Aisha O'Reilly | Motherhood

Unpopular opinion: I have a favourite child. Don’t judge me (of course some of you will haha) but I have periods of having my favourite child. My mom also does, but she’ll never admit it 😂 Of course I love them all equally but I LIKE one of them more than the others at any given time. But right now, I’m liking all of them so much 🥹 From my oldest’s ability to come to me and eloquently explain why he’s feeling a certain way about something. To my middle’s obvious joy when I tell him I’m proud of him. To my last born’s emerging sassiness and take no prisoners attitude. A whole mom of three. I (currently) love it here 🥰 _____ Be honest! Do you have a favourite child? They don’t need to know who 🤭 It’s time we have honest conversations about motherhood. If you’ve ever felt shamed in speaking your mom truth, join me and the growing mama village at The Whole Mama Luncheon: Saturday 24th February. Clico Boutique Hotel, Rosebank - R475 x 2 installments to reserve your seat OR - R950 full price - Includes: lunch, drinks, pamper session + goody bag worth R1000+ Book your seat ➡️ thewholemama.co.za. Aunties and gogos are also welcomed 😘 ❤️ Save to remember you’re not alone ❤️ Share with a mom friend _____ #honestmotherhood #thewholemama #momlife #realmom #realmotherhood #momof3 #favouritechild #motherhood #momsofinstagram #melaninmotherhood #mixedkids

I don’t know who needs to hear this but: YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND A FORTUNE TO LOOK & FEEL GOOD! Dress: @mrpfashion Heels: @loveitlegit Shapewear: @ackermans_za Hair: ME! With @ruutos products *nothing sponsored Side note: where was I going all fancy? I had just arrived at the @emerge_africa_awards ceremony that ended up cancelling the category I was nominated for. Yup, really. I share it all in my stories. Have a watch and let me know your two cents 😉 ❤️ Save to remember to give yourself a makeover if you need one ❤️ Share with a mom struggling with her postbaby body What’s your fave affordable store? _____ #thewholemama #momofthree #grwm #mombod #mrp #mrpmystyle #naturalhair #naturalhairstyles #4chairchick #bodypositivity #bodypositive #ootd #momlife #momstyle #momootd #mommymakeover #iamlegit

20 years with my pasta and lobster 😏 We recently celebrated 20 YEARS OF LOVE. We’ve officially been together longer than we haven’t 😳🥰 Here are (just) 20 Things I love about Kevin O’Reilly: 1. His humility 2. His heart 3. His commitment 4. His intellect 5. His loyalty 6. His fatherhood 7. His open mindedness 8. His encouragement and support of my dreams 9. His chivalry 10. His ability to communicate 11. His height 12. His voice 13. His eyes 14. His gentle nature when it’s needed 15. His strong nature when it’s needed 16. His willingness to grow 17. His silly sense of humour 18. His discipline to learn something new 19. His love for his family 20. His love for me Swipe to the end to see why we never kiss in photos 🤣 ❤️ Save & share as a reminder to appreciate the good in your partner How long have you been with your love? _____ #20years #anniversary #marriagegoals #relationshipgoals #pastaandlobster #bwwm #interracialcouple #mixedracecouple #interracialmarriage #lovewins

Unpopular opinion: OUR KIDS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR BEDROOM. It’s our sanctuary. A place for my husband and I to reconnect and unwind. So once they all reached a certain age, out they went (Kai age 1, Kenzo age 1.5, Amaya 11 months) 👏🏾👏🏾 📍Save for mindful marriage tips It goes without saying that we love our kids DEARLY. We worked very hard to buy our house with enough space for them. We also need a space just for ourselves. How we kicked our kids out of our room: 1. Made their room a big deal. We went shopping with our kids and had them pick things that they would love in the room. If you make their space really there is space, they will always want to be in it. 2. We’ve told them: no toys or kids are allowed in our room. It’s not a bad thing for them to come in while we’re there. But, we make it a point to always tell them off when we find them in our room on their own. This has reinforced our rule. 3. We stuck to a routine - leaving our bedroom out of it. Quiet time starts when we go upstairs. We brush teeth, bath, read, sing, pray and sleep. Our bedroom is not part of the routine, so it’s not associated with sleep. 4. Locked our door. At the end of the day, kids will always try to go to spaces that they’re not allowed. The rule in our house is that only mommy and daddy’s room has a lock that we use. They must knock and be allowed to come in if the door isn’t locked. We even send them back outside if they come in without being given permission to do so. *Swipe for extra tips ➡️ ❤️Share this post with your partner or mama friend Still unwillingly co-sleeping with your kids? Give these a go. It’ll help maintain your bond and give you the privacy every couple deserves. If mommy and daddy are happy, the kids will be happy. Kids in the parents’ room - yay or nay? _____ #mindfulmarriage #honestmotherhood #realmarriage #marriagegoals #cosleeping #cosleepingproblems #momlife #interracialcouple #interracialmarriage #bwwm #marriagetips #relationshipgoals #marriageafterkids #unpopularopinion

