The Mama Perspective | Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing
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Category: Motherhood
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Wow, my first Christmas as a mum of two has been magical, but it’s also been hard. The lead up is pretty draining, making sure everything is done, with support from their daddy of course. But still, I wish for a couple of quiet moments in the day. I long for the kids’ bedtime so…
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When you become a mum – everything changes. I don’t care who says it doesn’t. Your identity – how you see yourself in the mirror and possibly how others see you too. I know I’m a stronger person since becoming a mum, and even more so since bringing my second son into the world earlier…
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Somehow, we’ve already arrived at the six-month mark with Jack, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around how quickly time is moving. It feels like only yesterday he was this tiny newborn curled up on my chest, and now here we are – introducing foods, moving him into his big-boy cot, and watching…
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I’m almost six months postpartum with baby number two, and lately I’ve been wondering who I am now. Not in a dramatic, identity meltdown kind of way – more in a quiet, curious sort of way. Like when you catch your reflection and think, I look familiar, but also a little different. Being a mum…
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The moments of a big brother welcoming his little world into his world can be hard at first but it’s also heartwarming. Ever since we found out we were pregnant and the time was right to break the news to Freddy, he was so excited to become a big brother. Although I don’t think he…
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