Tristan's birth story. I think it's important to capture this because I was very fortunate to have had such a good, actually great, experience when Tristan was born. My wonderful gynae had mentally prepped me very well for what would happen that day. He talked me through everything, ever last detail and timing and it … Continue reading Tristan’s birth story
The mental life cycle of a SAHM
Tristan is currently (almost) 2,5 years old and it occurred to me that, as a stay at home mom (SAHM) has a mental life cycle! Yes, really! So this post will have to have more parts as he grows up, but here's part 1. The mental life cycle of a SAHM Newborn stage (0 - 3 … Continue reading The mental life cycle of a SAHM
My postnatal depression story
I want to write this all down before it becomes a too distant memory. I think I've shared bits and pieces of my experience before but I felt it deserves its own post, so here goes. Firstly everyone's experience with postnatal depression (PND) is different and unique. My story will be completely different to every … Continue reading My postnatal depression story
My tribe aka village
My tribe. "They" say that it takes a village to raise a child and that is so true! When I first had Tristan I heard about a great group that is a safe and welcoming space for mums where they have guest speakers about all things baby and you can breastfeed there and there are … Continue reading My tribe aka village
Can you spend too much time with your child?
Can you spend too much time with your child? I'm a stay at home mum who has a small travel business. I spend a LOT of time with my son (who's almost 2,5 years old) when he's not at school. He goes to school 5 days a week and stays there until around 3/4pm 4 … Continue reading Can you spend too much time with your child?
THAT mommy instinct
We all have it, and certain things make it rear its head, mommy instinct. Today, around 11:30am I got a message from Tristan's class teacher that his finger had been slammed in a door. My first instinct, burst into tears because his pain in my pain! My second instinct was to rush to his side … Continue reading THAT mommy instinct
Terrible 2’s?
Terrible 2's? Since we've gotten back from our trip I've noticed Tristan putting up more of a fight with things such as getting dressed in the morning, going to bath before bed, etc and to be honest it's actually distressing me. I know that toddlers will try and assert themselves in situations they feel they … Continue reading Terrible 2’s?
Bangkok, what a whirlwind of emotions
So on Friday 27th April hubby and I jetted off to Bangkok (see previous post here) for 6 nights. Saying goodbye to Monkey was SO traumatic. I sobbed, he sobbed, my mom had to pry him off me; it was horrid. Maybe that should have been the first (ok second) sign that leaving him was … Continue reading Bangkok, what a whirlwind of emotions
August; you’re it!
Saw my gynae today and we spoke about when Tristan's going to get a sibling and I said that I want to fall pregnant in August. Now I know that falling pregnant can't be planned so perfectly but that's my ideal and I am going to do what I can achieve that. As I don't … Continue reading August; you’re it!
Keeping it real
Keeping it real. I'm sitting here in my bed (please note that is actually 2:15pm so really shouldn't be in bed) but it's raining! Yes, actual real soaking rain and it's just heavenly to watch and listen to. The drought has been so severe it's just bliss to have some rain. Hopefully (fingers crossed) this … Continue reading Keeping it real