Kangatraining Darwin Northern Suburbs and Surrounds

Hi lovely ladies with is with a very heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to stop Kangatraining from next Friday 24th September after the Healthy Darwin contract ends.

I have thoroughly enjoyed everything about kanga and bringing it into our community in the Northern Suburbs and meeting all of you beautiful ladies and your gorgeous bubbas.

It was always the highlight of my week and I will miss you all soo much! If you ever want to reach out I’m always here 💞

If you’d like to come along and attend the last two session I’d love to see you all 🥰 just flick me a message to book in.

If you’d like to continue your kanga journey they will be looking for a new trainer in the Northern Suburbs to take over but in the meantime you can attend one of the other classes that are currently offered in Darwin. Just contact Ange at Kangatraining Palmerston for the Palmerston classes and Zoe at Kangatraining - Darwin Rural NT for the Rural classes ❤️

Kangatraining Darwin Northern Suburbs and Surrounds Kangatraining is a group fitness class for mums and bubs incorporating a cardio and strength workout

If you are coming this morning please don’t forget to book in so I’m aware of numbers. Also if you have booked in and can’t make it, please ensure you let me know.

Running a business that caters for mums and bubs can be hard at times (but also sooooo rewarding) as I know all too well how hard it can be to preplan with a baby or little one as life and their routine can be so unpredictable but I am also a mum and it can be a little disheartening to organise myself and my little one and get to class to set everything up to have no one show up so please remember the importance of letting me know if you can make it or not.

Hope to see you this morning for some sleepy baby snuggles while we get to move our body 💞

Ah yes the ever ticking thoughts as a mother 😂💞

… the mental load of is just crazy. Who can relate?

Monday thoughts

Now it's easier to send Kangatraining Darwin Northern Suburbs and Surrounds a message.

We are out of lockdown (I survived just 😜) and our restrictions have been lifted meaning we can Kanga again 😍

I was thinking of running a class tomorrow (Tuesday) @ 10am and our usually Friday class at 10am

For tomorrow’s class to go ahead I will need a minimum number though so if you are interested in getting out of the house and being around other mums to move our bodies after lockdown get in contact ASAP by sending a message

Looking forward to getting back into Kanga and seeing you guys and your beautiful bubbas! I have missed you all and have missed Kanga!

Let me know ASAP if you are interested in tomorrow @ 10am 💕

Kangatraining Darwin Northern Suburbs and Surrounds Kangatraining is a group fitness class for mums and bubs incorporating a cardio and strength workout

So glad I have my carrier to help keep my little one close to me and safe during times like this 🥰💕

Hope everyone is well ❤️

It sure can be hard 💞

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It really is freaking hard! Right? And that's very normal.

Ahhhh the good old postpartum poo to say I was scared is an understatement 😬😜😂

Something to lighten up the mood for lockdown day 2 💕 sending love during this time x

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Yes yes yes!

Motherhood is full of
ups and downs,
mess and magic,
chaos and calm,
good days and
bad days
and love.
So much love ❤️

Thank you Helenetheillustrator for the beautiful art.

Who’s joining me for tomorrow’s class at 10am?

Don’t forget to send me a message to register if you are coming

Looking forward to getting our sweat on 💪🏻

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Mama,

I can’t see past you right now, I’m so small and everything’s a little blurry.

All I see is you.

When you feel alone, like the walls are closing in, remember I’m here too. I know your world has changed and the days feel a little lonely. But they aren’t lonely for me.

You are my everything.

When you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, you’re making it look easy to me. Even though we’re still getting to know each other, you know me better than anyone.

I trust you.

When you think some nights you’ll never sleep again, you will. We both will. But I’m scared right now. I promise I’m not manipulating you. I just need your smell and comfort. Do you feel that tug in your heart when we’re apart? I do too.

I miss you.

When you feel as if you’ve achieved nothing, please know, my cup has never been so full.
The days that get away on you will be some of my best memories of us playing together on the ground.

I love you.

When you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore, when you turn away from the mirror. That face will be the one I look to when I achieve something, the one I search for in a crowd. The reason for my first smile.