I don’t know who needs to hear this but: as a mom of three, there’s no such thing as enjoying my money 🙃🥲. I mean, am I the only one who has to add an extra few thousand to the monthly budget when the kids are home for the holidays? I honestly can’t remember the last time I bought something for myself just for the hell of it. Because I wanted to. Not because I needed to. I just have a few questions that no one told me at the hospital when they let me take my babies home: 🤔 How do they fit so much food in their little bodies? 🤔 Why do they get bored when they have 100+ toys, books, a trampoline AND each other? 🤔Just HOW MANY SNACKS DO THEY NEED IN 1 DAY?!! ❤️Share with a fellow broke mama ❤️Save for outfit inspo These kids are growing faster than my bank balance and keeping them entertained is pricier than a night out. Which one are you: rich auntie or broke mama?! _____ Fit details Blouse: @superbalist Skirt: @loveitlegit Shoes: @zara (when I had just 1 kid) Bag: @blush_moments_collection Earrings & shades: @mrpfashion _____ #momofthree #schoolsout #schoolholidays #postpartumbody #momlife #schoolbreak #momrant #grwm #momootd #momstyle #mombod #bodypositivity #bodypositive #ootd #momstyle #momootd #mommymakeover #frugalmom #budgetmom #30plusstyle #30plusfashion

What they don’t tell you about having a baby girl is: it’ll bring out a different side of your husband. There’s something about a daughter that brings gentleness, sweetness in your man that you’ve never seen before. True story: I was minding my business making dinner when Kev got home from work. He usually greets everyone with a hello and comes to give me a kiss... Little did I know that Amaya wanted a cuddle and kiss first!Didn’t this little body SHOVE me out of the way as I walked towards MY HUSBAND 🤣🤣 And of course, no one else in the house is called “my darling” by hubby dearest. I absolutely LOVE this for her 🥹 ❤️ Save for a dose of real love ❤️ Share to your stories if this made you smile Are you a daddy’s girl or raising one? _____ #daddysgirl #daddydaughter #mixedfamily #interracialmarriage #interracialcouple #interraciallove #family #girldad #girlmom #momlife

There’s nothing worse than going to an event and feeling like it wasn’t worth your while. But I always enjoy Origins events. From the venue, to the decor, the informative chats and the food. Everything is so intentional. The Mega-Mushroom lunch launched @origins new skincare range. It left me feeling healthier and more educated on the unknown (to me 🤭) powers of mushrooms. Here are four health benefits of mushrooms that I didn’t know: 🍄 Lion’s mane mushrooms stimulate brain cell growth, enhancing memory and cognitive function. 🍄 Mushrooms contain polysaccharides that help retain moisture, keeping your skin hydrated and supple. 🍄 They’re rich in antioxidants and help protect the skin from damage and reduce signs of aging. 🍄 Reishi and lion’s mane mushrooms can reduce anxiety and depression through their anti-inflammatory effects. As a mom of three who has had a different postpartum skincare journey with all of my kids, it’s useful to know and understand what ingredients do holistically. It was such a wholesome afternoon. Thanks again for having me Origins 😘 How is your skin doing? _______ @originssouthafrica #hosted #megamushrooms #skincare #postpartumskincare #postpartumskin #origins #originssa #postpartumjourney #beauty #skinroutine #postbabybody #momofthree #bodypositivity #naturalhair #4chair

