Yee-haw! PMSL in the USA. I shout about it but also consider the cost of memoir & talking about difficult subjects on some amazing podcasts recently


birth, babies, bodies, breastfeeding, books, depression, feminism, health, incontinence, patient, shame

Confession time. I never thought anyone would buy my book, and I certainly didn’t realise I would get the opportunity to tell my story all around the world. Today is a strange, beautiful and amazing day. PMSL starts her journey in America. Look, you can buy here here at Barnes&Noble who I’ve only heard about […]

1st September 2020

July / Birthdays


birth, babies, bodies, breastfeeding

This month was a well of nostalgia. July always is. I am thrust back to the past, however hard I cling to the present. However hard I work I’m hurled with my broken nails into maudlin reminders. A month of anticipation and worry, niggling silliness. A week, two days, 24 hours until the anniversary of […]

25th July 2012

Repeat to fade


birth, babies, bodies, breastfeeding

All I want is a good night’s sleep I love Newborn dearly but I don’t want to hear a peep So he’d better learn to count some sheep ‘Cos a good night’s sleep would be loverly LOV-ER-LY You have more than a room somewhere A lovely cot built with swearing and care Monkey, giraffe, your […]

15th November 2011