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Nicolle Stuart

'Nesting is impossible.' The 5 things you know to be true when you're about to have your second child.

"How the hell do parents make this work?" The unspoken truth about sick kids and childcare.

'It doesn't mean you've failed.' The 4 things I wish I knew before having a c-section.

"I've never had more balance in my entire life." The unexpected silver lining of lockdown.

"We feel that time is ticking." The immeasurable loss of new parents.

Please, let me tell you about what has become of children's birthday parties.

"People don't warn you": 12 things I’ve learnt in the first 12 months of motherhood.

"He had taken me to 'their place'": 6 women share their Valentine's Day disaster stories.

'The 4 things I'd tell every new mum about returning to work after a baby.'

'I looked fresher in the morning.' 3 women try the eye cream that sells once every 60 seconds.

"I felt constantly car sick." 5 things that surprised me most about pregnancy.

'I've just returned to work from maternity leave. There are 4 unexpected positives.'

"There are many things I expected about motherhood. But here are 5 I didn't."

'This is what I would tell all new mums about going to mothers' group.'

'I put the kettle in the fridge.' 11 absurd things we've done in the haze of new parenthood.

"I set my alarm for 4.30am to get exercise." How my mum friends and I make time for self-care.

"It's 4 months since I had a baby. There are 5 things I always get my husband to do."

"Your partner gets So. Much. Praise." The 7 things I wish I knew before having a baby.

'I'm pregnant for the first time, so I asked every mum I know what product they can't live without.'

If you’re a genuine fan of Game of Thrones, you should take annual leave on the 20th of May.

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