When I think about the professions I truly admire, my mind doesn’t go to the usual high-status roles that society often praises — the lawyers, the bankers, or the big-name executives. My admiration lies with the people whose work often goes unnoticed, undervalued, and underpaid, yet is vital to the very fabric of our communities.Continue reading “The Professions I Admire the Most”
Category Archives: NICU & SCBU
Creating My Dream Shop: A Safe and Welcoming Space for Families
If I ever opened a shop, I wouldn’t just want it to be a shop. I’d want it to be a community hub—a place where families could come together, feel at ease, and know they are somewhere truly inclusive. In my vision, this space would start with a gluten-free café, serving delicious cakes and treatsContinue reading “Creating My Dream Shop: A Safe and Welcoming Space for Families”
Leaving the House as a Disabled Mum: Why My Checklist Is So Much Longer
If you class yourself as what most people would call “average” when it comes to leaving the house, your mental checklist probably looks something like this: keys, purse, phone. These days, a lot of people don’t even bother with a purse if they have Google Pay or Apple Pay. Maybe you’ll throw in a phoneContinue reading “Leaving the House as a Disabled Mum: Why My Checklist Is So Much Longer”
13 Days Fighting: Honouring Leo and Raising Awareness for Baby Loss
If you’re based in the UK and love a bit of nostalgia, chances are you’ve been watching the new series of Gladiators. But behind the big screen and athletic personas, some of these Gladiators are facing the kind of battles no one ever signs up for. Zack George, known on screen as Steel, recently sharedContinue reading “13 Days Fighting: Honouring Leo and Raising Awareness for Baby Loss”
When It All Hits at Once: Mum Guilt, Meltdowns, and the Power of Letting It Out
Today was one of those days. The kind of day where everything bubbles to the surface and spills over. I was at home with Amelia. From the outside, nothing looked particularly unusual — just a tired mum and a toddler doing the usual dance of cuddles, chaos, and clinginess. But inside? I was unravelling aContinue reading “When It All Hits at Once: Mum Guilt, Meltdowns, and the Power of Letting It Out”
First Week Back at Work Since Pregnancy: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
This week has been big. No, huge. I’ve just finished my first proper week in employment since I was 16 weeks pregnant — the same time I was made redundant. In hindsight, the redundancy came at the right time. I now realise I would have been signed off sick from about a week later anyway,Continue reading “First Week Back at Work Since Pregnancy: A Rollercoaster of Emotions”
Mum Guilt and Going Back to Work: A Bittersweet Step Forward
Today was a big day. I started a new job – just 12 hours a week, in the mornings. It’s flexible, it’s supportive, and it feels like the beginning of something that’s mine again. A space for me. But of course, along with that joy came the thing many of us know all too well:Continue reading “Mum Guilt and Going Back to Work: A Bittersweet Step Forward”
Baking Memories into Our Wedding Day: Why I Made My Own Wedding Cake
When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people thought I was mad. With everything else going on in the lead-up to a wedding, why would I add the pressure of baking and decorating a cake? But for me, it wasn’t justContinue reading “Baking Memories into Our Wedding Day: Why I Made My Own Wedding Cake”
Craving Stability but Chasing Excitement: What It’s Like Living with Autism and ADHD
Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly how it’s going to unfold. That’s the part of my brain that longs for stability — my autistic brain that finds comfort in routine, structure, and sameness. But not long after, a different feelingContinue reading “Craving Stability but Chasing Excitement: What It’s Like Living with Autism and ADHD”
Do You Have a Dog or Cat?
Today’s blog prompt is a simple question: do you have a dog or a cat? The short answer from me is… no. We don’t have any pets. And while on the surface that might seem like a choice, the reality is a bit more frustrating. I’m allergic to both dogs and cats—which means even thoughContinue reading “Do You Have a Dog or Cat?”
The bad and your parenting journey 