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Ollie's Mum Journal

The Day I Cried Over Spilled Milk (Literally)

The Day I Cried Over Spilled Milk (Literally)

When I spilled a few precious drops of pumped milk, I cried. Not because of the mess — but because of what it meant. If you’ve been there too… you’re...

The Day I Cried Over Spilled Milk (Literally)

When I spilled a few precious drops of pumped milk, I cried. Not because of the mess — but because of what it meant. If you’ve been there too… you’re...

The First Bathroom Visits After Birth (And Why I Loved My Hygiene Bottle)

The First Bathroom Visits After Birth (And Why ...

Those first bathroom visits after birth can feel scary — no one talks about it, but every mum knows it. Here’s what helped me feel safe and clean.

The First Bathroom Visits After Birth (And Why ...

Those first bathroom visits after birth can feel scary — no one talks about it, but every mum knows it. Here’s what helped me feel safe and clean.

The Witching Hour Was Real — And Weirdly Well-Timed

The Witching Hour Was Real — And Weirdly Well-T...

Every day, like magic (or mischief), my calm baby would lose it right before Daddy got home — and turn into an angel the second he walked in. Witchcraft? Maybe.

The Witching Hour Was Real — And Weirdly Well-T...

Every day, like magic (or mischief), my calm baby would lose it right before Daddy got home — and turn into an angel the second he walked in. Witchcraft? Maybe.

The Dirty Truth About Diapers (And Why You Need a Changing Pad)

The Dirty Truth About Diapers (And Why You Need...

Nobody told me about blowouts — the kind that ruin baby’s clothes and mine. Here’s how I survived the mess and why a changing pad saved my sanity.

The Dirty Truth About Diapers (And Why You Need...

Nobody told me about blowouts — the kind that ruin baby’s clothes and mine. Here’s how I survived the mess and why a changing pad saved my sanity.

Bathtime Was a Battle… Until It Wasn’t

Bathtime Was a Battle… Until It Wasn’t

Bathtime started as a stressful battle in our home — tears, discomfort, and aching backs. But one simple change turned it into a happy bonding moment.

Bathtime Was a Battle… Until It Wasn’t

Bathtime started as a stressful battle in our home — tears, discomfort, and aching backs. But one simple change turned it into a happy bonding moment.

When I Missed My Old Life (And Felt Guilty About It)

When I Missed My Old Life (And Felt Guilty Abou...

There’s a moment in every new mum’s life when the fog lifts — and you suddenly miss your old self. I did. And the guilt that came with it surprised...

When I Missed My Old Life (And Felt Guilty Abou...

There’s a moment in every new mum’s life when the fog lifts — and you suddenly miss your old self. I did. And the guilt that came with it surprised...