Together in Mamahood interview: Natali Topliff

Welcome to another Together In Mamahood interview. With these interviews I aim to serve motherhood realness from the women who understand best… You!

Today I have interviewed Natali topliff about being mum to her 16 month old boy Isaac.

Together in Mamahood interview.

1. What’s one thing you said you’d never do as a parent, but have done since becoming a mum?

Share pictures of him online. I was adamant I wouldn’t share any on social media, but when he was born I wanted to show off how cute he was! I still change my mind all the time about whether I should or shouldn’t share pictures, especially on Instagram as my profile isn’t private.

2. What for you is hardest thing about motherhood?

Learning that you are never alone now. I have a little buddy in every aspect of my day, my baths/showers are invaded, I have someone on my lap when I go to the toilet, and all my food is his too! 

3. How much of a routine do you have?

We have no routine, we follow his lead entirely. Some days it works and others it doesn’t. Overall I am happy with how we have approached raising him.

4. Tell me something that has surprised you about being a mother?

My patience! I had very little before and made sure I always had ‘me’ time to recharge mentally. Now I never have time to myself, but somehow I have endless patience with the little one. He can be pulling my hair and hitting me, and I still don’t get annoyed with him.

5. Do you think social media portrays motherhood correctly?

Yes if you follow the right people! There are so many wonderful people on social media who are open about the ups and downs of motherhood. If you only follow ‘celebrities’ then you will see unattainable goals that can only be reached with dieticians, personal trainers, and in-house nannies.

6. What’s your favourite motherhood memory?

The first day my mum babysat him. I have an attachment style of parenting and didn’t feel comfortable leaving him with other people for quite a while. My mum babysat Isaac a few months ago so me and my OH could go to the cinema, I was checking my phone the whole film, but he had a wonderful time with his nanny C!

7. How have you changed since becoming a mum?

As I pointed out above I have so much more care and patience than I ever thought I could have. Overall I think I’m a much more understanding and empathetic person. I have also impressed myself with how well I am able to keep going without sleep.

8. Tell me about your proudest mum moment?

Honestly, every day I find something to be proud of! Isaac is my best friend and total partner in crime, at his current age it’s like he is showing me something new daily. I see his caring, sweet personality starting to come out and I could not be prouder of the young boy he is becoming!

9. What are you most looking forward to for your little ones future?

The world! (Putting aside my worries about the future of our planet) I am so excited for him to learn, and meet people, to see things I only dreamed about, or to fall completely head over heels in love!

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During your Together in Mamahood interview you can answer whatever you feel comfortable answering, all I ask is that it’s honest! I wan’t to show the realness behind motherhood & just how hard it can be… Because we don’t give ourselves enough credit for how difficult it can be!