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London mum, writer and amateur illustrator. Hopes to navigate through motherhood without losing herself.
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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Don’t call me – I call you
don’t know what is more unnerving – the fact that little L has missed her due date and that every passing day brings me closer to the whole drip-epidural-induction-nightmare; or people that keep on calling, texting and commenting on the fact that my belly is still occupied territory. Continue reading
Posted in Illustrations, Mummy stuff, Pregnancy
Tagged induction, labour, little L, pregnancy
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An almost revolutionary upbringing and my lack of nursery rhymes
When my big brother recently mentioned one of the songs we loved to listen to and sing along to as children, I thought he was going to get me in the mood for some good old sentimental dwelling on the past. I should have known better… Continue reading
Posted in Mummy stuff
Tagged big brother, motherhood, nursery rhymes, parenting, rolemodels, upbringing
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Who is little L?
Last night – just as almost every night since little L started visibly moving in my belly – I was taking turns with Big M in tickling her right foot and rubbing her tiny back through my skin… Continue reading
No midwife when you need one – and vice versa
What is it with the NHS and midwife shortage in this country? How come they abandon you when you could need a little advice and hold you in their tight grip when you just want some peace and quiet? Continue reading
Posted in Illustrations, London, Mummy stuff, Pregnancy
Tagged baby, labour, midwife, motherhood, NHS, pregnancy
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Illustration Friday: Legendary
When I think of legendary, this particular time I had with A in London springs into my mind. Nights that started somewhere in Sketch, Aura or Pangea and ended with a trip to Maroush. The tahini sauce trail on your dress as a … Continue reading
Bring it on!
Yay! We are full-term plus a few days now and little L has the official permission to arrive. Anytime from now she will make her… erm… glamorous entrance into this world. Continue reading
Illustration Friday: Intricate
Love was in the air and everybody noticed. Except for Prince Intricate, who played a little hard to get.
Big brother
My big brother and his girlfriend came to visit over the weekend. We have been extremely close as children, but drifted apart as we grew older. Continue reading
Prick me, please!
The first time it hit me, I was walking down Islington’s Upper Street,
struggling under the weight of too many shopping bags, mobile phone in one hand, clutching files in the other. Continue reading
Posted in Illustrations, London, Mummy stuff, Pregnancy
Tagged acupuncture, London, pregnancy, sciatica
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Illustration Friday: Breezy
This is a premiere: I took on an Illustration Friday topic, which happens to be breezy for this week. I dedusted and used my old oil pastels – the finger thick ones that smell like kindergarten. The style of the illustration is a bit … Continue reading
