Bringing a little person into the world is incredibly hard work. It can be frightening and overwhelming, the ultimate test of endurance – both mentally and physically. But birth IS beautiful – normally once it's over and the baby is in your arms. Time will generally cast the memory of birth in a rosier […]
So let’s forget that last week was kind of sort of meant to be “Birth Week” here on The Little Mumma. And let’s remember that I have three children. And also, currently, a head cold. Let’s try to forgive me for not being perfect and also celebrate the things I DID manage to achieve last […]
The birth story is coming. This isn't it. But it is all the post-birth info that's fit to print. Labour Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes Amount to which this amazes me: super-maximum amount People who have now seen my business end up close and personal: super-maximum amount Ability to chat and make jokes while […]
"Oh, no! You just missed out on the best room. It had the best views and now you're just looking at the road," lamented the midwife as she wheeled me into room 59. I stood and moved to the window, the peak hour traffic rushing and halting with the lights, just beginning to sparkle in […]
Chapter 5 The next few hours are a bit of a blur. I was really cruising though. I didn’t really want anything, I just laid back on the bed, completely relaxed. I think I might have watched some tv, Bren did some Sudoku, I asked Colleen about her kids and she checked on the level […]
{Source} Let's face it, I am completely and utterly obsessed with our new reality. A daughter! Bren and I keep looking at one another and just grinning. It's a strange feeling, getting everything you were hoping for. Wonderful but really, really strange. As though you don't quite deserve it. Of course, my mother is reading […]
A perfect and precious daughter growing beautifully. We are blessed. We are shocked! We are ecstatic. we. are. blessed.
