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The Mental Load of Motherhood (and What Actually Helps)

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The Mental Load of Motherhood (and What Actually Helps)

Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be honest – it’s also exhausting. I’m not just talking about physically exhausting, but mentally, …

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it was an F.T.F kinda day ✨ If you’re wonderi it was an F.T.F kinda day ✨

If you’re wondering what that is, it’s “Fake Tan Friday” and yes I made it up. 

I live for these child-free mornings to myself. It’s so nice to have that time (and quiet) to chill for a bit.  I managed to get some jobs done, including clear out the car (you’re welcome, husband 😘). Also yes those are dozens of sick bags. Having a kid that gets car sick is great 🫠

Now, do you think the other parents will notice my rookie self-tan at pickup later…

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Was I actually about to sell this? Yes. Did I try Was I actually about to sell this? Yes.
Did I try it on “just to be sure”? Also yes.
Did I then proceed to romanticise my entire afternoon in it? Obviously.

The glow-up isn’t about a full makeover - it’s putting on an outfit that makes you say, “Okayyy, she’s still in there 👏” (even if it’s just a cardi and jeans because your style skills are basic AF)

Honestly, I forgot how much this cardigan slaps with a black top and jeans.  And if rediscovering your style one outfit at a time counts as self-care? I’m all in.

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You know the vibe: 6AM journaling, a lengthy morni You know the vibe: 6AM journaling, a lengthy morning workout, a shower alone…

Yea I don’t either 🤪

Meanwhile, I’m over here starting my day with a toddler foot in my rib and (my own) milk in my hair.

Spoiler: the only “hot girl walk” I’m taking is the mad dash to the school gates on the school run (at least I get a good start on my fitness rings 😂🙌🏻)

Motherhood has a way of humbling you, but I’m learning how to find little pockets of me again, even in the middle of the mess.

If you’re also a mum just trying to feel like herself again- without pretending it’s all aesthetic and easy - follow along.  You’re my kind of people 🫶🏻
We’re calling it romanticising because “barely We’re calling it romanticising because “barely holding it together” doesn’t look as cute as a hook 🫠

Hi, I’m Lauren 👋American mum, raising tiny humans in Yorkshire. Currently held together by caffeine, dry shampoo, and the belief that someday I’ll feel like myself again 🤞🏻

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