Mummy Guilt – a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some wrong – whether real or imagined – stemming from one’s position as a mother. (Mama Nate’s definition) Synonyms of “guilt” include: error, failing, fault and regret. In the 18 months that I’ve been Mama Nate, I’ve experienced ‘mummy guilt’ about a number of things. […]
Posts from December 2014
And The Young Shall Grow
That saying is so true. Nate is now 17 months old and can do so much compared to this time last year. As we are in December, I usually reflect back on the year and thank God for his goodness and mercies. Staying in this reflective mood, here’s a list of 5 ways The Boy […]
Dealing With Unsolicited Advice – Helpful or Otherwise.
Two incidents occurred last weekend that got me thinking about receiving and dealing with unsolicited advice, about pregnancy and/or parenting. Firstly, I mentioned the fact that my son doesn’t sleep in his cot and that I intend to try him in a junior bed. In response, a friend said “well now you will learn”. Secondly, […]
The Wheelchair User and The Mum With The Pushchair
Almost three years ago, wheelchair user Doug Paulley tried to board a bus but was refused entry because the space was already occupied. Not by another wheelchair user, but by a sleeping baby in a pushchair. Paulley couldn’t get on the bus because the mother of the baby refused to fold the pushchair. Paulley sued […]
First Blood – Toddlers and Accidents
Trip, falls and accidents are typical of toddlers and childhood. I know this but it doesn’t make it easier to deal with. If I could wrap The Boy up in bubble wrap I would. But I can’t. Thankfully in his 17 months of life, we haven’t had many accidents. I remember the first time he rolled […]
