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The Mental Load of Motherhood (and What Actually Helps)

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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Mum

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Expat Mom in the UK

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27 Week Bumpdate

Happy Sunday! We have made it through the second trimester! As of today I’m officially 27 weeks pregnant and in …

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Hi! I'm Lauren, a 33 year old US expat living in Yorkshire with my husband and little ones.

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Still need that new underwear, tbh 🤪 Motherhoo Still need that new underwear, tbh 🤪

Motherhood doesn’t look like I imagined - but maybe that’s okay. Especially when there’s coffee, cuddles, and the occasional nap in it ☕️💤🙏

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The irony is I don’t even say “Mommy” - I’ The irony is I don’t even say “Mommy” - I’ve been out here saying “Mummy” like it’s second nature 😅⁣
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It’s the little quirks of raising kids away from “home” that catch me off guard sometimes - like how their accents are a bit more Yorkshire than Yankee, but that ONE Americanism stuck 😂🇺🇸🇬🇧

Moments like this remind me that identity is messy and beautiful all at once 🤍
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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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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 🫶🏻

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