When Did The Time Go?! And What Motherhood Taught Me in the First Year

My little baby is 1 today! 🎂

The last year has been the most challenging, chaotic, loving, rollercoaster ride of my life — and my absolute favourite one so far.

Thank you, Philip, for choosing me to be your mama!

Thank you for making me a mama. You were born a year ago today, and you also gave me something even greater — a purpose. You made me want to become the best version of myself and to mother you with all that I am.

You’re my greatest teacher. When I look into your big, curious eyes, I forget everything else. I just want that moment to last forever.

I’ll never forget the day you were born — after 24 hours in labour, finally pushing you out, holding you on my chest for the first time, feeling your tiny body against mine. The golden hour — our first skin-to-skin, your first latch — those moments were absolutely indescribable and priceless. You were born, and I was reborn as a mom.

Those early months were tough — your PURPLE crying days, the sleepless nights, and me trying to follow advice not to co-sleep while wondering why you wouldn’t settle in your Next-to-Me cot. I was also recovering from surgery after my manual placenta removal, navigating wild hormones and mood swings, and trying to make sense of what motherhood “should” look like.

But you, my dear boy, taught me that motherhood isn’t perfect. Some days are magical, others are messy — and most days are both. 

You’ve taught me so much more than I ever imagined. You’ve taught me to slow down, to be strong, to keep going no matter how tired I am. You’ve shown me what resilience truly means, how to multitask like never before, and how to push through even on the hardest days. You’ve made me realise how capable I am — and how love gives strength I didn’t know I had.

Now, when you smile with that gorgeous grin and giggle with pure joy, my heart melts. We’ve found our rhythm, our way of doing things — and I love it. You’ve taught me to listen to my heart, to trust my instincts, and to embrace this beautiful, imperfect journey.

I love being in my mama era.

I love you endlessly, and you are the centre of my Universe!

Here’s to watching you grow, rediscovering the world through your eyes, and cherishing every little moment together.

Happy 1st Birthday, Philip! 💫