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25.01.2022 Highchair footrests promote correct posture which then encourages stability, motor skills and concentration. The ideal position for eating is for the hips, knees and ankles to be at 90 angles with feet on a firm flat surface. Bamboo Pawsi footrest and silicon pink place mat by @little_baby_paws Use the discount code ‘MIDNIGHTMUMS10’ for 10% off. Thank you @little_baby_paws *Note: We have the Target high chair which is almost identical to the Ikea high chair and I believe ...the Kmart ones are similar. . #littlebabypaws #babyfootrest #ikeahighchair #targethighchair #babyplacemat
25.01.2022 PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS AWARENESS DAY // 5 years ago I started drawing awareness of the importance of October 15th and shared these words below about my friend Stacey Thinking of all my friends and all the women who have sadly felt the pain of loss #mumssupportingmums BREAKING THE SILENCE When I looked at Stacey’s face I knew something was wrong. Was she sick, another migraine, maybe a bad week at work? As I sat in the shopping centre cafe feeding my growing 4 month ol...d while entertaining my almost 2 year old my friend told me she had just had a miscarriage. What do you say to a woman - a friend, who so desperately wants what you have? I was lost for words, yet the clichés came pouring out; I'm so sorry for your loss, these things happen for a reason, but is this what she really wanted to hear, no, not from me, not from a happy mum, not from a friend and not from a doctor or anyone. She just wanted her baby, her pregnancy back and the cruelest part was having to grieve in silence while her husband was deployed for three months. On that day when I was lost for words, I did suggest she join Midnight Mums, although technically she wasn't a mum nor pregnant she would be surrounded by woman who had been through similar situations. My friend is Stacey O'Brien, now a Midnight Mums Admin member herself, she is able to provide comfort and support to members just as she gained strength in those early dark days. Stacey has since given birth to a healthy little boy named Nicholas and there's a twist; Nick was born on the exact same day as Stacey's miscarriage only 12 months later. Sometimes things do happen for a reason. Stacey was brave enough to share her story in the hope that she can help others. Feel free to share your story below #breakingthesilence October 15th marks a day to remember all those Babies by lighting a candle at 7pm. Share your special moments with us below. #midnightmums #october15 #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness . . Today in 2020 the taboo surrounding Pregnancy & Infant Loss has been lifted. It’s heartwarming to know that so many mums feel comfort and less alone during these tough and heartbreaking times #mumssupportingmums
25.01.2022 THIS WEEK IS PANDA WEEK 2020 // Perinatal and Anxiety Depression Australia and their slogan this year is Tell someone who cares. A very important message as 2020 has been a very challenging and lonely year to be pregnant and entering into motherhood #mumssupportingmums #tellsomeonewhocares #Repost @pandanational One in five mums will experience perinatal anxiety and / or depression. We also know that a significant number of non birth parents experience similar rates... of mental illness. Left untreated, these illnesses can have long-lasting impacts on parents, partners, baby and the rest of the family. The key to getting help is being able to recognise that something is wrong and being brave enough to ask for help to ‘tell someone who cares’. That might be talking to your partner, child and family health nurse, doctor or PANDA’s National Helpline. Learn more about the signs and symptoms via the link in our bio. Image - An illustration of five mums. Four of the mums are coloured grey with just one shown in colour. Text: "1 in 5 mums experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression. Find support at panda.org.au". #PANDAWeek2020 #tellsomeonewhocares
24.01.2022 Germ-locks. Youre It. The only game well be playing this weekend Face masks by @bezzyeldo #godees #facemasks #footyfacemasks
24.01.2022 Bonnie has just learnt to SQUEEEEEZE and she will squeeeeeeze anything, its so cute I was trying to get a casual not-too-staged-but-clearly-staged photo of Bonnie when she randomly decided to SQUEEEEZE the heck out of her nappies. Nailed it lol PS. Our friends at @matermothers have 20% off their Australian Made range until midnight tonight. Code: EOFY20 #matermothers #mumssupportingmums #australianmade #nappies #maternappies
