Mum life – Out of the Nest

September 9, 2020

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The Emotional Upgrade of Motherhood

By Rachel | Mum life, Health

The physiology of motherhood fascinates me. This is likely why I became a Midwife. There are so many things that happen in your body when you give birth that affect you immediately and in the long term. Here is just one example that is relevant for most mums and the overwhelm we are feeling right now, no matter how old your children are. Read More

August 12, 2020

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I am yelling at you, but I am really angry at me!

By Rachel | Uncategorized, Mum life, Real life

I have been admitting this to myself a lot lately, and on occasion when it is right, admitting this to my children also. Read More

July 30, 2020

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Having a Baby in the Blue Mountains?

By Rachel | Uncategorized, Mum life, Blue Mountains Experience

So, you are having a Baby in the Blue Mountains!

Congratulations!!!

You have picked a wonderful place to raise a family.

So many decisions to make after you see those 2 positive lines on that test.

I want to make it a little easier for you, so I have created this pathway to help you navigate some of the choices around your care and accessing local services. Read More

July 30, 2020

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New to the Blue Mountains?

By Rachel | Uncategorized, Family, Mum life, Out with Children, Blue Mountains Experience

Welcome!!!

My name is Rachel (the one in the picture below with the windswept hair) and I am thrilled that you are here.

Whether you have made the decision to move your family to the Blue Mountains or have lived here a while but now starting a family, you are in the right place. Read More

February 19, 2020

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Should my children be my Joy?

By Rachel | Mum life, Perspective

I always just assumed that the joy I felt from my children was a direct response to who they are as people. It had nothing to do with me or my needs, it was about them and the happiness that they brought to my life just by being part of it. But a couple of recent events have challenged this assumption. Read More