After a year together, my partner and I had a baby. The pregnancy was a marvellous surprise and parenting has been a total joy. We expected there to be sleepless nights, less sex and fewer dates but we didn’t expect some changes. Love Languages Our love languages have changed. My partner and I both had…
Category: Motherhood
Sitting Here
You made me slow down, be more present. The to-do list will always be there – ever-growing. Just like you. Emails, ironing and organising can wait. Before long you’ll be crawling, running, leaving. I think I’ll just sit here, in the morning winter sun, with you lazily feeding, enjoying this moment. There’ll come a day…
The Reality of Sex as a New Parent
7:30 PM – BATHTIME Daddy: It’s been months since we had a romantic bath together. Mummy: We could hop in now with the baby? Daddy: Hmm, in the last few baths, he’s done explosive poos so I might give the bath a miss… 7:45 PM – WINDDOWN Mummy: Come and cuddle us on the sofa….
To the Mummies Rocking Their Babies to Sleep
To the mummies rocking their babies to sleep: I see you rocking your baby in that new rocking chair while the aroma of poo hangs in the air. I hear you pacing the rooms hushing “Shhh” on repeat, waiting for baby to be heavy with sleep. I feel your hearts bleeding from inconsolable crying, praying…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 