Finance
Having a baby on a budget
There is a myth out there that having a new baby is really expensive. I am sure it can be, but in my experience it definitely doesn’t need to be. I was worried, as a solo mum and the only Read more…
Productivity
How to be a ‘Ninja Mum’ and maximise your maternity leave
Productivity is my specialist subject, I’ve spent years researching, experimenting and writing about it . I’ve always been interested in how to make the most of my time and that’s not changed since I’ve become a mum. Looking after a Read more…
Dating
Principles for dating with a young baby
When I was pregnant, I told people I would start dating again soon after having my baby. Most gave a little knowing chuckle thinking to themselves ‘yeah right’ and ‘we’ll see’, believing that I would not feel like dating once Read more…
Support network
How to get your ‘mum tribe’ in place
When you make the choice to have a baby without having a partner, in my experience it’s really important to have other people around for support. I call them my mum tribe. Honestly, I would say it’s important to have Read more…
Fertility Clinic
My Initial Visit to the Fertility Clinic
My first time at the Fertility Clinic was 25th February 2016. I took my mum with me for moral support, but asked her to wait in the reception rather then actually coming into the appointments with me. This was something Read more…
Support network
Mother, daughter bonding
My mum’s ace! Fact. I know that I might be a bit biased but even my friends agree she is awesome! Despite her awesomeness, in the past we have experienced the usual mother daughter trials and tribulations that most girls Read more…
Donor conception
Why I’m considering having a baby using a donor sperm
9 years ago I was engaged to be married. I was 29. My life was going according to plan. I would be married by 30 and start trying for children straight away. I’ve always known I wanted to start a family, Read more…
Donor conception
The Creation of the Stork and I
On May 7th 2017, I had brunch in Budapest, with two of my most inspirational friends whilst they were here visiting me for the weekend. We started chatting about my upcoming IVF transfer. I shared with them that I decided to go ahead with Read more…