Postpartum Poet

Mum of two 🧒🏻👶🏻
Wife and 'House Manager'.
Poet in my Spare Time and sharer of photos documenting the emotions and experiences of becoming a parent.

[Postpartum Poet @PoetPostpartum]

DIVA MUM

I’ve had more costume changes than Madonna in Evita,
and am surrounded by laundry on all of the heaters.

If you walked through my door and took a look at my outfit,
You’d be forgiven for thinking that I… https://t.co/DdNVFHKsFJ

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#riseofthemumpoet #poetry #postpartumpoetry #postpartumpoet #mumpoet #mummypoem #honestmum #mumtruth #instamum #instamummy #instapoet #poetsofig #mumsofinstagram #mummyblogger #mumlife #names #honesty #motherhood… https://t.co/xuamiJxba0

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I'D RATHER HAVE

A sticky hand print on the window pane.
A questionably pink raspberry stain.
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Puzzle pieces stashed under the chair.
A dinosaur placed on every stair.
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Blobs of Weetabix solidifying on the… https://t.co/oMJbEQVYcW

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#postpartumpoet #postpartumpoetry #1 #poetry #fatherhood #fathersday #fathersday2020 #fathersmentalhealth #fathersdayweekend #dadsmatter #dadslife #goodones #dadsofinstagram #mumsofinstagram #parenting… https://t.co/GoCM6eOmcY

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FATHER’S DAY

Mummy says it’s Father’s Day
So, we must be nice to Daddy.
We’ll plan a day to celebrate
To show he makes us happy.
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First off, we’ll jump into his bed
And poke him up the nose,
Then make sure he is… https://t.co/loFRpOFg1h

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THUNDER BUDDY

Each time you feel
Their breathing relax,
The flash and rumble
Brings the panic right back.

You repeat, 'You're safe',
And 'It's OK, I'm here.'
whispering softly
'There's nothing to fear.'

Another… https://t.co/J2pUPOJr3r

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MAT LEAVE HOLIDAY

Yes, it’s exactly like a holiday
All day just feeling free,
Lounging around, relaxing
and drunk by half past three.

No stresses, care or worries
to bother me at night.
No routine to follow in… https://t.co/cT49mQu1k9

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Weekly Haiku:
"Tired"
- So, madam is now 18 months old and I assumed that she'd be sleeping through the night by now.
But, no.
That is not part of her plan.
Instead, being the cuddle monkey that she is, she… https://t.co/Ns0CabUaCB

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BANNED

I was 4cm dilated;
And so we waited.
The beginning of my marathon.
Each strong contraction
Stronger than the next.

He'd brought a snack,
And of all the things to pack
He chose BBQ crisps.
He might have… https://t.co/jMTeUwyond

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Sofia loves waving. I think she's made it her hobby.

Today, on the way back from our little walk, she decided to wave to the traffic.
It was a steady flow of single file traffic who were stopped at the traffic… https://t.co/WNj8SIBiCP

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WHO WE ONCE WERE

She's not gone, not forgotten.
Just temporarily hidden.

Like the smarties inside a cake,
Not put there by mistake,
Covered in layers of life
And iced with experience.

Like a pass the… https://t.co/8qqwvsbC8X

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"Parenting"

We all know that parenting is hard.

Despite the older generations telling us differently, times have changed and it is more challenging to parent in this modern world. The social expectations on parents… https://t.co/XaWg7pFauW

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FULL-TIME-WORKING-STAY-AT-HOME-DAD

The man with his laptop on the table
Overwhelmed, feeling like he is unable
To find a balance.

The tiny girl who just can’t contain
Her exploding excitement because, again,
Daddy… https://t.co/uMSLkfAJdZ

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Me Too"

We've all been there, thinking that we are the only one dealing with this newest 'phase' presented by our kids, until you chat to another mum and realise you are both in the same boat!

It is so reassuring… https://t.co/WT5Nx5GwUy

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MUMS TALKING SH T

I never thought we'd chat about poo
For more than hour,
But I tell you, it's true.

Discussing consistency
Colour and smell
Timing, texture
Quantity as well.

Comparing our experiences
of… https://t.co/ItX2SjHRp9

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WEEKLY HAIKU:

'Lockdown'

It's those little things that I really miss, like being able to go to the park with the kids, or seeing friends, or getting fish and chips.

I really am grateful for everything we have.… https://t.co/kBLX83sj2k

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IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!

My husband and kids have spoilt me rotten so far today with a bundle of @thebodyshopuk products, afternoon tea from @TheSpreadEagle3, flowers and homemade cake!

Fancy making my day even… https://t.co/eBFkn1Gdhl

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#blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday https://t.co/RAfdMC4H7T

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WITH ME

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A giant puzzle, an image of space.
Learning the planets and where they are placed.
"Will you do it with me?"
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Enough wooden train track to cover the floor
With bridges, trees, crossroads and more.
"Will… https://t.co/9Ql70rD4dL

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Weekly Haiku:
"Frozen Cucumber"
- Some of the best advice I ever received was about frozen cucumber. It's great for teething, for keeping cool and for introducing babies to different temperatures.
My little lady… https://t.co/mrOTTK6Rfq