Ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong, and you’re left wondering why you’re still standing? Well, Seventies Baby captures exactly that in her hilarious and painfully relatable 24-hour journey as a sick mum. Spoiler alert: it’s not. Whether you’re dealing with sick kids or pushing through illness yourself, this mum’s candid thoughts are guaranteed to hit home!
You’ve just had a baby. You’ve survived the contractions, the crowning, and the whole gooey…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, constantly juggling a million tasks, and wondering how much longer you can keep going, you’re not alone. That overwhelming fatigue, the ongoing stress that never seems to fade, and the feeling of being pulled in every direction has a name, parental burnout.
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“I’ll tell you right now: one of the best decisions I made in the first year of his life was throwing myself a party on his birthday.”
“My entire being was being a mum. I forgot about the things that fired me up or made me happy.” This is so common for mums and we hope this story reminds you that you’re allowed to be more than just a mum.
Wondering what goes through the mind of your three-year-old throughout the day. This should clear a few things up!
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“Two (children) under two, people say it to you before you have the second child, and both of my children were surprises, and I’m grateful for them both obviously, but it is so, so hard. You can’t articulate how hard it is.”
“Some days we may have to move mountains. On other days we simply have to cut their toast into hearts. Either way, we do it. Because that’s just what mums do”
Ever felt like you’ve wanted to quit parenting? SAME. Here’s 12 times I’ve wanted to pack the parenting towel in, from a poo Picasso to mouldy lunch boxes. UGH!