23.01.2022 #Repost @rayne_and_shine We were lucky enough to be apart of this great little collage of happiness. At the moment the world is going through something that we hopefully will never see again. As a mum it can be hard staying home alone all day with your baby/s. We miss our family and our friends. But by staying home we will get through this and hopefully sooner rather than later. Being apart of this was such a beautiful thing. To remind all the mums out there that we are ...all in this TOGETHER. We are all staying home for our safety and for the safety of the ones we love most. . . To ALL THE MUMS OUT THERE.. we will get through this, together. We are all doing the same and going through the same isolation experience. WE ARE NOT ALONE the power behind this is so positive and so happy to have been apart of it. . . If any mums out there are struggling. Make sure you reach out and have a chat. . . #mumssupportingmums #midnightmums #isolation #allinthistogether #stayhome #staysafe #stayhomestaysafe #mummasquad #isolationcreation #aussiemums #southwestvic #happinessiskey #mumsandbubs #aussiemumsandbubs #wearenotalone #bekind #staypositive #theworldincrisis #staystrong #inthistogether #reachingout #mumsofinstagram See more
23.01.2022 HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY MIDNIGHT MUMS! 8 // Actually it was our birthday earlier this month but there has been a lot going on. July is the new March for us Victorians, every damn day we wait and watch (and it turns out a lot of you enjoy watching Brett the most ). Home schooling two kids plus a baby is busy BUT home schooling two kids plus a toddler is NEXT LEVEL! The boys call her the naughty kid in the class, shes not naughty, shes just 14 months old and needs our atten...tion (A LOT). I wish I had something fancy to do, say or announce about Midnight Mums turning 8... but right now all I can say is THANK YOU to all the wonderful mums who continue to support each other, especially over in our Facebook Group with 97k mummy members from all over Australia and beyond. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, for all your DMs, hints and help along the way PS. Seeing your name on a cookie makes you do a little happy dance. Shout out to two business mums doing it tough in the Shire of Mitchell at the moment: Bek from @sack_it who is flooded with mask orders at the moment and Erin from @byerinwithlove who made these super cute cookies, current restrictions are making things very tough for those in the events industry #mumssupportyingmums #sackit #byerinwithlove #personalisedcookies #midnightmums See more
22.01.2022 Whats in your Wardrobe Wednesday // Following on from last week Im pulling out an outfit each Wednesday to dress Bonnie in that she may never get to wear (in public). While the world is on pause babies are not. They grow so quickly. If you had an outfit saved for a special occasion dont let it go to waste. Dress your little one up each Wednesday and share using the hashtag #whatsinyourwardrobewednesday itll make you smile Mums.... you may even dress yourself up #mumssupportingmums
22.01.2022 6 Easy No-Prep LEGO Duplo Games // Have fun with your little ones this weekend playing with LEGO Duplo #ad #LEGOPartner #LEGODuplo
21.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL BLUEY FANS // Bluey along with Batman, Anna & Elsa, Spider-Man and more are joining the @friend_in_me_ virtual disco birthday party TODAY (SATURDAY) at 1:00PM via Zoom. . Friend In Me is a not for profit organisation that promotes inclusion and acceptance in children and are doing amazing work in the community. ... ARE YOU READY TO FLOSS WITH BLUEY? Jump over to @friend_in_me_ - LINK IN BIO PS. Happy 3rd Birthday FIM #mumssupportingmums #bluey #friendinme
20.01.2022 TODDLER FINGER FOOD - HOME MADE CHICKEN SUSHI // I received lots of DMs last night about Bonnie enjoying her chicken sushi. All our kids LOVE sushi. I started making it during lockdown 1.0 and I think Ive got the hang of it I have no idea if Im making it correctly but here it is and its always a winner PS. All ingredients and bamboo rollie-thingys available at *most* Coles/Woolies #sushi #homemadesushi #toddlerfood #fingerfood #kidsfood
19.01.2022 ATTENTION LOCKDOWN MAMAS! (and all wonderful mums no matter where you are). Come and be entertained by Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Ariel and Captain Marvel as we have a little boogie with Sash Entertainment to create some magic to the screen of our little people! Hosted by our friends @friend_in_me_
18.01.2022 Please post questions below or anonymously via DM. #mumssupportingmums
18.01.2022 Were going LIVE thanks to our friends at LEGO Duplo! // Mums, please join me tomorrow night (Wednesday 27th May) at 8:30pm over in our MM Facebook Group as we sit down with the fabulous @thenotsoperfectmum Anna De Rieu. We will be discussing all things pregnancy, babies and toddlers during isolation and how the power of @lego Duplo can spark your little ones imagination . . . .... #ad #LEGOPartner #mumssupportingmums #LEGODuplo #LEGO See more
16.01.2022 Not baby relatable, however this question is generating a lot of traffic in our Midnight Mums Facebook Group so I thought it was worth sharing over here too #mumssupportingmums
