Archive - Becoming Winnie's Mum

February 2025

Week 20/52 of maternity leave

Back to the 9-5, Ham or Jam and balancing gratitude against exhaustion

Feb 24 •

Libby - Becoming Winnie's Mum

The worst paying job in the UK: the role of mum on maternity leave

Don't mind me, I'll be over here working overtime for less than minimum wage and working through my lunches. I think I'm in need of a Union.

Feb 17 •

Libby - Becoming Winnie's Mum

Week 19/52 of maternity leave

Shit baby names, Alexa on steroids and a less than romantic V-Day

Feb 16 •

Libby - Becoming Winnie's Mum

I threw up in my handbag and tried to jump out of a taxi. The rest, as they say, is history

A Valentine's Special - the story of my first date with my partner

Feb 11 •

Libby - Becoming Winnie's Mum

Week 18/52 of maternity leave

Beaconsfield services, a builder-baker and classic nan gifting

Feb 10 •

Libby - Becoming Winnie's Mum

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