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Tackling Newborn Sleepless Nights — With Help From Your Routine and Simba
If you’re reading this with one eye open and the other desperately scanning the room for the coffee you think you made an hour ago — welcome to my life. You are officially in the newborn sleepless-night era. It’s magical, emotional, messy, exhausting, and absolutely nothing like what the antenatal classes told you. But here’s the thing: you will get through it. And while no one can promise you eight uninterrupted hours of blissful slumber (sorry!), we can make the whole experience kinder, softer and far more supportive — for you and your new baby. Today, I’m sharing my favourite tips for surviving those bleary-eyed early weeks, plus the one…
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From Only Child to Big Sibling: Helping Your Toddler Adjust
So, you’ve done the big announcement—another tiny human is on the way. Exciting, emotional, and maybe slightly terrifying. But while you’re busy navigating swollen ankles, snack cravings, and Google-searching “is it normal to cry at a TV advert,” there’s another little person who needs some TLC: your soon-to-be big brother or sister. Toddlers don’t exactly love change (we’ve all witnessed the meltdown when their toast was cut into squares instead of triangles). So, how do we help them adjust when their whole world is about to be flipped upside down by a wriggly, milk-guzzling baby? Here’s my mum’s guide, with a sprinkle of humour and a healthy dose of realness.…
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Should Breastfeeding Hurt? – Cake Maternity Guest Post
Partnering with Cake Maternity last year helped me come to terms with my own pregnancy, parenting and post-c section journey. Connecting with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle subjects around motherhood and, importantly, breastfeeding. This month, I’m sharing another post I wrote in collaboration with Cake Maternity It’s a question I am asked frequently, even now: Should Breastfeeding Hurt? What To Expect At The Start First, it’s essential to understand that while some discomfort is common initially, breastfeeding shouldn’t be excruciating. If you find yourself wincing in pain every time your little one latches on, something might be amiss. During the first few…
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Emma’s Diary Feature – I Like My Baby Better Now He’s No Longer A Newborn
When I was growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a mummy. Babies were always on my mind and I was nicknamed Broody Judy from about the age of 25. I loved the idea of having my own little bundle of joy When I became pregnant, I could have powered my whole town with the buzz I was feeling. I adored my pregnancy, I was lucky in that I barely got sick and actually felt more energised than ever before. I’d never felt so healthy, happy and ready for my next big chapter. But, it’s true when they say that NOTHING can prepare you for motherhood. My amazing…
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