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25.01.2022 @themotherhoodprojectnz #almondholistichealth #motherhood #postpartum

24.01.2022 Rich in vitamin C these delicious red capsicums can be eaten raw and cooked. Here are a few tips on incorporating capsicums into your diet: sliced raw into a delicious Greek salad filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta, olive oil, salt + pepper sliced into thick strips cooked in the oven to use for wraps and sandwiches stuff them with shredded zucchini, carrot, tomato, mince, quinoa or rice then throw them in the oven to grill roasted with your favourite spic...es + herbs then blend into a saucy dip add as filers when roasting chicken or beef Simple. Delicious. Healthy. #auntynatskitchen #almondholistichealth #healthyliving #capsicum #foodideas #simpleeating #organicliving #organic #pesticidefree #lowtoxlife #deliciousfood

24.01.2022 Do you have someone special expecting? Or are you expecting a bundle of joy yourself? We have these beautiful prints for purchase that is a personal + thoughtful gift to give to a Mumma-to-be. Everyone's pregnancy journey is different and sometimes it is shared, for others it is not. But having a print to look at every morning when they wake up and before they go to bed, reading it's heartfelt poem, could support them to feel loved, comforted and safe.... Each print is $22.95 with every $2 donated to @the_village_co Please DM with your choice of print + shipping details and we will send you all the info you need! *Note* this is a physical A4 print on white cardboard sent via tracked post. Much love

23.01.2022 Dad’s hold our hands for a little while and our hearts forever Happy 1st Father’s Day to my hubby You are so loved by Abel and I cannot wait to see you both thrive in adventures. Thank you for taking care of us always and making me the happiest mummy and wifey! ... And to my father, thank you for giving us everything in life and still continue to. You are the most generous man. To the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, stepdad and to those who are not longer with us, sending big love to you all and a Happy Father’s Day

23.01.2022 Mother. A title just above Queen Okie dokie slowly getting through my camera roll to do some uploads. Here’s a business I have bought twice from for lactation support. As you know my milk took a little while to come in but I had the help of @milkynorks. So firstly I tried the tea which at the beginning I drank cold most days #mumlife but I then decided to make a strong pot of it in the mornings so I had a few cups throughout the day... then last week me boobies starting ...leaking! A joyous day for this Mum after weeks of pumping and formula top ups . So for 3 weeks now he’s been purely breastfed yay! But I have everything as a backup just in case still. Then I felt I needed something a little more comforting to drink instead of reaching for that Lindt chocolate... so I purchased their coconut and chocolate malt drink and am loving it. With no word of a lie I have spent sooooo much money since having Abel. On. Everything. From lactation, herbs for reflux, to carriers, more comfortable feeding clothes, better organisation stuff for our rooms, supplements, extra baby clothes doctors, specialists, etc. because, you just gotta do what is best for you and baby. I will spend what I need to spend to make sure he is comfy, happy, pain free. And also things that help me create they environment for him and for us as a family. I’ll keep updating with different products from various businesses throughout the weeks Happy milk making #almondholistichealth #breastfeeding #lactation #holistichealth #babylove #newborn #mama #lactationtea

23.01.2022 Have you heard of the 12 parts of the Circle of Life before? I've mentioned it on here previously through other posts. It's a tool I use for every client, where we put a dot in a section of the category symbolising where you feel you are with that category in your life. I.e. relationships. Closer to the middle is dissatisfied and closest to the edge is more satisfied. It might not sound it, but it's extremely powerful. It shows you what you're feeling in your life without ev...en having to talk about it. You can see it for yourself and you can probably see straight away where you would like to progress or change, or better yet acknowledge that you are extremely satisfied in the space you are in life. Not everything has to be about change, it is about BEING, which I know I forget to do some days when work/finances/baby takes over. This is my husband Shaun and he's always been by my side through different things in life - from career changes, to physical + mental wellbeing, the highs and lows and better yet, raising our boy together. Don't get me wrong, we have had our fair share of tough days especially learning to raise a little human who is stealing your heart... and your sleep! But this is what life is all about, it's a circle, it's a rollercoaster, it's emotional, it's scary and it's incredible. Relationships in the Circle of Life is not just about who you partnered with, it's all round who you associate with (friends, family, neighbours, work colleague). So tonight, have a think, how do you feel in this part of your life? Jot it down in your journal, or on a piece of paper or even in the notes in your phone and acknowledge how you feel. #almondholistichealth #circleoflife #iinhealthcoach #mentalwellbeing #physicalwellbeing #relationships

