MILF AND MIDWIFE / GAS AND AIR

The many midwives I met throughout my pregnancy were, in my mind, stereotypical ones. Dowdy, big boobed and DULL. The midwife who was going to deliver my little bundle of joy wasn't like the others, she was tall and blonde and lovely although she didn't deliver Lil but was there when they pulled her out of my abdomen. She did, however, hand me a shot of Morphine. Bitch did good.

There has only been one midwife I have met (not during pregnancy but most recently) that has made me go PHWOAR SHE'S HOT LOOK AT HER EYES SHE'S WELL PRETTY I WISH I LOOKED LIKE HER NO WAY IS SHE A MIDWIFE MORE LIKE A MILF. And her name was Clemmie.

Clemmie: see, hawt.

Clemmie's blog, Gas and Air,  is where she shares her knowledge and wisdom on being a wife and mother. She tells stories about pregnancy, birth and motherhood and includes all the gory bits too. From tips and tricks to what to pack in your hospital bag, Clemmie covers it all. Even though I have no desire to spawn another devil child, I still keep up with her blog - it's such an interesting (and funny) read. Go have a read.

Here is what she has to say on being a Mother...


NAME Clemmie Hooper

OCCUPATION Midwife

WHAT DID YOUR LIFE CONSIST OF BEFORE YOU BECAME A MAMA?

Finishing my degree, hang overs, a flatter tummy and perkier boobs, weekend lie- ins with my boyfriend,  a regularly waxed bikini line, holidays, festivals, moments of silence, and a bit more money….. (does that make me sound really shallow?)

HOW HAS BECOMING A MOTHER MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?

The obvious one I suppose is to say I’m less selfish but to be honest in a way I’m more selfish and by that I mean I’m much more aware of when I need me time and I’m certainly not afraid to say when I need that. Even if it’s going for a run, having a long bath or cranking up the stereo and having a mini rave to an old school classic in the kitchen.  Just a few moments of losing myself makes me remember who I am, what I still love, that I’m still alive and functioning and that makes me a better person.

Clemmie and her two gorgeous girls

ASIDE FROM CONCEALER, WHAT CANT YOU LIVE WITHOUT NOW YOU HAVE KIDS?

 

Wine, dry shampoo and Peppa Pig

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A FIRST TIME MUM?

Try and not think you’ll be in your trackie bums on the sofa for ever, because all you need is a few like minded mums, coffee and cake to get you out and about. Get out there and meet people, get to know your local area, visit museums, art galleries, baby friendly cinemas. And remember if your baby is waking every 2 hours at night, it’s just a phase, it won’t last forever and before you know it you’ll be back at work and you’ll look at your toddler and think ‘where the hell did that go?’ And if that all fails there’s always Whistles ;)

HOW HAS YOUR WARDROBE CHANGED SINCE HAVING A BABY?

My style has changed hugely over 5 years, I think I’m more confident at 28 with my image and body than I was at 23. Rather than splurging on high fashion trends, I prefer to shop about and not always go for the obvious choice in styles. Buying key pieces is something I always read about but never believed in until now. Yikes I sound old.

CAKE OR BISCUITS?

Cake

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU?

Other Mums of course, I try not to be too influenced buy them but some of my best friends are those I’ve met since becoming a Mum. Without them I wouldn’t be who I am today.  My husband inspires me to follow my gut feelings about everything, he manages to sort out my little problems and he’s always bloody right, most of the time.

DO YOU HAVE ANY SECRETS OR TIPS TO MAKING MOTHERHOOD THAT BIT EASIER?

Date night! With girlfriends make sure cocktails and dancing is always involved. There’s nothing better than dancing with your friends with not a care in the world until 3am. With your partner, no baby talk allowed, get spruced up, go for dinner, buy a really expensive bottle of wine, eat delicious food and go home and have sex.  And most importantly don’t let the guilt get to you, it comes when you become a mother, it’s part of being a Mum just ask your own Mum, they generally know everything.

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