3...is the magic number


3 really is the magic number! 

 Last week I turned 33, it marked 3 years since Liam and I started trying to have a family and we are finally a family of 3! 


It has been a rollercoaster of emotions, having a baby, not least because of the raging hormones which don't leave once the baby arrives. This week I've felt particularly emotional as it has dawned on me that Rose really is here to stay and that our dream has finally come true. One that I thought wouldn't be realised without a lot more effort and hope and so the fact that in the blink of eye Rose is here feels like a little miracle. 


Being a Mum is really hard work and high fives to all of you that have more than one child! I had expected the constant crying, nappies and feeding but so far I have been pleasantly surprised that:
  • I can leave the house 
  • Rosie is already smiling  
  • You can get by on not a lot of sleep
  • You make lots of new mummy friends 
  • Cuddles and naps solve a lot of life's problems 
  • I am getting to watch a lot of Grey's Anatomy ;)


 I have not been as thrilled by:
  • Still being a sweaty betty (I genuinely thought this would calm down postpartum)
  • The weight of the car seat and pram 
  • That you can't 'nip' anywhere 
  • When you think you have an aspect of parenthood nailed you will be reminded that you don't (every time) 
  • Different parts of your body still hurt - turns out having a baby wreaks havoc with you - who knew?! 

But I'm still blogging! Admittedly this post has taken several days to get written and finished, but it is written and finished which is a small victory in retaining a sense of self in my new role as a mummy. 


This week I am thankful for:
  • Helpful friends and family
  • Whatsapp
  • Infacol (again!)
  • The Medela breast pump
In terms of the clothes that have got me through this week, I have discovered wrap tops! Never a fan previously they now serve the purpose of helping breastfeed if you have a vest underneath, these are all in the sale at the moment:

ASOS - £6



Boohoo - £6



New Look - £7.79



The big plan for this weekend is to sort the nursery so expect my next post to be decor themed! 

 Anything that helps you get through the first weeks with a newborn please post in the comments! 

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