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The Fourth Trimester    Well baby, we did it. We survived the fourth trimester!  Man, motherhood is hard. I suffered infertility. I yearned for this baby, and I cherished my pregnancy, labour and birth. But, that doesn’t dismiss the fact that just because I desired this, doesn’t mean it isn’t hard.  Being a mum is the hardest, yet most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Motherhood has the ability to near break you, and then fill your heart with an abundance of love straight after.  I am an emotional gal at the best of times. I feel so very deeply, and sometimes that is both a blessing and a curse. Especially when you add postpartum hormones into the mix.  You will see all...

Mummy Bloggers Series - My Mindfulness Space by Lauren McGrath Life can be very chaotic, and it’s important to take sometime to ourselves. I’ve been reading “Mindfulness for Mums” recently as I’ve really been struggling lately with managing my stress and staying calm. One of the biggest tips that I’ve taken from the book is to create a “mindfulness space” – a designated space in the house where I can go to have a few minutes to myself, and to just “be”. So I thought I’d give you a look into what I did to create the ultimate space of calm and tranquility for myself, and inspire you to make a mindfulness space of your own! My mindfulness space is in...