09/05/2026
Today, I’m sending love to the mothers in the thick of motherhood, the grandmothers, the single mums, the dads doing both roles, the foster and adoptive mums, and the fur mums.
To those longing to become a mum, navigating infertility, grieving a baby, grieving their mum, or carrying complicated and estranged relationships… I see you too.
Motherhood and matrescence are not one size fits all, and this day can feel beautiful, heavy, joyful and heartbreaking all at once.
Whatever today looks like for you, I hope you feel deeply loved, supported and held. 🤍
23/04/2026
💜Bella Grace Elaine Blanchard
Born at home in the same birth pool as her big sister, after 5 days of pre-labour.
So deeply grateful for my beautiful, supportive birth team:
❤️My incredible husband and birth partner, Matthew
🌻My amazing midwives, Geesje, Talia & Sarah (student midwife and first birth)
✨My calm and grounding doula, Jodie from Belly Blossom Yoga & Doula Services
📸My talented photographer, Bec from Bec Lawrence Photography
💕My beautiful, supportive little sister, Olivia
3 days postpartum and soaking in the slowest days, tucked up in bed, navigating feeding, letting my body gently heal.
Watching Asher and Ayla shower her with love has been the sweetest part.
Feeling so deeply held and incredibly thankful as I enter this fourth trimester. Birth photos and story to come 🤍