16.01.2022 Just do what you can manage #mumssupportingmums #repost @_happyasamother
16.01.2022 Thinking of all the pregnant mums (especially in Melbourne and the Shire of Mitchell) navigating their way through pregnancy along a very different road than they had imagined. From attending antenatal and specialist appointments alone to having to practice birthing classes online can present further anxieties in what is already an isolated world. On top of missing the support from loved ones who would normally be guiding and enjoying your journey with you. What may only seem... small and perhaps insignificant to some but the joys of wandering around over priced baby boutiques admiring and imagining the beautiful tiny booties and keepsakes has been taken away from so many mums. The joy of having a stranger compliment your growing bump, relishing in the hype of a baby shower and excitedly showing off your baby items - these are the small things that many FTM are missing out on Are you an expecting mum? What are you missing the most? Or tag an expectant mum who may need a little support #mumssupportingmums . . Drawing by @this_mama_doodles See more
14.01.2022 How incredible is this image Ballet dancers can endure excruciating pain and they have a high pain threshold when pirouetting in their ballet shoes This strength and determination must come in handy during pregnancy, labour and birth Thanks for allowing me to repost your image @angieb_loyd by @lc_portraiture #mumssupportingmums . #Repost @angieb_loyd I want my sons to say, My mom was a strong mom and I am who I am because of her Strength & Dedication .... . Photo- @lc_portraiture hair & makeup @ainirobertson #39weekspregnant #prettybrowndancers #blackballerina #munamommy #maternityphotography #lovetheloyds #melinatedmommy See more
14.01.2022 Heres something the baby books wont tell you. Every baby at some point or another will develop TBD (Tissue Box Dismantlement) a behavioural condition involving repetitive tissue plucking and dumping. Parents will mistakenly find this cute at first, smile and accidentally encourage such behaviour. Tissue box dismantlement (TBD) usually begins from around 6months or when baby becomes mobile and can last for as long as 2 years. Side effects are normally found in the parents; c...ausing rising frustration levels and frantic TBD reversal attempts. Similar conditions are BWD (baby wipes dismantlement), TPD (toilet paper dismantlement) and FCPD (folded clothes pile dismantlement). There is no right or wrong way to handle this condition, please know you are not alone and this is just one of many frustrating fazes that your child will go through. PS. Babies give zero f*#ks during this process. #mumssupportingmums See more
12.01.2022 After experiencing perhaps the longest month of our lives were all starting to get our heads around the new normal. Life as we knew it is different Thinking of all the first time expecting and new mums who are navigating into motherhood in a very unusual and isolating time. As lonely as you must be feeling, please know you are never alone Sadly, valuable face to face mothers groups are on pause. The opportunity to meet ...a random fellow mother at the shops or park is currently gone. But, thank God we do have the internet and social media This is the exact reason why Midnight Mums was created - for lonely mums at home to connect during the wee hours or while feeling isolated. To gain support 24/7 from the comfort of your home from another new (or experienced) mum. Please comment (or tag a friend) with your current situation for other mothers to connect with you who are at a similar stage. eg. 7 months pregnant FTM (first time mum), 4 week old FTM, 5 month old and a 4 year old etc. #mumssupportingmums has never been so crucial. While so many work places and industries have been placed on hold babies are still being born and therefore new mums are entering into motherhood in complete isolation Please reach out and support each other. Find yourself a village, either through the list below or jump over into the Midnight Mums Facebook Group with ore than 96k mummy members. Link in bio. #mumssupportingmums #midnightmums
12.01.2022 These moms do a hilarious paroduy cover of "Bad Guy" Kristina Kuzmic
12.01.2022 MOTHERS GROUP // Have you been able to reconnect with your mothers group since restrictions have been eased? What did you miss the most? . This cute little circle of babies caught up earlier this week and their mums all worked for JetStar. So good when work mates become mum friends #mumssupportingmums Image: @steph.mcdonough #mothersgroup #jetstarbabies #babycircle #babies
11.01.2022 How are you feeling today about the news Victorian Mums can only have their partner or support person with them for two hours after birth? . . . This news has me feeling sad and worried about the mental impact on new mums, especially FTM. I understand measures need to be put in place but this is going to be tough #mumssupportingmums ... via @criandojuntos
