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Did you know about National Siblings Day?

We all know about Mother’s Day and Father’s day, well of course we do 🙂

We have other celebrations like women’s day, international worker’s day, grandparents day . . . Then there some “funny” days here and there during the year like Pancake day, Red Nose Day, the cupcake week some of them charity related.

But did you know about National Siblings Day?!?

Honestly, I didn’t until I started seeing posts around Facebook and Twitter early today and I got curious about it. The date is the 10th of April and it’s an American celebration. It’s an occasion for siblings to recognise and celebrate each other! Just like mother’s or father’s day, celebrate the value and the love of the family.

So even if it’s an American celebration I decided to “join it” because it’s a good thing. I have two brothers and I’m the middle one. We have different ages, we live in different places but luckily we are still pretty close and support each other 🙂

This morning I looked for a photo of us three but sadly I have to say I didn’t have any recent one. I have photos of when we were younger or photos of just the two of us but not all together. We definitely have to provide for that!!

So I will share some images of the siblings I photographed during my session. I also love to take some photos of my niece and nephew when I have the chance to see them a few times a year. But that actually reminds me that my brothers are as important too! And we should get a photo together too, even if we are not as young, beautiful and fun as these cute below 😉

So a little message for you all: “Be in photography with your loved ones, always!”

There you go! Now you know about the existence of Siblings Day!

Would you love to have some nice photos of your children? Find out more information on my baby photography website.

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It’s been 4 days since Milk Tales was released… and I’m honestly so happy.

My heart is full.

I’ve received so many lovely messages, and even a few beautiful reviews already. Thank you to everyone who bought the book, shared it, or simply supported this journey in any way. It means the world to me.

This book has always been about more than just pages, it’s about stories that matter. And seeing it out there, finally, is a dream came true.

Have you read it yet? Did a particular story stay with you?

Or is Milk Tales a book you’d be interested in?

Let me know in the comments, I’d love to hear. 🤍

#breastfeedingmum #breastfeedingsupport #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #milktales

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It’s been 4 days since Milk Tales was released… and I’m honestly so happy. 
My heart is full. I’ve received so many lovely messages, and even a few beautiful reviews already. Thank you to everyone who bought the book, shared it, or simply supported this journey in any way. It means the world to me. This book has always been about more than just pages, it’s about stories that matter. And seeing it out there, finally, is a dream came true. Have you read it yet? Did a particular story stay with you? 
Or is Milk Tales a book you’d be interested in? Let me know in the comments, I’d love to hear. 🤍 #breastfeedingmum #breastfeedingsupport #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #milktales

I jumped on a spontaneous live today, because sometimes, why not?

And I had the best reason for it… to talk about Milk Tales. 🙌🏻

This book means the world to me, and sharing it live (even with wobbly nerves and unbrushed hair!) felt right.

So grateful for everyone who tuned in and cheered me on, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you are interested in the book, the link is in my bio or DM me and I`ll send it to you.

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I jumped on a spontaneous live today, because sometimes, why not? And I had the best reason for it… to talk about Milk Tales. 🙌🏻 This book means the world to me, and sharing it live (even with wobbly nerves and unbrushed hair!) felt right. So grateful for everyone who tuned in and cheered me on, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you are interested in the book, the link is in my bio or DM me and I'll send it to you.

What if one book could say: “I see you. I’ve been there”?

That’s what Milk Tales is all about.

Only 2 days to go!

And yes, you can win a signed copy. Check out the giveaway post on my feed for all the details.

#MilkTalesBook #realmotherhood #breastfeedingjourney #motherhoodunfiltered #bookgiveaway #2daystogo #honestmotherhood #breastfeedingmum #breastfeedingweek

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What if one book could say: “I see you. I’ve been there”? That’s what Milk Tales is all about. Only 2 days to go! 
And yes, you can win a signed copy. Check out the giveaway post on my feed for all the details. #MilkTalesBook #realmotherhood #breastfeedingjourney #motherhoodunfiltered #bookgiveaway #2daystogo #honestmotherhood #breastfeedingmum #breastfeedingweek

I haven’t been posting much lately, because behind the scenes, I’ve been pouring all my energy into something that truly matters to me.

The book is finally done. Uploaded. Ready.

But this phase? It’s a different kind of work.

Now, I’m reaching out. Emailing, writing, pitching, trying to place this book into hands and platforms that could really help share it.

Because I believe in it.

Not for me, but for the voices within it.

Milk Tales isn’t just a book.

It’s a mirror for mothers who felt unseen.

A space for stories that deserve to be heard.

So no, I’m not “doing it all.” (Also becasue I have my business to run)

But I’m doing what matters, with heart.

🤍
P.S. If you know someone who might want to feature, share, or support this project, I’d love to connect.

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I haven’t been posting much lately, because behind the scenes, I’ve been pouring all my energy into something that truly matters to me. The book is finally done. Uploaded. Ready. But this phase? It’s a different kind of work. Now, I’m reaching out. Emailing, writing, pitching, trying to place this book into hands and platforms that could really help share it. 
Because I believe in it. 
Not for me, but for the voices within it. Milk Tales isn’t just a book. 
It’s a mirror for mothers who felt unseen. 
A space for stories that deserve to be heard. So no, I’m not “doing it all.” (Also becasue I have my business to run) 
But I’m doing what matters, with heart. 🤍 P.S. If you know someone who might want to feature, share, or support this project, I’d love to connect.

After three rounds of printing...

three envelopes opened with hope...

and three quiet disappointments!

I almost didn’t film this one.

But I did.

Because this time, it felt different.

The small tweaks, the colours, the paper,
they’re still not exactly how I envisioned them.

The photo quality isn’t perfect.

But the message they carry? That part is.

And that’s what matters most.

It took four proofs.

Four rounds of edits, questions, and “maybe this isn’t ready.”

Still seen through a critical lens…

but this time, I finally let myself feel it: Pride.

Milk Tales is a book made with love, with stories that deserve to be seen.

And releasing it during World Breastfeeding Week couldn’t feel more right.

✨ Available from the 1st of August.

I can’t wait to share it with you.

#BreastfeedingBook #worldbreastfeedingweek #MotherhoodStories #behindthebook #authorlife #independentauthor #selfpublishedbook

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After three rounds of printing... 
three envelopes opened with hope... 
and three quiet disappointments! 
I almost didn’t film this one. But I did. 
Because this time, it felt different. The small tweaks, the colours, the paper, they’re still not exactly how I envisioned them. 
The photo quality isn’t perfect. 
But the message they carry? That part is. And that’s what matters most. It took four proofs. 
Four rounds of edits, questions, and “maybe this isn’t ready.” 
Still seen through a critical lens… 
but this time, I finally let myself feel it: Pride. Milk Tales is a book made with love, with stories that deserve to be seen. 
And releasing it during World Breastfeeding Week couldn’t feel more right. ✨ Available from the 1st of August. 
I can’t wait to share it with you. #BreastfeedingBook #worldbreastfeedingweek #MotherhoodStories #behindthebook #authorlife #independentauthor #selfpublishedbook

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