22.01.2022 There are some thing I don't make at home because 1. I have tried and failed 2. It makes eating breakfast out more enjoyable 3. I have tried and failed........... Lucky for us we have Jamie Oliver to teach us how to poach the perfect egg! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=2767972893227388

21.01.2022 I asked God to send me a man who will always love me. So he gave me a son 9 weeks my boy, what a journey it’s been! We’ve learnt so much more then we could ever imagine. We are still going to many appointments but you’re laugh and double chin smile makes it all the better. Although your colic cry literally sends me up a spiral BUT I’ve now learnt to calm you and understand what’s about to happen. We will slowly go out and about but for now let’s just keep managing eve...rything. It takes a toll on us by the end of some days but we bath and go to bed and start fresh the next day. As long as you don’t have the bags under your eyes then I’m happy! Dad takes over some nights because my body just hit exhaustion and I need to reset a bit to take care of you. Mamas are incredible. Honestly. You grow a little human inside of you, spend months buying things and getting it all organised, birth the little human, recover from birth at the same time being sleep deprived/feeding/healing/understanding what’s going on and what to do. Online shop at 2am buying the things you need because the days are too full on. Carrying babe just so they can get the right amount of sleep to grow and thrive. So don’t just give yourself a pat on the back, give yourself some self care time and a whopper glass of tea/coffee/wine and be so proud of everything you are doing for your family. Abel is my life now. And the more I learn the more I can share on this page. My holistic lifestyle has changed greatly but I wouldn’t have it any other way! #almondholistichealth #son #love #mother #postpartum

20.01.2022 When they tell you to eat slowly

19.01.2022 We try to make this a daily ritual outside before bedtime to get some fresh air and check out the fruit trees. We have a lemon and some figs growing! He is starting to rip off the leaves enjoying learning new textures too. We did have a vegetable patch but I didn’t maintain it properly when Abel was born so my husband ripped it out *wooooosaaaaahhhhh* We aren’t the best with nature [overheat quickly] but we love our walks. One day he might sleep in the pram so we can ...go for long beach strolls! But for now he enjoys the scenery and eating his toes. Same same. Looking forward to redoing the vegetable patch together so we can enjoy a little hobby at home. If you don’t have one already have a think about something you’d like to start or something you really enjoy that a you can pencil in time for once a week. Having your own hobbies is so healthy for you physically and mentally and it can even lead to a new career that you’ve always dreamt of We also like sitting at cafes and people watching pretending we are in Europe again #almondholistichealth #mummanature #mummanat #bedtimeroutine #healthyliving #healthyfamilies

17.01.2022 When I left my full-time job to study and work from home, you can imagine it would have been a shock to the system to be 'alone' everyday. Then, I just learnt to enjoy my own company. Remember, I was studying holistic health and living, so it encouraged me to change things in my lifestyle and implement new ways of living. We went down to one wage so A LOT was changing but we never knew at that time it would be for the better.. Because I didn't have to rush to drive to work, I... was able to create the day I wanted for myself. It took about 3 months but I then learnt there is a power in enjoying your own company. I then enjoyed real simple things like going for walks, having a conversation with the hubby over coffee rather than rushing or being on our phones, spending more time with my nieces, nephew and rest of my family and in fact, feeling stronger because I was gaining so much new information and knowledge in an area I knew I could thrive in, and not having to spend money on things to make me feel better. I think with COVID we have all been challenged with learning to enjoy your our own company.... but the people we live with! For some it hasn't been a positive but for others, it has been, because they are more present with life and the people around them. How do you feel right now? Are you able to enjoy time to yourself without scrolling through your phone? However, if you do feel alone and feel the days are feeling dark, please speak out! There are health-lines available or even health coaches who are there to listen.

