Welcome!This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.
Disclaimer: These are my personal experiences and reflections on childbirth as an older mother. Being an older mum and childbirth: risk, expectation, and reality At 39 weeks, I walked into my consultant’s office feeling proud. Nine months of pregnancy behind…
Disclaimer: This is a guest post sharing the personal experiences of Lindsay Hamberg. The views expressed are her own. Motherhood in your late 30s: a guest story Meeting a fellow mum over a cup of tea can be surprisingly restorative.…
Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood and fitness, not a sponsored or collaborative post. Reclaiming fitness and friendship at Great Park Community Centre As a career woman turned sleep-deprived mother, I quickly realised that building a support network…
Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections and experiences. This is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for pregnancy guidance. Motherhood over 40: a choice, not a crisis Mention pregnancy over 40 in polite company and you’ll likely see a…
The six-week check: what no one tells older mums about postpartum “support” In my fourth decade, with a wobbly stomach that resembled a bowl of abgoosht and a few lingering pregnancy pounds, I embraced my new shape, feeling quietly proud.…
After my six-week check left me feeling more like a medical statistic than a new mum, I promised myself I’d move, not for vanity, but for sanity. I wasn’t chasing a pre-baby body, just a sense of me again. So…
Moving house with a newborn is a challenge few prepare for. Balancing recovery, a baby’s needs, and practical tasks can feel overwhelming, as I discovered firsthand. The plan that unraveled We thought we could manage everything at once: a newborn,…