Siân Harrington
Tell us a bit about yourself?
My name is Siân. I moved over to Australia about 10 years ago. My husband is Australian and we met working at a summer camp in the US. I am now a college drama teacher after years of working in retail!
What were you doing before babies?
Before babies we were travelling lots and skiing. Can't wait to be able to do that with our little guy. If COVID would please leave the room.
How did you come to be a mum?
I suddenly felt like it wouldn't be so bad after years of saying I wasn't really interested.
What has your feeding journey been like?
Oh man, Loan had a major tongue tie when he was born that was missed on the hospital checks. After about 2/3 nights of him screaming at my boobs our amazing midwife picked it up on a home visit. We went straight to get it cut, just before Christmas shut down. Since then it has been much better, though I've finished breastfeeding now I was glad to be able to.
What has sleep been like in your house?
Up and down. Currently he starts the night off in his for. But with two working parents and little energy we just bring him into our bed around 1/2 am and he happily sleeps there until morning.
The hardest bits…
Newborn life. Without my mum and dad. They are stuck in the UK and we haven't been able to see them yet. I was not prepared nor educated on how to parent! I also felt like I was doing something wrong holding or feeding him to sleep. After all we've all been told about "drowsy but awake" which excuse my French is BS.
The best bits…
His laugh and smile first thing in the morning. Seeing him discover the world and learn new things. And how proud he is of himself when he's gotten to something he shouldn't!
How do you make time for yourself?
I pushed hard to take time to go to yoga/Pilates at least twice a week it keeps me sane and makes me a nicer person.
What’s next for you and your family?
We.are so ready to travel with Ioan and see family back home in the UK
A piece of advice for our readers?
Enjoy those newborn cuddles, there are no bad habits and if your happy with how you parent/sleep/feed nothing else matters.