17.01.2022 Welcome our son, Abel At this time, one week ago, our little man decided it was time to come out into this big wide world and we couldn’t happier. Our hearts ache with so much love for this little man.... Our pride and joy. Our dream come true. God Bless you little one and welcome to the Almond Holistic Health team. We are going to conquer great thing together

16.01.2022 Sitting here with my baby boy on my chest sleeping. Holding him close and just enjoying the peace together. Keeping him upright so he doesn’t choke on his reflux (yep, he does that, Mumma Nat jumps out of her skin every time). Not sure where 5 weeks have gone though but I still pinch myself that I have him. In the last fortnight little Abel had a tongue and lip tie laser done, which was why we had so many pains feeding + he was losing weight (previous posts). Since then we... breastfeed, reduced formula top ups and now he’s put on .5kg! He still has quite an upset tummy that keeps him and is awake a lot of the night unless he is in our arms but we are slowly improving it! He smiles and laughs when I put the Wiggles songs on, looooves cuddles and hugs onto my neck when I hold him. It’s so precious. There have been some entertaining moments: I washed my hair with body wash I walked into the wall x 3 times I hit my head on the bedhead when I had a micro sleep breastfeeding I woke up scared that I was hugging the baby and fell asleep to only realise I was hugging the hot water bottle Ran back from a walk to the house for the first time since last year, pushing the pram with me because he was screaming. I literally got a heat rash on my chest and the run was about 2 minutes . My friend was right next to me doing the same thing! Sooo many messages and texts with awesome people sharing their stories. Just remember (and something I am now reminding myself). You are NOT a ‘struggling Mum’. Just because you ask for help, or have questions or your baby doesn’t sleep as the book says, does not make you ‘struggling’. Throw they word out into the bin. You’re LEARNING! Learning how to take care of a little human and at the same time your body is trying to recover from child birth. Think about this.. if someone started a new job and couldn’t keep up the first few weeks, would you say they’re a struggling employee? No, you’d say they’re new and still learning everyday. Okie doke... enough from me... sending lots of love and coffee to you Mumma. Enjoy the first day of Spring sunshine xx

16.01.2022 Summing up #postpartum home life. How many times I’ve fed half naked with a cookie in my mouth and a cold cuppa tea to the side just to relax Abel from his cries and keep him comforted with his sore belly. Cheers to you all on this Monday morning , let’s do this ... Beautiful image by @o_trocatintas

16.01.2022 Not sure how but this was 2 years ago, walking through the streets of Antiparos on the Greek Islands for our honeymoon. A real magically place Greece is, with so much beauty, calmness, fresh food... you cannot help but take pictures everywhere you go. We also enjoyed spending time with my family there on the main land. Lucky enough we now have FaceTime so we can all see and talk to each other.... It's been a full on year, how are you feeling? Where are you craving as a holiday destination?