10.01.2022 Im ready Aldi. Good, different. . Seriously though, Dandrews has recommended Victorians to wear a mask when out in public; on public transport, grocery shopping etc. its not compulsory but encouraged. Footy themed masks (second image) are by @bezzyeldo who is located in the Shire of Mitchell in Seymour. #wearamask
09.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL KIDS! SPECIAL BULLETIN - WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS? #9News presents a kid-friendly bulletin explaining the coronavirus, including a very special message from our Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. #9News
09.01.2022 SAME SAME // Its our birthday week this week This time last year (actually a week earlier) I was given the option to be induced on my birthday. We opted to go one day earlier. If given the option what would you do? #bridgetmaree #bonniemaree #motheranddaughter #haemangioma #hemangioma #strawberryspot
08.01.2022 Bonnie Rose got a makeover @braidsbybridget #theraputic @ogdolls
07.01.2022 To every new first time mum this certainly isnt what you expected. Its not fair that you cant show off your baby in that fancy pram and cute outfit that you dreamed of. Its not fair that grandparents and aunties & uncles, cousins and friends cant be there to support you in person. To all the mums who are missing out on the importance of Mothers Group; watching your little ones interact and grow as they make friends and so do you. Its not fair that youre missing out on... this. To all the second/third.. time mums who are stuck at home with a toddler/pre schooler who are climbing the walls while you attend to your newborn. Its not fair that you cant take them to the local playground or playgroup. To all the mums with school aged kids who are juggling remote learning and work. Its not fair that you cant give 100% to your kids, its not fair you cant give 100% to your work. To all the mums with both school aged kids and babies/toddlers in the house; its not fair that your kids are constantly waiting for you to finish with the baby/toddler. To all the mums of teenagers who are stuck at home, missing their friends, missing their regular activities and getting frustrated. Its not fair that you cant let them be. To all the mums of children with special needs who are desperately missing the support of care workers and special educators; its not fair that youre navigating these difficulties solo. To all the mums whose partners are working away or overtime during this pandemic to meet demands, its not fair that youre at home alone. To all the single mums who rely so much on grandparents or loved ones for support; its not fair that you cant see them right now. To all the mums who have lost their jobs in recent weeks; thats not fair. And to all the mums currently trying to conceive who require a little bit of help; its not fair that these needs have been put on pause. There is a lot that isnt fair right now but there are plenty of silver linings to be found. Just do what you can do, take one day at a time and know that you are not alone #mumssupportingmums See more
07.01.2022 Today was a rough day in our parenthood journey. Today we watched our boys hearts break Unfortunately we had to say goodbye to our beautiful blue heeler Billie-girl after almost 14 years The boys were devastated. It was bloody hard to watch their little hearts break. Older enough to understand but so young an innocent It was the toughest day as parents from an emotional point of view but we are so proud of how our boys handle the whole situation. We exposed them to most of the process, encouraging them to feel sad and hopefully normalising death as a apart of life. I think we did the right thing #billiegirl #goodbyebillie #weloveyou #blueheeler #normalisingdeath #shitday plus we have to go into lockdown again
06.01.2022 How beautiful is this; twins giving birth one day apart @amywilgose @zshaw_ The ultimate #mumssupportingmums right there How good would this be as a first time mother Did you/are you sharing your journey with a sister/cousin/bestie? #Repost @amywilgose This photo with forever hold such a special place in my heart. At 4 days old I drove Alice up to spend the day with Zo and Will. Both hobbling around and so sore from our births, leaking sore boobs, struggling to go to the toilet, chatting about all things babies, and breastfeeding together. A lot! When I thought my bond with my twin couldnt be any stronger, we had babies together. A day apart. And that is such a beautiful journey I will never forget! Missing you so much @zshaw_
