FREEBIRTH STORY: 💕 No doctors. No midwife. No doula. No interference. I woke at 1am on a rainy 6th Dec my water had broken. Intense contractions began right away. We had an app that timed my contractions and my mom and dad started filling up the birth pool as they were rapidly getting closer together. After a few hours of walking around (and throwing up twice from pain) I felt it was time to get into the water. It was me in a pool. Breathing through each excruciating contraction. At some point my mom joined and sat at the base of the pool giving me support (and coconut water)! As the hours passed i was now deep in a ‘trance’ focussing on breathing and remaining calm. I felt as she moved into the birthing canal and even though it was very difficult I didn’t push, I just breathed. 10hours had passed and Just when I thought I couldn’t handle the pain any longer I felt she was ready to come. Enter ‘the ring of fire’ – yes it literally feels like it’s on fire 😂🙈 I pushed for 3 contractions and my incredible partner, Sean-Marco, delivered our darling daughter into the world. His hands were the first to touch her and the only faces she looked upon were those of her family. She cried beautifully, we checked her vitals and she was happy and perfect. Everything I had wanted for her. Her perfect birth. 3 hours passed and sadly my placenta decided not to come out. So I had to head to the hospital to remove the placenta surgically. I wasn’t upset that I ended up in hospital because I gave our little one the birth she deserved. Would I freebirth again? 100%. 👏🏼 This post is simply to express and share my journey it comes with zero judgment for however you choose to birth 🙏🏼💕
FREEBIRTH STORY: 💕 No doctors. No midwife. No doula. No interference. I woke at 1am on a rainy 6th Dec my water had broken. Intense contractions began right away. We had an app that timed my contractions and my mom and dad started filling up the birth pool as they were rapidly getting closer together. After a few hours of walking around (and throwing up twice from pain) I felt it was time to get into the water. It was me in a pool. Breathing through each excruciating contraction. At some point my mom joined and sat at the base of the pool giving me support (and coconut water)! As the hours passed i was now deep in a ‘trance’ focussing on breathing and remaining calm. I felt as she moved into the birthing canal and even though it was very difficult I didn’t push, I just breathed. 10hours had passed and Just when I thought I couldn’t handle the pain any longer I felt she was ready to come. Enter ‘the ring of fire’ – yes it literally feels like it’s on fire 😂🙈 I pushed for 3 contractions and my incredible partner, Sean-Marco, delivered our darling daughter into the world. His hands were the first to touch her and the only faces she looked upon were those of her family. She cried beautifully, we checked her vitals and she was happy and perfect. Everything I had wanted for her. Her perfect birth. 3 hours passed and sadly my placenta decided not to come out. So I had to head to the hospital to remove the placenta surgically. I wasn’t upset that I ended up in hospital because I gave our little one the birth she deserved. Would I freebirth again? 100%. 👏🏼 This post is simply to express and share my journey it comes with zero judgment for however you choose to birth 🙏🏼💕
FREEBIRTH STORY: 💕 No doctors. No midwife. No doula. No interference. I woke at 1am on a rainy 6th Dec my water had broken. Intense contractions began right away. We had an app that timed my contractions and my mom and dad started filling up the birth pool as they were rapidly getting closer together. After a few hours of walking around (and throwing up twice from pain) I felt it was time to get into the water. It was me in a pool. Breathing through each excruciating contraction. At some point my mom joined and sat at the base of the pool giving me support (and coconut water)! As the hours passed i was now deep in a ‘trance’ focussing on breathing and remaining calm. I felt as she moved into the birthing canal and even though it was very difficult I didn’t push, I just breathed. 10hours had passed and Just when I thought I couldn’t handle the pain any longer I felt she was ready to come. Enter ‘the ring of fire’ – yes it literally feels like it’s on fire 😂🙈 I pushed for 3 contractions and my incredible partner, Sean-Marco, delivered our darling daughter into the world. His hands were the first to touch her and the only faces she looked upon were those of her family. She cried beautifully, we checked her vitals and she was happy and perfect. Everything I had wanted for her. Her perfect birth. 3 hours passed and sadly my placenta decided not to come out. So I had to head to the hospital to remove the placenta surgically. I wasn’t upset that I ended up in hospital because I gave our little one the birth she deserved. Would I freebirth again? 100%. 👏🏼 This post is simply to express and share my journey it comes with zero judgment for however you choose to birth 🙏🏼💕
