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Journeys out of postnatal depression

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 MumVoice

A page of courage + hope. Stories about how women have fought postnatal depression, baby blues and anxiety. What they did and what worked.

June 27, 2018June 28, 2018 MumVoice

I won’t be THAT sort of mum…

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 MumVoice

Grocery shopping with two kids

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 MumVoice

Having a baby and hating my husband. How it’s absolutely not like a Richard Curtis movie.

January 21, 2019January 22, 2019 MumVoice

@ItsMostlyOkay talks to us about her journey as a blogger, how she got trapped in the numbers game and how she learnt to write for herself again.

September 19, 2018September 23, 2018 MumVoice

Tiffany – how she coped with acute depression after her second baby and how she found a way back to health and happiness

August 27, 2018 MumVoice

Frankie – taking a walk around the block was the start of something much bigger and more beautiful

August 24, 2018January 22, 2019 MumVoice

My journey out of post natal depression – by Antonia

August 24, 2018 MumVoice

Ruth – dealing with severe PND and getting an excellent well rounded care plan in action

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Hi! I’m Antonia, British blogger, Mum to two wild things and one very domesticated cat. Founder of MumVoice.com, a platform for opening up bravely honest conversations about Motherhood and championing Mumpreneurs.

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We went to see @zoglive at Cadogan Hall today. What a beautiful and talented production. A small cast so they all acted, sung, brought puppets to life, played instruments and danced. The music was beautiful and folksy with great guitars, clarinet, drums, banjo (hope I’m getting this right 🤣 I’m not a musician!). And a kick ass storyline about dragons and a woman who doesn’t want to be princess, who rescues herself and becomes a doctor and falls in love with a man who becomes her assistant nurse. I mean 🔥. That’s what you want to take your 5 year old too for goodness sake. Kick ass. The lead vocalist had the most beautiful folksy voice which really carried you away and when she picked up the guitar and then the drum sticks in succession I found a new hero ❤️✌🏼😆. A wonderful heartening production. A real shame it wasn’t sold out. Have no idea how it wasn’t as it appeals to so many age groups and was so well produced. My tickets were £25 for front row. Cadogan hall in Sloane Square. Definitely check it out if you’re london based. We went to the 1:30 performance ⏰. Perfect for early lunch and getting home in time for tea. A very special independent show ❤️. Funny, warm, musical and inspiring. . . #zog #theatre #summerholidays #londonfamily #summerinlondon #londonkids #londonmum #londonmummy #folkmusic #feminist #dragon #funny #familytheatre #familyplay #daysout

I just totally lost my shit with the kids this week. They are loving the summer holidays. Like only two mini people with no commitments and 12 hours a sleep a night can. They are best best BEST friends and so the summer holidays has been a great reunion of sorts for them. Unfortunately all this happiness and joyfulness means they’re unable to sit still, listen, obey any command or stop from farting on each other’s faces long enough to see that really, I am loosing my shit. The other day as I’d strapped them into their seats I did the mum-turn-and-stare. That’s where before you even turn on the engine you turn around in your seat to ‘TALK’. Instantly the kids are nervous . . ‘Ok guys. Enough is enough. No more screaming (even if excited) in the car, no more running through shops and cafes, no more hanging off thing, no more moaning, no more asking how long until we get there, no more asking for chocolate especially when I’ve just given you some. No more hitting each other or tickling each other until you cry. No more spitting on your hand and smearing it on the windows. No more dragging stools and chairs around the house so you can gain access to peanut butter or scissors or the hot water tap. No more asking me to sign off on (RIDICULOUSLY expensive) in-app purchases. Got it?’ I look at them both. I’m red in the face. They solemnly nod. ‘Mummy? One question’ Yes. ‘Can we blink?’ . . #summerholidays #kids #mumblog #mummyblog #cinema #toystory4 #toystory #5yo #2yo #son #daughter #funnymum #funnymummy #badmum #ukmum #surreymum

