Tag Archives: mother

Dear new mummy

The baby is here! In your ams! Mewing, and pooing, and screeching, and sleeping! You can’t stop staring at the little mite in disbelief. YOU MADE THIS! You MADE this. You want to cry at the mystery of it all… … Continue reading

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You are the expert in the topic of your children

We have just come through a week of pretty angsty bed times. Some nights Ramona took a whole 1.5 hours to get to sleep. Even though we are just reading, nursing, singing and I should be able to think wonderful … Continue reading

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My tiny tyrant? Feminism and attachment parenting

Er. Ramona has a new thing. It involves calling my breasts baps. “BAPS! BAPS!” she yells as she pats my mammary glands. It isn’t particularly pleasing – clearly she is spending too much time in the company of those objectifying … Continue reading

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