You’re perfect to me.

When you feel like the weight of it all is heavy in your heart, please know I’ve never felt lighter. Can I lay here with you a little longer?
I won’t always need you like this.

But I need you right now.

When you feel as if you have nothing left to give, when I see your hands outstretched at me, pleading. When we’re both crying. I wish I could talk, but I can’t.
If I could I would tell you,

There’s a reason I chose you.

I can’t see past you right now mama, because you are my world.
It will get bigger, soon enough.

But for now,
All I see is you..........................

Poetry book: ‘All I See Is You’ www.jessicaurlichs.com/shop

Words for print on Etsy: https://etsy.me/3inYLaY

Words: Jess Urlichs, Writer
Beautiful art: by Chloe Trayhurn

You are not invisible 💕

Mama, you aren’t invisible.

At 5am when you’re up for the day when you were up and down all night.
When the chores feel endless, and your clothes have never felt so lived in.
While they’re sick and you’re holding them, wishing you could take their pain away.

You aren’t invisible.

When you’re piling on jackets or covering them in sunscreen.
When the trip from the house to the car feels like the outing.
When you’re juggling who you were, who you are, who you’re becoming.

You aren’t invisible.

When you’re preparing bottles or holding them at your chest. Scraping off more unwanted food or having it for lunch.
When you feel as if you haven’t been able to get anything done or feeling the pressure to be the illusion of a perfect mother.
When you’re holding your breath because every thought, every action has them in its centre.

You aren’t invisible.

When you can’t remember the last time you held an adult conversation, or even if you know how to anymore.
When you’re packing away piles of toys, or tiny clothes, or feel like you’ve been singing nursery rhymes for the past few hours.
When your ears are ringing from the crying and even though you could never be more thankful, some days feel thankless.

You aren’t invisible.

When the weight of being someone’s everything is as heavy as it is light.
The frazzled mother in the store who somehow manages to scoop them up in tears even though her arms are full.
The one that wears her heart on her sleeve and their breath on her chest in the middle of the night.

One day things will change.

They’ll be able to tell you what’s wrong instead of crying.
They’ll stop needing to be held all the time.
They’ll be able to say, “I Love You”.

And you’ll realise they’ve been telling you since the day you met.

A mother’s love is not invisible,
It doesn’t boast or take, it only offers.

Everything you do, they see.

And everything you do, is seen through them.

Mama, you are not invisible.

I hope you realise just how seen you are.

Words:
Art: This Mama Doodles

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“Hey mom why are you so tired?” ⠀

Because. Because you are most likely the keeper of every emotion of all of your children and most likely your entire family, because you are most likely the sole organizer of your entire family’s doctors, dentist, ortho, dermatologist, tutors, haircuts, birthday parties, parent-teacher interviews and on and on and on. ⠀
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You are most likely the keeper and maker of all the special moments, vacations and family times that they will store in their memory bank forever. Because you most likely take care of a house while simultaneously stress about bringing an income in to relieve the financial load in the house. ⠀
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You most likely know what each and every one of your children is feeling and what they need without them having to utter a word but you can tell by their facial expression or response exactly what they need.....you are most likely the one that somehow manages to cram a full day of work into hours so you can cook dinner, help with homework, be their cheerleader, therapist, boo boo kisser and emotional trampoline. You are their emotional barometer for “ok”, even if you’re not you show up as if you are. ⠀
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“Hey mom why are you so tired”, because you are the thread that holds it all together while barely holding yourself together but making it look like you have to all together for everyone else around you, because you don’t have the space or the time to not be together. ⠀
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You are so tired because you wouldn’t change it for the world, ever. Every night, every mother knows this. ....The insane gratitude of checking on them as you crawl to your own bed after a more than insane day, wondering if they know how much you love them and if you did it ok. You will lie there and wonder how you can do better ....
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But just so you know you are a dang freaking superhero, even if you’re more than slightly tired ❤️

Via instagram.com/catandnat

📸 Ashley Eve Photography

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T H A T // first year of daycare.
The year of immunity building for the babe and resentment for the working parent.
It’s the pits. For everyone.

