Tania Brooker in Rockingham, Western Australia | Alternative & holistic health service
Tania Brooker
Locality: Rockingham, Western Australia
Phone: +61 413 558 902
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25.01.2022 The msgs I receive from the Ipad when they are on it How cute is this! Borning definitely new terminology I am going to use throughout my career as a midwife once qualified . . . .... . #midwiferystudent #midwifetobe #futuremidwife #mumto5 #cutemessages #thingskidssay #kidsofinstagram #myheartexploded #lifewithkids #perthmum #perthmums #perthmumsandbubs #rockinghamisok #rockinghamfamilies #youngest3 #siblings #siblinglove See more
24.01.2022 How amazing is breastmilk! Did you know that breast milk produces two kinds of milk. Fore-milk - the milk at the beginning of the feed and,... Hind-milk - the milk at the end of the feed. Hind-milk has a higher fat content then fore-milk which is what you can see here sitting on top of my expressed milk. Just like cows milk, if we were to take the hind-milk away from this expressed milk we would have skim milk or in breastfeeding terms, fore-milk. The fatty milk at the end of the feed is why it is so important for a baby to feed completely from one boob first before introducing the other. Foremilk had a higher lactose content (sugar, carbohydrate). Most babies can break down the lactose in normal volumes of milk. However Fat (hindmilk) slows down milk as it passes through your babys gut. If your baby has a lot of milk that is relatively low in fat (foremilk only) it can rush through the digestive system more quickly than the lactose can be digested. This can happen when a baby drinks a very large amount of breastmilk either because the time between feeds is long, or because a mother has an oversupply of milk. Babies with lactose overload can appear like theyre suffering from a digestive disorder. They may have a lot of flatulence/gassiness (wind), green, foamy or frothy, explosive stools and pain which will usually be noticeable with lots of screaming, not just grumbling or occasional complaining. If baby seems comfortable and has yellow stools, he does not have a problem with the amount of fat in his milk. If baby seems to be suffering with lactose overload the following tips may help: * Check your babys latch: sometimes a deeper latch can help baby manage the milk flow better. * Try different positions: a laid-back position, or lying on your side, might help your baby manage a faster milk flow more easily. * Allow your baby to feed for as long as he wants to on each breast. * Try offering more frequent feeds: this can help baby take in more manageable amounts and avoid a build-up of large volumes of relatively lower-fat milk. *this is a personal post reflecting personal experience and research.
24.01.2022 PSA - parents who struggle with kids bedtime For those who struggle to get their kids to sleep, these sleep stories on spotify are AMAZING!!! Within 5-10mins my kids are snoring! They now ask for a story every night! ... Bedtime used to drive me crazy! Im thirsty I need the toilet I cant sleep My leg hurts I need another hug Im scared Its to bright Its to dark Its to noisey Its to quite Gahhh You name it, they used it as an excuse! But not anymore I hit play, walk out, check on them 10mins later and boom Sleeping children Best thing ever!
24.01.2022 Made the most of the sun today What a beautiful spring day! We are so lucky here in Rockingham to have such a beautiful beach at our doorstep. Clays first time dipping his feet in the ocean and on the sand today
24.01.2022 I am his everything. To him we are one. When we are separated he is alone. ... He is cold. Confused. Lonely. Scared. When we are together he is whole. He is warm. Familiar. Safe. Secure. When his cry for me feels suffocating, I will remember his need for me is natural. I am his mother. I am all he knows. When he is with me he feels safe. So here I will sit for as long as he likes because I am his everything and he is my littlest love.
24.01.2022 Brilliant idea
23.01.2022 I cannot wait to do this to my kids house! Revenge will be soooo sweet! https://www.facebook.com/147812271997266/posts/2911565745621891/?d=n
23.01.2022 I feel this one deep in the depths of my soul! As I sat my last midwifery degree exam yesterday the years of hard work, self doubt, time away from family, mental breakdowns, anxiety and overwhelm all suddenly hit me and I realized I had made it to the end. ... So many times I thought of quitting, so many time I felt torn between family and uni, so many times I thought I couldn’t do it any more, so many times I faced mental, emotional and physical challenges along away. But here I am. With only placement left to complete, all the course work done and dusted for my degree 3 years in the making, it felt like a slow hard slog and i definitely did things the hard way with kids first then uni, but I am living breathing proof that you can do whatever you want to do! No matter how long it takes you to start, or how long it takes you to finish! Progress is progress no matter how small and no matter how slow Looking forward to some well deserved time off with my little clay before he turns 1 then bring on finishing placement in 2021 and becoming a qualified registered midwife 1 bucket list item ticked off for me that I never thought Id ever achieve
22.01.2022 My kids have permission to always tell me this! They mean wayyyy to much to me to not listen to their feelings and thoughts and validate them when I do stuff up. I am not perfect, no parent is! We are still humans who make mistakes and like any relationship, the one with your children takes communication and hard work too!
