Mum life – Out of the Nest

The 3 times I have literally cried over spilled milk

By RachelReal life, Mum life

Crying over Spilled Milk.

This phrase is generally used when describing a situation that isn’t worth crying over. Spilling milk shouldn’t reduce you to tears right?

Well, I have indeed cried over spilled milk, literally 3 times.

Let me share with you how this came to be. Read More

September 28, 2021

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Motherhood- Powerful in the Menial

By RachelFamily, Home Life, Mum life

Anyone else feel completely lost in the day to day ordinary tasks sometimes? The constant cooking, cleaning and answering of questions.

It can feel menial can’t it? ‘Menial’ meaning; not requiring much skill and lacking prestige. It may feel that way, but Motherhood is very powerful.Reading this passage made me feel re-inspired by my role of Mother and the power in its expression in the day to day, so I wanted to share. Read More

August 17, 2021

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The Emotional Upgrade of Motherhood

By RachelMum 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

September 9, 2020

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

By RachelUncategorized, 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

August 12, 2020

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Having a Baby in the Blue Mountains?

By RachelMum life, Blue Mountains Experience, Uncategorized

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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