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I hated having a ‘baby’ – There I said it!

By | 34 Comments | Published: March 6, 2013

I really didn’t enjoy the baby stage.  I loved the ‘idea’ of having a baby. I love the pictures that come to your mind,  babies sleeping, cooing and smiling. I look back at photos and i’m filled with love.  But… BUT if you asked if I enjoyed that stage. You would be greeted with.. A [...]

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Cry it out (CIO) or Assisted to sleep – Which one?!? Help!! – Kelly Dee

By | 8 Comments | Published: October 1, 2012

On the Imperfect Mum, we get a lot of questions about sleep. I often take a big breath when reposting these, as we normally end up with a big battle between these two sides, with each side passionately believing they are right and best. Firstly, I want to clear up I am not an expert. [...]

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So – How did I kick McDonalds? – Kelly (I.M2)

By | 8 Comments | Published: August 2, 2012
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I am trying to give up my addiction to McDonalds – but it’s not as easy as i thought! It’s been 2 weeks so far, which is a great start, but I sometimes still get that pulling feeling when I drive past, but here is where I am at… If you don’t mind… I’ve had [...]

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What worries me THE MOST!

By | 8 Comments | Published: July 18, 2012

In our world, in our community, I have to say, I worry the most.. about Mum’s… Why? I worry, that we are so consumed with trying to live up to other peoples standards of being a  ” The Perfect Mum” that we forget to get our hands dirty and just “be”…. just “be” in the [...]

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I’m not good enough – for me that is!

By | 29 Comments | Published: October 20, 2011
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Do you ever find your eyes watching other Mother’s and hear a little voice in your head saying… “She is so so much better at this whole motherhood thing than me”! -Chances are she has looked at you and thought the same.. I know this, my conscious mind knows this, I’m confident generally self-assured but [...]

Also posted in About Me | 29 Comments

GUILT I HATE YOU – I am a good Mum – PISS OFF!

By | 23 Comments | Published: September 8, 2011

From the moment I conceived my babies guilt set in it grasped hold of me like nothing else… it consumed me and some days I almost drown… I still struggle with it… it likes to make a little nest in my belly.. Some days are good and I’m rockin it and everything is just GREAT!!! [...]

Posted in Motherhood Guilt | 23 Comments