15.01.2022 How to ache a Greek Mumma’s heart... when your little man isn’t putting on as much weight as he should. After nights of screaming and feeding every hour after we arrived back from the hospital, we realised Abel wasn’t getting enough milk from me. He also wasn’t able to poop for over a week which was hurting just watching him uncomfortable! 3 nights in I booked in with @hannahwillsmoremidwife and by Tuesday we were on a feeding plan with extra top ups after breastfeeding. I ap...preciated the support from Hannah and how easy it was to understand everything that was happening. I highly recommend her as a private midwife as she is full of passion, skills and knowledge. At another check up on Friday he had put on 60 grams but dropped again over the weekend at our Doc app on Monday. So we went back to the extra top ups and seeing how he goes for the next 3 days. And little Abel has some reflux so all the ‘liquid gold’ I was expressing (after every feed) was coming right back up. But after a couple solid Mumma Nat was pretty happy and realised let’s just tackle one thing at a time here. And that’s what we have been doing. With so many family and friends having gone through the same with their little one, the support has been wonderful especially after feeling a whoolleeeee heal of ‘mum guilt’ not being able to fully feed your baby. My sisters and close friends have been the biggest support system. We’re getting there a few nights in a row of waking up after 3 hours for a feed, we couldn’t be happier. We are learning slowly what works for him and what works for us because if we don’t work together, we crumble (I did numerous times... can we blame the hormones? ). There’s constant washing from the vomit but eh, washing machine and dryer is there. The days pass us by so quickly and bedtime is now at 7:30pm for survival . I love him so much and he loves us too, that feeling of providing him comfort, safety and warmth is the most beautiful thing in life. When I see him snuggle up to my husband after a scream or feed, I just sit and stare in awe. Here’s to week 3 young Abel, let’s keep you fed and rested P.s. loving bath time! #almondholistichealth #postpartum

13.01.2022 It's ok to feel just OK. And it’s also ok to not feel OK. We hide our feelings and how we feel because we don't want to let someone down, we don't want to be judged, we don't want to be labeled as 'negative', we don't want anyone to know what's going on... But remember, it is OK to talk to someone. If we leave it building up inside of us, it will affect our health both mentally and physically. Can you imagine a world where no one spoke abou...t how they felt? There would be less conversation, no space for learning from our decisions, more sickness, more judgement and a lot more... Sometimes, we can't bring ourselves to talking to the closest people in our lives and that's a reason why Almond Holistic Health was created, a safe and confidential place free from judgement with listening ears. www.almondholistichealth.com.au #almondholistichealth #itsoktonotbeok #support #love #guidance See more

13.01.2022 If you had seen in my stories I spent the weekend researching and buying new foods and products for Abel to try and for me to have. After speaking to a dietician she believes we need to trial a low amines diet (Google it, so interesting). It would all make sense if this has been the issue to Abel’s intolerances. In fact, I think I probably have this too! Although sometimes I feel like we are getting no where when I sit down and go through photos on my phone I realise how far... we have come and how much we are learning along the way! A lot of the times parents have gone through their own health issues with their kids but either don’t know it’s happening, haven’t investigated it further because they’re told it’s normal or they feel like a bad parent if they were to share it with someone. But guess what... Lots of kids struggle to sleep Lots of kids have allergies Lots of kids have intolerances Lots of kids have reflux Lots of kids like carriers Lots of kids like to be held or fed to sleep Lots of kids cry when Mummas walks out the room It’s everywhere and it’s taken me 6 months to realise that. Everyday for over 4 months every bite of food I have my stomach turns thinking will this be hurting him? What will be the reaction? Will he be ok tonight? We are always going to feel guilty, always going to worry, always going to think about the next thing we have to do... but I’m learning to be in the moment. We are FINALLY using this carrier but he wasn’t so impressed as he would rather crawl and destroy things instead Think back to the days you don’t feel well you start to realise... yeah I over did it today, or I didn’t have enough water, or that food really hurt my gut, I couldn’t sleep well last night... same thing can happen to our bubs and they may cry a... little to tell us. Or Abel now goes MAAAMMAAAA But let’s not forget our mental health when it comes to our physical health because it takes a toll! So check in with your family member, friend, neighbour, staff member who you know might not be feeling 100% or pop in for a little visit, they’ll always be appreciated Also side note.. being in holistic health is just

13.01.2022 There is no greater warrior than a Mother protecting her child Love you my son. You motivate me everyday. Your Dad is a warrior too and is always by our side.