18.01.2022 I lost count to be honest! Boobie monster was at it again
18.01.2022 Relevant today Women - im not trying to seduce your man with my milk filled boobs - calm down Men - can you behave normal? Is it even possible? ... Def can tell the dads of breastfeed babies and the ones who arent. 3 types of men I have noticed: first smiles non awkwardly and looks away, no biggy. Second accidentally see you breastfeeding, looks away super fast while moving his whole body and almost knocks a person over Third, and totally my favourite , does the double take to see the boobs twice or even worse... put their sunglasses on to peep conspicuously Normalize breastfeeding!!!
18.01.2022 Gummy smiles are the best This little man wakes up happy every single morning. I cant even be mad in the morning that he didnt sleep well because this little face melts me. . . .... . . #gummysmiles #gummysmile #babysmiles #babysmilesarethebest #8weeksold #8weekbaby #babyboy #8weeksyoung #2monthsold #2monthsearthside #babiesofig #kidsofig #childrenofig #babiesofinsta #kidsofinsta #childrenofinsta #babiesofinstagram #kidsofinstagram #childrenofinstagram #mumto5 #perthmum #perthmumsandbubs #rockinghamisok #rockinghamfamilies #youngestsibling #ourlastbaby See more
17.01.2022 This is the best explanation of breastfeeding I have ever seen!
17.01.2022 Whose with me on this?
16.01.2022 Ive not been in a good mood the past week! Clay has not been sleeping and is extremely clingy and has not been napping either in the day for longer then 20mins and its been affecting me BAD! Last night was the worst night yet. ... He woke up every 40minutes hysterically screaming. I was at my witts end! I just dont get it! This little guy used to wake and cry for a feed during the night but would be happy and content throughout the night with boob or a cuddle, now none of that soothes him Then I just read a post from a mums group I am part of about how their teething 7 month old is waking screaming hysterically every night unless they give her panadol before bed.... lightbulb moment for me... clays issue is teething I am that friken tired and exhausted that teething wasnt even on my radar..... all my midwifery study and the 4 previous children Ive had you think id be more onto these things, but nope! sleep deprivation got me sooo good that all obvious signs of teething were not noticed Poor little mans been suffering, in my experience toothaches hurt WAY more when you lay down at night and the pulsating begins. Hes been sore and ive been cranky with zero patience and now I just feel shitty all over.... sorry little clay! Panadol tonight it is and patience I shall promise you!
