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Category Archives: Parenthood

Mamie became a “Mummy”and has been flying by the seat of her trews ever since.

The Feeding Pillow – No new mother should be without one.

Posted on 4th May 2020 by Mamie — Leave a reply
The Feeding Pillow

On my list of things to buy before my baby was born, the feeding pillow was nowhere to be seen. In hindsight, it should have been an essential item. I Continue Reading →

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Just being Mummy – learning to let go of the little things

Posted on 4th May 2020 by Mamie — Leave a reply
Just being Mummy

When being Mummy is only one of the many faces you have to wear, it can be tremendously difficult to remember to remove the other masks before donning “mummy” When Continue Reading →

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Kid’s TV from a Parental Perspective

Posted on 6th June 2019 by Mamie — Leave a reply
Kid's TV

He’s fantastic, he’s amazing… All for one and one for all…Build it up! Dinotrux…Can we fix it?… We are parents, hear us whimper into the sofa cushions when we are Continue Reading →

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Being an Ex-pat Mum – The Challenges and Trials

Posted on 2nd June 2019 by Mamie — Leave a reply
Ex-pat mum on the beach

Living abroad, no family close by, a small (practically tiny) social circle, it’s hard being an ex-pat mum. In the past, and even now, most first-time mum’s are near their Continue Reading →

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He’s two…No, I’m not kidding

Posted on 30th May 2019 by Mamie — Leave a reply
he's two

As a first time mum, immigrant (expat), socially awkward, and petrified of judgement, there is no one quite so acutely aware of how other people perceive me. How they judge Continue Reading →

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The Ubiquitous Mummy Blog or UMB

Posted on 16th May 2019 by Mamie — Leave a reply

It’s official; I am a parent, Mummy, Mommy, Mama or whichever name my boy is calling me this week. So, as a writer and blogger, it would be irresponsible of Continue Reading →

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Depression and asking for help – A letter to my husband

Posted on 15th May 2019 by Mamie — Leave a reply
Depression, drowning in emotion

It is a recurring theme amongst those who have a mental illness, like depression, that they reach a point where they don’t feel like they deserve the help they so Continue Reading →

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Not so sure – Everything is going to be OK

Posted on 6th July 2016 by Mamie — Leave a reply

I’m not so sure I’ve got this. After a completely sleepless night, I still have a baby to look after until my Honey wakes just after lunch. I’m utterly exhausted. Continue Reading →

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I’ve got this – Everything is going to be OK

Posted on 5th July 2016 by Mamie — Leave a reply

This morning started with another poor feed by the boy, but I’ve got this; I have to. The same small nurse is still telling me that I need to supplement. Continue Reading →

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Baby Boy – Everything is going to be okay, I hope.

Posted on 4th July 2016 by Mamie — Leave a reply

After his night feed at 04:30 the baby boy slept (yes, he was asleep) until just before 08:00. They brought him through to me, but he didn’t want to feed. Continue Reading →

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