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The Surprised Mum

An honest account of pregnancy and motherhood from a mum who didn't necessarily plan things this way…Mum, step mum, cat mum, teacher, Londoner.

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Month: April 2018

How to cope when you suddenly have loads of children

April 28, 2018April 30, 2018 ~ The Surprised Mum ~ Leave a comment

I met my husband when I was 22. I had been out of university for almost two years, I had just moved into a little rented flat by myself, and I had an okay admin job in Shoreditch. In terms of ties and responsibilities I had very few. Fast forward two and a half years … Continue reading How to cope when you suddenly have loads of children

Becoming a step mum

April 23, 2018April 24, 2018 ~ The Surprised Mum ~ 1 Comment

There are so many elements to stepmotherhood that I could write about here, but I decided to start with this as it is kind of where it all began. When did I first become a step mum?If I'm honest, I'm not sure. It's not like becoming a mother. That just happens, as soon as you … Continue reading Becoming a step mum

My birth story

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 ~ The Surprised Mum ~ Leave a comment

Did I write this just so that I could finally use that ☝ picture somewhere? Maybe... The waiting gameMy first son, Alfie, was born bang on his due date. I couldn't help but let this influence my expectations. As much as I told myself that every birth and pregnancy is different, all signs pointed to … Continue reading My birth story

Two’s company

April 9, 2018April 10, 2018 ~ The Surprised Mum ~ 1 Comment

Brotherly love These are the two boys who turned my world upside down. (See what I did there?) As I quite frequently and openly explain, neither of them were planned. I regularly get huge doses of mum guilt for not having my life "together" enough by the time they made their arrival - our small … Continue reading Two’s company

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  • How to cope when you suddenly have loads of children April 28, 2018
  • Becoming a step mum April 23, 2018
  • My birth story April 17, 2018
  • Two’s company April 9, 2018
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