Growing

This week Beth is feeling the full speed rush of motherhood as her eldest seems to be growing at an offensively fast pace, leaving us asking: how exactly are we meant to slow down when life feels permanently set to x2 speed? Which naturally spirals us into the chaos of online life — community and connection on one hand, complete over-accessibility on the other. Are we over-checking in? Is it chronic or cute? Hard to say. And yes, before anyone tells us to touch grass… we know. We bought the brick, we’re just not emotionally ready to unpack it yet.
Meanwhile Lil has absolutely unravelled after her toddler both taking a tumble and getting a haircut in the same week. Too much change. Too much growth. Frankly the fragile postpartum heart was not built for tiny curls hitting the salon floor. Take my eyesight, sure. But not my baby’s curls.
If things are feeling heavy, please reach out to your GP, maternal child health nurse or The Gidget Foundation Australia⁠.
This week we’re recommending two elite zucchini slices — RecipeTin Eats Zucchini Slice⁠ and Krumbled Foods Cheesy Zucchini Slice⁠  and for the love of God, cook ya bloody bacon.
Lil is loving Milk & Bloom Lactation Cookies⁠, Beth is recommending Dr Siggie⁠ for all things parenting, and when the stars align, she’s  squeezing in an episode of The Day of the Jackal.
As always, thank you Glimmer Girlies. Wherever this episode finds you — we’re so glad you’re here. 
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We’re back in your ears answering your questions and sharing where we’re currently at in our postpartum hazy daze.
This week we’re chatting about the elusive topic of sleep and what that looks like in our households right now, do our kids have the same name?! Our skincare favourites, how we met, midwifery and career pathway changes, and how we’re navigating postpartum fashion.
Kel King's Postpartum Dressing Episode⁠
Lil’s Skincare Roster
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+⁠

Aeon Liquid Magic 

Avocado Zinc 

Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops⁠

We are so grateful you’re here - sending you a little glimmer of love for wherever you’re at.

This week we're checking in from the beautiful chaos of postpartum life, where our husbands have returned to work and we’re all getting into the swing of a new normal. 
We chat about the strange season of having tiny babies while trying to re-enter the world, the nuance of feeling grateful and overwhelmed at the exact same time.
Beth shares her current struggle with beauty maintenance in a season where time is a luxury commodity. Hair appointments? Brows? Skincare routines? Who is she and where exactly is she supposed to find the time?
As always, there are recommendations.
Beth brings a surprisingly effective source of toddler entertainment in the form of John Deere videos on YouTube, while Lil introduces us to the glorious Italian concept of the "Umarell" — retired men who spend their days observing construction sites with their hands clasped behind their backs, generously offering advice to the workers.
A lunch box friendly Raspberry Oat Muffin available here
And because no episode would be complete without a sweet treat, Lil is recommending the Loco Love Pistachio chocolate, which may or may not be getting her through the breastfeeding sweetie snack attack. 
If you're in a season that feels messy, relentless, beautiful, exhausting, or all of the above, consider this your reminder that you're not alone. We're right there with you.

Beth has climbed the mountain that is mastitis and is happily - finally - on the other side. She shares the feeding plan she’s landed on for her twinnies, what’s feeling sustainable for her family, and a very gorgeous reframe around postpartum bodies and what they’re actually made for. We’re doing our very best to put down the negative self-talk, one tender little reframe at a time.
Meanwhile, Lilly has survived her first week with her husband back at work and it was mostly magical… with, of course, several moments of complete madness. The logistics have logistics, the toddler activities need activity cherries on top, and Beth comes through with some genuinely brilliant mum tips for making the day work for you.
Once again, the women are the best. Thank you for being here - we simply adore you. Also if you haven’t yet watched Off Campus, well what are you waiting for dolly?
Recommendations & Recipes
Lil’s Recipe:An easy throw-together biscuit recipe perfect for little helping hands and those “we need an activity immediately” afternoons. Toddler Biscuit Recipe
Lil’s Recommendation:
Spotify audiobooks for kids - an unexpected little parenting gem

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 a gentle little skin saviour for dry, irritated, postpartum-everything skin

Beth’s Recommendation:
Prime Minister - the Jacinda Ardern documentary
Because we promised Lil’s mum: Australian Breastfeeding Association Mastitis Resource

This week we’re back in your ears feeling wildly grateful for the women around us because honestly… the girls ARE the glimmers.  
Beth is trying to rise from the depths of the absolute feral house guest that is mastitis - a cruel mistress we did not invite, do not like and absolutely do not need. We unpack the intensity of feeding twins, the physical toll of breastfeeding and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with trying to care for everyone whilst also feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck. 
Meanwhile Lil is entering a brand new season with her husband back at work, juggling two kids, attempting toilet training but that’s a story for another day.
Lil’s recipe recommendation is for the freshly postpartum mums finally ready to emerge for a crispy vino, sashimi and a tiny taste of freedom. Trust us — this one is elite. Tuna Sashimi Dip 
And Beth’s cosy watch recommendation this week is Off Campus on Prime - fluffy, romantic, easy watching for tired mums wanting to float into another world at the end of the day.
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