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Keep zen & mum-on!

If you’ve ever cried over not having your craving satisfied while pregnant, or found yourself rocking back and forth while you’re out alone, you’re in the right place! ​From positive tests to positive chaos, I’m dishing it all. Whether you’re growing a human, drowning in diapers, or just nosy about life with little ones, hop on this wild ride with me!

read on, mama!
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  • Treating my baby’s chylothorax before birth (Part ⅔)

    Continuing my son’s journey with Chylothorax, this is part two of a three-part series. This article was particularly challenging to write, as it captures how we discovered the fluid in my baby’s chest and the obstacles we faced over the next two months before his premature birth.

  • Before the diagnosis of my baby’s chylothorax (Part ⅓)

    In late 2025, we welcomed our second child, and faced different pregnancy challenges. While the baby was growing healthily at first, a later scan revealed fluid in my baby’s chest. The post discusses early pregnancy experiences, preparations for a sibling, and tips for transitioning the firstborn.

  • Rediscovering myself after my toddler started preschool

    When my toddler started preschool, the silence at home felt unfamiliar. For the first time in 19 months, I faced uninterrupted time—and an unexpected identity crisis. Without constant caregiving, I felt unanchored. This is the story of finding purpose again, one quiet, uncertain step at a time.

Hello mamas!

I’m Zenia (pronounced as zeh-nia). I created this blog to spill the milk on my journey through pregnancy and motherhood.

If you’ve ever cried over not having your craving satisfied while pregnant, or found yourself rocking back and forth while you’re out alone, you’re in the right place! ​

From those first two pink lines to navigating life with a little one, I’m sharing it all; the good, the bad, and the messy. We’ll laugh about pregnancy brain moments, celebrate small victories, and commiserate over the challenges. ​Whether you’re expecting, knee-deep in diapers, or just curious about motherhood, join me on this wild ride!

read on, mama!