The many seasons of parenthood

So yesterday was a terrible day. It started with me coming into a lounge room that had literally been painted with weetbix and blueberries. I screamed so loudly that I was sure the neighbours would have called the police. The thing is Scout became upset and remorseful. Margot could not have given a shit. Seriously [...]

“Maternity Leave is great, but…”

To be honest prior to having my first baby, and even throughout my first pregnancy, I thought I would be a stay at home mum until my youngest had started school. Then I had my first baby. It was then that I realised that I didn’t think that I would be able to do it… [...]

Dutch Moms do it Better…!

I have been stalking...I mean following Nadia from @my2to4 for a long time now and we have both found it odd how similar be are in so many aspects of our lives. In fact its almost creepy. However it has been amazing to connect with women all over the world and I am truly grateful [...]

Mum guilt. That old chestnut.

So as you all know (well maybe. #arrogantassumption) I’m a mum of 4. You would think that I have an exceptional amount of mum guilt purely from having a zillion babies and not enough time in the day to give each the attention they deserve however to be honest I don’t. At all. Well that’s [...]

Bec Wilcock reveals her pregnancy fitness routine

Ultra-marathon runner, Blackmores ambassador and Nike trainer, Bec Wilcock, announced the arrival of her gorgeous baby boy, Beau Patrick this month. Known for running some of the most gruelling ultramarathons in the world, Bec has admitted that pregnancy meant big changes for her fitness routine. Here she gives us the low down on how to [...]

When did kids stop being allowed to be kids?

As a mother of four I don’t particularly have the time or the hands to be all over my children at all times. Yet in all honesty I don’t want to be either.   I have wondered for a long time as to why children aren’t allowed to be children? Why aren’t they allowed to [...]

A very rough insight into my daily life…because #kids

My name is Tanya Harper and I am officially a baby collector. I managed to have my first and fourth baby 4 years and 2 days apart (currently ranging for 4yrs to 5months old). All have been single pregnancies. I did however manage to have two boys first then two girls which is incredibly delightful [...]

Harriet’s Birth Story

Harriet’s labour was actually the most daunting for me. This seemed to surprise everyone because I’ve already had 3 previous labours that had been quick and relatively easy. However after having 2 labours be 1.5hours from start to finish I was genuinely nervous id give birth at home. I know that a lot of women [...]

Guest Blogger – Jess from @ohmylevi_ “Bowie’s birth story”

Since starting my blog/Instagram I have met some amazing women who are or have gone through similar experiences to myself. I randomly started chatting to Jessiika, who is the gorgeous mumma behind @ohmylevi_. We hit it off instantly. We were both heavily pregnant at the same time and even though she was due before me [...]

Pregnant with toddlers. You need to read this…

  11 tips for getting through pregnancy with a toddler or three.   You will be permanently tired. Make peace with this. It is ok for them to watch copious amounts of TV and movies especially during the first and third trimesters. Ive actually been known to sleep whilst ‘watching’ a movie with the boys. [...]