12.01.2022 Need some basic salad ideas? Hubby came home one night and said all he wanted was a salad. Knowing that wouldn't fill him up I thought I might as well use up some vegetables and make 3 lots to choose from as they are good leftover sides dishes! No recipe needed:... Roast pumpkin, zucchini and kale with quinoa + parsely Boiled broccoli and cauliflower Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, red onion, capsicum, oregano) with baby spinach All dressed with olive oil, salt + pepper. Viola. With a side of meat or your vego dish, it is an extra hit of fresh greens to your system!

11.01.2022 I have a coconut curry obsession I always used to make it when I was back at home and would have it ready in containers for my lunch during the week. It’s a dairy free alternative way to pack in healing herbs, spices and vegetables . My staples are cumin, turmeric, cardamom and garam masala. Then, pending on the week, I add in any fresh herbs I have in the fridge. I’ve tried to simplify our meals as much as possible. I think with time and practice the meals go...t easier. Something that used to take me an hour would take minutes now....... however, I still don’t like baking #almondholistichealth #auntynatskitchen easymealsforbusypeople #nourishingmeals #dinner See more

11.01.2022 9 months prepping to fall in love for a lifetime #39weeks Big shout out to the wonderful @k_photography_by_karina_cook for our memorable photos ... #almondholistichealth #love #pregnancy

11.01.2022 Clothes and clutter. Isn’t it funny how this stuff can stress you out and make your mind feel so cluttered. To the expecting Mum... one thing I should have done before having Abel was clear out the clothes that will no longer suit my lifestyle (ie. baby vom, feeding, sweating because always on the go ) For the first couple months I couldn’t get ready on time and ended up in the same sports gear. So if you’re planning on breastfeeding, invest in a few feeding bras, singlets, ...tops and jumpers (they don’t have to be expensive mine are all from Target and Kmart at the moment) and have them hanging up ready for you. I’ve taken out a huge bunch of clothes that I know won’t suit my lifestyle anymore and will storage bag them away for now. You’re already in a rush and feeling pretty tired everyday with your newborn. Keep your comfy tops and pants as easy access a handful of going out clothes ready hanging! #almondholisticheath #postpartum #decluttering #clothes #expectingmumtip

09.01.2022 Some beautiful birthday blooms Same convo with the husband every year, last week just before my birthday he asked me again about how I feel turning another year older... and I always say back how I never care about my age... every year is a blessing, with many changes in life. At 28 I birthed my little Abel into this world and I connected with many likeminded women. Priorities, relationships, friendships, work and life itself has changed. My boys are the light of my life bu...t I have never been so challenged. At the same time I cannot believe how much I’m learning not only as a new Mum but health of a baby. It all seems fitting and I still believe Almond Holistic Health was born at the right time of my life to not only support my road of gut health and holistic lifestyle but the next generations! I may not have had my usual pasta and slice of cake this year #eliminationdiet #abelsgut but I entered the year of 29 with coffee, flowers, family and friends. And that’s all I could have asked for. (Actually I wouldn’t have minded some sleep but we will get to that one day). Let’s see what my last year in my 20’s has install for me #almondholistichealth

09.01.2022 @themotherhoodprojectnz Little man is 2 weeks old today and everyday is flying past. He has all my time, love and energy at the moment and I’m focusing hard on being able to feed him as we have had some difficulties. Almond Holistic Health is still here, just taking a small break on the posts. The will be more focused on my motherhood journey as that’s my life now and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ll update when possible lots of love xo

08.01.2022 And who do we have in his big boy chair! Well, this little man, is practically attached to my left hip/shoulder/arm. He is SO interested in everything. So, I decided to start cooking with him. When I need my left arm I pop him in the high chair, put the radio on and we sing/cook/chatter together. He’s super energetic as you have probably seen in my stories! Then about 20 mins later he gives you this PO look, blows raspberries and back on my left hip he goes Cooking with k...ids (just not when your hangry) gives them so many skills- creativity, sensory, health and positive psychology towards food. Feeling quite nervous about solid introduction! But looking forward to learning how to nourish him. What do you cook in the kitchen with your kiddies? #auntynatskitchen #mamamoments #cookingwithkids #solids #nourishment #organicfood #organicliving #mothersonbond