Who else also finds it challenging making sure their kids get all the minerals and supplements they need? We’re loving the BrainChild Fish Oil Burstlets that are packed with Omega-3. They’re a fun fishy shape, squidgy and don’t taste too overwhelming for my little ones. Have you tried them yet? ____ AD @brainchildsupplements_rsa #brainchild #healthykids #kidssupplements #braindevelopment #preschooler #schoolkids #mixedkids

What they don’t tell you about marriage is that it needs to be nurtured...CONSTANTLY. 📍Save for marriage tips Touching base every single day was one of our rules when we were in a long-distance relationship. After 20 years together, taking just a few minutes to catch up each day still strengthens our bond and reminds us why we chose and continue to choose each other. Daily check-ins with my husband helps to: - keep us connected - resolve issues before they escalate - make sure we’re on the same page about our goals and plans…even if it’s just for the week ❤️ Share to your stories if this spoke to you. How often do you check in with your husband/partner? _____ #marriagegoals #mindfulmarriage #happymarriage #relationshipgoals  #marriagetips  #honestmotherhood #marriageafterkids  #20years  #lovestory  #love  #interracialcouple  #interraciallove  #bwwm  #interracialmarriage  #blessed  #longdistancerelationship

Am I the only one who never knows what my next protective style should be 🙈 When I asked you all for your suggestions a couple of months ago, most of the Fam said crochet braids or dreads to save me time. I didn’t have a whole day to spare at a traditional salon so I made an appointment with Rooom Mobile Salon. It was my first time so I was a bit nervous at first, but it was so convenient to be styled at home. My stylist brought the hair and all the tools. Two other things I loved @rooommobilesalon ❤️ I saved time as I was able to multitask and enjoy a relaxed, private experience ❤️ Flexible scheduling - the appointment was scheduled based on my time I’ll definitely use them again. They’ve made my winter hair care so much more accessible and stress-free 👏🏾👏🏾 📍 Save for your next protective hair style What do you think of my hair 😍 Would you try a mobile salon? _____ #RooomMobileSalon #postpartumhair #blackhair #mommymakeover #Convenience #Beautyhome #crochetdreads #protectivestyle #winterstyle #naturalhair #naturalhairstyle

NEW WORKOUT VIDEO🏋️‍♀️ LIVE ON MY YOUTUBE ‼️ On this Postpartum Cardio based workout I had my incredible mom friend @aishaandlife join me as we both navigate postpartum fitness🏋️‍♀️This journey isn’t easy but having a workout partner that understands what you’re going through makes it so so much easier 😃💪🏾 🎥 video: by @mulalo_maenganya Please don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE‼️ Link in my BIO‼️ #momlife #fitmoms #fitmom #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumfitness #postpartumjourney

We all know how important immune boosters are, especially for school kids, but what about supplements? It’s not easy getting my kids to eat everything, especially because each one is picky about something (read: many things 😂 ). BrainChild™ has thought of us parents and has put together a pack to help us keep our kids healthy. Here are 3 benefits of adding BrainChild™ Fishy + Multivit Value Pack to your child’s diet: ◦ Immunity - Immune boosters are great when there’s a bug going around, but supplements like the BrainChildTM Multivitamin & Mineral Chew Tablets are important for closing the gap in their daily nutrition by giving the child what their diet is missing. ◦ Brain development - Fish oil is proven to be a great source of the oh-so-important Omega-3. If I could, I’d feed my kids salmon and mackerel often, but it’s just not in our budget. So the BrainChild™ Fish Oil is a nice way to fill that nutritional gap. ◦ Body development - Of course, the biggest benefit of eating a balanced diet is to grow. That’s every parent’s goal isn’t it? Supplements also help make sure our kids’ bodies are getting everything they need to make it to the next development milestone. Did you know that supplements are just as important as immune boosters? _____ AD @brainchildsupplements_rsa #brainchild #healthykids #kidssupplements #braindevelopment #preschooler #schoolkids #mixedkids #momofthree #boymom #smartkids