A letter from our Founder, Victoria for Mothers Day

Written by: Little SOHLS

Published on May 9, 2025

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A thank you to the Mama's.

Before Little SOHLS came to life, I found myself in one of the hardest seasons thus far in my 35 years here. I had just welcomed my second baby—but boy, was this one different. Beautiful and healthy (something I will never, ever take for granted), but deeply challenging in ways I wasn’t prepared for.

Everything I thought I knew about babies—about sleep, settling, feeding, motherhood—was suddenly thrown out the window. He was colicky, refluxy, and for the very little amount he did–would only sleep on me, all whilst I had a 2 year old hanging off my leg. I was exhausted in every way: physically, emotionally, mentally.

Looking back now, I can see I was in the thick of postpartum depression—something I didn’t fully understand at the time, but felt in every part of me. The baby blues lingered, and the version of myself I once knew felt like she had vanished. I was struggling to adjust, to cope, and to find my place in this new world as a mum of two, all whilst imagining how I would return to the corporate world one day.

So through the fog of those days, something quietly began to form.

Little SOHLS was born not in a boardroom, but in the quiet, messy in-between of early motherhood. During late-night feeds, whispered pep talks, and moments where I wasn’t sure I could keep going. It was my third baby—the one I created not despite the chaos, but because of it.

This year, for Mother’s Day, I want to acknowledge something important: I know how lucky I am. I have two healthy babies. I get to do work I love. That privilege is never lost on me.

So I want to hold space for all mothers this weekend.
The ones in the trenches.
The ones dealing with infertility.
The ones navigating colic and chaos.
The ones moving through grief, loss, anxiety, or heartbreak.
The ones doing it all on their own.
You are seen. You are not alone. You are part of this community, and always will be.

To each and every one of you who has supported Little SOHLS—from the early days right through to now—thank you. You’ve helped turn one of the most difficult seasons of my life into something truly meaningful. Because of you, I get to create something I deeply believe in: essentials that support children’s natural development, and honour the wonder of their early years.

So wherever you’re at on your journey this Mother’s Day—I’m sending love. I’m with you. And I’m so grateful for you.

With all my heart,

Victoria
Founder of Little SOHLS 🤎

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