Description
Winging It – Surviving the Chaos of Motherfknhood is the laugh-out-loud, cry-into-your-coffee survival guide every mom needs but didn’t know she was allowed to ask for. From the glow (and gas) of pregnancy to the sleepless newborn nights, feeding fiascos, toddler tantrums, preschool debates, and the beautiful mess of raising small humans—this book tells it like it is, with raw honesty, heartfelt stories, and a generous dose of humour.
Alongside the relatable stories, epic fails, and hilarious confessions are some helpful tips, hard-won advice, and side notes you’ll wish someone had told you sooner. And beneath the jokes and chaos, this book also dives into the stuff we don’t always talk about—postpartum depression, identity shifts, learning to love your new body, friendship changes, and rediscovering yourself as a woman and a mom.
Expect:
Real talk on birth, boobs, bottles, and blowouts
Sleep deprivation truths (spoiler: you won’t die, but it’ll feel like it)
Relationship survival tips when love and lust meet diapers and deadlines
Chaos management for when baby #2 arrives and the juggle multiplies
Encouragement, solidarity, and zero judgement
Whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned pro wondering how there’s sand in your bed again, Winging It is here to remind you: you’re not alone, you’re doing better than you think, and motherhood was never meant to be done perfectly.
About the Author
Written by a mom who’s very much in the trenches herself, Winging It is a brutally honest and beautifully funny love letter to motherhood. Melissa is a stay-at-home mom, digital marketer, and professional snack-fetcher raising two spirited daughters. Originally from South Africa and now navigating life with her family in Cyprus, she’s living through the mess, the magic, and the meltdown moments—and decided to turn it all into a book.
Beyond the laughs and late-night chaos, Melissa also opens up about the raw, rarely spoken truths of motherhood—from postpartum struggles and shifting identities to body image battles and the loneliness that can creep in when life changes overnight. Fuelled by coffee, chaos, and late-night Google searches, she hopes this book brings moms laughter, comfort, and the feeling that someone really gets it.
Details
Publisher - Melissa van Damme
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Melissa van Damme
Published Date - 2025-06-01
ISBN - 9789698092849
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm
Page Count - 156
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