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"Days and weeks went by and the pumping never ended. Bub would sit in her bouncer as I would pump for literally hours every day (and over night). I felt so guilty when she would cry in her bouncer, whilst I was attached to the pump, unable to hold my baby close against my chest to soothe her for there were big plastic things in the way. At times I resorted to picking her up and holding her body against my collar bones- above the pump pieces and cords. I worried that with all the hours she would sit in the bouncer she would get a flat head, or miss out on moving her body- hours where I could have been holding my baby close- instead I watched her staring at me from the bouncer, whilst I was hooked up to the pump trying to put on a brave face for her."

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Sending lots of love to parents everywhere going through a tough time.

Dear me,
I know it's hard right now. Really hard. You're doing amazing to have come this far already. 3 weeks and your world is turned completely upside down. Baby E is beautiful and perfect, though bloody hungry for what seems like all the time with no break in between. The volumes she hungrily sucks up from the bottle makes you jealous and angry and sad that you can't give that to her straight from your breast. It doesn't feel fair...

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DM or email us if you'd like to share your own story. Can't wait to hear from you. X

Ever thought you were the only one experiencing something or the only one whose kiddo struggled whilst everyone else seemed to breeze through life? The G-ink Village Blog invites all parents to share their story with the world, to shed some light on their joys, struggles, delights and emotions in the parenthood journey, no matter how raw they are.

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Loving reading the guided milestone cards I wrote as our baby grows. Little reminders of how to connect with bub and reminders to be kind to ourselves. We too have just been born as parents. 🥰

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And just like that our world has changed forever. 💫 Introducing our little girl Ellery to the G-ink team! 💛

Ellery is holding one of the many options for newborn announcement cards that are in the guided milestone card packs, and has a custom Gingerbread Ink grid muslin wrap under her keeping her comfy.

The due date has arrived! Your kicks are blooming strong and your hiccup game is intense. We know you're still getting ready to be earth side but my goodness we can't wait to meet you baby. Love your mum and dad xx 💫💛

Nursery Reveal 💛🤍🌱 My goodness it's been so much fun setting up this space and it's now my favourite room in the house to sit back and sip my coffee each morning. Just waiting for you now baby! 🌿

Shopping for baby, shopping for me 🍩💕

Thinking of all the mamas this weekend. 🌱🍃🌿🌈 lots of love to your family from ours xx

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5 months of loving you 💕
This babe has helped heal my heart.

Our wish came true 💫 G-ink's newest recruit coming in September!

Happy Easter!! 🐰 🌈🍫 Stay safe this long weekend and delight in the true wonder and awe that little ones have when they see magic in their minds from the big bunny!