06.01.2022 #perinatalmentalhealth week Where we raise awareness of postpartum mental health. Because we see you Mama. We hear you. We understand you. We support you. We see you walking the hallway at 3am. We see you feeding to calm your baby. We see the vomits on your clothes and hair. ... Bringing a little human into this world is once heck of an incredible experience. All they want is you. They love you. They adore you. They feed off you. They smell you. They feel safe on you. They want to sleep on you. They just want... you. And that’s beautiful in itself. But sometimes the Mama needs to be held to. We live in a world where we are too afraid to ask for support because it makes us feel weak. Mama, you are your babies entire world. They are fulfilled everyday because you’re there. And it’s ok to not feel the same way back because everyone needs to breathe, everyone needs their own time and everyone needs to rest their body and mind no matter if you’re 4 weeks in or 4 months in or 4 years in. My babe needs me a lot. Sleep deprivation is real. Exhaustion... is real. And I learnt that big time this week when little man decided to only nap one hour during the day And this photo is from one of those days! Stuck on my shoulder and hand on my face not letting go Mum the love you have for your child/children is just indescribable. Postpartum anxiety and depression is real. It affects 1 in 5 women, that’s huge! So why let this continue? Support/help your friend, sister, Aunty, cousin... the most simplest thing will help their day. That shower they get to have or the coffee you bring or the food you delivery or the big chat you have on speaker phone can completely make their day. Love you my munchkin one day I’ll wash my hair and we’ll go out #almondholistichealth #starttheconversation #mothersonlove #lovemybaby #postpartumjourney

05.01.2022 Do yourself a favour and listen to this educational podcast on air quality! Kasey Willson ND for Glowing Mumma’s & Thriving Bubba’s https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/indoor-air

05.01.2022 A little DIY sitz bath ready to go! I've filled this up with epsom salts along with a few tablespoons of organic rose petals, calendula, comfrey leaf and lavender. Many "bath bombs" are made with fragrance, colourings and other nasty things (unless stated otherwise) so I've never really tried one. Instead I use a mixture of magnesium + epsom salts along with essential oils when I bath. And now? I have some beautiful healing flowers to enjoy too! I have already gifted these ...to some of my friends who are Mums-to-be. I love useful presents especially non-toxic ones! Before applying products to yours or baby's skin, check the ingredients and opt for the most natural, organic as possible. There are plenty of toxins in the air, we don't need to apply them to our skin

05.01.2022 Buddha #iinhealthcoach #buddha #subconsciousmind #almondholistichealth

05.01.2022 Today I said goodbye to my grandpa Papou Don. The last grandparent and he made it to 94 years old. Told he had 2 hours to live and stayed with us for another 9 days. He’s an Ox I kept saying. A strong man with a strong heart. We used to have quite funny conversations about our stomach issues, both having IBS and with a side of anxiety . He would offer me chocolate because he said it helps with the stomach pains! I never told him about the stomach ache after My family ...took great care of all our grandparents for many years and we are grateful and honoured to have so many memories together. Between COVID, the pregnancy and having Abel I didn’t get to see my Papou much which was strange as I used to see him every week. Lucky this man was so stubborn, he purchased an iPhone and learnt how to FaceTime us! I didn’t feel like I got to say my goodbye. I couldn’t really be anywhere or feel present at the funeral as I was taking care of my little man, but I can look back on all my photos and crazy days running up and down taking him to appointments and grocery shopping. Although towards the end his diet wasn’t the greatest as so many things affected him, coming from Greece they knew only about organic living, cooking with lots of oil, vegetables and fish. It was the key to great health. Honey was his favourite and believed one scoop a day kept him alive for so long. This generation though... they were full of experiences, knowledge and strong surviving genes. Papou had many losses in his life but also many gains including the family we surrounded him with and successful businesses from hard work that isn’t seen like this today. I bought this coffee cup in Paros, Greece. It says ‘good morning my Grandpa’. He said to me, But I don’t drink coffee! And I replied, This is so you know someone is always saying good morning to you. I always left and have him a big hug and said love you Papou, enjoy your chocolates. So I say my final goodbye now, but your memory lasts forever with me. Goodnight Papou may you share many mornings now reunited with Yiayia and enjoy your 5:30am breakfast together like you used to. Xx

