When I was single people were always asking “Why are you still single?” as if I knew the magical answer to why I drew in assclowns from all over. I always thought that once I got a boyfriend that I would be free of inane questions but if people aren’t asking “So when are you […]

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“What are you doing?” asked the boyf at 10.30pm last Friday night. “Cleaning the bathroom….” I hollered back. No I haven’t got a sudden penchant for housework but scrubbing the entire bathroom seemed to be the only way I could tune out my daughters screams whilst he tried to soothe her. I had been tempted […]

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I attended my first postnatal group at my surgery yesterday and I must admit to feeling a little trepidation. Before my NCT experience, I would have been excited at the prospect of meeting new people and sharing experiences, but instead I felt wary. If motherhood has taught me anything it’s that it’s not easy being […]

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I’ve long held the opinion that we live in a nanny state where if we’re not careful, the government will monitor our every movement like in Enemy of the State. However since becoming a mother, ‘nanny state’ has taken on a whole new meaning. When you have a child you court the opinion of your […]

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