Where we are at!

I've sat down to write this post with so much to share and am finding it very difficult to put into words. But here goes-

Things have been a bit quiet at Support for Mums since just before Christmas. I seemed to put everything on hold. I spent some quality time with my little family away camping and loved every minute of it. I also spent a lot of time reflecting on what I was about to create and how daunting it has been for me at times.

I have a passion and a vision for this service and every time I mention it to someone they also seem to share my passion and believe that there is such a need for Support for Mums to be operating.

In early December I visited an accounting firm to discuss the framework and structure that I need to set up to best benefit mums and their families. We need to be able to raise money (and lots of it), we will need a board that sits monthly (approx) and have an AGM. An auditor will complete the books and there will be a secretary, treasurer and chair person.

Me, I just want to support mums and their families during difficult times and possibly alleviate some of the stress but this is what will be happening behind the scenes before I can get started.

Why did things slow down? Was it just because it was the Christmas period and I was spending time with the family, was it because I was getting my son ready for his 1st big day of school? Yes probably, but I also believe I needed to sit back for a little and reflect on what I was actually creating.

I have a plan and goals. I have to do list and appointments to make. I have lots of sticky notes and a kick ass diary system.

I'm back and can't wait to get this service up and running to assist and support so many mums and their families when they need it the most. ox

Mummy Guilt

I've had some time away with hubby and the kids. It was great and I loved spending time with them, spending quality time. I had a break and forgot about timelines and obligations and just spent time with my little family BUT I also missed my online communication, I missed the crisis of my job. Yes, I'm addicted to more than just my little family.

Today it makes me think about what is important to me and my family. How much time needs to be given to my husband and children knowing that my full love is given to make them complete. How much time needs to be given to my interest, my passion, my work, knowing that I am positively impacting lives.

I know this is a personal struggle for so many mums. I know I am not alone.

Support for mums is a passion for me and this year my time will be distributed between my family, my contract work with a case management service, my small business Precious Time Concierge and launching Support for Mums and I’m excited about all of them. ox

A Christmas gift, just for you.

Christmas can be such a crazy time of year and also a very expensive time. Many mums focus primarily on their children, partners and loved ones, not just at Christmas but through out the year. It's so true that mums will always buy something for their children before themselves. Some will even give the best piece of meat, the best looking roast potato to their partner and children. We are always putting ourselves second.

The lovely Jennie from Majestic Baby has made a generous donation to Support for Mums so two of our lucky mums can spoil themselves for Christmas.
Jennie has donated a voucher for a facial valued at $90 from Aurora spa Retreat, St Kilda, Melbourne and a gorgeous Vanilla and Honey Lip Moisturiser valued at $25. This is not a giveaway promotion. It is simply a Christmas gift to two mums that deserves to be spoilt from a very special woman.

To say thank you to Jennie I thought it only fair that we pop over to her facebook page/website

http://www.magesticbaby.com.au/

then leave a comment bellow this post telling us all what piece of baby equipment you loved the most or wish you had.

Looking forward to your responses.

I will then use www.random.org to identify the lucky people to receive these awesome Christmas gifts.

I feel like Santa!!!

Jo ox

I have finally started the blog

I don't fancy myself as a writer and have never been really good at it. Although Uni did teach me how to write an essay and get my point across, my language and grammar was never perfect as I wrote how I thought. Which is why I feel a blog may work. I will write as I think it.

This blog is primarily to keep everyone updated on the process of setting a service to support mums and their families. I hope to continue to keep the transparency throughout the process and take on others opinions, ideas and advice.

Welcome and hope that others will also want to share their experiences of motherhood and when Support for Mums may have been able to assist them.


Jo ox