Larisa Jayne

11/11/2025

TW: blood, birth

My first birth (2022) ended in an unplanned C-section at 9cm with a breech baby.
I struggled afterwards, pain, dissociation, Covid restrictions and feeling unheard.
I knew before getting pregnant again: I wanted a VBAC.

I went in loud + informed.
Despite doing Hypnobirthing, screaming felt more powerful for me, it helped me stay in my body, feel in control and move the energy.

Pushing felt like every ounce of me (mind + body + universe) had to channel downward 🤯
It was INTENSE… but I never felt out of control.
The adrenaline afterwards was wild.

Recovery came with stitches & discomfort,
but still so much easier than my C-section.

I even gave myself 2 full weeks at home,
something I never allowed the first time.

Deep gratitude for:
✨ my midwife + support midwife
✨ my mum for holding River
✨ my MIL for nailing acupressure better than Terence 😅

08/11/2025

The kind of partner who steps in,
so you can simply be.

08/11/2025

Becoming parents is wild.
Our nervous systems are stretched in every direction, so having a partner who supports co-regulation is everything.

01/11/2025

28/10/2025

For us, “colic” has meant a baby who needs to be held upright, bounced, comfort-fed, crying from digestive discomfort every wake window and rarely wanting to be put down on their back.

We’ve been alternating between a paediatric osteo and a chiro and baby no. 2 always sleeps deeply after.

I still honour the physical (getting medical advice and support) while letting this season teach me presence, patience and softness.

Some days it’s tears and surrender. Others it’s coffee, cuddles and metal music. Lots of + in our house and on every drive. (Metal seems to have helped our babies settle 😂)

Always seek medical advice and support, this is just my experience.

27/10/2025

I’ve just had baby no. 2 and with him came a whole new version of me.
Another evolution, another identity unfolding.

As a Manifesting Generator, I’m forever evolving. Multi-passionate by nature, blending motherhood, creativity + somatic healing into this new era.

Pregnancy no. 2 reminded me I don’t have to choose just one path, I get to keep creating who I am, again and again.

Thanks for being here 🤍

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20/10/2025

The new moon happens once a month, when the sky goes dark and a new lunar cycle begins.
It’s nature’s reminder to pause, reset and start fresh

You don’t need to do anything perfectly (especially as a busy mum), just take a moment that feels easy and grounding for you.

Try one of these simple rituals ↓
🕯 Light a candle and set an intention for the month ahead
🌱 Journal what you’re letting go of + what you’re calling in
🧹Cleanse your space — open windows, tidy up, refresh your sheets or use palo santo or incense to clear the energy
🌿 Step outside and breathe - connect with the earth

Even if you’re unsure about “moon energy,” there’s always value in slowing down, reflecting and coming back to yourself 🌙

What are you calling in this new moon? 💫

16/09/2025

Stuck in the in-between… waiting, wondering and “trying” to surrender 🤣

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