Good morning! 🌞🌼🌻 Someone gave mom some decent sleep 🙌🏼 What is everyone’s thoughts on sharing photos of your baby showing their faces? There are a lot of opinions… I thought I never would. But she’s so cute and I’m such a proud mom that I wanna share it! Is it selfish? Possibly… ☺️I wouldn’t however post naked photos though. That’s where I draw the line. Anyways just curious! Side note- Ayla’s outfit is a dream! It’s MAGNETIC! Yes you heard right.. best invention ever. No clips or zips. Just zzzooop! Closes with magnetics! Honestly such a dream for late night changes and for Dad’s like SeanMarco who hate changing cus it’s ‘tricky’ 🤣 (yes I named and shamed you babe sorry). I love their outfits! Check them out @magneticmunchkin #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #outfitoftheday #babyclothes #babyaccessories #babyfashion #cutebaby
Good morning! 🌞🌼🌻 Someone gave mom some decent sleep 🙌🏼 What is everyone’s thoughts on sharing photos of your baby showing their faces? There are a lot of opinions… I thought I never would. But she’s so cute and I’m such a proud mom that I wanna share it! Is it selfish? Possibly… ☺️I wouldn’t however post naked photos though. That’s where I draw the line. Anyways just curious! Side note- Ayla’s outfit is a dream! It’s MAGNETIC! Yes you heard right.. best invention ever. No clips or zips. Just zzzooop! Closes with magnetics! Honestly such a dream for late night changes and for Dad’s like SeanMarco who hate changing cus it’s ‘tricky’ 🤣 (yes I named and shamed you babe sorry). I love their outfits! Check them out @magneticmunchkin #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #outfitoftheday #babyclothes #babyaccessories #babyfashion #cutebaby
Good morning! 🌞🌼🌻 Someone gave mom some decent sleep 🙌🏼 What is everyone’s thoughts on sharing photos of your baby showing their faces? There are a lot of opinions… I thought I never would. But she’s so cute and I’m such a proud mom that I wanna share it! Is it selfish? Possibly… ☺️I wouldn’t however post naked photos though. That’s where I draw the line. Anyways just curious! Side note- Ayla’s outfit is a dream! It’s MAGNETIC! Yes you heard right.. best invention ever. No clips or zips. Just zzzooop! Closes with magnetics! Honestly such a dream for late night changes and for Dad’s like SeanMarco who hate changing cus it’s ‘tricky’ 🤣 (yes I named and shamed you babe sorry). I love their outfits! Check them out @magneticmunchkin #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #outfitoftheday #babyclothes #babyaccessories #babyfashion #cutebaby
Went back to work this week! 🥳 Was terrified and stressed the entire time but was such fun seeing my peeps again! Set life is a little different when there are three Mamas on set! Crying, stopping to breastfeed, and prams everywhere! Of course the three price sisters have matching strollers. 😉 @doonasa #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #prams #strollers #doona #sisters
Early mornings… We’re almost at the three month mark and what a journey so far. It definitely feels like the longest 2 and a bit months of my life 🙈 Living in joburg, both our families are at the coast and we don’t have a helper or a nanny so 100% of the parenting is on us. Ayla is a stage 5 clinger and wants to be held all the time. She one day decided that sleeping alone wasn’t for her either and I’ve had to hold her for every nap since… Which is exhausting! 😨 I honestly don’t know how single moms do it… Im heading back to work next week and I couldn’t be more scared…🤣 I’ve heard this is a common thing? So this is basically an appreciation post to all parents!!! Old and new. You are warriors!!!! 👊🏼👏🏼 Put on my sexiest mom-gerie (that’s mom lingerie) 😋 from @anneenhenze.mom Cus even exhausted mamas need to feel sexy!!!!!😜 even if it’s just for me🥰 #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood
Early mornings… We’re almost at the three month mark and what a journey so far. It definitely feels like the longest 2 and a bit months of my life 🙈 Living in joburg, both our families are at the coast and we don’t have a helper or a nanny so 100% of the parenting is on us. Ayla is a stage 5 clinger and wants to be held all the time. She one day decided that sleeping alone wasn’t for her either and I’ve had to hold her for every nap since… Which is exhausting! 😨 I honestly don’t know how single moms do it… Im heading back to work next week and I couldn’t be more scared…🤣 I’ve heard this is a common thing? So this is basically an appreciation post to all parents!!! Old and new. You are warriors!!!! 👊🏼👏🏼 Put on my sexiest mom-gerie (that’s mom lingerie) 😋 from @anneenhenze.mom Cus even exhausted mamas need to feel sexy!!!!!😜 even if it’s just for me🥰 #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood
I’m a whole Thirty One years today. 🌻 Spending it with my three favourites. 👨 🐱 👶 Have a beautiful Sunday everyone! ☀️
3 Months Today 🥳 So fast she’s gone from a napping, feeding, pooping blob into somewhat of a person! 😂 Her cute quirky personality is starting to shine through and the laughs she gives us everyday are growing. Damn I love this little soul. 🌻🌈🥰
