A very special announcement 🤍

As we get ready to welcome another little girl into our family, I've found myself thinking a lot about those early days after having Aria.

I'm definitely no expert, and every baby and parent is different, but there are a few things that really helped me through that season. Nothing groundbreaking, just little things that made life feel a bit easier! So I thought I'd share them in case they're helpful to someone else 💜

1. Do something that's just for you
When I first became a mum, everything quite rightly became about the baby, and I stopped doing the little things that made me feel like me. For me, something as simple as getting a blow dry made me feel amazing. It could be a coffee on your own, a walk, seeing a friend, buying a new jumper, or having a bath without being interrupted. Whatever it is, don't feel guilty for taking a bit of time for yourself! It will only make you better for your family 😁. 

2. Stop comparing yourself to your old life
Before Aria, I could work whenever I wanted, exercise whenever I wanted, and pretty much do whatever I wanted. So I spent a lot of time frustrated that I couldn't fit everything in like I used to. But eventually I realised that having less time isn't always a bad thing. It forced me to prioritise what really matters and be more intentional with my time 🙌

3. Let people help
I felt like I should be able to manage it all myself! But the moment I started accepting help, things felt a little better. Whether it's family, friends, your partner, nursery staff, neighbours, or anyone else around you, let people support you when they offer. It really does take a village! 

4. Prep food where you can
One of the best things I did when Aria started weaning was making frozen food cubes. I'd spend an hour blending vegetables, freezing them into portions, and suddenly I'd have meals ready for weeks. On the days I was exhausted, having those in the freezer was such a relief!

If you're a parent, I'd love to hear what helped you that you’d add to the list ☺️🫶