It’s the struggles and the sickness.
The unattainable health that dangles in front of you, always just out of reach.

The sleepless nights, high temps and teething.
The HF&M, the gastro, the coughs and colds and dreaded nits.
It’s the relief of finally getting over one thing, only to catch the next.

It’s the insurmountable loads of washing, the smell of Glen 20 and the steamy bathrooms.
The lack of personal space, the feeling of helplessness and the overwhelming exhaustion.

It’s a never ending, unforgiving, relentless cycle.
They catch it all.
Then they share it all.
And just to ice the cake, once you’re done keeping them all alive, you go down and go down hard.

But to really make life a tortuous battle, that first year of daycare is also your first year back at work.

It’s the real and constant conflict of trying to navigate how to do your job like you always did but also now be a mum to your babe that seems to always be sick.

The days spent trying to function at work on barely any sleep, the leaving early once again and the paper, rock and sc******ng with your partner to see who’s going to take yet another day off.

The internal battle between heart and head. Knowing the only place you need to be is at home with them but still mentally sorting, prioritising and negotiating your work load in the background.

It’s the pile of work left in your wake, the feeling of letting your team down and the guilt that feels heavy and regretful.
The dread of seeing the daycare number pop up on your phone and the repetitive ‘I’m sorry I have to go’ apologies.

That first year of daycare [and the successive years that follow] are some of the hardest and most draining a working parent will endure. The expectation that you can do it all is exhausting and unrealistic, especially with daycare germ sharing.

That first of daycare is hard.
It’s simply survival.
Everything else can wait.

Kanga is still on tomorrow morning but there will be a slight time change for tomorrow’s class!

Usual time is 10am but tomorrow’s session will start at 1030 as I have my bigger kids sports carnival
in the morning 💙

Send me a pm to book in for tomorrow 💕

Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately this mumma has returned to work and it’s been a full on 2 weeks settling into our new routine. Still going through the motions but we are getting there slowly.

Life with three kiddies has been a balancing act recently and so busy with after school activities, work, kanga etc

This mumma is definitely very keen for a good Kanga sweat session and a catch up with other mummas this Friday @ 10am! If you’d like to register for the class just send me a message or you can register on the website link below. If the link is in a different language I’ve found you just need to select the country on the website to proceed.

https://kangatraining.info/index.php?name=register&idtermin=153486&idtrainer=2417

It’s that time of week again! Kanga is on tomorrow morning at 10am 🥰

See you all tomorrow x

This is a great visualisation 💕 remember carrier fittings are something I can help you with at Kanga to ensure we are getting the right fit for you and bubs 🥰

I love this visual so much! 🥰🥰

Bring the belt up high so bub sits naturally close enough to kiss, safe and comfortable 👌

Thank you for creating this ✨
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Decided to make a new version of this pic showing how to position a small baby in a carrier. 💕

Left: My waist belt is too low, causing baby to disappear into the carrier. It also makes it hard to get knees above bum. I've also over tightened slightly, making it impossible to get a curved spine.

Right: Waist belt is much higher and tucked between baby and me. I've also allowed the bum to sink down in front of the waist belt. This allows a better shape with knees higher than bum and a slightly curved spine 😊

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Have you tried this tip? Has it helped? Want more useful babywearing advice? Send me a DM and let’s get you a consult 😍
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FRIYAY tomorrow!!

