Moving house with a toddler in London isnโt just practical โ itโs a lifestyle choice. Why we chose West London and prioritised how we want to live.
This Thanksgiving, Iโm grateful for my son above all else. His smile in the morning reminds me why I keep going, why I keep growing, and why I choose to show up with strength and love every single day. He is my reason, my grounding, and my greatest blessing.
In Episode 2 of Becoming HER: The Mama Chronicles, I share my journey of breaking old patterns, setting boundaries, and embracing motherhood as a path to healing, strength, and self-trust.
Flying long-haul with a baby? Here are 9 tried-and-tested tips from my 18-hour journey from London to Bali with my 9-month-old. From sleep strategies to must-have gear, this guide will help you surviveโand even enjoyโthe trip.
The other day, during one of my mama chats, a fellow mama said something that struck me deeply. She shared how she was struggling to figure out how to be theย new herย โ how to be herself and a mother at the same time. That simple truth stayed with me.
Because, honestly? I get it.
Becoming a mother isnโt just about taking care of a baby. Itโs a total identity shift. Itโs letting go of who you were and trying to find your voice again in a whole new world โ one filled with love, doubt, exhaustion, and endless responsibility.
Itโs a complete transformation โ you donโt just have a babyโฆย you are reborn too.
If youโve been following along, you know Iโve always been a big believer in taking care of my body โ physically, emotionally, and mentally. Not just for me, but so I can show up as the best possible mama for my sweet boy, Philip.
Now that heโs crawling everywhere, pulling himself up, and almost standing (!!!), heโs also hit another big milestone: separation anxiety. He wants me constantly. He needs to be on me, next to me, or in my arms basically 24/7. Otherwise, there are tears.
Itโs beautiful and exhausting at the same time. And it made me realize (once again) that if I want to keep up with him and stay patient, present, and strong, I have to take care of myself first.