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Judgey McJudgersons - It's never 'just you'

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A whirlwind few weeks with Rose, I can't believe she is now 8 weeks old, in some ways it feels like the time has flown past and in others it seems like a lifetime ago that I went in to labour! I found week 6 the hardest so far, I think I tried to do too much and I ended up late, sweaty and miserable to everything I attempted and felt like a bit fat failure on all fronts. I cried a lot and didn't feel good enough, and would then feel guilty and repeatedly tell Rose how much I loved her - it was a rollercoaster for everyone!  Week 6 me looking tired, unimpressed and stressed in the car!  The best thing I've read and which I now know to be true is that it is never 'just you' , anything that you are thinking, feeling, worrying about is something that you can guarantee other new mums are thinking as well.  I feel constantly judged, about how I hold my baby, burp my baby, feed my baby, dress my baby, transport my baby, change my baby... and the list goes on. A

eBay Maternity sale!!

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Now that Baby Giles is here  I am selling some of my maternity clothes on eBay, they are all in good condition and I have tried to add accurate descriptions.  If you have liked any of the items on my blog over the last few months it may be worth taking a look and please share if you have any pregnant friends.  Brands include JoJo Maman Bebe, New Look and Vertbaudet and the listing will last for 7 days from today.  The link to my eBay items is here - Link to maternity bargains  These are a few of the items listed: Happy to answer any questions!  Thanks everyone!  Claire