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Published on November 21, 2016 in AboutFull resolution (1280 × 960)

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When Arlo arrived it was HARD. He had a tongue tie which made feeding relentless and screamed for the most part of the day suffering with reflux and food intolerances and I still had the older two who needed me just as much. It was lonely. It was exhausting. • After a tongue tie division, months of skin to skin and holding him close, excluding a load of things from my diet and time to allow his tummy to mature he really is such a happy, cheeky little dude. These are words I never ever thought I’d hear myself say. • On these squares whilst people are putting out there the picture perfect side of motherhood, I want you to know that I see YOU... • The mum struggling to get out the house today. • The mum unable to join your friends for a coffee because your baby will just scream. • The mum who’s given up all the food that makes you feel great because it gives your baby griping wind and bright green phlegm for poo. • The mum who’s stuck under a sleeping baby desperate for something to eat or a wee. • The mum who’s got a screaming baby on the school run and everyone feels the need to share their opinion on why said baby is screaming and you turn away and sob. • The mum who’s just looked in the mirror and you have no idea who’s looking back at you. • The mum who’s had two hours of broken sleep and a baby that won’t be put down all day. • I see you. This motherhood lark is damn hard. I guess what I wanted to say is that so much of this baby behaviour is normal. But if you think there’s something wrong - please listen to your gut and seek help. Whether it’s medical advice or practical/emotional support. Accept the offers of help and know that you’re not alone. Arlo was my third baby and it still hit me so damn hard. • It’s totally ok to feel the most overwhelming love but totally and utterly broken. Give yourself permission to feel it all. • Don’t compare yourself to what you see in these squares and instead use them to find familiarity & create a support network. Remember, it’s ok if all you did today was exist, even if you have no idea how. • You’ve got this. Surround yourself with those that make you smile and BREATHE 💖

Best Grandma you ever did see ❤️ • I remember my mum telling me years ago that this chair would be her chair to cuddle her grandchildren in... she was so excited just at the prospect of it. • Well I’m lucky enough to live 2 minutes away from said chair and it’s safe to say it’s all of their favourite spot 🥰 • #thankfulbeyondwords #grandchildren #grandma #motheranddaughter #womensupportingwomen #motherhood #ilearnfromthebest #surreylife #family #love #raisinghumans #unconditionallove #surreymum #surreymummy #itswhatyouweremadetodo

Winter sun, you got me 💙💙💙 • Tuesday always used to be my worst day when I worked in an office - I mean everyone dreaded Mondays, but then BAM - Tuesday would hit you out of nowhere with so long to go until the weekend! • Tuesdays are now the first day of the week that I get to put this little dude’s needs first and have a slow day for mummy too. Now, I bloody love Tuesdays 🥰 • #myboy #meandmybaby #wintersun #babywearing #doulalife #lovebombing #babycarrier #ergobaby360 #10monthsold #tuesdayselfie #motherandson #thirdbaby #mumofthree #documentingmotherhood #itswhatyouweremadetodo

I have a double nap situation happening 🙏 Cue sofa, old Greys Anatomy, hot tea & homemade chocolate cake - Monday, you rock my world! • And this can count as my #whatmamaworemonday for @stylemotherbeat & @heyitsromeca as it’s basically my mum uniform - ripped denim & leopard print #obvs • #mumwin #mondaymood #hottea #downtime #slowmonday #feelscheeky #andbreathe #space #glutenfree #homemade #mumuniform #myhome #mystellaanddot #motherhood #napssavelives #itswhatyouweremadetodo

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Arlo’s first Christmas to be exact ❤️🎄 • #familytraditions #firstchristmas #specialbauble #theyallmeansomething #lovealwayswins #loveliveshere #myhome #familytime #teamstocks #christmasdecor #thirdbaby #instachristmas #mumlife #surreylife #itswhatyouweremadetodo

Thinking back to this time last year when I was savouring cuddles as a mother of two, with my littlest dude still wombside ❤️ • #timeisflying #thirdtrimester #pregnant #bump #motheroftwo #wombside #pregnancyphoto #instabump #hypnobirthing #birthpreparation #thirdbaby #skintoskin #oxytocin #surreymummy #beyondthankful #motherhood #itswhatyouweremadetodo

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