A Future Where Only Smiles And Patience Exist: Mum Guilt

Like many other mothers-to-be, I had an image of myself as a parent. I’d rub my ever-swelling belly, fast forwarding to a future where only smiles and patience existed; there were no cross words, and frustration simply wouldn’t exist in my household. I read blogs on creating a wonderful, enriching environment from birth, filled with sensory activities galore. I researched the best, and most nutritious, ways to wean and, even before my baby appeared, I knew exactly how I was going to