I'm going to start with the basics, the simple facts about me.
I'm 21, engaged to my partner of 4 years, G, and I have a 1 year old son, Leopold.
I'm a SAHM, but also run an online Tarot divination business. I'm currently planning my wedding (set for early Autumn next year), house hunting, and thinking about baby #2. Also I'm considering going back to work part time in childcare to help support my family (and my serious shopping addiction). I have a tendancy to ramble.
I'm passionate about all things birth and parenting related. People often say I'm a 'crunchy' or natural mum. I don't particularly like labels. The only thing I know for sure is that although I may not be a perfect parent, I am a good one. I am still breastfeeding Leo, although he is self weaning and prefers food and cow's milk over booby milk now, feeding purely for comfort. We co-slept/bedshared exclusively until he was 6 months, and then he decided he wanted his own space and now sleeps mostly in his cot. I baby wear, absolutely love my ergo, but my pram definitely comes in handy. I just do what feels right for both myself and Leo and ignore any and all judgement that comes my way.
I hate CIO and other controlled crying methods. It has never sat well with me and never worked for Leo (in times of desperation I have attempted it) and still cuddle him to sleep. That is what works best for our family and I have no regrets about my decision to practive attachment parenting methods with him. He is a very happy and relaxed baby, when he isn't teething!
Anyway, I hope this blog will offer insight into my life, the life of a young and busy mum and intend to focus it around my daily routine as well as my beliefs, passions, thoughts and feelings. I may even include a few tips for fellow parents. I hope others will follow my journey of learning to handle a toddler and stave off insanity!
Madii
xoxo
