We all have those days – the ones where we want to call in sick, or have a ‘mental health’ day but you can’t ‘cause you’re a mum and there are tiny people depending on you for their very survival – bugger. You might feel flat, bored, overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, empty, agitated, tight-chested or like […]
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8. FORGET THE HOUSEWORK When bub is asleep, rest, relaxation and bucket fillers come first! I know this is not always achievable, but I always try (still to this day – my eldest is 4!) to catch a nap too, relax with that cup of coffee I’ve been trying to drink all morning, read, meditate, […]
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1. TIME PARENTAL LEAVE CAREFULLY In the first two weeks, bub will be quite sleepy, and you’ll generally be high on hormones, love and adrenalin (and getting lots of help/visits from outsiders). However, at around 2 weeks (most) bubs WAKE THE HELL UP and their little bellies start to cause all sorts of havoc. Fast […]
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