Declan is a boys name with Irish origins that has been growing in popularity over the last 30 or so years. If you’ve chosen it for your son, here are some great middle names to go with Declan. Top ten middle names for Declan: Declan Dante Declan Kade Declan Luka Declan Nathan Declan Clyde Declan […]
Life with Babies and Toddlers
I found the baby years challenging to say the least. I had postnatal depression, struggled to bind with my babies and found the sleep deprivation very hard to cope with. Both of my babies had colic which meant hours of screaming every night and one was particularly sicky so I smelt of vomit for a good six months.
By the time they were toddlers I was coping a bit better but still found parenting relentless. As an introvert, I need a certain amount of alone time to function and unfortunately toddlers, who like to keep you company even on the toilet, don’t really allow for that.
Despite the challenges, we did have some good times. After my second was born I knew it was important for me to get out of the house so started attending a toddler group. I made friends and eventually ended up running the group which gave me a sense of purpose.
Society still pushes the image of women who are happy and fulfilled simply because they have had a baby however this isn’t the case for most women. Motherhood manages somehow to be both the hardest thing I’ve done as well as being mind numbingly boring for much of the time.
There is a big difference between loving your baby and loving motherhood. While I did slowly fall in love with my babies, I’ve never fallen in love with motherhood, and that’s ok. There are a hundred different ways to be a good mum, finding parenthood so tough in the early years has taught me not to judge others and I hope people afford me the same courtesy.
I found that the best way to cope with motherhood was through honestly and humour so many of the posts in this section laugh at the challenges or give honest accounts of them along with some advice on how to cope.
Middle Names for Myla – 100+ Great Ideas
Myla is a beautiful name, but it can be difficult to find the perfect middle name to go with it. If you’re looking for ideas, we’ve got you covered with some great middle names for Myla. Top ten middle Names for Myla Myla Mariana Myla Liliana Myla Ariana Myla Paige Myla Genevieve Myla Florence Myla […]
Middle Names for Bennett – 110 Cool Combinations
While the trend for using surnames as first names is fairly modern, the name Bennett, while primarily a surname, has been used as a first name for boys for a long time. If you plan to use it for your son, here are some great middle names to go with Bennett. Top ten middle names […]
Middle Names for Esme – 150 Pretty Ideas
Esme is a pretty old fashioned girls name with French origins that is very popular in the UK, and gradually growing in popularity in the US. If you’re planning to name your daughter Esme, here are some great middle names for her. Top ten middle names for Esme: Esme Eliza Esme Summer Esme Maisie Esme […]
Middle Names for Rosie – 140 Beautiful Suggestions
Rosie is a classic girls name that has never really been out of fashion, it also reflects the current trend for both flower names and vintage names. If it’s your top choice, here are some great middle names to go with Rosie. Top ten middle names for Rosie: Rosie Reese Rosie Sophia Rosie Zinnia Rosie […]