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Top Irish blogger Grace Mongey hits back at harsh critics

The new mother received nasty comments about how to raise her child

Grace Mongey has hit out at critics, after nasty comments were made about her decisions as a new mother.

The blogger welcomed her first child Sienna earlier this year and has even set up a darling Instagram account for her – but it hasn’t been easy for the first-time mum.

After a night out to celebrate a friend’s wedding, the Dubliner woke up the next morning and revealed she had pumped the most milk since she gave birth – but some were quick to judge, and said that she shouldn’t give the milk to her daughter.

After receiving a mean comment from a follower, Grace showed herself pouring the milk down the drain on her Snapchat, before getting understandably tearful about the whole situation.

The mother then admitted that she had turned to a breastfeeding support group on Facebook for guidance and gave them a shout out, only to be removed suddenly after thanking them.

“As I’m sure some of you are aware I had a bit of backlash and negativity this weekend over pumping my breast milk after a night out. I did my calculations and left it 9 and a half hours before pumping but some people had to have their say,” she wrote in a recent blog post.

“And then to be removed from a support group for a complete mistake was the icing on the cake. I decided to take a short break from Snapchat to have some head space but don’t worry, by the time you read this I am probably back snapping away.

“I am her mother and since becoming a mother 8 weeks ago I’ve had an overwhelming need to protect her. As a first time Mam I’m learning with each day and that is what parenthood is all about. Not one parent out there is perfect but we do the best by our kids.

“Since having Sienna and even while I was pregnant I had so many people tell me to take everyones advice with a pinch of salt and that people will give you advice and criticism whether you like it or not. What I have learned in the last 8 weeks is to take each day as it comes, enjoy each smile and goo and to just go with my gut.

“I haven’t read the ‘manual’ but from the moment she was born my mothering instinct kicked it. I know for a lot of people they find it so difficult in the beginning and that is so normal. It is a life changing experience.”

Grace also revealed in her post that she has set up her own supportive Facebook group, where there will be strictly no judgement or negativity.

“I have just set up a Facebook support group for ANYONE that whats to join. You won’t be judged, you will only be given support, love and encouragement.

“Tell your friend if they need a safe place to look for advice or share their stories they can join the community too. The group is called Nothing But Support.

“Thanks again to all of you, I honestly have the most supportive bunch of followers,” she added.

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