WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SOMEBODY’S MOTHER

Took toddler to meet The Gruffalo today and now I know what Beatlemania must have been like.

Being a new mom, a wife and a career woman is challenging in a way I never expected. From after hour work appointments, to cooking supper, sterilising and preparing milk bottles and changing poo nappies. You’ve got to juggle it all.

In between all the craziness, there is one thing I can certainly say without a doubt: being a mom has changed me for the better. It has made me a stronger woman and taught me how to improve my social skills and how to really multitask.

Even though I am totally drained at times and have no “me time” (I really miss those manicures and pedicures), I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

Being a mom has given me a purpose in life, and made me want to better myself in every aspect so that I can be a better person and awesome mom to my daughter.

It’s amazing how a baby can change your lifestyle, heart and mindset.

IN NEED OF NEW MOM FRIENDS

Having a baby changes your life in so many ways, and I am really loving being a mom. I just never thought I’d be so lonely doing it. I did attend antenatal classes with my husband and thought it was the perfect opportunity to make some friends, but I found that no one really wanted to socialise – it was all about the babies and the births. Now that my baby is here I’ve signed up for some mom and baby classes, but again it seems everyone is kind of focused just on themselves and not interested in making friends. I’m the only person in my friendship group who has a baby, and I’m just dying to have someone I can talk to about all of this mom stuff! Is there anyone out there who has some advice for me?