If you had told me years ago that I would become a mum of five, including quadruplets! I would have laughed, cried, and probably said, “I could never handle that” or if I am completely honest, “I don’t want that many children”. But life had a bigger plan for me. It wasn’t the plan I wrote for myself, but it was the plan written for me… and somehow, someone out there knew I could handle it. But let me be perfectly clear. Handling it doesn’t mean perfection. Handling it doesn’t mean I never struggle. Handling it doesn’t mean I float through motherhood peacefully and gracefully every day. It means I show up. The best I can. With what I have. And when I learn something, I do better.
The Truth: It Isn’t Easy, But It Is Possible! Raising five young kids is RELENTLESS, chaotic, loud, beautiful, exhausting, hilarious, overwhelming, and heart-bursting all at once. There are days when the house feels like a circus, and days when I feel like I’ve nailed it. There are moments I breathe in the sweetness, and moments I need to sit in the pantry for two minutes just to reset/scream/cry. Like every mum, I have good days and bad days. I hate when other mummas say to me “oh I can’t complain to you, I only have 2 kids” YES YOU CAN. It’s all relative and we all have our own “hard”. You only know what you know. The difference is, I’ve learned what I need to survive my “hard”. I Don’t “Find” Time for My Mental Health! I Make It. If I waited for quiet moments to magically appear, they never would and I’d be even more crazy! So I make the time. Not because it’s easy, not because I’m superhuman, but because I have to. My mental health, my energy, and patience rely on the small rituals I prioritise. And I say “prioritise” intentionally, because self-care with five kids isn’t something that just happens. It’s something I choose. EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Movement: My Non-Negotiable Escape People always ask me how I stay grounded, how I stay positive, how I cope with five little humans who depend on me. My answer is always the same: movement-mindfulness-support. Movement is how I reconnect with myself after giving so much to everyone else. It doesn’t matter if it’s a full workout, a walk in the sun, ten minutes of stretching, or a few squats while the kids are playing, moving my body changes everything. Movement isn’t just physical for me. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s survival and usually the one hour of my day JUST FOR ME.
Mindfulness: The Quiet That Keeps Me Steady Breathing, journaling, small pauses, being present. These practices keep me centered when life gets loud. Mindfulness reminds me that I’m allowed to slow down and I don’t have to be perfect. It is the way I remind myself that I am doing my best and that my best is enough. It helps me return to myself so I can return to my family with a softer heart. Support: We Aren’t Made to Do Motherhood Alone I lean on the people around me. My husband. My family. My friends. My amazing village of helpers. Accepting help isn’t always easy, especially when you’re used to being nonstop and even more so when it’s to allow myself some time out. But it’s bloody necessary. I’ve learned that letting myself be supported isn’t weakness… it’s wisdom. And I know I am so blessed to be surrounded by people willing to help me, and my children are blessed with so many amazing people who love them.
I’m a libra and LOVE balance. Balancing life with five young children isn’t about having perfect systems or a flawless routine. It’s about building a life that supports the version of me I’m becoming. I don’t show up perfectly. But I show up honestly and real. And that’s enough. I’m raising our babies while raising myself into a woman and mother I could never have dreamed would exist. Learning, growing, unfolding. One moment, one messy morning, one mindful breath at a time. And if my children have taught me anything, it’s that I am stronger than I ever thought possible, in more ways than one.
Nat 🌸
BALANCING LIFE AS A MUM OF FIVE
If you had told me years ago that I would become a mum of five, including quadruplets! I would have laughed, cried, and probably said, “I could never handle that” or if I am completely honest, “I don’t want that many children”. But life had a bigger plan for me. It wasn’t the plan I wrote for myself, but it was the plan written for me… and somehow, someone out there knew I could handle it. But let me be perfectly clear. Handling it doesn’t mean perfection. Handling it doesn’t mean I never struggle. Handling it doesn’t mean I float through motherhood peacefully and gracefully every day. It means I show up. The best I can. With what I have. And when I learn something, I do better.
The Truth: It Isn’t Easy, But It Is Possible! Raising five young kids is RELENTLESS, chaotic, loud, beautiful, exhausting, hilarious, overwhelming, and heart-bursting all at once. There are days when the house feels like a circus, and days when I feel like I’ve nailed it. There are moments I breathe in the sweetness, and moments I need to sit in the pantry for two minutes just to reset/scream/cry. Like every mum, I have good days and bad days. I hate when other mummas say to me “oh I can’t complain to you, I only have 2 kids” YES YOU CAN. It’s all relative and we all have our own “hard”. You only know what you know. The difference is, I’ve learned what I need to survive my “hard”. I Don’t “Find” Time for My Mental Health! I Make It. If I waited for quiet moments to magically appear, they never would and I’d be even more crazy! So I make the time. Not because it’s easy, not because I’m superhuman, but because I have to. My mental health, my energy, and patience rely on the small rituals I prioritise. And I say “prioritise” intentionally, because self-care with five kids isn’t something that just happens. It’s something I choose. EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Movement: My Non-Negotiable Escape People always ask me how I stay grounded, how I stay positive, how I cope with five little humans who depend on me. My answer is always the same: movement-mindfulness-support. Movement is how I reconnect with myself after giving so much to everyone else. It doesn’t matter if it’s a full workout, a walk in the sun, ten minutes of stretching, or a few squats while the kids are playing, moving my body changes everything. Movement isn’t just physical for me. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s survival and usually the one hour of my day JUST FOR ME.
Mindfulness: The Quiet That Keeps Me Steady Breathing, journaling, small pauses, being present. These practices keep me centered when life gets loud. Mindfulness reminds me that I’m allowed to slow down and I don’t have to be perfect. It is the way I remind myself that I am doing my best and that my best is enough. It helps me return to myself so I can return to my family with a softer heart. Support: We Aren’t Made to Do Motherhood Alone I lean on the people around me. My husband. My family. My friends. My amazing village of helpers. Accepting help isn’t always easy, especially when you’re used to being nonstop and even more so when it’s to allow myself some time out. But it’s bloody necessary. I’ve learned that letting myself be supported isn’t weakness… it’s wisdom. And I know I am so blessed to be surrounded by people willing to help me, and my children are blessed with so many amazing people who love them.
I’m a libra and LOVE balance. Balancing life with five young children isn’t about having perfect systems or a flawless routine. It’s about building a life that supports the version of me I’m becoming. I don’t show up perfectly. But I show up honestly and real. And that’s enough. I’m raising our babies while raising myself into a woman and mother I could never have dreamed would exist. Learning, growing, unfolding. One moment, one messy morning, one mindful breath at a time. And if my children have taught me anything, it’s that I am stronger than I ever thought possible, in more ways than one.
Nat 🌸