There is so much debate on whether to use a dummy for babies, that it really is a personal decision for each family to make. There is no right or wrong, but rather do what will work for you and your baby. Here is some great information that may help you. Read more →
Going to the grocery store can be quite the adventure with littlies. Often times it seems too crazy to handle or you get so used to the chaos that it seems normal. Well, these ideas will hopefully help shopping with your children to be a much more peaceful process!
Be Organised: Have a list and stick to it. Don’t rush through the store so quickly that you ignore your children, but make it as organized as possible so they don’t feel confused and you get it done in a timely manner. Read more →
If you’re anything like me, you hit the floor running! There’s a lot to say about a woman who loves to work and be diligent. It’s a great thing to be a hard worker and a go-getter! However, as a new mum, it’s that very thing that can end up leaving you totally burnt out.
Here are some helpful hints that will hopefully prevent burn out as a new mum, or if you are already feeling the burdens of motherhood, to help you get back on the path of a life full of peace. Read more →
Did you have the tension and tight muscles through pregnancy and after having your baby it just changed locations? Our guest post today is by Emma from The Mummy Seuss. She is fantastic at reducing the tension in your body through safe pregnancy and post natal massage. Todays post is in ways of reducing the tension after bubs arrives with some simple techniques! Happy Relaxing ~Janell Read more →
Are you having to go back to work but want to continue breastfeeding your baby? Here is an amazing guest post from Beth Reyman on pumping at work and maintaining her milk supply while doing so. Great ideas for all of us working mums! ~Janell~
Breastfeeding, Working, and Pumping: Making it work Read more →
“Lets try for another baby!” Did those words really just come out of hubby’s mouth again? I have been up a few times in the night with a sick baby already and you think I want to have more right now, today?!
Hubby has been cluckier for baby #2, more so than most women trying for their first baby! He would have had a second baby when Addi was 6 months old I am pretty sure! That isn’t such a bad thing, for him. But I am the one home each day and have the responsibility of carrying and raising both of the children. Read more →
7pm is an hour in the day that I sometimes welcome with a little dance, as I am grateful for its significance: Bedtime for Addi. I have spent the entire day chasing after her, singing ABC’s, reading books, pretending to love bubbles, fake tea and cakes and colouring outside of the lines as much as she does. But let’s face it, I’m beat by the end of the day and I haven’t even mentioned any laundry, cleaning or dog walks that are required within a day too.
Why is it that when us mums want to talk about having time to ourselves, being
our own person that doesn’t have a child on our hip or wanting every ounce of our
attention, we feel we have to pre-empt it with: “I do love my child…”?
So here I go; I do love my daughter BUT I was an independent person before I had
her and would like to think I have a sliver of Janell still left outside of my role of
mum. I have my bachelor’s degree, I am a certified personal trainer, I used to have
time to go to the gym, stay awake past 10pm, enjoy a few drinks without the worry
of being hung over and managing bubs in the morning! I used to have more to me
then the title mum.
I must say, I think it is crazy that I have mum guilt for having written the above
paragraph. Like I am automatically in the bad mum book forever! These types of
words are never to be spoken out loud! Read more →
Todays Great Post is by Julia from newbornmothers.com.au who has written a great post on the ever so talked about “Controlled Crying”. There are also some
Julia Jones is an Ayurvedic postnatal doula. She works with pregnant women and new mothers in Perth who want to avoid feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. For more in please visit www.newbornmothers.com.au
There is a lot of controversy around the subject of leaving a baby to cry it out. Rebrand it however you like; self soothing, self settling, controlled comforting, controlled crying… it’s a contentious issue. Read more →
Nesting- Not Just for the Birds
Birds aren’t the only ones who prepare their homes for their soon-to-be little ones. Mums do it too! Lucky for us we don’t have to worry about our babies falling out of trees! I know when I was nesting before Addison came along I re-organized the pantry at least 3 times and the linen closet had to be perfect!
Surgery Day!
I have been birth control free for over a week now! Last Wednesday I had the Mirena IUD removed mainly from the side effects and the toll it was taking on my life.
