London mum, aspiring writer and amateur illustrator. Hopes to navigate through motherhood without losing herself. 
Welcome! And thanks for stopping by.
My name is Deborah, but you can call me Met Mum. I am happily married to Big M, love of my life. Little L is our baby daughter, born in April 2009. Together we live in London.
I started the Metropolitan Mum blog in early February 2009, when pregnancy got the better of me and I was on the verge of going completely nuts. Swamped by hormones and at times overwhelmed by the prospect of being a ‘responsible’ parent soon, I needed a vent. So here I am.
In my former life I was working as an online editor for a youth magazine and wrote voluntarily for a German newspaper. That was before I finished my degree in economics and ended up in the grey corporate world of financial services on floor #19. Becoming a mother put my feet back on the ground and my fingers back on the keyboard.
It’s got Mum in the title, but I wouldn’t necessarily label my blog as a mummy blog only. Sure, sometimes I write about mummy stuff. Like breastfeeding, sleepless nights or trying to lose the last 3 pounds of pregnancy weight. But being a mum also means being a woman – and as such I blog about other things that pop into my sleep deprived brain. Fashion, food, family issues. Traveling abroad and being out and about in London. General nonsense.
I have a passion for illustrations and once even vowed to illustrate every blog post with my own… erm… artwork. Then little L came along. When I started this blog, the plan was to one day get back to the water colours and to continue illustrating a children’s book I started working on when I was pregnant. The book is written, the illustrations… well, I decided to stick to writing and started working on a novel in July 2010.
So far, I have met a bunch of amazing people online and offline through my ‘mummy blog’. If you want to, leave a comment. Or send me an email (deborah (at) metropolitanmum.co.uk). I’d be pleased to meet you.
And for all the lovely PR people out there: currently, I am not taking on any products to review. Too little time, too many things to do. Also, please don’t send me any press releases, unless you are absolutely SURE that I’d be blown off my feet. Thanks!
Hello my dear
Love reading your blog and seeing the photos. Hope to catch up again sometime by phone!
Love from Zurich
Shelley
hi – i’m a new mum with a daughter the same age as yours (april 2009) and i like your blog! after the hospital sets you free with babs, it can be a bit of a wilderness – lovely to read your blogs and see life goes on….eventually!
Hi Met Mum
I have just started blogging – endlessly walking round the park got the better of me! I really enjoy reading your posts. I’d love you to pop by my blog and see what you think!
Mummy Bear (shewasnotatalldomestic.blogspot)
Hi,
I found your blog today and I love it.
I am a new mum and I have started my blog a couple of months ago. I am really enjoing the mothers blogsphere.
Carol
Hey Deborah,
halt durch und schreib weiter. Das was ich bis jetzt gelesen habe, hat mir schon sehr gut gefallen. Freue mich auf Dein erstes Kinderbuch
Alles Liebe aus Meran, Coco( Mum mit einem von drei Kindern im Gipsfuß)
Hi Deborah, nice to meet you.
Really glad a colleague here at Edelman mentioned your blog. I’m a first time mother to be from Brazil, currently living and working in Barcelona.
I’ve added a link to your blog to my blog’s list, hope it’s ok with you.
See you around,
Vanessa
Hello!
I am thrilled to have found your blog and feel like I know you already. In reading your “about” section I realized we have a bit in common… Before finishing my degree a few years back I worked as an interior designer and artist. Now I am stuck in the corproate world on the 19th FLOOR (HA!) of my building and am currently working on a plan of escape.
I am looking forward to reading more. Nice to meet you!
xoxo,
Annie
Hi,
I am running a pampering event in London and wondered if I could send you some details
Thanks
James
Hi I just wanted to stop by and leave you a quick note to say what a great blog you have! I’ve been reading through your pages and love your writing style. We moved to Hertfordshire a couple of years ago when my little boys were born – how I miss living in London! I’ve added you to my friend list on my blog – hope that’s ok – and I’ll definitely be back to read more soon! Helen x
Don’t know if you are now back from France or not but we are hosting a special birthday party this Friday for the classic bunny Miffy in London. Drop me a line if you are around and I’ll send you further details.
Warm wishes
Kate
Hello!
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I think mums write about everything. I’ve enjoyed your blog the last couple of years, keep it up.
Hi new to this blogging and just started my own blogspot. I really like your blog. Keep up the good work!
anna