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 …
POSTPARTUM LIFE
Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing postpartum.
Our First Christmas and New Year with Kids: How Parenthood Changes the Holidays
Weāve now passed our second Christmas and New Yearās Eve with our twin boys, and what a journey itās been! The first Christmas with them felt like stepping into a magical little world Iād been dreaming of since I was a child. The first Christmas dinner together, tiny childrenās Christmas outfits, and unwrapping gifts…. everything …
Love Your Baby but Hate Being a Mum? Youāre 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 asā¦ 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 wasnāt any different, of course. “What can surprise me now? I know I wonāt sleep, that itāll …
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 joyā¦ thatās what we picture. But reality? For many of us, itās very different. Smiling on the outside while quietly falling apart is more common than people think. New mum mental health struggles are real, …