Seven years ago I’d just discovered I was pregnant with our first child. I steadfastly (and exceptionally naively) believed my life would stay the same after I had a baby. Back then, I was running Lazy Girl Fitness (if you know me from those days, hi! It’s been a minute), a personal training business and fitness and lifestyle blog. I loved every second of it. In fact, I loved it so much that I was sure I’d be straight back into it after giving birth. I had it all mapped out. But then, well, I had an actual, real-life baby and everything I thought I knew was flipped on its head. I struggled hard, physically and mentally. I felt isolated, exhausted, overwhelmed, and yet totally, completely head over heels in love with being a mum.
I tried to return to Lazy Girl Fitness a number of times, but the reality was that my focus had shifted. Burpees were struggling to co-exist with bedtimes. Bridges were giving way to batch cooking. Forget inspiring others to live a balanced life, I was struggling to inspire myself. Back then, I thought my story was unique. Now I know that millions of variations of it exist, and the string that weaves its way through all our stories is a need for connection, for community, and a longing to be truly seen.
And that’s what I want to create with This Mum Life.
So, what is This Mum Life
This Mum Life is our chance to connect with each other. Here through the blog, in the private Facebook group, Instagram and Pinterest. I want to meet you where you are, and share in your stories. Down the track I hope to feature some experts – occupational therapists, paediatricians, sleep consultants and the like. And (in case anyone out there happens to be in the business of candles, chocolate or wine that pairs well with hiding in the pantry) I’d really love to share some freebies too – because what mum couldn’t use a little something for nothing now and then?!
For now, at the beginning of our journey, I hope you’ll join me in the honesty, the fun, the mess, the chaos, the laughter, the tears, and the complete, crazy, indescribable love that is This Mum Life.
I’m so grateful to have you here.