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& at the end of a long sleep deprived day, that smile melts everything away 🥹🩵 Rivah has started interacting with our ceiling fan, it's his new bestie & I'm obsessed, as this is the first time he's ever smiled, laughed and "played" with something. He looks at it, does a big smile and coo but then quickly hides under my arm before he repeats. 😭 Some people see money, travel, fame & material things as a measure of success. I however see that smile on his face & know that I'm doing a good job being his mama, that smile and all the little milestones everyday is success to me. That & my health of course which I'm juggling at the moment and trying to find little moments to giveback to myself when I can ♥️

There's nothing quite like those first smiles 😭🩵

It was so nice to get dressed up & leave the house 3 weeks post birth 🩷 prior to that i was a hermit & looked homeless most days 😂💁🏼‍♀️ I love being your mama sweet boy ❤️ I also love feeling appreciated & admired in such a vulnerable time @Joel Bushby 💫

Now that Bubba is looking around taking the world in we thought it was time to introduce him to big Dante boy 🥹♥️ I love how sweet Dante has been with him, they're going to be besties I just know it! Feeling so overwhelmingly grateful for the blessings in my life right now. Although managing caring for my newborn baby along with my doggies & horses has been challenging...my hands are full that's for sure, but thank god they aren't empty 🙏🏻

All I've ever wanted for Christmas was you ♥️

Bubba is finding his voice and it's my favourite thing ever 🩵😭

My first official workout postpartum 🩷 (this was filmed at 3 weeks PP) & yes I felt great afterwards 🥰 With bubba here now, my time to myself is very limited especially at the moment as his new favourite place to sleep is on me & only me 🤣 Which makes getting anything done quite a challenge. I've actually discovered many new skills since being a mum, it's amazing what you can do whilst holding your baby 🤣 Prior to Rivah's arrival I'd had other mamas recommend baby wearing & how much of a game changer it is, so I did my research & joined the baby wearing community 💁🏼‍♀️ I feel so good getting back moving my body & strengthening myself so that I can keep up with this little man when he's on the run 🩵 & for all those busy bodies who would like to inform me that I shouldn't be training at all or that baby wearing isn't okay, please refrain from commenting & just know I am over here just being the best mum I can, taking care of my body & my baby. 🩵 @Mumma_etc

Motherhood isn't all sunshine & rainbows but what I can promise you my son, is that rain hail or shine I'll be right there for you, holding your hand & reminding you that everything's going to be okay ❤️ We're in this together & I've always got your back 🩵 ♾️ I know since Rivah has been born I have shared just a few happy photogenic moments, but for any other mamas watching, please know that I too have been brought to tears almost daily not knowing what to do at times, just counting down the seconds until your perfect little baby is happy again. Being a mum is so far the hardest yet BEST thing I've ever done & I know the thing that's helped me is knowing I'm not alone & that I'm doing a good job 🥹❤️ So for any mums that need to hear this, you're doing an incredible job & are a real life super hero for bringing your baby into this world & giving them everything they need to thrive & be happy, I see you & I'm right there with you on this roller coaster called parenthood ♥️

6 week Paediatrician check ups featuring Joel's pants that are boardies pretending to be denim 🤣 Myself & bubba are all healthy & have recovered well 🩵