As I welcomed new life into the world in 2019, my mother travelled from Nigeria to England, to be by my side. She stayed with us for a period of three months to help care for me, and impart invaluable wisdom and knowledge to me on how to care for my baby. I doubt I … Continue reading It Takes A Village
Category: Motherhood
Random Acts of Kindness
A few days ago, I was walking with my children — my oldest was walking beside me, and the youngest was tucked away in a stroller. Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash We were about to get into a convenience store, but the door was shut. My oldest — who is almost 4 years-old - … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
This might come as a surprise but life is tricky as an introvert mom.
Image Credit: Andrae Ricketts For as long as I can remember, I've been an introvert. In my teenage years, I was painfully shy and rather awkward in social settings - which often came across as rude to some. I often preferred the comfort of my own company and basked in the calmness of nothingness, as … Continue reading This might come as a surprise but life is tricky as an introvert mom.
The Diary of a New Mom: Five Things I Know So Far.
You are stronger than you think. There is nothing like pushing out a baby to make you realise that you are stronger than you think. The actual moment of childbirth is a significant indicator of your herculean strength. But, the entire journey of motherhood is a continual manifestation of this attribute. Many examples come to … Continue reading The Diary of a New Mom: Five Things I Know So Far.
Why Is There Still Stigma Attached to Having a Baby Via C-Section?
Image @ Mustafa Omar on Unsplash I have always found it interesting that one of the first questions’ a woman is often asked after she has fought ‘tooth and nail’ to give birth to a baby, is “was it a natural or a caesarean (C-section) birth”? In the past (before I had children of my … Continue reading Why Is There Still Stigma Attached to Having a Baby Via C-Section?
I Watched Cocomelon for My Son but Got A Lesson in Representation and Cultural Diversity.
Image @ Cocomelon Channel on YouTube Having two kids under two means that a large chunk of your day is spent watching children TV or internet programmes curated for early learners. No apologies here! (hey, you gotta do what you gotta do to survive). From Cocomelon to super JoJo, quite frankly you are, (no let … Continue reading I Watched Cocomelon for My Son but Got A Lesson in Representation and Cultural Diversity.
HELLO THERE, IT’S BEEN A WHILE
It has been a while, I know. Well, a lot has happened in my two-year hiatus, which has forever changed life as I know it. I would say the most significant milestone, was becoming a mom in 2019 and then having another baby in 2020. I now proudly wear the badge of being a mom … Continue reading HELLO THERE, IT’S BEEN A WHILE
Writings of an African Bohemian 