Mummy’s Life

You've always worried but when you become a parent you enter the BUSH of different type of worry- it's constant, it's there and it won't leave your side. You juggle and tackle so many bits and pieces of your newly established existence as a parent. In the end of the day, when everyone is fed, …

The Truth About Postpartum Period

You've just had your baby. You've been expected to return to your former glory within few weeks after giving birth but it hasn't happened yet.... hmmmm. While being pregnant, you imagined yourself strolling with a pram, full of energy and optimism through the town few days after birthing your baby. Currently, you are willing to …

Reality Vs Expectations

Reality vs expectations pose a big dilemma.... surely something to think about. Do we love the world we live in? Or we'd rather escape in to the land of eternal madness. I must admit, I'd love the other option to be available because I don't understand this world anymore. I'm not the first or the …

Anxiety

If you have ever suffered from anxiety I'm sure you are familiar with a self- coping strategy which I call 'safety net'. What is it? The safety net is an option or an alternative which you give yourself just in case you don't feel like doing something or you experience anxiety symptoms. It's often criticised …

Pregnancy & Fear of the Future

Can't you sleep? Why do you wake up in the middle of the night with anxiety and worries looming over you.? It's so stresful to be pregnant and be awoken by the fear. Thinking about an upcoming labour doesn't help. Being flooded by imaginative thoughts about your funeral based on childbirth are terrifying but absolutely …

Toxic Family and Pregnancy

Where do I even begin? How would you feel if your own mother didn't respect you during pregnancy and was constantly jealous of your life? How would you feel if she made you feel guilty about 'a better life' ( according to her) because your brother is currently incarcerated for his own mistakes? How would …

Fear of Motherhood

Congratulations if you are pregnant. If you are trying to conceive- Good Luck. If you are thinking to conceive but are flooded with fear and doubts my advice to you is: go for it, there is never a perfect time or an opportunity to have a child. Life is full of hurdles so if you …

Pregnant Mental Chaos

When you are trying for a baby and you are first time parent you read a lot, you anticipate and imagine what's going to be like to carry a child under your heart and give birth to them. You go through different scenarious, you even dare to think that you are strong enough to be …

You are Stronger than You Think

You are stronger than you think. There are obstacles ahead of you but with faith in yourself and perseverence you are able to overcome them with great balance and pride.