The Baby Bubble Lie & The Case For Cancelling Book Week

You're bleeding, leaking, sleep deprived. There is a lot of crying; mostly yours but also the baby. You can't remember what day it is, when you last showered, or even your own name. But hold on - are you soaking it up, mama? Because you should be! This week, the relentless pressure to enjoy every second of motherhood while you’re still very much surviving it. Because apparently we only get 18 summers, every cuddle could be the last cuddle, and we’re all meant to feel nostalgic in real time. Ok? Then, should Book Week be cancelled? There’s a very fair argument that it piles pressure onto already-stretched families. Which is fair. But if sports get a whole day dedicated to it...can't books too? Plus, the Dishwasher Dad theory, and why a night alone in a hotel might be the best money a tired mum ever spends. Reccos: Monz recommends Ted Lasso S4 on Apple Tv Amelia likes this sleep spray from The Goodnight Co for people who scroll too much before bed And Grace recommends a night in a hotel, because what price can you put on a 2 cups of tea uninterrupted, TV in bed, and a full nights sleep? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud The Class Photo Ban & The D*ckhead Dad Rebrand The Text You Need To Stop Sending The Hit Show Making A Case For 'Best Friend' Parenting Where Has All The Swearing Gone & The Bush Wee Rule A Celebrity’s Secret Children & The Dark Side Of An 'It' Toy The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'Book Week accidentally drove me to petty crime.' The 5 unwritten rules of Book Week (because your survival is important to us). 'Everything that made my first few months with a fussy newborn easier.' 'I was ready to hate Ted Lasso Season 4. I've never been so happy to be wrong.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.