Dedicated to baby Sadie and her family… How do you prepare to say “hello” to a baby? Do you excitedly share your news with friends and family? You watch the little heartbeat on the ultrasound screen with excitement. You write lists of names. Spend time...
If there are any two topics I’ve noticed will divide mothers, and have so much anger, sadness, and shame tied into them, it’s cesarean vs natural birth…and breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. It’s such a shame, truly. We are all mothers who...
A few years ago, I wrote THIS POST on my Facebook page about the (quite frankly, ridiculous) saying, “Get ready to leave your dignity at the door” (when you give birth). It clearly resonated with a lot of women, so today I thought I would revisit it, but...
One person (partner or other support people) only…or in some instances, zero support people. No doulas or photographers. No mums, sisters or friends. No siblings. No visitors. This is the message that is being given to expecting parents in Australia (and across...
For years, I’ve said it and felt it. I’ve heard others say it, too. “I’m always so busy. I wish the world would just slow down.” So many times I’ve thought about how I just want to jump off the crazy hamster wheel to just SLOW DOWN...
