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41 Postpartum Affirmations for the Moments No One Warned You About (+ Free Printable)

Hey, lovely lady! I’m Ivana – a mum of three boys (including twins) and author of Motherhood – The Unspoken, on a mission to create a world where mums feel seen and supported. I have wanted to write this post for a long time now, but do you know why I didn’t? Because I know …

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17 Best Luxury Gifts for New Mums in 2027 (That Aren’t Just for the Baby)

Hey, lovely one! I’m Ivana – a mum of three boys (including twins) and author of Motherhood – The Unspoken, on a mission to create a world where mums feel seen and supported. If you’re here, chances are you’ve got a proper budget for this gift and you actually want to use it. Good! Because …

motherhood expectations, new mum tips, motherhood real talk

Why Motherhood Expectations Are So Unrealistic

I was a perfect mum before I had kids. Were you too? You had it all planned out: The nursery would be pinned on Pinterest. You’d: have an amazing birth experience manage with sleepless nights ok (after all, you had them before!) do deal with everything MUCH better than other mums enjoy your cute baby …

touch after baby

“Rub Me, Don’t Pat Me” – Why Touch Feels Different After Baby

You know the moment when your partner reaches over in bed and… pats you? Like you’re a sofa cushion he’s fluffing up. Or, in a better case – a dog. When that happens, something in you (or all of you) wants to scream. Not because he’s touching you, but because how he’s touching you. You …

counting down to bedtime, new mum life, new mum tips

Why Counting Down Until Bedtime DOESN’T Make You a Bad Mum

You look at your phone to check the time. Not because you don’t love your baby, but because it’s been a long morning and you’re already drained. You guess it must be around lunchtime. But when you look at the screen, you want to scream. How is it only 10am? The familiar dread fills your …

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