A diary entry from our Editor. Photo Credit: Pinterest As my son approaches his first birthday, I am reminded that he has existed outside my body for just shy of a year. It's a strange reflection to have, given that becoming a mother is such an identity-defining moment. Not strange because it's uncommon - I imagine many mothers feel this way - but strange in its obscurity. This feeling is obscure because just a year ago, he existed only in my belly and mind. Two years ago, he

A diary entry from our editor - 19 Nov Image credit: London Velvet Just the other day I was proudly telling my husband that I had never missed a bedtime in 10.5 months. Tonight, as I write this, I think I might nearly miss it. This is the second day in a row I’ve felt worried about that. Actually, anxious is the right word. Yesterday, I got back in time because my husband decided our baby may as well stay up a little longer. Some mums may hate that, but the joy I felt as I wa

A diary entry from our Editor Photo credit: Pinterest Don't get me wrong, I love my job. For the first time in my career, I actually love what I do. I work in communications for an agency, spending my days speaking with journalists and collaborating with clients. But after nine months of maternity leave, something became crystal clear to me....I struggle with work anxiety. I have returned to work and I am back at peak stress levels. Every mistake, every bit of critical feedba