The feminine urge to have underwear that actually fits your changing body and also makes you feel amazing during all seasons.
Actually obsessed with these @itsmilklabel pieces 🤎
Leakproof (!) and non-tox so I can comfortably keep wearing through my postpartum too (which I absolutely am) 🫶
Finding pieces that are so comfy and stylish for my third trimester feels like such a win! @legoeheritage 🤍
You can use my discount code LEGOEXCAT for $20 off your order x ✨
#pregnancystyle #pregnancyfashion #pregnancy #bumpfriendly #thirdtrimester
Nobody prepares you for the psychological warfare of not knowing whether the night will be a good sleep or an absolutely horrendous one 😮💨
There are moments where the weight of the unknown with sleep can feel really heavy… like how long can I actually do this for? A week? A month? A year?
Navigating how to approach sleep also feels incredibly tricky for me right now. The onslaught of advice from every end of the spectrum is A LOT, and trying to feel into what’s right for my little boy, myself, and us as a couple without all the noise really is a daily practice at the moment.
It’s kind of sold to us that either cosleeping or hardcore sleep training are the only options. Pick one and get on with it.
But the reality is, you really don’t know how you’ll feel or what decisions you’ll make until you’re in it and experiencing the impacts of broken sleep.
Right now we’re trialling different techniques and seeing what feels good for us.
At the moment, that looks like a bit more structure around daytime naps and feeds (while trying not to become obsessive about it which is proving… difficult 😅). Our nights currently look like me doing the night shift and my partner taking over around 5am-ish so I can get a couple of uninterrupted hours in the morning. Oliver is also teething right now, so I’m definitely leaning on more support where I need it 🙏
I truly believe there’s no one “best” way, even though social media loves to tell us otherwise.
Would genuinely love to hear what’s working for other mums right now ❤️
#motherhood #postpartum #nosleepclub
I can already see my future self looking back at this moment when my little man is all grown up and not being ok 🥹😭
Is it just me or is there something magical captured in this moment? ❤️
#motherhood #postpartum #boymum
Some days are messy, overwhelming, and exhausting but most days motherhood makes me feel like the best version of myself 💛 I’m so grateful for this.
Some reflections from almost 5 months of being a mama that I wish I saw more of before entering this season -
I feel a sense of belonging I’ve never felt before - within myself, my family, and my little world.
My days are filled with tiny milestones, giggles, firsts, and joy like nothing else.
My capacity has grown exponentially. From feeling the deepest love, to feeling lost getting to know this new version of me, to being completely exhausted (hello sleepless nights) but I still show up for my family every day.
I value connection more than ever. I’m still a work in progress, but making time and effort for my people has become one of the most important things in my life.
I have more confidence in myself. I trust my instincts. My boundaries are firm. I face uncomfortable conversations head-on because I fiercely protect what’s right for my family.
I’m holding myself to higher standards and more motivated than ever to create a life of freedom so I can choose how to raise my children.
Strength and longevity have taken on a whole new meaning. Not for anyone else, but to be the best mum I can be.
I’m proud of the mum I’ve become. Far from perfect, and the journey isn’t linear but I love this version of me 💛
What’s one thing being a mama has changed for the better in your life? I’d love to know! x
#motherhood #postpartum
My little mini crashed the party but it was the girls weekend I needed 💛
Over 20 years of friendship and it just gets better with these two.
Here’s your sign to get the girls trip out of the group chat and book the vacay 🫶
Another lap around the sun 🌀
Couldn’t wish for anything more on my birthday then hanging with the little and big loves of my life 💛
I feel so fulfilled in my life right now. My heart is happy. It feels really really good.
Here’s a random collection of memories from the last year that I could easily find in my camera roll because although I feel like I spent most of it focussed on growing Oliver (it felt like a full time job from what it required from me tbh), it was a pretty bloody good one!
I was reminded today that I brought my 2025 wish to life and isn’t that just pretty bloody spesh ✨
Probably should’ve read the instructions first 😂
In all seriousness though, in a world full of infertility stories I think it’s important for women to hear that conception can also be a beautiful simple journey, especially if you’re in your 30’s and worrying about time.
We were 34 and 35 when we conceived and were blessed to fall within a couple of months. Christmas last year we were about to start trying, this video was in February and our baby boy just had his first Christmas 🥹✨
Yes we absolutely prepped our bodies for this season and I’m sure that helped, but also we were lucky enough that this part of our journey was a simple one.
Everyone experiences different challenges in life and conception / birth / motherhood is no different. I personally felt a level of guilt when saying ‘we fell really quickly’ because I know so many are navigating the opposite experience. But there’s space for all of it to be shared without fear of taking away the hardship or joy of the other.
I know the power in seeing someone as an expander - to see what’s possible for yourself through someone else - so my hope in sharing our story is that it may bring hope to someone who really needs it right now 💛
#pregnancy #conception #motherhood #pregnancyreveal
Some memories from January that deserve to leave the camera roll. I have a feeling this year is going to be one of the best 🧲✨
(It’s the last slide for me 🥹)
Take your family to work day // our little man became the youngest member of our agency @parlorcreators 📸 as we were down in Bangalow, NSW shooting for our favourite crew at @sparrowcoffeeco ☕️
