THE MUMS EDIT.

In todays episode, we discuss the controversial motherhood news that made headlines this week! The articles we discuss include: 
1. 27-year-old man has asked to move in with his parents during the week to 'get a proper night's sleep' away from his newborn baby. 
2. Russian mother of 21 IVF babies gives update as husband is in prison.
3. Consent parenting: Mothers reveal rules they have when babies are born.
4. Husband 'cuts off his genitals in his sleep' 
5. Twin sisters reveal their sons are genetic brothers and cousins.
6. Cafe owner asks female employees to 'wear a red sticker' while on their period so people know to 'tread carefully'.

In todays episode, we dive into our listeners unpopular opinions. One that took us by surprise was that a lovely listener let us know that after listening to some episodes and seeing our listeners parenting confessions, they no longer want children. Is it wrong to voice your struggles with motherhood? Or is it healthy to share the highs and lows with a community and village who is there to support you?
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Just before Bobby's second birthday, he came down with what his parents thought was just a common cold, but within an hour, a blood test revealed the worst possible news. Bobby had Leukaemia.  This episode is an emotional one, but shows the true depths of a mother and fathers love, and that when faced with the unimaginable, you can get through anything, together.
To follow Ness and Bobby's journey, visit their Instagram: @charlie_eddie_bobby
To help ease Ness's financial burden of stopping work to care for Bobby, donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kwrkzt-help-ease-the-financial-burden?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B4803-donation-alert-v5

In todays episode, Steph explains her heartbreak of returning to full time work, and has a mental breakdown and panic attack live on air. 
We also discuss the recent attempted child abduction in our local neighbourhood, and how frighteningly common it is when adults make inappropriate advances on children, teenagers and even adults like ourselves, sharing our personal experiences on this horrifying subject.