05.01.2022 WHATS IN YOUR WARDROBE WEDNESDAY // Hey Mums, while were all stuck at home together (virtually) lets have some fun. Im sure everyone has an outfit for their baby that they were hoping to dress them in for an event over the coming weeks? Perhaps a 1st birthday party, a wedding, a baptism or just a cute little outfit for your next mothers group meeting. Dont let those outfits go to waste, lets play a massive game of dress ups, a virtual baby fashion show! . This will no...t only give you something to do but it will put a smile on your face seeing your baby in their special little clothes. Cmon mums, lets make this the biggest virtual baby fashion show. Please post your photo below in the comments. #mumssupportingmums #virtualbabyfashionshow #isolation #iso #whatsinyourwardrobewednesday Bridget Jarrad Midnight Mums Founder . Bonnie, 10 months old in her Autumn outfit Romper & tights - Best&Less Headband - Lulu and Milly Best - Kmart Australia
05.01.2022 And I cant get my kids to do shit. Who is this teacher? I need you.. NOW! PS. Proof.... kids work better in a pack #Repost @goodnews_movement ... This kindergarten class runs smoother than my grownup zoom work calls. See more
04.01.2022 This is such an important piece to read. It comes to us from Lisa Peters, one of nurses who helped with the community housing testing. Eye opening. Lisa Today... I have time to think and recall, so I want to clear up some misconceptions of the Covid19 lockdowns in the public towers. You, my family and friends have shown so much concern and support, and this is also a great debriefing for me. This is probably jumbled to read, but whilst things are fresh in my mind I wanted to write it down. The last few days have been a plethora of emotions and a humbling experience. After working with the community for Covid19 testing, I was unsure what we would experience at the public housing towers, where they were under total lockdown. The media had portrayed them as being full of hostility, drug and alcohol concerns, and as I saw it, a frightening place to go. They had shown residents pleading for help for food and basic supplies, protests and a lot of anger. Over the last few days, our amazing team from Knox attended the towers in Flemington and North Melbourne. When I first arrived and found the massive police presence and strict lock down, my heart was in my mouth. I have not been exposed to public housing, violence or police incidents. The media were set up outside in the roads and I was reminded of the news stories I had seen. We were guided in to don our PPE and then our teams were the first to be gathered to start working our way through each floor. We waited for what seemed like an eternity whilst the logistics of the police accompanying us were coordinated. We were in teams of two nurses and two police and had a trolley set up with all our needs. Its weird, as this trolley became ours and was part of our team and we were so protective of it. At one stage we had to leave it downstairs when we doffed and had a quick break for a drink in a different building. We entrusted the police to guard it. Well that didnt work as when we got back a box of gloves was gone. From then on, for the next two days we placed a piece of paper with Fiona and Lisas trolley, please do not touch. Im sure there is a psychological reason for this attachment as we became very possessive. We were given a list of residents on each floor and started at the first apartment and continued until the last had been visited on each floor. The tests were purely voluntary, yet not one resident said no. They were incredibly thankful, respectful and grateful for us being there. We started writing our names on our gowns as we were wearing full PPE and all they could see were our eyes. The police stood back away from them and us, showing the same respect and kindness at every door we knocked at. At every apartment, we asked are you okay? Do you have enough food, do you need any medications, is there anything we can do to help? There were some very simple requests, lactose free milk, an onion and tomato, dish-washing detergent, sanitary pads and toothpaste. We could see the bags and boxes of food delivered to them in the foyers, under tents outside, outside their doorways, inside their rooms. One man told us they had never had this much meat before, with the biggest smile on his face. After each floor was completed, we came back down to doff which is to remove our PPE in a particular way to not contaminate ourselves or others. We had teams of paramedics to assist with each step. They possibly thought their job was insignificant, but it was just as important as ours. One little break in our PPE and we could become the next cause of community transmission. With that weighing on my mind, and of course the safety of our immediate family, I have never been so anxious about doffing in my decades of nursing! The police were guided as well and they too were grateful as Im sure they were as anxious as we were. We then cleaned and restocked our trolley, donned PPE and set off again with a new list and more amazing and beautiful residents to test. At one stage on the first day when we were donned waiting to go in, I looked up at the frightened people on the third-floor balconies watching us from behind the glass. We sent the biggest, animated kisses with both hands