So I’ve finished maternity leave, starting back at work as a freelance marketing and communications consultant, focusing on health. I decided that my motherhood-focused posts belonged in a separate place, as I still have lots to say on the subject of being a mum, but I suspect it’s not of interest to everyone who has…
So in July last year I wrote this list of 4 things I planned to do during my maternity leave. You can read about it here, with an update here. As the final deadline I gave myself was the end of my maternity leave, which is approaching, did I achieve all these things? Photography competition…
I was talking to a couple of friends last weekend about post-natal mental health. In particular how motherhood feels 6-8 months in, after the intense early phase is over. Two of the themes that came up in my conversation were comparisons and loneliness, both of which impact a new mum’s mental health, but for different…
I keep trying to write a new blog post, but never quite manage a whole one. So instead, here’s a list or two. I love a nice list. Things I like right now Lighter evenings are coming – gradually Hello Fresh – easy 20 minute dishes, mainly being cooked by my husband at the moment…
There’s no chance of a longer post this week, between a grumpy baby and my lack of sleep. So here once again is a gratitude list….. things I love this week. Fancy shower gel – a couple of people bought me new mum presents of lovely smelling shower gel and bath stuff. My morning shower…
This week, there’s too much in my brain. A couple of days this week have also been quite challenging, and I had to miss things I was looking forward to. So it’s a short post again. So what’s in my head? Things I’d like to do but can’t – many of which I’m content to…
My last blog post was about why I love writing. Never one to be tied to just a single interest, I also love photography – this is why……. It helps me notice things. When I did my first photo challenge month back in 2013, I realised that taking one photo a day made me more…
When I’m not on maternity leave, I work as a project director, managing communications projects and all the associated finances and resources. I like managing projects, but what I’m particularly drawn to is writing and photography. So it’s nice to indulge in both of those when I have time. Why do I love writing? It…
I’ve drafted a couple of longer blog posts but I don’t feel motivated to finish them. So I thought I’d write something shorter instead. These are the things on my mind right now. Being a new mum – after 3 months it’s no longer weird, and I do get sleep. But the only time I…
