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The Parenting Portal

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Carla Shield

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Jan 27

Nesting Phase — A Survival Instinct

No. 19 — Mum Diary

A little bird in its nest.

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The Parenting Portal

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Carla Shield

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Jan 7

Fears of a Mum-To-Be

No. 18 — Mum Diary

Picture in black and white of a mother holding her daughter.

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The Parenting Portal

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Carla Shield

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Dec 20, 2025

What’s Happening to My Body?

No. 17— Mum Diary

Pregnant woman showing her belly looking up with eyes closed and smiling.

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Carla Shield

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Nov 10, 2025

All That Baby Stuff

No. 16 — Mum Diary

A black crib with a blue towel and a basket with books.

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Carla Shield

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Nov 1, 2025

Dog Mama’s Guilt

No. 15— Mum Diary

A woman with a toy on her belly and a dog watching her.

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Carla Shield

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Oct 24, 2025

I’m Busy — I am Creating a Life

No. 14— Mum Diary

A black and white picture of a woman looking at her pregnant belly.

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Carla Shield

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Oct 17, 2025

The Big Reveal: Boy or Girl?

No. 13— Mum Diary

Big balloon with “boy or girl” question.

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Carla Shield

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Oct 8, 2025

Spill The Bun

No. 12 — Mum Diary

A couple showing a baby ecography to camera.

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Carla Shield

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Sep 18, 2025

Hello There, Hormones!

N. 11 — Mum Diary

A womanlying down on a bed covering her face.

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Carla Shield

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Aug 23, 2025

OMG — I’m Pregnant!

No. 10 — Mum Diary

A couple showing a positive pregnancy test.