Have you noticed? When new mums talk about their partners, they often slide into complaining mode. (Not that I blame them. Joking!) 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 with the baby. Only then he’d understand …
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Mothers’ day – joy or distress?
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 …
Don’t let your past steal your future
I’ve been through a lot during my life. My childhood was tough, my parents got divorced when I was only five, I went through some bad relationships and through a divorce. I suffered major depression and anxiety (which still lasts), I lost a baby… And yet, when I talk to other people and listen to …
Sneak peek into a new mum’s daily routine
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 …
9 Tips On How To Get The Spark Back In a Relationship After Having a Baby
Did you know that a fifth of couples break up during the 12 months after welcoming their new arrival? That is a lot! In this blog post, I share 9 bullet-proof tips that will help you keep your relationship healthy & strong after the baby arrives and make it even better than before! Do you …
Babies vs toddlers. Does it get easier?
New mums often ask when things get easier. Many mums answer – Never! Which is probably the worst possible answer a new mum can get. I know it’s meant as a joke, but it seems like many of us have forgotten how hard it was in the first weeks and months of motherhood. A new …