Post-isolation self care

Here in South Australia, our covid-19 related restrictions have been steadily lifting. But prior to this, like many other full-time parents around the country, I spent a lot of the last few months at home, with no visitors. It was a blessing in disguise, as my first trimester sickness kept me dreading commitments and social … Continue reading Post-isolation self care →

Not just house guests!

Welcome back! It is with great excitement that I announce the expansion of our little family. Exactly one week ago we welcomed Hilda, Darla, Queenie, and Kate to their new home, affectionately dubbed The Chicken Taj Mahal made of backyard junk! Our first 24 hours were filled with tension. The dog was beside himself, the … Continue reading Not just house guests! →

An unexpected weekend in quarantine

Here in Australia we have just enjoyed a long weekend, and in South Australia, we have enjoyed a long weekend with COVID-19 travel restrictions and social distancing easing. For our family, we were heading into a 'normal' weekend with the expectation of Jonah working Monday, my first in person midwife appointment (my first face-to-face appointment … Continue reading An unexpected weekend in quarantine →