Normal Mum

I LOVE being a mum, I don't always talk about the parts of it I don't like because I feel like there's always enough of that on the internet. The bad moments, are also simply that, just moments - but this week, summer holidays, 3 kids all needing something different from me.. I've been feeling overwhelmed - so let's talk about it!

Getting back busy in the bedroom after having children was a huge step for me... but how has s3x changed for us after having children? Some get better, some less frequent and some non existent - how are we navigating this when it's such an important part of our relationships?! Let me know!

I found the early days of going from 2 to 3 HARD! Not sure if it was because 5 days postpartum we had a round of chickenpox in the house, or if because my baby had reflux... but I really struggled, especially when social media would say it's 'so easy' and they 'fit right in'I would question myself, what am I doing wrong? Have I made a mistake? We're 5 months in now and I can confirm, it's the greatest thing and I LOVE being a mum of three, but those early days... wow! It really felt like I was robbed of my newborn bubble - not everyone's journey is the same, but here's mine!

Postpartum isn't linear & it DEFINITELY does not last 6 weeks! Opening up here about my postpartum journey just 4 months into it - who am I? why don't I feel like myself? bouncing back? and everything in between! Hang in there my dears x

We're back!! Yay!! And what better way to say hi that oversharing with my birth story!

we are so excited to be having baby number 3!!! i can't even believe i am lucky enough to say that... i am SO excited to bring you along the journey, but first lets answer some of your questions!!

I'm about to experience my first ever 6 week summer holidays with my oldest as his school finishes this week... and with the weather, and the fact I'm going to also try and keep my job, I'm freaking out over how I'm going to do this. Right now I'm thinking softplay is where I'm going to be everyday... advice welcome!! New episodes every Wednesday follow @normalmumpodcast

it's been a tough week this week, my kids have been ill, I haven't been well myself - my cup is... empty shall we say. It got me thinking, though about how I DO NOT look after myself as well as I should, so this episode was therapy for me and I discussed the things I need to do to change that Enjoy x

wow... comparison in motherhood is real isn't it?! we all have those days where we look at another mum/woman and think, how do they do it? what am I missing? am I as good a person as them? but we absolutely cannot compare! this episode is the reality check you need to understand that you are an amazing mum and you should be proud of what you're doing!!

it's holiday season!! i'm so exhausted after a holiday with the kids, this is just not the time for rest and relaxation anymore, but all about fun and making memories! In this episode I talk about holiday experiences, flights, tips and tricks of parenting abroad... it truly is the best ever New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @normalmumpodcast for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalmum/message

I wasn't planning on being a mum at 21, but turns out it's exactly what I needed... All I ever saw about motherhood was negative and that my life was over, but you know what, it couldn't be further from the truth... Welcome to NORMAL MUM your new favourite podcast, a safe, light-hearted corner of the internet for all the mums in the world that just want someone to relate to. Here we'll be having plenty of couch conversations talking all things navigating life, relationships, raising kids and trying not to lose ourselves as we do it! Grab a *hot* cup of tea & enjoy the episode! New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @normalmumpodcast for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalmum/message

Finding out I was pregnant was... something shall we say. The same day I found out and went to the doctor, someone saw me and TOLD MY SISTER!! Wild... Anyway, finding out I was pregnant was the beginning of this wild rollercoaster of motherhood for me, completely unexpected but I wouldn't change a thing. Enjoy!!! New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @normalmumpodcast for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalmum/message

Welcome to the Normal Mum podcast with me, Carys Harding for some couch conversations on all things navigating life, relationships, womanhood, motherhood, raising kids and trying not to lose myself as I do it! Think of this as your safe place, light hearted space to vent, vex, laugh cry about the juggle and struggle of the motherhood journey! Thanks for being here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalmum/message