Welcome to the beautiful chaos that is motherhood! As parents, we often strive for perfection, but the truth is, life with little ones can be messy, unpredictable, and downright challenging. In this article about embracing the mess, we’ll explore the importance of accepting imperfection and finding beauty in the whirlwind […]
Author: Rachel
Lansinoh Combi Pump: Compact Electric Breast Pump Review
When it comes to breastfeeding products, there’s always been one brand that immediately comes to my mind: Lansinoh. From nipple cream to milk storage bags, Lansinoh have made products that I’ve used since the very early days of becoming a mum. And now they’ve kindly asked me to review their […]
5 Things I Absolutely LOVE About Breastfeeding a Toddler
Breastfeeding a toddler is a little bit different to breastfeeding a baby. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to deal with the early day struggles of establishing a latch, worrying about milk rash or CMPA, or having to cluster feed on a daily basis. But that doesn’t mean it […]
My Husband Had Postnatal Depression – But His Battle Affected Me Too
My husband cried the day we found out I was pregnant. For almost our entire relationship being a father was something he wanted to be. But when our little girl was finally born, things weren’t right. I never put much thought into the idea of him suffering with postnatal depression, […]
Couch to 5K Week 5: Getting Back Into it After Missing a Week
As of writing this I’ve just completed week 5 of my Couch to 5K! You might have noticed that I didn’t talk about this last week, well that was because I didn’t actually do any runs. Don’t worry, I have a pretty good excuse. Rather than do my runs I […]
Breastfeeding in Public: Learning to Feed with Confidence
As I started my breastfeeding journey I was worried about two things: not physically being able to do it, and breastfeeding in public. Fortunately the first worry didn’t turn it to much. I had moments where it was a real struggle – like every mum probably does – but I […]