It’s just a phase

It’s just a phase

It’s just a phase. This term is probably one of the most useful things I say to myself as a mother.  Some days I need to repeat it to myself like a mantra, just to get me through the day.  Those days when you ask yourself why you thought motherhood was such a good...
Early days, normal feelings…

Early days, normal feelings…

For many parents, bringing home a new baby is the most joyous feeling in the world, for others it can be daunting and scary. In my case it was a combination of the two, plus a million other emotions! I remember a midwife visiting me at home when Aren was 3 days old....
Career advice from a 2 year old!

Career advice from a 2 year old!

I have experimented with being the stay at home mum and a going out to work. I’m now somewhere in between.  I honestly couldn’t tell you which was harder. They are different both in a physical and emotional way.  Trying to get yourself ready for work with...
Waking up the lioness from within

Waking up the lioness from within

When I decided that I wanted to be a mum, childbirth was one aspect I would have been happy to delete from the process. Is there not a fast forward button to move from pregnancy to holding precious (screaming!) baby in my arms? I was not buying those stories that it’s...