“Dear Lost from Loss” – A Real Story About Miscarriage at 15 Weeks Pregnancy
Dear Lost from Loss, Today I will tell you my story. I am not just a number, a statistic, or sad tragedy. I am…
Dear Endometriosis.
Dear Endometriosis, I didn’t think I’d ever say this, but I’ve reached a sort of acceptance of you, my Endometriosis. Yes, you; the very disease…
What It’s Like Seeing a Psychologist for the First Time
I saw a psychologist for the first time this week. This might not seem like a big deal to many of you, but it…
Motherhood: I’m not ungrateful, I’m just exhausted.
There’s no denying that motherhood is hard. I used to hate to hear the whining and complaining from tired mothers who found their daily…
10 Reasons why Having a Cesarean Section Isn’t Easy
I was looking forward to experiencing a natural birth for the delivery of my first baby. I had it all pictured in my head. That…
Having a Baby Gave Me An Identity Crisis
I have a confession to make. Since having a baby, I feel like I’ve lost something important. No, it’s not my appearance or my…
The Deal with New Years Resolutions
Some people make a promise to break a bad habit, like smoking. Some people make goals to experience or accomplish new things. The new…
Stylish Summer Maternity Nighties To Wear All Day Long
Once I fell pregnant, I didn’t realise how hard it would be to find affordable maternity nighties. Most maternity nighties I found online that accommodated…
‘A Little Box of Love’ – A Gift Box for New Mums
Lying in my hospital bed after birth, I was inundated with gifts of flowers. Around 10 beautiful big bunches of (mostly pink) flowers! Don’t…
My First Breastfeeding Challenge: Catching Colostrum With a Syringe Post-Birth.
Breastfeeding is challenging. I honestly thought I had experienced pretty much most things with my partner. Giving birth and the events that followed brought…
Miscarriage Keepsakes for your Angelbaby
Losing a baby to miscarriage is difficult for many reasons. Women who have been through miscarriage often refer to their lost babies as ‘Angelbabies’…
IV Iron Infusions During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your body makes more blood to support the changes happening in your body as well as the growth and development of your baby. In…