When I was packing my hospital bag I found myself asking every Mum I knew what I should pack, plus doing some good old fashioned Pinterest & Google searching. So, through thorough research and my own experience here is a list! I've separated it into three categories: Your bag, Babies Bag & a Labour Bag! … Continue reading What The F@#k Do I Pack In My Hospital Bag?
Tag: First time mum
A Letter To Myself Before Labor
Dear Pre-Labor Self, When people say “get all the rest you can now” you need to listen to them! Like - literally sleep as much as you can because you're going to go through such a physical and mental battle babe. I’m not going to lie to you & say it doesn’t hurt, I’m not … Continue reading A Letter To Myself Before Labor
First Week With A Newborn
What a week! What a glorious week that we were absolutely not prepared for! That first night at the hospital we were put in a shared room – now sharing a room isn’t what threw me, it was the fact that it meant that Brad couldn’t stay, which in turn meant that I was suppose … Continue reading First Week With A Newborn
My Birth Story
Thursday 12th of April. I was already 10 days over, I’d literally done everything you can think of to help naturally induce labour but nothing seemed to work. Physically I was feeling really good but mentally I was so drained. That morning I went to see my OB who did, let’s just say, an “extensive” … Continue reading My Birth Story
The Life Of An Overdue Pregnant Woman
“Patience is a virtue,” they say. I don’t know how many other virtues there are but I can tell you right now that I don’t have that one. I’m 41weeks pregnant…nearly 42 actually, my “due date” has been AND it has gone. I am tired, exhausted, frustrated & exasperated. I want to meet my child. … Continue reading The Life Of An Overdue Pregnant Woman
Anxiety & Pregnancy
For the past few days I’d noticed a significant drop in babies movements. I Googled it (because Google is always such a great idea when it comes to medical stuff right?) & found that it could be “normal." I’d been battling with the idea to call the hospital & tell them for fear of being … Continue reading Anxiety & Pregnancy
38wks Pregnant and Counting
Here we are, 38weeks pregnant, or is 478 weeks pregnant? I can't tell. I’m in this weird limbo of realising I’m going to miss being pregnant whilst also wanting to meet this little parasite of mine. I also feel like I will never be ready after writing a long list of things that I want … Continue reading 38wks Pregnant and Counting
A Letter To My Unborn Child
Dear Unborn Child, We have come to call you “Baby Bear,” after your big fur brother who is called Yogi Bear. You will love him just as he will love you, of that we have no doubt. As I write this your actually kicking me in my ribs. Something you very much love to do, … Continue reading A Letter To My Unborn Child
The Peninsula Mumma 