Mothering outside the ‘norm’
Yesterday my 18-month-old fell over and really hurt her knee. I comforted her with breastmilk and a cuddle. In the evening, I breastfed her to sleep. It was calm, comforting, and quick process. I loved the few minutes of bonding. Last night, when she woke through the night, I rolled over and fed her back…
The Challenges of motherhood
Before I became a mother, I never really thought about what the daily challenges might be of having a newborn, or having a toddler or, having Both! Before I became a mother, I thought I would be different. I judged other mothers for doing things I thought was ‘wrong’ or that I would certainly do…
The Elusive Sleep
It’s stupid o’clock at night (or early morning) and you’re wondering if your baby will ever go back to sleep. If they will ever sleep through the night. Your friends baby sleeps through the night, so why doesn’t yours? It’s the myth we as mothers have been sold for many generations now. A ‘good’ baby…
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