Another thing that really annoyed me about the post is the fact that she bemoans the fact that there is no "village" to help and that "in other cultures" the mother gets so much more help from women around her. Literally all the examples are of other women helping the woman, and only the woman is mentioned in her post, with the child.
First of all, that puts all the child caring work on women, which is not necessarily something to strive for, imo. And second of all, has Melanie EVER been part of somebody else's "village" when they had a child? Like ever? Yeah, didn't think so.
From what she shares on her socials Thomas seems to be a very active part in his child's life, even more so because of the pandemic and shortage of work. To make it all about her and pretend that he "helps out" is just inaccurate and unfair. He's not "helping" with his child, he's raising him. Why is she framing it that SHE will accept help if they have more kids and not that THEY will accept help? Thomas seems to do his share. Why leave him out of the equation?
It really gives an insight on how she sees this whole parenting thing. At least to me.
All I can think is that it will be a rude awakening when/if he leaves for the UK and she stays back with the child by herself.
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