sleep, that itāll …