Growing

Author: Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton

Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood.
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Burnt out but laughing because, December.
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025

This week we’re diving deeper into an ongoing growing pain with Beth - one sparked by a quote she stumbled across on Emma Morris Instagram about how burnout and motherhood can collide in a big and overwhelming way. Together, the girls tease out what might be fueling the fire:the relentless societal expectations placed on mothersthe invisible load of flurrying, scurrying, and holding everything togetherIt’s reflective, heartfelt and deeply validating for anyone who feels stretched thin during this season.Meanwhile, Lil is feeling a little lonesome. Her husband is deep in silly-season festivities (every day and night) while she’s home picking up the pieces - and honestly, where are the Christmas parties for the mums?!R&R (Recipe & Recommendation)Beth’s PicksRecipe:A family favourite: this delicious, quick and comforting Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cashew Stir-Fry — perfect for weeknights. Try it hereRecommendation:A beautiful round-up of local small businesses to shop this Christmas:Lauren Sissons Studio – Art prints, wall stickers & kids card gamesRommer – Beautiful tableware for kidsKick Brick – Construction toys for kidsMaynetic – Magnetic boards & toysMum Club – The BEST caps for mums, dads, aunties & unclesYour local bookshop – Always a perfect choiceDesign Planner Kids – Personalised reusable colouring matsTara Treasures – High-quality felt toysSound Slam – Card game for family funDays In The Sand – Bright wetsuits for kidsLil’s PicksRecipe:A delicious and versatile Beef Brisket from Boob to Food — tender, comforting and so good. Get the recipe hereRecommendation:Inspired by a fortune cookie that read: “You deserve a rest. Relax and watch a movie.” So we’re passing that on to all of you — consider this your official sign to pause. Make it a Christmas movie… or don’t. Whatever tickles your pickle.