Wondering when it gets easier with a newborn? I asked myself that question probably a million times a day when my twins were babies. I was desperate and often thought: What have I done? Why did I trade my life and freedom for this new reality of changing, pumping, and feeding on zero sleep? I …
LIFE AFTER BABY
Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing after having a baby.
The Truth About Bottle Feeding (And Why You’re Not Failing Your Baby)
Thinking about bottle feeding – but feeling like it makes you a bad mum? Don’t worry, this feling is more common that you may think. No one tells you how bloody hard breastfeeding it is, do they? When you’re pregnant, people ask you if you want to breastfeed or not. But no one talks about …
How To Get Your Life Back After Having a Baby
HOW TO GET YOUR LIFE BACK AFTER HAVING A BABY When I became a mum in 2016, one of the things I struggled with the most was losing my old life. I just couldn’t make peace with the fact I would not have time and space to do the things I was used to doing for …
Why The Newborn Stage Is The Hardest (And How To Survive It)
Is the newborn stage the hardest? The short answer is YES! One hundred percent, absolutely, undeniably, yes. But not for the reasons people usually throw at you. You’ve probably seen the posts floating around on social media, right? The ones with side-by-side comparisons of baby stages – how the newborn phase is supposedly “easier” because …
When Do Babies Sleep Through The Night? (Here’s What Worked For Us!)
“When do babies start sleeping through the night?” I think this might be the most asked question among new mums. Well, most of them anyway. Believe it or not, there are mums (and I’ve had the privilege to meet them) whose babies slept through the night from day one. But for the sake of my …
Having a Baby Is Not a Joyful Experience
Media and society often portray early motherhood as the “most amazing time in a woman’s life.” As a result, new mums are automatically expected to be happy. But what happens when they’re not? When a new mum doesn’t feel that unrelenting joy, she’s often seen as ungrateful or even “crazy.” This perception is damaging and …
