More than Motherhood

The Week We Entered Gen Pop!

The Week We Entered Gen Pop! Welcome back to another episode where this week we discussed our girls starting primary school!  We've affectionately nicknamed this era general population (or gen pop for short) - not because its lowkey giving prisoners to annual leave, half term and inflated flight prices but because we're now in the grind with the mums with older children. We joyfully discuss this first big milestone in our children's education, the decisions we've made so far and the factors we're considering for primary school and beyond. Its true when they say time flies when you're having fun because we genuinely cannot believe we're about to start buying school uniforms and adhering to strict drop off times... 5 days a week 🫠 It seems like yesterday we were touring nurseries!. As usual you'll get hilarious tidbits, moments of vulnerability and our usual banter as we brace ourselves (and the girls) to enter gen pop!  Join the MtM village! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Week We Discussed Small Kids, Big Emotions!

We're back! After a small hiatus (let's call it a mid season break 🫣) your hosts Dolly, Lola and Melanie are back and this week we discussed the very big emotions our Threenager's are having.  From the moments that melt our hearts… to the ones that completely test our patience; this episode dives into what it’s like raising 3-year-olds who are discovering who they are, how they feel and are very vocal about everything!  We also got real about gentle parenting (it really needs Matcha's PR team!) and the truth that sometimes the hardest part of parenting is regulating our own emotions too... taking deep breaths, walking away for a moment, and reminding ourselves we’re learning right alongside them so give them and ourselves grace!  Join our village! We want to hear it all — the good, the bad, and the ugly. Your stories, your wins, your struggles… you’re not alone here. 🌿 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Week We Realised Babies are Expensive

This week we talk about the cost of having a baby, from nappies to formula, clothes, and the never-ending cycle of babies outgrowing things almost as soon as you buy them. We discuss the things we felt pressured to buy, the pursuit of premium brands, and the realisation that a lot of it wasn’t actually needed once we were in it. Join Dolly, Mel and Lola as we talk about money and motherhood. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Week We Discussed the Past, Present & Future...

The Week We Discussed the Past, Present & Future... Join Lola, Melanie and Dolly for this Christmas special where we exchange gifts and wish our MtM village a very happy Christmas and enjoyable festive break!  This week we discussed our personal traditions and cultures. We reflect and discuss the traditions from our childhood and the ones we're taking forward (plus any new ones!) with our families. We also discuss our cultural identities and the role it plays in how we raise our daughters taking into account the past, present and the future.  As usual, you can expect fun banter, hilarious anecdotes and fun facts that need to be defended (Lola, we're speaking to you!)  Join our village! We want to hear from you - the good, the bad and the ugly. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Week We Realised Expectations are a Scam

Trigger Warning: This week we discuss themes of baby loss, premature birth and hospital negligence. Please watch/listen remembering to acknowledge your own feelings and boundaries  This week we looked back at our expectations of pregnancy, labour and postpartum. We discuss how we expected to feel during pregnancy, what we expected our labour to be like and how that 4th trimester crept up on us... Spoiler alert: Nothing went to plan! We tackle these serious topics with our usual humour, banter and end with gratitude on where we are now and the sisterhood that emerged in that 4th trimester.  Join our village! We want to hear from you - the good, the bad and the ugly. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.