One of the reasons I started my blog, ‘Mama Still Got It’ is because after my children were born I went through a phase of feeling completely and utterly blah, mixed with a bit of self doubt. I didn’t have postnatal depression, I would just say motherhood was starting to take its toll on me. It wasn’t an immediate feeling of blah – it’s something that crept up on me over time… like watching a time lapse of a flower blooming on a nature program, but the flower was in
This month’s mama is dedicated to Emma @mamaandtbear – mother of 18 month old Teddy who has been diagnosed with stage 4 rare and aggressive form of cancer called Neuroblastoma. They have 3 months to raise £400,000 for a chance of survival. Emma is hoping this interview will raise more awareness and donations, so please read on, share and donate. Tell us a little bit about yourself, name, occupation, children etc. I’m Emma Mayo and I live in South East London with my fiance Jamie, my 18 month old son
Six years ago I became a mother. I remember every single detail of my labour – which I was told I would forget. Luckily I haven’t blocked it out… The reason I wanted to write this story is simply because, in my opinion there are too many stories out there about giving birth that are terrifying. When I was pregnant, I was shocked with the amount of mothers who would want to tell me how awful their labour was. I was left looking like a rabbit in headlights after certain
‘Is it possible to live without alcohol in a world where you’re more likely to be offered a glass of wine at a playdate then a cup of tea? Where Instagram is filled with references to ‘wine o’clock’? Where every social event is fuelled by gallons of booze?’ I decided to try out being sober for a month – and on my journey I read a book called The Sober Diaries written by Clare Pooley – who I then found on Instagram and fell in love with her wit, wisdom
This is a no brainer. Wear sunscreen… its that simple. Unless you want to age badly, then don’t wear it. I know we’re all SO happy the sun has finally made an appearance after so many months of dull, grey, wet, windy and even snowy days. I find that everyone is so much happier when the sun is out – even my husband has called me twice today to say ‘hi’ and it’s only 1.30pm (not the usual routine I can assure you!) You may think I’m being a fun
This week I wanted to let you know about a product I’ve come across called Frezyderm, a Greek pharmaceutical skincare brand that started over 30 years ago by Anastasios Anastasiou (who is famous for developing a topical solution to soothe babies with colic as well as targeting fine lines!) … and also a favourite of Royal bride to be Meghan Markle What I love about this brand, is they specialise in very sensitive skin so, all products can be used on all family. Great for mums, babies and teens with troublesome skin
