Having a child has helped me face my fears in other aspects of my life.
Author Archives: Mommy, Mostly
Birthdays
It was my birthday last week. My third birthday as a mum. My second since covid began. And I feel like I’m getting into my stride with both things. Although I do find the parenting easier than the pandemic. At least with parenting I can tell the two year old what to do and explainContinue reading “Birthdays”
Breastfeeding – A Journey
National Breastfeeding Week – my thoughts and pain from two years of using my boobs to feed a kid.
Lockdown Loneliness
I know I am absolutely not alone in what I am about to talk about, and no doubt there are other stories out there more complex and well put together than mine, but this week has been a tough one. And because of that I want to say this and put it out there. IContinue reading “Lockdown Loneliness”
Second Lockdown Birthday
When we had your first birthday in Lockdown I kept thinking this is fine. You don’t know what’s going on anyway so having it just be the three of us is more disappointing for me than it is for you or Dad. I think Dad was secretly relieved.At the time I said it’s fine. We’llContinue reading “Second Lockdown Birthday”
Mother’s Day The Second
A short essay on how being a mother has helped me recover lost parts of myself.
Dear Hull
Originally posted on Facebook in March 2020 Dear Hull, Lately I’m missing you. I’m thinking about my favourite times, my favourite places. The Top Deck in Princes Quay, before it made way for yet another cinema. The hours upon hours spent in Sun Café studying, reading, writing essays, but mostly drinking tea and having chats.Continue reading “Dear Hull”
Lockdown Nostalgia
Feeling nostalgic over my university days
Backache
Disclaimer – Please Note – This household contains a rambunctious toddler.
New Year’s Eve Letter
Dear R, This is our second Christmas as a family of 3. And what a strange time its been since our first one. I would love to write this and not have to use the c word. I would love to write this and talk about the friends you made at creche and at theContinue reading “New Year’s Eve Letter”
Mommy, Mostly 