Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing after having a baby.
Before your baby arrived, you probably imagined snuggles, overhwelming love, and that magical ānew mum glow.ā But now that the baby is here, it’s nothing like what you pictured. Instead of glowing, you feel drained and quietly wondering, āAm I the only one finding this so hard?ā You are not alone feeling like this. After …
The Other Side of Parenting: Dads Donāt Always Have It Easy Either “Dads have it so easy!” How many times have you heard it, or even said it yourself? Itās practically the unofficial anthem in mum groups everywhere. “He says heās tired? He doesnāt know what tired is!” “Oh, he needs a break after work? …
With Mother’s day approaching, I cannot help thinking back to my first Mother’s day as a mum. Our boys were about 11 months and I had just started to get back on track after a devastating experience of postnatal depression. I remember being really excited about having to experience my first Mother’s day as a …
Wondering what a newborn routine looks like after baby arrives? The honest truth is, every mum and every baby is different. But hereās the thing – some experiences are universal, especially during those first exhausting, beautiful, unpredictable weeks of motherhood. When I was pregnant, I had no idea what life after baby would really look …
Keeping a relationship strong after having a baby is hard. I think most new parents (us included) completely underestimate just how hard. Looking after a newborn is full-on. Add sleep deprivation to the mix, and suddenly your idea of āquality timeā becomes collapsing on the sofa in silenceāor finally getting a shower alone. Romance? Intimacy? …
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 …