The Mama Perspective | Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing

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Category: Motherhood

  • Freddy’s First Year of Primary School in Nursery

    In just a few weeks, Freddy will be finishing his final term in nursery. It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by. Come September, he’ll be heading into reception with his little group of friends – ready (and more than a little excited) for this next big step. If you’ve been a…

  • 4 Weeks In: 3 Things I’m Proud of During My Postpartum Journey

    Most people who know me well enough have always known I wanted another child – a baby brother or sister for Freddy. And I couldn’t have been happier welcoming a healthy baby boy into the world again 4 weeks ago. When I became a mum for the first time almost 4 years ago, I created…

  • Some Honest Truths about Motherhood

    Motherhood isn’t perfect but the love is constant. Motherhood isn’t always picture-perfect. Some days feel heavy and are really hard. Some moments stretch you to your limits. And some days you can’t even describe why you feel low or as fed up as you do, but it happens. And yet, through all of it, one…

  • Postpartum: Round Two

    In August 2021, I gave birth to my beautiful firstborn, Freddy. And now here we are – with our second son, Jack born in May, under 4 years later. For me, I find that postpartum hits you hard, regardless of having been through it before. I’m sleep deprived, I’ve cried, and I’ve felt anxious about…

  • Life with Our 3 Year Old Recently

    Soon, Freddy will become a big brother. As we prepare to welcome his little brother, we know there’s going to be a big adjustment ahead for all three of us (him, me, and his daddy). But with that change also comes more love, more laughter, and a growing bond in our family. Lately, I’ve been…