04.01.2022 This is where I get most of my organic meat from. Quality is great and the Enrico is so helpful. Support family business where you can! Eat good quality meats

04.01.2022 Third visit from @thegoldenmonth this morning with the wonderful Carla @drcarlabrion. After a 20 minute Sitz bath, Carla set up the room with beautiful ambiance and aromas. She did acupuncture focussing in womb healing and breastmilk production (unclogging the torso/chest which will also help with digestion). Then I had a Moxa treatment Mum stayed with Abel during this time, they both got to enjoy each other’s cuddles. ... We ended the treatment with postnatal tea. Then I got to enjoy delicious congee with Chinese herbs for lunch! I felt like a new person after today’s session and I can feel the anxiety reducing. My body is healing like it needs to. Thank you Carla x Then we had a visit from a lactation consultant who has helped us greatly. Can I just say, mothers, always go with your gut feeling. I knew little man was in pain and it wasn’t just because that’s what newborns do. A mother knows her child. Trust your gut and let people support you. It takes a village #almondholistichealth #ittakesavillage #postnatal #mothersinstinct

03.01.2022 You know those bad, long, draining days where we come home and make some rash decisions? Let us remember that yesterday is in the past and tomorrow is our future. #almondholistichealth #quoteoftheday #tomorrowisanewday #health #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing

03.01.2022 When you get the news your little man has put on a heap of weight 220 grams in 4 days. We did it buddy, great team work. No wonder we are tired today, what a sense of relief after a big week. My post the other day was a conversation starter and it sure did start many conversations. Thanks for all the messages of sharing your own journey with your newborns. There has to be more of this sharing or else more Mums will feel alone when there are so many people out there feeling... the same. If you are feeling in doubt, upset, alone, judged, exhausted, breaking down, happy tears, sad tears, or all round needing to chat, please confide in someone. Someone you trust and you know brings out the best in a situation. Someone you know will comfort you who doesn’t even need to reply with an opinion or their advice. #starttheconversation Because now that I have, I’ll continue to. I have always preached Almond Holistic Health was created for you and nothing has changed. However what I’ve been able to gain is an incredible community of people that send messages, connect with me and even check up on me. I’m so thankful for this business. And for all my followers, with so many becoming new friends. For whoever needs it today, I send you lots of love and strength whilst I sit on the couch holding my little one to sleep, with my oily hair and breastmilk soaked pjs! But I don’t want to move because it’s so comfortable (but I wouldn’t mind some food hehe). #starttheconversation #almondholistichealth #postpartum #nojudgmentarea

03.01.2022 "'Just you wait and see.' You’ll hear those words a bit mama, you probably already have. You’ll be reminded that if you think you’re tired now,... Just you wait and see. If you think you’re sore now, Just you wait and see. If you think you’re busy now, Just you wait and see. There’s so much you’ll be told but there’s so much they don’t say too. They’ll tell you the birth is painful, but did they tell you about your strength? The strength you always had that could bring a life into this world and shortly after leave you breathless? They’ll tell you it’s the most rewarding job in the world, but did they tell you they felt lonely? That some days a rain cloud followed them around & they mourned for more than dishes, washing & burp cloths. You’ll wonder how this can be so hard when loving them comes so easy? They’ll tell you that you’ll lose yourself in motherhood, but did they tell you to stop looking for her? It’s still you, just a new version, reborn as a mother. She is coming to find you, so stand still for a moment. They’ll tell you of how fast they grow + it’s true. One minute you’re their whole world, the next they’re venturing down the hallway, room by room theirs becomes bigger. It’s sad when they leave versions of themselves behind, but be proud mama, they’re going places! They’ll tell you they hope you have a good baby that sleeps through the night. But did they tell you to surrender? I know the pain of sleepless nights, but they need you right now, you’re their home, they’re all good babies. They’ll tell you about that first smile, about that precious moment. But did they tell you it happens when you need it the most? The fourth trimester can be tough, but almost as if planned that smile will save you. They’ll tell you it’s a strain on your relationship + it can be. But did they tell you that it won’t always be this way? One day you’ll have back your nights, the clean house + the silent rooms. And your heart will be in pieces. It’s a beautiful bumpy road where the best isn’t just yet to come. The best is yesterday, today + tomorrow. That’s motherhood. And it’s magic. Just you wait and see." : @jessurlichs_writer on IG

