There’s a concept that exists, whether that’s just on the interwebs or within the communities of so-called ‘crunchy moms’, called NINO – nine in, nine out. It refers to the 9 month baking period of an average pregnancy, and the 9 months after birth. It’s a time where baby is held particularly close to mom – and dad’s – heart, and it’s the period in which they aren’t usually ... Read More
When did this happen? 6 months of cuteness
So yesterday I became a mom of a 6 month old - and realised that we've survived 6 months of parenting two beautiful boys, I've exclusively breastfed for 6 months (YAY ME), and this little sausage is now on his way to turning one already. They say time flies at this age, but you never really know what that looks like until you've just past it. Those early weeks of sleepless ... Read More
The Working Mom’s Guide to Getting Out the Door in the Morning
If you’re like me, a busy working mom, then you know what that 6am – 8am bracket looks like most days. There’s always potential for perfect mornings as you hit 7.30am and then your toddler doesn’t want to put shoes on and has a meltdown in the middle of the carpet or your baby spits up all over his freshly changed outfit as you keep a beady eye on the clock. With two kids in ... Read More
Five Months In: Life As a Family of Four
So, this last week my little Oliver Pop turned 5 months. I mean, that is almost HALF A YEAR. Where on earth has the time gone? I cannot believe that he’s no longer a tiny squish of a newborn, but a wriggly kicking baby full of life and giggles and toe nibbles. If I have to look back at the last few months, there are moments of absolute clarity but plenty of blurred days and ... Read More
Quick DIY: Baby Vision Mobile
So we made it through another week, and Friday has dawned bright and sunny with the scent of flowers permeating through the house. Actually, that might be the eucalyptus and peppermint oil in the humidifier as we are still all coughing up the black lung (come on Summer, come on). Benjamin has headed off to the beach with Granny and his nanny Nthabi, and I am trying to ... Read More