Dominique McMullan

Childcare Covid-19

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Childcare and Covid-19: ‘So much energy is going into pretending work is happening as normal. But it’s not.’

Dominique McMullan describes the reality of working full-time while also quarantining from Covid-19 and caring for a child…

By Dominique McMullan

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Buy Mother’s Day gifts, and buy them from these Irish businesses

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday. Don’t worry, we kind of forgot too. We know there is a lot…

By Dominique McMullan

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Coronavirus volunteering: Practical advice and guidance on how you can help

Irish people are known for their altruism and ability to pull together in a crisis, but the kindness…

By Dominique McMullan

Back to work after maternity leave

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‘My first week back at work after maternity leave didn’t go exactly as I planned it’

"As the day drew closer, I felt ready, I felt fine. I was SO organised, how could I…

By Dominique McMullan

maternity leave

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A letter to my baby as I prepare to go back to work

'Your little face is my universe. Your soft skin my life... ' Dominique McMullan poignantly describes the push-pull of motherhood…

By Dominique McMullan

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Digital devices are a lifeline for a new mother

Our digital devices get a lot of bad press these days, but new mum Dominique McMullan found hers…

By Dominique McMullan

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Childcare crisis: ‘In one week I rang 24 different crèches in our area and was all but laughed at’

When Dominique McMullan and her husband spent 10 months trying to secure a place in a crèche for…

By Dominique McMullan

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‘I’ve gone six months with about 2.5 hours sleep but I feel fine. Tzotally fffzine’

Sometimes it feels like sleep is all I talk about. I used to need eight hours a night.…

By Dominique McMullan

Dominique McMullan and her baby boy

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‘My birth was not like my pregnancy. It was complicated, scary and brutal’

Dominique McMullan gave birth to her son five months ago. For many reasons, the editor and writer has…

By Dominique McMullan

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Turns out the first trimester feels exactly like a three month hangover

Dominique McMullan is due her first child in April 2019. Since week 10 she has been keeping a…

By Dominique McMullan

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Women are gathering in online circles, now is a time for real change

Dominique McMullan shares her refreshing spin on how to make the most – and the best – of the…

By Dominique McMullan

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Pregnancy Diaries: ‘It’s finally time to start telling people’

Dominique McMullan is due her first child in April 2019. Since week 10 she has been keeping a…

By Dominique McMullan