to them and they were delighted! We continued to blow kisses backwards and forwards and it made my heart so full knowing that they knew we really do care. The first day we worked there was no food available at a quick lunch break as it had all been eaten. There were a lot of hungry nurses lol. There were 10 teams of us who agreed to stay on and try and get through the swabbing, and we swabbed until 9pm. We had to stop as its unfair on the residents to keep going later than that. We were disappointed to find there were a couple of floors left, but we had done each building at Flemington Road towers by then, an amazing effort by so many. Yesterday was the North Melbourne towers. We attended 3 different towers. The first one the lift was broken. We were meant to start at 18th floor. I said I could go up the stairs for a few floors, but not many as we had to carry our trolleys with us. We were lucky to have the first floor and when we had finished there, the lift was fixed. Again, the residents were so grateful for being tested. They were so worried for their health and that of their families. They proudly showed their negative results on the texts on their phones and wanted to be tested again as that was a week ago. Most were worried about not being able to go to work and support their families or lose their jobs. For many there were single parents because the spouse had been locked out, some had nieces, nephews, cousins etc that had been locked in. There were some laughs at not knowing the birth dates of these young relatives. These people had simple requests as well. We were so lucky to have a social worker with us yesterday as she was able to arrange what was needed then and there. My heart was full when I left thanks to the I love you said to us, the constant thanks and displays of gratitude. We were invited into many homes, even offered a tea or coffee. I went into a few rooms with elderly, frail and young children. This was optional and only if we felt safe. We did, we felt like guests. I saw many, many boxes of food and supplies at the three towers we attended yesterday. I have so many wonderful memories of the last few days, none were bad, they were all positive. So please understand that whatever the media portrays is not necessarily true. We were there with firsthand experience. The wheels are in motion to support these people, maybe it was slow to happen, but from what I saw it has now been put in place. There are translators, social workers, support systems and many resources out there. I want to express my thanks and gratitude to the most incredible nurses from Knox that I have had the honour to work alongside. We have supported each other and together we have made an incredible difference to these peoples lives. I am so honored to be a nurse and have each of your backs, as you have mine! #proudtobeanurse #staysafe #washyourhands #stayathome #goteamknox Feel free to share x #Melbourneiloveyou
04.01.2022 The way Bonnie holds on to the pram like Im ready mum, lets go! Is so cute I also love that I can easily flip the seat around when shes being a sticky beak but I can flip it back to protect her from the sun/wind etc. Very happy with our @valcobabyaus pram
04.01.2022 SUNDAY FUNDAY // Check out this great little DIY fun activity using LEGO DUPLO. Kids love being creative with fresh ideas, endless fun with @LEGO Duplo for all ages #ad #legopartner
04.01.2022 Hello July You were going to be the fresh start to the second half of the year but like your fellow months before you, youre turning into a douchebag too. The plan was to celebrate Christmas in July... but now that Im thinking about Christmas I wonder exactly what Christmas 2020 will look like? For us down in Victoria things arent looking great #foffrona Will we still be in lockdown... oh I hope not! Will family Christmas be restricted to 10 people only? Will travel still be restricted? Will things be harder or actually made easier on families what are your thoughts?? Luckily I captured these happy pics of the kids at the start of the week showing off their new Santa sacks by @sack_it - I chose the kids favourite colours so we can utilise the sacks year round rather than just at Christmas time
03.01.2022 ..... WTF!? . . . .... . #bonniemaree #10monthsold #iso #isolation #coronavirus #covid19 #helloworld #wtf See more
01.01.2022 Asking for a friend #mumssupportingmums
01.01.2022 #mumssupportingmums #Repost @_happyasamother This is your permission slip to take care of YOU! ... #happyasamother See more
01.01.2022 PREGNANCY BRAIN // It’s a real syndrome caused by increasing hormone levels, sleep deprivation, stress & anxiety AND hello your brain is actually shrinking (I did not know this!?) This explains why I put the milk away in the pantry while I was pregnant and when Bonnie was 3 months old I got into the drivers seat still holding her What’s the funniest thing you did during pregnancy/post birth that you blamed on #pregnancybrain or #mummybrain
