June 2024 - Our Little Creation

My daughter, Penny is born! Never have I felt more proud of my body. Delivering a healthy baby girl, despite a failed ECV (external cephalic version), breech position and so many professionals expecting a C-Section.

Penny has been the perfect addition to our family. Her older brother Jamie, is besotted. I never feared he'd reject her. He's such a compassionate, loving 3 year old, however to see just how amazing a brother he's become, absolutely melts me.

Mike, my partner and fiancé, is also head over heals in love with our little creation. It's hard to not stare at her gorgeous little face. I feel so luck to have my beautiful little family.

Friday 7th June 2024 was my last working day. I was 38 weeks pregnant and due on the 18th. Penny must have received the memo as the following Sunday 9th June, she decided to make her entrance into the world. Not a single maternity day used! It appears she has better time keeping than me. I'll be late to my own funeral! Her semi early birth was such a relief. I'd been told, due to her breech position, I'd have to have a C-section if she didn't arrive naturally before 40 weeks (originally 39 weeks, however I requested an extra week). I'll speak about the birth in a separate blog but it was such a great experience and left me feeling like I could conquer anything. I feel powerful, brave, determined and proud of myself. Hence, I've decided to write a blog.

I've wanted to write a blog for years now. I always made excuses. I don't have enough time, what would I write about, I don't want to write about one topic (i.e. food or travelling) like most suggest. These hurdles can be overcome though. I'm going to look at it as a diary or a magazine. Why would I write about one hobby or topic when I have so many different sides to me. This site will be an escape and a home to me. I'll write about my life; my hopes and dreams, ups and downs, the food I like and the annoyances I stumble upon. There will be debates and questions, difficult topics and laugh out loud moments. This will be the story of my life. A 29 year old woman who dreams of a better life but is so so happy with her current one.

I hope you enjoy what I have to offer. I plan on being here a while so sign up for more content and let's enjoy the ride together.

Zoe x