I, myself, am a first time mummy. I didn’t have the greatest of upbringings and I have to admit that I was absolutely terrified about becoming a parent. I had no maternal instincts whatsoever. Children made me cringe and I was one of those women that used to say "When im a mother... !!!". Thankfully, I have been extremely blessed.
My pregnancy was not at all easy or pleasurable. I definitely was not one of those mums who enjoyed their pregnancy. I was sick until the day I gave birth. I continued to work through the pregnancy and the sickness and when I look back it is all such a blur. My actual labour was a good experience though. I had a great team of professionals in my corner and even though my son was delivered by vacuum extraction, I was pleased with the overall experience. It was all so surreal. I couldn’t believe that I was now a Mummy! He was and still is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. He is the light of my life. I definitely chose the right parcel out of the lucky dip bin!
Even though I’m not perfect and I don’t pretend that I am either, I feel as though motherhood was meant for me. I have definitely fallen into this role/life quite easily. Unfortunately, it has not been the case for some of my closest friends.
Life changes dramatically when a little person blesses your life. Suddenly, your life before seems like a distant memory. You can no longer afford the things you used to just go out and buy. That everyday coffee from your favourite coffee shop is just no longer affordable. Showers and going to the toilet by yourself becomes a luxury and there isn’t much "me" time.
Right now my son is almost 2. I have that feeling as though I am lost as a person. I am here as a mum but not here as me. I hope that makes sense. I know this is something that most mums, if not all mums, go through so I am not concerned. I know what it is that I need to do to achieve inner happiness. I just have to get out there and make it happen.
I have started this blog for a number of reasons. I have got a stock pile of fabulous ideas, suggestions, recipes, advice etc that I would love to share with every mum in Australia and around the world and it covers all aspects of being a woman and a mum. Health, Fitness, Sanity :), raising a child, beauty, all the good stuff! I don’t claim to be an expert, it is just things I have trialed and either worked or not worked and I want to share it with all of you as well as being able to give and receive support to us all.
I really hope you will follow me and we can all be fabulous, healthy, fit, sane mums together and be able to pass this all onto our most precious asset, our children :)...
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