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Who is the perfect mum?

September 26, 2013 By Michaela Fox

After 32 hours, she arrives!

Mothering in the modern day is not easy. The pressure to be perfect is enormous. Every mother I know is trying to do the best by her children. Every mother I know is under pressure. Every mother I know feels at times that she is failing in a certain area. And every mother I know suffers from guilt from time to time. No mother I know thinks she is perfect.

So, who is the perfect mum and what does she do? Let’s have a look at the “profile” of a perfect mum. You may also know her as “Supermum.”…

The glory, gripes and guzzlings of a second pregnancy

August 13, 2013 By Michaela Fox

I am very excited to welcome the lovely Sarah, from Pearls of Willsdom to not another slippery dip. Sarah kindly agreed to write a guest post for my site. She is currently pregnant with her second child and in this funny post she reflects on the many differences between her first and second pregnancies. If you’ve ever been pregnant a second, or a third time, you will relate to this. Sit back and enjoy a laugh.

For most women I know, the differences between their first and subsequent pregnancies are marked, mainly by a sense of contented nonchalance and acceptance. Without detracting from the amazing biological process that is one human creating another, my point is best demonstrated by the following:…

7 things I’ve gained since becoming a mum

August 4, 2013 By Michaela Fox

Becoming a mum is life-changing. It’s easy to remember all the things you sacrifice, like sleep and bladder control! Amongst the myriad sacrifices of motherhood it’s important to reflect on all the things you gain, and, fortunately that list is long too.

In my latest article over at Essential Baby I talk about what I’ve I have gained since becoming a mum, and it’s not just the few extra kilos on the bathroom scales! It begins with a sense of vulnerability. If you enjoy this piece, please share it.

What are some of the things that you have gained since becoming a mum?

*Photo: Tamara Oudyn

Happy Mother’s Day

May 11, 2013 By Michaela Fox

: My mum

At no other stage in your life do you feel a greater respect and appreciation for your mum than when you become a mum yourself. Becoming a mum brings into focus the dedication, love and sacrifices that you’re own mum made. On this mother’s day I would like to dedicate this post to my mum – a woman who tirelessly put her children’s needs ahead of her own, and whose mothering abilities I aspire to match. It’s a post about thanks.

* The beautiful looking woman in this photo is my mum. It was was taken by my dad, at around the time she became a mum.

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My failed fitness quest

February 25, 2013 By Michaela Fox

There’s a catalogue of things I’ve been meaning to do for, let’s see, about four years now. Amongst aspirations, like, seeing a movie and reading a book, high on my “To Do” list is:

Find time to exercise.

One of the many casualties of motherhood, for me, is exercise. This is partly due to the fact that every time I recover from giving birth long enough to get a grip on my life, I get pregnant again. I’ve dabbled in yoga, tennis, jogging and skipping (Yes, skipping – don’t knock it till you’ve tried it) but nothing is sustainable. Either my interest peters out or my body no longer responds – it always comes to a halt….

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