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Ollie's Mum Journal

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...

The First Time He Smiled at Me (and Meant It)

The First Time He Smiled at Me (and Meant It)

There are a few moments in motherhood that stop time. For me, one of those was the first time my baby smiled — really smiled — and it was just...

The First Time He Smiled at Me (and Meant It)

There are a few moments in motherhood that stop time. For me, one of those was the first time my baby smiled — really smiled — and it was just...

The First Vaccinations: A Tiny Sting, A Big Heartache

The First Vaccinations: A Tiny Sting, A Big Hea...

The first vaccination is one of those unforgettable milestones — a tiny needle, a big cry, and an even bigger wave of emotion for us mums. In this post, I...

The First Vaccinations: A Tiny Sting, A Big Hea...

The first vaccination is one of those unforgettable milestones — a tiny needle, a big cry, and an even bigger wave of emotion for us mums. In this post, I...

Our First Scare: When Ollie Started Vomiting

Our First Scare: When Ollie Started Vomiting

My first scare as a new mum happened just days after we brought Ollie home. He started vomiting — a lot. What followed was a hospital trip, a diagnosis of...

Our First Scare: When Ollie Started Vomiting

My first scare as a new mum happened just days after we brought Ollie home. He started vomiting — a lot. What followed was a hospital trip, a diagnosis of...

The Support Person: Why You Shouldn’t Do This Alone

The Support Person: Why You Shouldn’t Do This A...

My husband became my rock during pregnancy and postpartum. Here’s how the smallest gesture — like a jug of cold water — became a daily act of love.

The Support Person: Why You Shouldn’t Do This A...

My husband became my rock during pregnancy and postpartum. Here’s how the smallest gesture — like a jug of cold water — became a daily act of love.