7 weeks old today 🦶 Time is flying yet the days are long! Exclusively breastfeeding is a full time job – by far the most rewarding job I’ve ever had – so when hubby gets home we all go outside to take a deep breathe together. I value our walks as a family, seeing our little girls face in awe of the world makes my heart so full 🥰 Cruising round in our Doona Gold Limited edition- I must admit we feel damn fancy in the park 😎 #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #doona #pram #pramlife #family #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Something just for Mom. My favourite skincare brand is doing a #30DayRewild month in Feb (my birthday month) So I’m joining them on this journey! I love skincare and more importantly the importance of microbiome and probiotics of the skin. I’ve always spoken about good gut health so it’s only fitting that I take it to the skin too! You can buy your own 30 day pack at an Esse Stockist (at 50% savings) and join me! And a huge bonus is that they’re vegan too! I swear by this brand… so here’s to Happy rewilding! Will check in again in a few 👏🏼🥰 🍃 #30DayRewild #rewilding #skincare #vegan #veganskincare
Pure beginnings. 🦉 🌱 The words and the brand. I look at Ayla, so pure and perfect. Her birth was as natural as they come, only eating moms breast milk, wearing bamboo diapers… so anything I put on her skin I want to be as equally gentle and natural. So it’s no surprise I chose to use a brand that’s soft and gentle for Ayla, proudly South African🇿🇦 , organic and not tested on animals!👏🏼 It doesn’t get better than that. Ayla was spoiled with goodies from the family at Pure Beginnings! (And something nice for mom too😋) Show of hands from the other Mama’s who use this brand too!!! 🤚! #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #skincare #babyskincare #proudlysouthafrican
Pure beginnings. 🦉 🌱 The words and the brand. I look at Ayla, so pure and perfect. Her birth was as natural as they come, only eating moms breast milk, wearing bamboo diapers… so anything I put on her skin I want to be as equally gentle and natural. So it’s no surprise I chose to use a brand that’s soft and gentle for Ayla, proudly South African🇿🇦 , organic and not tested on animals!👏🏼 It doesn’t get better than that. Ayla was spoiled with goodies from the family at Pure Beginnings! (And something nice for mom too😋) Show of hands from the other Mama’s who use this brand too!!! 🤚! #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #skincare #babyskincare #proudlysouthafrican
Pure beginnings. 🦉 🌱 The words and the brand. I look at Ayla, so pure and perfect. Her birth was as natural as they come, only eating moms breast milk, wearing bamboo diapers… so anything I put on her skin I want to be as equally gentle and natural. So it’s no surprise I chose to use a brand that’s soft and gentle for Ayla, proudly South African🇿🇦 , organic and not tested on animals!👏🏼 It doesn’t get better than that. Ayla was spoiled with goodies from the family at Pure Beginnings! (And something nice for mom too😋) Show of hands from the other Mama’s who use this brand too!!! 🤚! #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #wildwomensisterhood #skincare #babyskincare #proudlysouthafrican
I consider myself a pretty Minimalist Mama. So here are this minimalist Mamma’s 7 Diaper bag essentials: Wipes- from @ohlief Local is the everything Diaper – yes we use cloth, let’s not add to the landfills mass of non biodegradable waste plus it’s a great money saver! Burping cloth – our little moon cake spits up… a lot… 🙈 Spare clothes – this one was a gift from Aunty Amy @amyanstey Breast pads: let’s not play games ladies it happens 🙈 Got mine from @nuk Blanket – the schizophrenic Joburg weather you never know. Pacifier – her Favorite paci’s from @nuk Yes when I love a brand I’m loyal! NUK all the way! The epic bag 💼 was a gift from my onscreen hubby (well not anymore- sorry I cheated. Oops) @lungashabalala 🤗 I’m a very simple gal and in raising Ayla we’re definitely planning on spoiling her with love and lots of adventures and not so much with unnecessary things. Everything we have for her we REALLY use- and once she has outgrown them we donate! So this is me encouraging you if you’re a mama to collect and donate old baby things – as we know baby stuff is expensive and being a mom is hard enough!💕 #mom #momlife #postpartum #4thTrimester #babies #newborn #baby #family #motherhood #parenthood #momsofinsta #girlmom #momblogger #momblog #clickinmoms #lightinspired #kidsforreal #illuminatechildhood #magicofchildhood #alternativeparenting #donate #wildwomensisterhood #diaperbag #whatsinmybag
Rewilding Nighttime Routine: I take 5 minutes before we put Ayla to bed to have some ‘Me Time’ and to take care of my skin. Rewilding Our Skin: Simply put, Its creating an environment where our own natural microbial diversity can return! We’re past halfway through the #30daysRewilding ~ I’ve spoken about this brand of skincare so much because I would really recommend it! I sneakily added the eye cream (which isn’t in the rewilding pack) cus… puffy eyes… newborn.. need I say more 😂👏🏼 #skincare #skincareroutine #southafrican #veganskincare #vegan #nottestedonanimals #organicskincare #rewilding
