It’s baby loss awareness week. Another tough subject to talk about, but since it is something I have personal experience with, I feel it is finally time for me to write about it and support those who have been through it too. This second pregnancy was not planned, but after the initial shock, I started …
Are you a new mum who is struggling to cope? You are not alone. Many new mums experience emotions like sadness, frustration, and even guilt – despite what (social) media tells us. You might feel like you’re failing, or like you’re the only one not enjoying motherhood the way you’re “supposed to.” I was no …
Mutual support in parenthood is essential for maintaining a healthy family dynamic. Yet many mums (no judgement here, I’m no saint), like to complain about their partners or husbands. He says he is tired? He doesn’t know what tired is! Oh, he needs a break after work? Really?? He should try to stay at home …
Feeling a new mum overwhelm? You are so not alone. Motherhood is not all sunshine and rainbows – especially in those early days. You go through so MUCH, both physically and mentally. You cope with all sorts of conflicting emotions while adjusting to your new life, which has changed, basically, overnight. You do the best …
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 …
Many expecting first-time mums wonder – How does my life change with the baby? There is no easy answer to this one. Every mum and her life is different so it depends on many different aspects. When I was pregnant, life after the baby was a big unknown. As for the life after baby, I …
