Introduction

Hi, I’m Sophie and I’ve started this blog to share my meltdowns and learning curves…

I’ve always believed in the power of sharing stories - especially the ones that aren’t polished, filtered, or wrapped up with a perfect bow.

So here’s mine.

I’m a Mum. An unexpected, new one, still figuring it out, still googling ‘is this normal for a 3 month old’ throughout my day. I started this blog as a place to collect the things no one warned me about - pregnancy, labour, the raw reality of postpartum life - and the unexpected moments of beauty that come with all the chaos.

Before I had my son, during pregnancy, I read a lot of blogs and watched a lot of vlogs, trying to prepare. But nothing could really prepare me for my experience - for how weird, wonderful, exhausting and emotional motherhood would be (and the amount of shit you’re faced with).

So, this space? It’s for:

• The Mum who feels like she’s doing it all wrong.

• The pregnant woman who’s overwhelmed by all the advice.

• The partner quietly watching from the sidelines, not sure how to help.

• And anyone who just wants to hear an honest voice in the middle of the noise.

You definitely won’t find expert parental advice here. I’m not a midwife, doula or parenting coach. I’m just someone who’s in it - knee deep in sick, shit and piles of dirty washing and trying to hold onto who I am, whilst figuring out how to raise a tiny human. I just want to share my experiences along the way and hope it can make someone feel not so alone.

A few things about me:

• I crave chocolate 24/7 and it’s the way to my heart.

• I live in the North West but I’m originally from the North East.

• I’m passionate about laughing through the hard stuff.

• I am not perfect, but I am present.

So whether you’re a fellow Mum, soon-to-be Mum, or just curious - thank you for being here. I hope something I write helps you feel seen, heard, or a little less alone.

This is just the beginning. I’ve got stories to tell.

With Love,

Sophie x