As a new mum, you’ve 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, you’ll hear the answer: No! While it might be said in jest, this is no doubt the worst response you can get. I …
LIFE AFTER BABY
Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing after having a baby.
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. You’re either “too soft” or “too strict.” “You breastfeed? Oh good for you.”“You don’t? Poor baby.” It never ends, does …
Our First Christmas and New Year with Kids: How Parenthood Changes the Holidays
We’ve now passed our second Christmas and New Year’s Eve with our twin boys, and what a journey it’s been! The first Christmas with them felt like stepping into a magical little world I’d been dreaming of since I was a child. The first Christmas dinner together, tiny children’s Christmas outfits, and unwrapping gifts…. everything …
Love Your Baby but Hate Being a Mum? You’re Not Alone
I hated being a new mum. And I don’t feel ashamed about it. (Not anymore, anyway.) Before my twins arrived, I imagined motherhood as… 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 …
7 Simple Ways To Help a Mum With A Newborn (That Actually Help)
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 wasn’t any different, of course. “What can surprise me now? I know I won’t sleep, that it’ll …
New Mums: Here’s Why You Should STOP Hiding How You REALLY Feel
Being a new mum is supposed to be magical, right? Those first days filled with cuddles, baby smells, and endless joy… that’s what we picture. But reality? For many of us, it’s very different. Smiling on the outside while quietly falling apart is more common than people think. New mum mental health struggles are real, …