BOTOX. Why is there such a stigma around Botox? I had my first treatment of Botox with @dr_don_aesthetics the other day and absolutely LOVE the results. Swipe right to see me before. I just had the frown attended too so I look less angry, harassed and tired. It took about 4 days for the results to appear and it’s been perfect. I was really nervous about injecting something into my face 🤣 but Dr Don made me feel instantly at ease. So professional and understanding and really listened to my concerns. I trusted him and he assured me I wouldn’t have a frozen forehead and he’d go light with the treatment so I could see whether I liked it. The injections were less painful than plucking my eyebrows and took literally 3 minutes. Yes I’m pleased with how I look, I mean, how often in your mid thirties can you wake up the next morning and look better than you did the night before? But I’m really mostly pleased with how I feel. I’m wearing my hair away from my face, I’m smiling more. It’s been really wonderful to truly do something for myself. I spend so much of my life worrying about others and looking after the kids it’s been cathartic to do something just for me. The only sad thing is this will wear off 🤣🤣but at least now I know a reputable and kind doctor who can make those angry lines disappear again 😆🙏🏼. I see nothing shameful about this and have been telling ALL my friends. The response to my stories has been great. Thank you for the kind comments. Excuse me whilst I go show off my lovely smooth forehead to all my work buddies now ❤️😆. . . #botox #lightbotox #angrylines #mum #mummy #happymum #newmum #freshfaced #nolines #frown #happy #stigma #happiness #aesethics #lines #aging

Utterly grateful to have resolved my IBS. I had started to wonder whether it was something I was going to have to live with. If I ate a totally carb free, sugar free, caffeine and alcohol free existence it was JUST about manageable - but honestly it was so joyless living like that. What was the cure for me? Well, one day I sought out a local cranial osteopath to help clear my son’s ear. During the last appointment I asked the cranial osteopath whether she could treat my ear. One appointment later and my 4 month blocked ear was gone. Wow. Next time I went back I asked if she could help with my IBS 🤣🤣 I thought I was really pushing my luck but she said she’d have a look at what was going and gently touched my stomach. after some time sensing what was going on and pressing on different points she pushed gently down on the right side of my tummy and there was this loud noise like a drain emptying and we both laughed. She said she found quite a bit of tension there and very gently and skilfully manipulated it away and eased the tension. I went to bed and woke up the next morning like a different person! Been able to eat and drink EVERYTHING. What a joy 💫. If you have IBS do think outside the box and try alternative practitioners. Of course it might not be as miraculous or you might need to try a few until you find the right fit. It’s so much about finding someone you can trust and vibe with. It’s so very different to modern medicine which compartmentalises and is wonderful for broken arms. But believing that our GP can always ‘fix’ us or even know where to start is tricky. But don’t be disheartened. Visit Acupuncturists, reflexologist, Osteos, nutritionists and I bet you’ll find some way forwards. #ibs #cranialosteopath

We missed the ferry back home 🤦🏽‍♀️ but it’s all alright because we got freshly made pasta and paninis and ate them on the beach in this glorious weather 🏖 . #isleofwight #beach #britishholiday #ferry #familyholuday

Thank good for RHS Gardens and iPhones capturing mini moments because most of the time MOST of my life is.....No. No, don’t get IN the water. No, don’t throw stones at the ducks. No. that’s duck poo. Talking of poo I can smell one? Otis? Yes, poo poo train off we go. No, don’t touch that it’s a sani bin. I said NO! Nooooo! Right, Let’s go to the cafe. No, you can’t have an ice cream you’ve already had one today. Stop shouting Otis. Ah, a moments peace....Otis? Otis??? Where are you? Stop throwing your lunch on the floor. Stop throwing your water at your sister. No it’s not funny. No, I’m still not laughing. Otis, stop laughing. Sorry Lumen the face painting is closed for an hour. Yes, an hour. Well, it’s longer than 10 minutes and shorter than a day. No, it’s still not open. Still not open. Nope, still not open. I know, I want to be a princess too. Lumen, stop crying. No, you still can’t have an ice cream. Back past the duck pond. No, you still can’t paddle in it, that’s still bird poo and ducks will die if you throw rocks at them. Of course Lumen you’re now desperate for a wee. Can you hold it? Of course you can’t. . Just as well Instagram captures all that messy reality, hey? . #daughter #wisley #rhs #weekend #parenting #mumblog #mummyblog #badmum #kids #funnymum #instareality #mylife #no

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