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Nurse Courtney

Here to make motherhood feel less lonely. Helping you through pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep and toddler years. Building something incredible for you!!!

09/26/2026

There’s this heavy pressure in motherhood… feeling like you have to be grateful for and love every single moment.

Because you wanted this.

Because they grow so fast.

Because one day you’ll miss it.

Because you should treasure every moment.

But you can know all of that and still have moments/days/activities that make you think: I really don’t love this part.

None of that means you don’t love your children! It’s perfectly normal that some parts of this journey will fill your cup…and some will drain it.

Often when I hear Mamas talk about/complain/vent about something they aren’t loving, they immediately follow it up with “But I’m so grateful though!!”

We know you are, Mama.

But you don’t have to prove your love before you’re allowed to admit that something is hard, frustrating, boring, relentless or simply not your favourite.

09/25/2026

I spent a lot of time thinking good motherhood was something I could achieve if I just tried hard enough.

If I was calm enough, patient enough, and somehow managed to do everything for everyone without dropping a ball or losing my sh*t occasionally.

I thought being a good Mama and being a perfect Mama were the sane thing.

But, through my own journey with my four little ones, I’ve learned that the ‘perfect’ mother is a myth.

Our children don’t need to see us never make a mistake.

They don’t need to see us never set a foot wrong.

They need to see us being human.

Apologising when we get it wrong. Repairing to make it right.

Showing up when it counts. Doing our best. Accepting defeat and doing what’s easy on the hard days.

I’ve realised that being a good Mama has nothing to do with getting it right every day.

It’s about what you do in all the very human moments when you don’t.

09/24/2026

We’re about to hit ‘the terrible twos’ for the fourth time.

And honestly… I kinda hate that name for this age.

Because our children aren’t being terrible.

They’re being TWO!

And it’s easy for adults to dismiss toddlers behaviour as being bratty - because how hard can it be to be a child who has their every need taken care of… right?

But actually, it’s bloody hard being two. I know you can’t remember what it was like… not many of us can.

But the world is overwhelming. They’re experiencing big emotional shifts, developing their language, and learning that they have a voice… and they have a strong desire to USE IT!

Growing independence, the ability to protest, push boundaries and yet still need their Mama so much… Two is no walk in the park for you or your little one.

But it’s also one of my favourite ages, and I know you’ll see exactly why, too.

All the sweet little conversations you can have, the way their imaginative play ramps up, the way their smile and joy lights up your whole world!

Yes it’s hard.

Yes, you’ll be questioning yourself 1000x a day.

But sometimes when you find yourself asking “why has this suddenly become so difficult??!”

The answer is simply: you have a two year old.

And knowing what’s developmentally normal can make it a whole lot easier to stop blaming yourself and start understanding what they’re trying to tell you.

09/23/2026

Pregnancy is honestly one of the wildest journeys the human body can go on!

You spend all this time expecting the big beautiful bump, the kicks and the cravings… and then your body starts doing some pretty weird stuff that makes you think “what the….?”

What’s the strangest thing your body did during pregnancy?

My answer is in the comments! 👇

09/21/2026

So, your toddler still has such a beautiful long nap.

But lately, you’ve noticed bedtime has become a total sh*t show.

They’re resisting sleep.

They’re just lying there chatting away. Clearly not tired.

But it’s confusing because they used to go right to sleep.

So you start to look at their nap… and you wonder: is it too much for them now? Is it time to cut the nap down?

We’re currently going through this in our house too, and have been through it several times with our older kids.

And I totally get how hard it is even think about waking a peacefully sleeping toddler. Especially if that nap is the only alone time you get all day.

But, if bedtime has suddenly become an absolute marathon, it could be worth starting to make some small adjustments to that afternoon nap.

Swipe for the signs to look for BEFORE you make any changes.

09/20/2026

The world will try to tell you that you need to TEACH your baby to need you less.

That dependence is a bad thing.

That all that holding, cuddling, feeding and supporting them to sleep is somehow you making a rod for your own back.

But what if all that comforting and being there for them is actually teaching them the one thing everyone tells you it’s damaging?

When you hold your baby.

When you feed them.

Comfort them.

Meet their needs on demand.

They aren’t learning to be dependent - they ARE dependent. That’s kind of the point.

But they’re also learning from you what it feels like to be truly safe, loved and secure.

Over time, those feelings are woven into the very fabric of who they are.

And one day, they’ll step into the world - without holding your hand - as the confident, self-assured adult you raised them to be.

Mama, you’re not getting in the way of their growing independence.

You’re helping to create the literal foundations for it!

09/19/2026

One of MANY gross things you might keep as a Mama.

Did you keep that old peed on positive pregnancy test as a keepsake?

Is it tucked away in your drawer?

Or did you take a photo and throw it away? (because gross, you peed on it, right!).

Drop your emoji below! My answer is in the comments.

No judgement either way 😉

09/18/2026

Whether it’s your first grandchild… or your tenth… your child having children is one of life’s greatest blessings!

I want to start by making it clear: you are a new mama. You have so much on your plate. Pleasing everyone else is not your job.

I also want to acknowledge that not everybody has a great relationship with their parents. There are also many families who are separated by great distance (I feel you!), or who can only carry their love for their parents in their heart.

If you are blessed with parents close by who you want to be involved in your bub’s life, there are many ways you can help include them. Sometimes it can be a lot to juggle - particularly if your parents and/or your partner’s parents have separated and repartnered. You could be dealing with up to four sets of excited grandparents!

During pregnancy, it can be as simple as:
〰️ Sharing ultrasound pictures
〰️ Keeping them updated on baby’s growth and development
〰️ Including them in your birth plan e.g. looking after pets/older kids

One lovely way you can include them is by asking them to create something special for bub - perhaps a knitted blanket (e.g. if they knit), a special piece of art for the nursery, or a hand-written letter to tuck away for them to read when they are older.

Following birth:
〰️ Have them visit when you’re ready (be sure to set boundaries & expectations around this as soon as possible - even while still pregnant - as it can avoid tensions and conflict if everyone understands your needs).
〰️ Have them watch baby so you can have a break/nap/shower/date night - whatever and whenever you are comfortable with this.
〰️ Keep them updated on any exciting milestones and photos - this will absolutely make their day!
〰️ As baby grows, create special memories by inviting grandparents on activities and adventures together.

I’d love to know about your relationship with your parents and your partner’s parents - are they involved with your little ones?

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