19/08/2026
💜 A little life update 💜
Going back to work when E was 8 months was very challenging, but it’s been very rewarding.
I have shared postpartum with so many gorgeous families. I’ve encountered new challenges (which always presents new learning), and have been thoroughly enjoying connecting with the beautiful Jayne The Early Parenting Collective with Jayne Vidler as part of her Mentorship program, in order to learn and grow.
At the same time as being fortunate to have work that is truly rewarding and flexible, I’ve been grieving that time spent with my baby and older child. Maternity leave was such a blessing to be able to hone in and focus on my family and myself, without having to share my brain and heart with others. When I am at work, I truly do share both my brain and my heart with the families I care for.
When primary caregivers return to work, they are often shouldering extra responsibilities on top of continued lack of sleep, managing maintaining a milk supply, navigating separation from their kid/s (often for the first time), childcare and school illnesses and still needing to get on with the “mother load”, while trying to find a small pocket in their day for themselves.
It can be such a heavy time for many. For those all navigating this, I see you 💜
E is now nearly 11 months. Transitioning into a beautiful childcare setting, however having some challenges with this some days. She’s very mobile, and if she’s anything like her big brother (she is tracking to be so!), she will be walking close to 12 months 😂 💜
We also discovered she has a mild IgE allergy to Egg, and non-IgE to dairy and soy. Once we start our allergy ladder I will share that experience here in case it helps some families 💜
