When to Pump

Pumping can be a very important tool during your breastfeeding journey and I am often asked when is the best time to pump. Generally the advice is to avoid using other methods of feeding (particularly the bottle) for the first 4 weeks until breastfeeding is established. This is to avoid nipple confusion. But, what happens…

How to Knock-Out Postnatal Depression (Repost)

Postnatal depression is overlooked and it’s a thing that needs to be spoken on more. Mum’s need to be understood by their family and friends when they express that they’re feeling depressed. I can relate so well to you if this is something you’re dealing with right now. Because I’m fighting postnatal depression.  “Yes, I have…

Solo Mum in Thailand- Day 4

So technically it’s day 6 but as 2 days were spent travelling here it’s Day 4 for us. The Cost of Living So one of the reasons I chose Thailand was because I heard that food is cheap and a little can go a long way. Now this is true, for one person travelling but…

The faith I have In You

This week, the teachers said you’re not doing good enough, they said your not at the acceptable stage that you should be. One was so concerned she felt it required a GP referral. All I heard is *Mum your daughter is a failure….. As the days have passed I’ve been in somewhat of a state…

10 Survival Tips for Breastfeeding Mums

  Hello to all my mum’s and mum’s to be! For some breastfeeding can be a wonderful and joyous experience between mother and baby. Unfortunately for some mums and babies it is not always the case and some mothers can present with a range of different feeding difficulties, some within their control and others out…

5 Annoying Things My Kids Do!

I love my kids, I mean look at those faces! Who couldn’t love em’ aye’? But honestly they can be a pain in the ass with somethings. So I thought why not share my wonderfully exhausting experiences on this wacky road of parenting. 1. TAKE ICE LOLLIES OUT THE FREEZER AND THEN LEAVE IT OPEN!…

I Woke Up In Sh*t!!!

Now seriously guys! “Motherhood” has hit the Next Bloody Level!  Yes! You read that correctly! I literally slept in shit! and to make matters worse it wasn’t even my own sh*t. I was gifted with a shitty pillow by ONE of the Rosebuds kids!  Now I suppose your wondering how this happened right? Well basically at…