Super Mammy Diaries

Motherhood (thus far) has been a ride filled with joy, sleep deprivation, exhaustion, baby giggles, pride and delight, but most of all - GUILT!! Balance is a universal female goal that remains evasive, as even when we are trying to balance, we are hardwired to leave a part of our heads (or at least  hearts) with our little ones. Breastfeeding on the other hand, for mothers who are able to make it through the tumultuous beginning is a source of joy and bonding (and ofcourse, pain, prohibition and frustration as well). However, it cannot go on for ever (thank heavens), and everyone does eventually reach a point where they want to move on. Not that we don't all know someone who is or has nursed a baby for much longer than is medically necessary, but this is a decision for the mother to make when she (and her baby) are ready. Below are some common fears and hopes about weaning your little one (and getting your life back!), and some myth busters that will hopefully help you feel a littl...

It has to be fun to raise a really naughty kid, who's able to keep you perpetually entertained. Of course, I say that without only 9 months of first hand experience but with the knowledge that I was naughty as hell as a kid (I can't vouch that I grew out of it.) However, my mother must have really wished this on me as it's payback time. My baby is one of those that is just born naughty and so far, it's been one giggle of a ride... (Though I can only anticipate how terrible the terrible twos, and probably ones and threes will be!) Here are some ways I know I'm in big trouble, and that could help give you a headsup too. 17 Ways You know Your Baby is Naughty as Anything When: 1. Your baby gets a giggle out of blowing raspberries, endlessly. Note: He is the one blowing them on me! 2. You find yourself covered in suspicious hickeys, that your spouse didn't give you. 3. Your little one giggles at his own farts, cause ofcourse he knows it's bad ! (note, I say His c...