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I write from lived experience, including what it means to be an endomorph who rarely resembles the polished ideal. Strength, not trends, guides my words.



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Pani’s Cafe review: a family-friendly Italian cafe with authentic flavours

Disclaimer: These are my personal views and experiences at Pani’s Cafe. This is not a collaborative or sponsored post. Pani’s Cafe, founded 12 years ago by two Sardinian brothers, was one of the city’s first Italian-style cafés. Its food remains…

Motherhood over 40: messy, exhausting, and unforgettable

Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood over 40. Motherhood over 40: exhausting, but unforgettable The days feel endless, the nights shorter than they should be, and yet every small moment, the smile that spreads across his face, the…

Midwives and older mums: tackling the hidden pressures affecting care

Disclaimer: This is a guest post. The views expressed here are those of the contributor. The invisible pressure on midwives Midwives are the quiet backbone of maternity care. For older mums, their role is even more critical, reducing pre-term births,…

Post-baby body over 40: reclaiming strength and wellbeing in midlife

Reclaiming my post-baby body over 40 Becoming a mother in your 40s brings a distinct set of challenges, not least the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and childbirth. In the months following Cyrus’s birth, I have confronted a body that…

Persian lullabies and the overlooked art of nap time for mothers over 40

Parenting after 40 is often framed as a test of endurance. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for a young child leaves little room for calm. Yet in our home, my husband and I have discovered a simple routine that…

Being an older mum and childbirth: what you need to know about …

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…

Motherhood in your late 30s: one mum’s journey through pregnancy, labour …

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.…