What I learned….. I Hate Motherhood
Now what you’re about to read may well trigger some kind of reaction in you.
You may find yourself judging my words and condemning me, you may find peace in it as an unexpected recognition of your own thoughts that you’d dare not say out loud for fear of judgment, or you may feel angry at what you may be read as my being ungrateful and undeserving…
What I've Learnt
I’ve learnt that the thing I wanted most in the world is also the thing that challenges me the most whilst simultaneously bringing me huge joy….
What I've Learnt... From The First Days Of Being A Mum
The first days of being a mum.
I gave birth to my first son in 2013 and like most new parents I was excited, nervous, full of wonder! I remember returning home from hospital, my son shrinking down in the car seat and me, not quite knowing what to do. Where were the grown ups? I had given birth, but I didn't quite feel like a mum.
The day after we returned home…
What I’ve Learnt… From 10 Years of Mothering.
I’ve learnt so many things it’s hard to start.
I’m not even the same person I was ten years ago, you could say that’s just down to age, but I’d bet my last dollar that most of it is due to being a Mother…
And the Birth is Just The Beginning...
She didn’t know that the birth was ONLY the beginning.
This picture was taken a couple of hours after Jazz was born at home back in 2008, you can see she’s still just wrapped in an old towel…
Motherhood. No Thank You!
I’ve been thinking about why so many of my female friends are putting off motherhood…
5 Tips for Positive Birth
Here are my top five tips to have a positive birth experience no matter which way you decide to birth your baby