The Baby Bubble Lie & The Case For Cancelling Book Week

You're bleeding, leaking, sleep deprived. There is a lot of crying; mostly yours but also the baby. You can't remember what day it is, when you last showered, or even your own name. But hold on - are you soaking it up, mama? Because you should be! This week, the relentless pressure to enjoy every second of motherhood while you&rsquo;re still very much surviving it. Because apparently we only get 18 summers, every cuddle could be the last cuddle, and we&rsquo;re all meant to feel nostalgic in real time. Ok?&nbsp; Then, should Book Week be cancelled? There&rsquo;s a very fair argument that it piles pressure onto already-stretched families. Which is fair. But if sports get a whole day dedicated to it...can't books too?&nbsp; Plus, the Dishwasher Dad theory, and why a night alone in a hotel might be the best money a tired mum ever spends. Reccos:Monz recommends Ted Lasso S4 on Apple Tv Amelia likes this sleep spray from The Goodnight Co for people who scroll too much before bed&nbsp; And Grace&nbsp;recommends a night in a hotel, because what price can you put on a 2 cups of tea uninterrupted, TV in bed, and a full nights sleep?&nbsp; Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% What To Listen To Next:&nbsp; Don't miss an episode of&nbsp;Parenting Out Loud The Class Photo Ban &amp; The D*ckhead Dad Rebrand The Text You Need To Stop Sending The Hit Show Making A Case For 'Best Friend' Parenting Where Has All The Swearing Gone &amp; The Bush Wee Rule A Celebrity&rsquo;s Secret Children &amp; The Dark Side Of An 'It' Toy The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp; What to read:&nbsp; 'Book Week accidentally drove me to petty crime.' The 5 unwritten rules of Book Week (because your survival is important to us). 'Everything that made my first few months with a fussy newborn easier.' 'I was ready to hate Ted Lasso Season 4. I've never been so happy to be wrong.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback!&nbsp;Send us a voice message&nbsp;or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au&nbsp; Join our Facebook group&nbsp;Mamamia Family&nbsp;to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;@mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester &amp; Stacey Hicks Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.<a href="https://www.mamamia.c