15.01.2022 This applies to all ages i have found out over my years of parenting
14.01.2022 PSA - these double stuffed Oreos are the BOMB!!!
14.01.2022 Lady Maria Jerky of Muzz Buzz Whats yours???
13.01.2022 For those of you who have been asking me how I punished my daughter for her disgusting room yesterday, this is what happened: So after makennas room drama yesterday she received the punishment of being locked out of her room till further notice. She was given 2 mins to get what she needed out of there before it was locked off to her. ... She totally called my bluff, walked slowly around her room and ended up with basically nothing to survive out in the lounge room until further notice. One of the things still locked in her room is her sports shoes... I told her today, to wear her winter uniform or wear her black shoes with her sports uniform. She refused, she was calling my bluff. At 8am when we all need to be in the car for school run she still had no shoes on and wasnt going to put her black shoes on or change uniforms. So i asked her what are you going to do then?? She said ill just wear socks to school I know this was a scare/bluff tactic of hers to make me panic at the time we need to be driving to school so that id go get her school runners for her, but instead I just said, cool socks as shoes it is today, get in the car. She was all tough until i actually made her get out the car at school in the socks she chose to wear Pretty embaressing for her, yet totally not even my punishment, she made this happen all by herself! A hard lesson to learn on her behalf, but hopefully its taught her bloody something! The school did call me as I knew they would, so i delivered her black school shoes to the school as its all she has available Do you think shell take me serious from now on? #motheroftheyear #noemptythreats #stickingtomyguns
13.01.2022 Just a mum, breastfeeding in the car whilst parked in a shopping centre carpark, wanting to go shopping but living on a babys feed schedule
13.01.2022 Motherhood.... 1 minute were getting gummy smiles and the next we are battling to get underwear on after a shower before we cuddle the crying baby I still wouldnt trade it for anything in the world, the ups and downs, the high and the lows, all make motherhood the amazing ride it is . . .... . . #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodthroughinstagram #perthmums #realmums #mumto5 #motherhoodainteasy #rawmotherhood #mumswhoblog #perthmumsandbubs #aussiemumbloggers #doingthebestican #8weeksold #halfashower #vbacbaby #midwiferystudent See more
13.01.2022 Its a slipper kind of night . . . .... . #slippers #wintershoes #babyslippers #comfy #houseshoes #mumandbubs #perthmum #perthwinter #winterclothing #vbacbaby #fridaynightvibes #fridaynightchills #noplaceidratherbe #homeiswheretheheartis #mumto5 #rockinghammums #youngestchild #9weeksold #9weekoldbaby #babyboy #mummabear #mumswhowearslippers #slippersarelife #mummasboy #midwiferystudent See more
13.01.2022 This cutie I love a baby in a beanie . . . .... . #winterdays #2monthsold #2montholdbabyboy #vbacbaby #perthfamily #youngestsibling #babiesinbeanies #mumto5 #rockinghamisok #dayoutinfremantle #freomarkets #sailandanchorfreo #smileyboy #mummasboy #butterwouldntmelt #babysmiles #manyfaces #cutebabies #babiesofig #babiesofinsta #perthmum #perthmumsandbubs See more
13.01.2022 9 weeks old - 7025 grams . . . .... . #babiesofig #babiesofinsta #babiesofinstagram #perth #perthbaby #perthbabies #rockinghamisok #rockinghamfamily #perthfamily #aussiekid #vbacbaby #vbacsuccess #midwiferystudent #mumswhoblog #9weeksold #perthmums #perthmumsandbubs #milestones #littletoes #babyboy #mumto5 #youngestsibling See more
11.01.2022 Unapologetic realness - HELL yes
09.01.2022 sooo true! I dont know whether to laugh or cry! Sleep deprivation has me both emotional and delirious
07.01.2022 Is there anything better in this world then seeing your children love each other? . . . .... #siblings #siblinglove #brotherandsister #bigsister #littlebrother #perthisok #perthfamily #perthmum #perthmums #rockinghamisok #mumto5 #midwiferystudent #futuremidwife #theymeltme #childrenofinstagram #bigfamilies #5kids #homeiswheretheheartis #aussiemum See more
07.01.2022 2 months earthside 2 months of love . . .... . . #8weeksoldtoday #2monthsoldtoday #2monthsold #2montholdbaby #2montholdbabyboy #babyboy #milestonecards #babymilestonecards #babymilestonediscs #milestonediscs #milestonewoodendiscs #babiesofig #babiesofinsta #babiesofinstagram #perthbaby #vbacbaby #breastfeedbaby #vba2cbaby #vbacsuccess #mumto5 #perthmum #rockinghamisok See more
05.01.2022 Makennas dinner dance for her year 6 graduation last Friday night. How she is graduating primary school this year I have no idea The time keeps ticking by faster and faster! I feel so much that since I turned 30 I cant get a handle on time, it just keep slipping by super fast and my kids are growing way to fast and I am aging quickly too
04.01.2022 4/5ths of my heart Out to lunch on a beautiful winters day of school holidays . . .... . . #schoolholidays #winterschoolholidays #dayoutinfremantle #fremantle #freo #sailandanchorpubbrewery #mumto5 #beautifulwintersday #goodbyecovid #isolationisover #rockinghamfamily #perthmum #lunchtime #publunch See more
02.01.2022 Matchy matchy PJ Day at school last Friday. It was sooo much fun to match the boys pjs! First time I have gotten to match boys in outfits and I loved it! From now on all their clothes will be matching ... Good thing Clay is a big 7mth old so he and Grayson shop in the same section at most clothes stores See more
02.01.2022 I am at a complete loss what to do with my 11 year old daughter and the state of her room! Any advice? Ive tried it all! No mater what I do it always ends up like this... im sooo angry! Help a mum out! ... I cant stand this mess! See more
