FTM in Melbourne
A down-to-earth, first time mum (FTM!) sharing real-life mummy matters! Want to know what they are?
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Recurrent pregnancy loss
Definitions of a “recurrent miscarriage” vary, some sources stating it is “two or more” pregnancy losses and some stating “three or more”. You may have read my previous story https://ftminmelbourne.com/the-1in4/ which summarises my first experience of a miscarriage in...
When your first baby has his first day at childcare; all the emotions!
9 months and 11 days since I delivered our beautiful baby boy via c-section. Today is his first official day at childcare. Today is the longest time that I have been apart from him. Whilst it’s only a total 5.5 hours, it’s 5.5 hours where I feel like I’ve lost a part...
The 1 in 4
So, I’m here as a first time mummy, however this is not the result of a first time pregnancy. Unfortunately, I experienced the 1:4 statistic, the 25% of pregnancies that end in miscarriage. Whilst 25% is therefore pretty common, this knowledge certainly doesn’t make...
When Mother’s Day means more than a celebration
Mother’s Day. A day that means different things to different people. For most, we know that this day is all about cards & gifts…the flowers, fluffy slippers, tea cups, cakes & all things pink! A day of celebrating mother's, mum's, mummy’s, mama's….whatever...
New here? Me too!
Are you a new mum (or parent) sat feeding your baby right now? Do you find yourself scrolling aimlessly on Facebook, Insta, Pinterest, Google, and looking for something to pass your time? I know that I spend MANY hours sat breastfeeding my baby and there’s only so...
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The bumpy road to parenthood
Recurrent miscarriage, DQ Alpha match, LMIT, immunosuppressive treatment, Cervical Incompetence, TAC.
No regrets
Sharing our baby purchases that we have found incredibly valuable and the WHY which you may find helpful.
FTM matters
Matters of a first time mummy in Melbourne! Including home delivery of fresh coffee beans!
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