03.01.2022 My little cherub. Asleep in the carrier so peaceful. As he had a full on first couple of months with appointments, I had to work out a way to implement sleep within his day (he literally would only nap a couple hours a day as a newborn). I had no idea what I was doing in the first few weeks I just thought newborns slept left right and centre . Between the wind, reflux and respiratory issues, the only thing that was working was this carrier! After a few short days his bod...y understood nap time and awake time. He needed comfort of his Mummy and it took me a little while to understand that. This helped me feel a lot better as well because: 1. My baby was getting sleep that he needed to grow 2. I had two arms free to roam around the house/work on the laptop/eat! 3. I could keep an eye on him and his breathing + being upright helped with reflux I have now invested in learning the psychology behind Abel's sleep patterns. Babies want to sleep and if they are not, there is something going on inside that could be potentially effecting them. With Abel's respiratory things going on, he can find it hard to lay on his back or fall into a deep sleep. Which is also hard for us because it can mean a lot of days or nights of him crying from exhaustion. Like I've mentioned before, if you feel something doesn't feel right with your little one, or something is just getting too intense, there could be an underlying issue. I remember after the first night at the hospital I mentioned to the Doc about Abel's breathing and I was told not to worry and it will pass, then over the course of 4 weeks and 3 different Docs said the same thing. But I hadn't pushed for specialist appointments, we wouldn't have found out what's going on with my little man and he wouldn't be getting the extra support he needs to breathe better and feel comforted. I still use hypnobirthing affirmations to get through some days and even sing it to Abel "We are strong, we are loved, we are safe, we are supported" Do you have a story you'd like to share? Feel free to DM me or comment below Happy snoozing tonight!

02.01.2022 R U OK After reading so many posts I couldn’t help but write one. I’ve read many peoples stories and they’re very brave to share it with the world. It’s true, how many times do we ask people are you ok? But don’t know what to do with the answer? Or you shrug off what they say? Then after a while, we start to say we are OK and not share anything else because we feel weak or not important at the time. ... Not just or today but all the days you see someone who you think needs a chat, go on and speak to them. You never know how much it will change their day. I guess for me now being in postpartum there are some days that seem tough but then that one visitor, or one phone call or text message just lifts you up and helps you to start again. May we take care of ourselves emotionally + physically first in order to be able to take care of others And remember from my previous posts, we need to #starttheconversation to make things feel real and part of normality. #almondholistichealth #ruok #postpartum

02.01.2022 Looking for a gift for an expecting Mum? When we find out such beautiful news, we can't help but want to shower the Mum--to-be with a gift of congratulations. These pregnancy prints allow a more personal touch to your gift, with a heartfelt poem that Mum-to-be can read everyday. Everyone has their own pregnancy journey and some are harder than others. These images have been created for the emotional well-being of the Mum-to-be, to feel safe and supported. Made with love and w...ritten from the heart, each print has a different meaning. If you would like to order, please DM me with your name, choice of print and address. I will then send you payment and shipping details. Each print is A4 printed on white paper. Please note this is a physical print, not a PDF download. A little project before going on Maternity Leave - hope you love it!