I sit on my seat by the window in a packed train fighting the wave of anxiety that is tirelessly trying to get to me. In case you didn’t know this about me – I suffer from anxiety disorder. Oh, and also claustrophobia. (But not to worry, I also have a great sense of humour, …
Baby Stage or Toddler Stage – Which One Is Easier?
As a new mum, youāve probably found yourself wondering: Will the toddler stage be easier than the baby stage? Or maybe the bigger question is: Does this ever get easier? And often, youāll hear the answer: No! While it might be said in jest, this is no doubt the worst response you can get. I …
A Letter to Myself During Postnatal Depression (And What I Want Every Struggling Mum to Know)
Postnatal depression is one of those things nobody really talks about. Not properly, anyway. You spend months preparing for your baby, but nothing prepares you for the moment you look at your newborn and feel… nothing. That’s pretty much how I felt after having my twins in 2016. Instead of the rush of love and …
How to Say No as a Mum: 5 Simple Tips That Actually Work
You’re already in your pyjamas when the text comes in. “Hey! Are you free this weekend? We should get together!” You stare at the message. Your weekend is the first one in weeks with nothing planned. No parties, no commitments, no rushing around. Just you, your family, and a vision of a lazy weekend in …
How To Cope With Mum Shaming (and Keep Your Crown On!)
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 …
Our First Christmas and New Year with Kids: How Parenthood Changes the Holidays
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 …