Support (and not the underwired kind)

Before I had N (and even when I was pregnant), I knew that having a baby would be great for myself and the hubby in expanding or even creating a local friendship circle. 

We decided to sign up to an NCT class and it was the best decision we ever made. Not only did we learn a thing or two about babies, but we have an instant support circle. WhatsApp groups, meeting for coffees and signing up to classes together; I am pretty sure we are keeping Brentwood in business! But its also meant that I have an instant support network at my fingertips - no matter the time - for encouragement and just to check that our babies are not doing anything out if the ordinary. 

Early on, however, when I was learning the baby ropes, things were emotional. I will be eternally grateful for my NCT girls, but there are always some thing's you don't want to share about yourself and weaknesses to reveal. 

Back to when I was pregnant there was an advert on TV for formula which ended with a cheesy "you're doing great" tag. It always felt so patronising and cheesy to consider. How wrong was I?

Even now on the worst of days when the house is a mess, we've had a poonado and the baby will not stop crying to sleep; every mum needs encouragement - no matter how big or small. For me, an all enveloping hug from my hubby or a kind smile from mum to tell me that I'm doing good with the baby means the absolute world. 

And if you don't have that person in your life to tell you how awesome you are, then let me be that person. You are fucking amazing. End of. x