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I was eight weeks pregnant and was having a play date with a close friend of mine. There is this "rule" about not sharing about your pregnancy until it is at least 12 weeks, and all is well.

My friend was asking us about our plans for a second child - and I had to "pretend" that I wasn't pregnant. It was uncomfortable. I felt I was contractive - and I felt like I had to hide something I was excited about.

Before Avery, some of you who have been following The Motherhood Mindset are aware that I...

In my last newsletter, I shared the exciting news that we are expanding our family and have welcomed the news of a second one on the way. I was 10 weeks pregnant at the time. I promised to update you on why I was open with the news and have yet fulfilled on that.

At the time, we were also embarking on a 3-week family trip to Mexico - where I was attending an incredible retreat to learn about the power of our mind, neuroscience, quantum physics, and meditation.

However at the core of it is this...

I am in the car with Avery.  Earlier that day, there must have been a moment where I was frustrated or annoyed. I actually can't even remember what happened.

So we're in the car driving to the supermarket... and this is how I conversation went:

"Mummy are you sad? - Did I make you sad?". He asked as I was finding a parking spot in the carpark.

We parked the car. I got out on his side. Unbuckled his seat. Held his face and sad - "Avery, I want you to know something - You can never make me or a...

Earlier this week, John and I got to spend time together grocery shopping at the supermarket - just us! Yes, something so trivial can be romantic, an opportunity for connection, and conversation :)

"Hey darling... can I give you something around Avery - especially in the mornings when it comes to food?". I ask John. 

I can feel John being defensive. He gives a small sigh and says; "I know what you're going to say. I had a bad morning the other morning. I was frustrated.. and yes I took it out ...

Here in Australia, today, Sunday 12th May we celebrate "Mother's Day". 

This may be your first Mother's day, or it may be your 11th - or it even may be a day that you're looking forward to celebrating the first time next year. 

Wherever you are in your journey of Motherhood - Happy happy Mother's Day. I celebrate you.

According to Wikipedia - Mother's Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

These...

I'm sitting here and flooded with gratitude for your soul!... So thank-you for being you!... I am grateful to be on this journey with you.

Grateful that we are interested and invested in making Motherhood extraordinary. That we are taking on being conscious in our expression of Motherhood... and that my gorgeous friend, is so beautiful! :)

John and I have been thinking about a second child... and as with our first; one of the key questions we ask is; "Why?" - What is the purpose and meaning th...