Looking forward to seeing you all for tomorrow’s special class. If you haven’t booked in yet but would like to just flick me a message or follow the below link 💕

💕 SPECIAL CLASS THIS FRIDAY 💕

My little Kanga Joey will be 1 this Saturday 🥺 (seriously where did that time go) and in honour of her birthday there will be some yummy snacks after class to celebrate 🧁

Can’t wait to see you all this Friday at 10am and share some special memories as this mumma reflects on where the last year went. I’m a ball of mixed emotions. I’m excited to celebrate all the amazing things about her first year of life but also a little sad that my baby is growing up 😪💕

Send me a message to register or you can alternatively book in online via the link below

https://kangatraining.info/index.php?name=register&idtermin=153483&idtrainer=2417

💕 SPECIAL CLASS THIS FRIDAY 💕

My little Kanga Joey will be 1 this Saturday 🥺 (seriously where did that time go) and in honour of her birthday there will be some yummy snacks after class to celebrate 🧁

Can’t wait to see you all this Friday at 10am and share some special memories as this mumma reflects on where the last year went. I’m a ball of mixed emotions. I’m excited to celebrate all the amazing things about her first year of life but also a little sad that my baby is growing up 😪💕

Send me a message to register or you can alternatively book in online via the link below

https://kangatraining.info/index.php?name=register&idtermin=153483&idtrainer=2417

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 💐

I know today can be of mixed emotions for a lot of women who have lost mothers, who have lost their angel babies, those struggling with fertility, those who are doing this solo

There are so many elements and feelings for a day like today whether you are celebrating your first Mother’s Day, have celebrated many before, whether you grieve the loss of a child or parent on a day like today. I just want you to all know you are seen and you are loved 💕

Everyone has their own story and own journey and I just hope you all know how amazing you all are 💕

Sending love to everyone today xx

Feeling very spoilt this afternoon by my little man 🥰

Mother’s Day Spa afternoon at his school where he pampered me by painting my nails, gave me a facial, a massage, ate some yummy brownies they made and got given some awesome handmade gifts 😍

Definitely feeling the love!

I hope you all have an amazing Mother’s Day this Sunday! You all deserve to feel extra special for the incredible job you do 💕

Looking forward to seeing you all this morning at 10am 💕

It’s not to late to come and join in the fun just flick me a message to book in as hire carriers are limited

Who’s coming to class tomorrow? Send me a message to secure your spot 💃

I may have a little something special for all of the beautiful mummas in my life who make my job so rewarding and enjoyable 😉🥰

You all deserve to be celebrated whether you are celebrating your first Mother’s Day or have celebrated many before!

YOU ARE ALL SUCH INCREDIBLE MUMMA BEARS 💕

What an awesome class we had today ladies! My cup is definitely feeling very full after seeing all your beautiful smiling faces and your gorgeous bubbas 💕

You always give it your all and it makes me so happy and so proud and I love our chats and vents and story swapping after class!

I am definitely feeling connected today and that is because of YOU!

Have a great long weekend and I will see you again next week 🥰😘

Kangatraining Northern Suburbs and Surrounds has signed up to be a collection point for any nappies families can donate.

Donating nappies can be an amazing gift for parents who are struggling.

Have nappies that no longer fit your bub or would like to support this amazing organisation and can buy a packet of nappies for donation, please let me know 💕

I will be collecting the nappies at the Kangatraining classes or they can be delivered to me at home. If you are unable to drop off to any of these locations please let me know and I can try and organise collection.

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What is Nappy Stress? 🤔 𝙉𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 is the experience of families not having enough nappies to change their children as often as they need to.

Providing nappies offers significant relief by allowing families in need to focus their finances to other areas such as food, bills, and medication. Children that are changed more often are more settled and parents feel grateful, relieved and more calm. 👶🏻💕

Help us provide immediate nappy relief to 10,000 young families over the next 6 months by donating today.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨. 🌟

We'd love your support! Please donate at www.thenappycollective.com

Come and join me for tomorrow’s Healthy Darwin class at only $5 and we can try and get the content to load together by doing something for us and setting up our day the right way with some mumma time, connecting with other mums going through the same struggles and moving your body which has some GREAT benefits all while baby naps 😍💕

Sounds like a win win to me 😉 send me a message to book.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow 😘

*Get in quick as I only have a real limited number
of carriers to borrow this week x

Anzac Day ceremony at Wagaman Primary School this morning. My little girl was very star struck 🤩

Mum couldn’t help but get a photo too 😜😂

Jessica Mauboy is such a beautiful soul and was so lovely with Bella it made her whole day 🥰