The Modibodi HQ team share their own moments with Mum

Check out some of our team’s most memorable moments with mum.

1. What’s the best bit about being a mum?
   Watching my baby learn each day and being lucky enough to have her face light up when she sees me.
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1. What’s the hardest part?
   Knowing that you’re doing the right thing for your child. Motherhood can bring a lot of self doubt, but ultimately I see that she is happy and loved and that’s all that matters.
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3. What do you wish you knew before you became a Mum?
   Every baby is their own person, they won’t do things the same, so don’t let books or blogs or advice from others deter you from what you know is right. Listen to your gut and your baby, because they know what they need and when!
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5. What’s been the most unexpected part?
   How amazing our bodies are, through pregnancy and afterwards - mine has given me stamina I didn’t know I had.
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7. Does your parenting style reflect the way you were raised? Or have you chosen to do things differently?
   So far, yes (she’s only 9 weeks!). My parents raised me to be able to be who I wanted, there wasn’t ever any pressure to act or be a certain way, I was free to be creative. But they also raised me to be respectful and gave me boundaries. I hope to do the same with my daughter; after all, it feels good to break your parents rules sometimes :D
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9. Which do you think is/will be harder – looking after babies/toddlers or looking after teens?
   I think raising a teen will be tough, especially if she’s like me. It’s when strong emotions come into play and young women can be very hard on themselves, whilst rarely reaching out for support. I hope I’ll be able to help her navigate all of that and that she’ll still let me into her world!
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11. What do you love most about your Mum?
12. Her sense of humour - we always make each other laugh - and her cuddles when I’m feeling down.
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14. How will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year?
    A special lunch at my parents’ place.
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16. What song best describes being a mum to you?
    More than a woman by The Bee Gees is what I sing to my daughter (LOL)

1. What’s the best bit about being a mum?
   The best thing about being a mum is having the opportunity to raise and be a part of my daughter’s life watching her grow into her own person.

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3. What’s the hardest part?
   The hardest part of being a single parent is feeling exhausted all the time and not having extra support.

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5. What do you wish you knew before you became a Mum?
   To be honest I wish I knew about nappy explosions lol.

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7. What’s been the most unexpected part?
   The most unexpected part is that Motherhood has made me a more compassionate, strong willed and a focused individual. My daughter has changed my life for the better and I am so lucky to have her in my life.

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9. Does your parenting style reflect the way you were raised?
   There are moments when I say something and instantly think of my mother. My daughters healthy eating habits also reflect how my mother always ensured we had a very healthy diet as kids. However, I have chosen to parent differently in other areas that I experienced as a kid and do not want my daughter to ever experience.

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11. What do you love most about your Mum?
    My mother has been paralysed since I was 15 and she is the strongest person I know. She has taught me how to be the independent person I am today. Mum always puts us first, expressed and shown us her everlasting love in every imaginable way. My mum is not only an amazing mum, she is also an amazing grandmother and has been my biggest support in helping me and my daughter in any way possible.

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13. How will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year?
    Most likely having a quiet day at home. My daughter was born on Mother’s Day so we will most likely be recovering from her birthday party the day before haha.

1. Tell us who you’re a step mum to? 
   I am a stepmother to two beautiful girls - Sophia and Olivia. Soph is 8 and Liv is 7.

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3. What’s the best bit about it? 
   The chance to be a role-model to them and to help guide them through the ups and downs of life. I am so grateful for how they have embraced myself and my family in their little lives. They teach me to appreciate the dynamics of different family lives and that it's not always black and white but all different colours.

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5. What’s the hardest part? 
   Learning to let go of all your previous expectations and just appreciate what life throws at you. Life is unexpected and being a step-mother is usually something that happens unexpectedly. It is often not something you learn or think about prior to when it happens; so one of the hardest parts is diving into that journey of acceptance and appreciation.

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7. What do you wish you knew before you became a step mum? 
   I wish I’d watched all the Frozen movies before! Also to never wrap the presents from Santa and yourself in the same wrapping paper.

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9. What’s been the most unexpected part? 
   Learning about different parts of yourself that you would not have previously been able to realise before and finding new ways to grow, even if as an adult you thought you had done all the growing already. Oh and realising that it's ok to need time out for yourself.

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11. Any funny moments/stories you’d like to share? 
    Realising that you are the tooth fairy. Knowing that when you write a list of ‘weekend’ activities, you’re committed - all the activities are definitely essential. Laughing at how much kids can eat and wondering where it all ends up. Appreciating that kids seem to be able to swim in any temperature of water - winter or summer; rain or sunny - it doesn’t matter 😊

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13. Are you a disciplinarian – or are you the ‘fun Mum’? 
    Like to think I’m a mix of both; I like being able to offer discipline in a way that gets through but also still allows for a scoop of ice-cream after.

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15. Does your parenting style reflect the way you were raised? Or have you chosen to do things differently?
    What do you mean, I was perfect! Haha I was so blessed to have such an amazing mother myself who was calm, sincere and raised us with selflessness and sincerity. When we grew up my mum had so much trust in my brothers and I that I hope I can give to the girls - when they edge closer to adolescence!

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17. Which do you think is/will be harder – looking after babies/toddlers or looking after teens?
    Oooh I think they all come with their own challenges! I think we are at a really lovely stage where the girls are each other’s best friend and play so independently together which gives my husband and I some time however I think should a new baby come on the scene, that will give a whole new definition to ‘time management’ and meal-prep. The teen years will be easy right?!!!!

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19. What do you love most about your Mum and why?
    My mum is the most selfless lady I know. She lives for her family and I only hope that I display and instil to the girls some of her qualities. There is nothing too little or too big to ask of her and she will always go out of her way to check in, cook a meal or stay home on the off chance we may drop in for a cup of tea.

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21. Will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year? If so, how? 
    Oh yes, I’d love to drop in to see my mum and possibly go to brunch; something that doesn’t happen as much as it used to😉