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Dear Mama in the 4th trimester

Being in the industry that I'm in, I'm exposed to a lot of new Moms and babies. Most often that not, I'm rather surprised at how well they're coping. Because in comparison to my memory of the 4th trimester, they seem to be doing pretty good. When I think back,…

Shannon McLaughlinMarch 11, 2018

Support Local

Locally made baby (& mama) products that rock!

It's almost time for our end of year UB Mama Celebration and we have some fabulous prizes to give away on the day, sponsored by some more of my favourite local baby brands. I wrote a post a few months ago about locally made baby products that rock, so I thought I'd…

Shannon McLaughlinNovember 21, 2017

Motherhood

Perhaps, motherhood is designed this way.

Why is it that we can’t remember gazing up at our Mother’s face as a baby or young child, yet she can remember gazing down at us? Perhaps it is designed that way so that we don’t remember all the tears she cried over us. Becoming a Mother is an…

Shannon McLaughlinNovember 6, 2017

Motherhood

What is it with this Mom guilt?

I'm not going to lie, my 3 year old is currently challenging me like I've never been challenged before. I consider myself a gentle parent, but these past few days... phew, I've had some low moments. What is it with this Mom guilt? Does it ever go away? I watched…

Shannon McLaughlinOctober 23, 2017

Fourth Trimester Motherhood

I took this photo so I would remember.

I was looking through photographs on my phone that I’d taken last year when I stumbled upon this one. I distinctly remember taking it. I'd just got home from a café and I was feeling so sad. So lost, and lonely. I took this photo so I would remember. I…

Samantha AitkenOctober 16, 2017

Babywearing

How to have a relationship… and a baby!

Many babies are rocked, swayed and bounced to sleep during those first few months, and yes, it's so very exhausting! There's no doubt having a baby around the house takes a toll on your relationship as there's a completely new dynamic at play - sleep deprived parents + friends and…

Nicola SchoemanSeptember 19, 2017

Motherhood

What to do when life hands you lemons 🍋

Like when you're finally ready to leave the house and for once, you look like you've really made an effort. Your Mom bun is neat-ish and your outfit is stylish, but then... your sweet baby has a little vomit, just as you pick her up and it lands right square…

Shannon McLaughlinSeptember 6, 2017

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Rage… Why us moms are so tired!

Why is it that during the darkness we lose our patience and sense of humour? Our babes can be challenging to get to sleep during the day, but even if you’ve had hardly any sleep at all the night before, you can always understand why and have patience. You can…

Samantha AitkenAugust 29, 2017

Babywearing Papa Bears

The Ubuntu Papa

There is absolutely nothing sweeter than seeing a dad wearing his babe. Those teeny, tiny sparrow legs peeking out of a carrier against a man’s big frame is just so special. When a baby is born, some dads can feel a little like the third wheel in this new relationship.…

Samantha AitkenAugust 14, 2017

Dear Mama in the 4th trimester

Locally made baby (& mama) products that rock!

Perhaps, motherhood is designed this way.

What is it with this Mom guilt?

I took this photo so I would remember.

How to have a relationship… and a baby!

What to do when life hands you lemons 🍋

Sleep Rage… Why us moms are so tired!

The Ubuntu Papa

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