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Continue reading →: He’s so tiny…It was week 3 of a baby and parent class I was attending. Malachi would usually be asleep for most of the sessions so would be in my arms, but this week I was determined for him to be awake as it was a play and development session. “He’s tiny,”…
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Continue reading →: Is motherhood a sacrifice?Sacrifice. give up (something valued) for the sake of other considerations. I’ve realised that I hold the belief that sacrifice inherently involves pain or hardship. When I consider sacrifice, my mind immediately goes to suffering and so I decided to ask myself why – surely these things don’t need to…
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Continue reading →: Ask for help!As a first-time mom, navigating the journey of pregnancy and impending motherhood was overwhelming at times. Yes, there was excitement preparing for Malachi but the practicalities of managing day-to-day tasks, and full time work while balancing the physical demands of pregnancy was hard. And then he arrived! The unspoken pressure…
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Continue reading →: Take me to churchAs a new mum, every milestone with my son feels like a monumental moment worth cherishing and documenting. His first smile, first roll, first laugh. But I think there are milestones parents should mark too! So much emphasis is often (and rightly so) on the development of the child, but…
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Continue reading →: When Did We Stop Being Social on Social Media?How many hours did you spend on social media last week? I spent 35 hours, five hours a day on average… Jury’s out if this is a colossal waste of time or somehow justifiable – I’m on maternity leave and conversation with a small human whilst cute isn’t enough to…
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I’m Shantelle
Welcome to Malachi’s Mummy. Here, I share my journey through the whirlwind of motherhood, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and the evolution of my identity. Join me as I navigate the joys and complexities of raising my son, Malachi, while rediscovering myself along the way.
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