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Being a Daddy’s girl, raising a Daddy’s girl.

I’ve always wanted to write about my Dad but I just didn’t know how. It isn’t necessarily a topic that applies to the masses or is of interest to many, but it is incredibly important to me. By not writing about my relationship with my Dad, especially now I am a parent myself, I feltContinue reading “Being a Daddy’s girl, raising a Daddy’s girl.”

What is it that we really feel guilty about?

I heard a quote today which made me think: “Guilt over the little things usually means a bigger issue is troubling you” (source unknown). This made me consider my situation as a Mum and my constant feelings of guilt, as I know so many Mums can relate. We talk about “Mum-guilt” as though it isContinue reading “What is it that we really feel guilty about?”

You are not abandoning your baby.

You should not feel guilty about going back to work to provide for your children. On maternity leave, once you start to think about the moment you’ll return to work, Mum guilt sets in. Mine did the minute we started making plans and looking at nurseries. Mums seem to have to justify this decision, IContinue reading “You are not abandoning your baby.”

Breastfeeding sucks.

Breastfeeding is beautiful but I am not one to pass up the opportunity of a good pun! The sentiment for me though, stands. I was determined to breastfeed for no reason except it was how I was choosing to feed my baby. No judgements, just choice. But it didn’t work out that way. I knewContinue reading “Breastfeeding sucks.”