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With the risk of sounding like an Oscar's acceptance speech I just wanted say a HUGE thank you for the support and overwhelming response to my post about my surrogacy journey last week. I spent a long time deliberating over whether to make it public or not and I can't believe how reassured I was that I made the right decision. . ... I've talked with my brother and his girlfriend about it since and we all concluded that it is a positive thing for anyone going through a similar situation to be able to connect and find hope that these things can happen. By sharing our story I really hope to do this. ... It's been four weeks now since I had the baby and this weekend I have probably felt more like myself than I have in a very long time. . ... I worked a whole day on the shop floor at @hero_stores - which I absolutely loved. It reminded me why I love doing that I do. ... I wore jeans that weren't maternity (NOT my pre-pregnancy ones I might add!). Today we went on a long walk and I didn't have to stop every few steps to catch my breath. I cleared out the girls' wardrobes and tonight I'm prepping for getting stuck back into the business full-time this week - but my head is still a jumbled mess! ... My expectations of productivity this week are REALLY high so any tips on keeping motivated are very much appreciated! I'm wondering whether I should start getting up early again and journaling...? . . . . #surrogacy #surrogacyrocks #surrogacyjourney #ivfcommunity #ttccommunity #4weekspostpartum #maternityleaveisover #workingmum #mrkh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #gestationalcarrier #mumlife #surrogate #workingmama #ivfjourney #creativeentrepreneur #thehappynow #lovetheeveryday #momentslikethese

Three years ago today...how times have changed! Happy Birthday Hero @herostockbridge #herostockbridge

Today seemed like the perfect day to get back to my Instagram groove. It's been a long while + lots has been happening but for now it's so nice to be back ! . I'm stepping into @bigsmallbusiness role and hitting the road with @monicabeatrice to speak at an event tonight with @kikki.k in Kingston. . Couldn't think of a better way to kick off this week ✨! . Have I missed much?! { @sarahloufrancis } . . . . . . #bigsmallbusiness #communityovercompetition #goodtobeback #kikkik #heroevents #womenempowerment #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #girlboss #workingmum

I could get all Insta-romantic and say I’m sat here sipping on my tea, arranging my fresh blooms while I watch my children complete their fifth jigsaw puzzle of the day. ... Truth is, I’m sat sipping my tea hoping it will help in the unjumbling (totally a word) of my messy head and provide the answer to how I will get through another day of the school holidays #workingmum . . . . . #LiveTheLittleThings #MomentsLikeThese #FlashesOfDelight #TheHappyNow #PursuePretty #InspireMyInstagram #ItsAllInTheDetails #LoveTheEveryday #PrettyLittleThings #Lifestyle #Photography #Creative #ThatsDarling #VisualCrush #ChasingLight #LoveTheEveryday #TheHappinessProject #threeweekspostpartum #surrogate #surrogacyrocks #surrogacyuk #mytinyatlas #mytinytribe #openmyworld #unitedinmotherhood

A weekend of overtired, grumpy girls (with serious attitude ) + a poorly boy. Roll on Monday ‍ #weekend #kidsofinstagram

I had every intention of full Alderney spam since we arrived last Friday but instead I have unapologetically kicked back, taken daily naps + not thought once about posting and it feels good . A full recharge is in progress + I'm looking forward to reconnecting with normal life once we're back in a couple of weeks. In the meantime here's a little beach shot from Braye #alderney #brayebeach #recharge . . . . . #thesimpleeveryday #elevatetheeveryday #bloomin2017 #peoplematter #tellyourstory #creators #letyourlightshine #workfromwherever #tastemaker #mycreativebiz #entrepreneurlife #womenpreneurs #communityovercompetition #solopreneur #simplethingsmadebeautiful #wavesofkindness

$This time three weeks ago I had just given birth. It was the day we had all been waiting for. ... It was my forth pregnancy and this time everything was different. I was carrying a baby for somebody else - I was a surrogate and this baby was my nephew. ... I've kept the past 9 months to myself, and those close to me, as it felt like such a private thing to be going through. But since having the baby, the enormity of the situation has really hit me. ... I (very naively) thought that I could grow a baby, pop it out and life would just carry on as it was before. I had no idea that life would never be the same again. ... It has also struck me that by sharing our story, I could connect with others and give hope and positivity to those who are not able to carry their own baby. ... I feel hugely privileged to have carried my nephew and give my brother and his girlfriend their beautiful baby boy, Raffy. Being able to be pregnant with no health problems, give birth naturally and recover well is never something I will take for granted. ... I'm still running @hero_stores, I have my own three children to raise and there is now one more facet to my life - being a surrogate. It's something I no longer want to hide away and instead I'd like to share my experience. ... These lovely squares of Instagram have become a stranger to me over recent months and so as a way of re-connecting I'm going to be sharing this story - as well as my day-to-day - to document and process what happened { I've saved the full story to my highlights } I hope you enjoy reading about my journey. ... It feels good to be back . . . #surrogacy #surrogacyrocks #surrogate #gestationalcarrier #gestationalsurrogate #ivfjourney #ivf #ivfcommunity #mrkh #surrogacyjourney #ttccommunity #surrogacyjourney #39weekspregnant #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mytinytribe #pregnancy #workingmama #mumlife #herostores #herostockbridge #heroalresford #threeweekspostpartum #newbaby$

Big day for my little boy. First day at nursery . . What a game changer! The last few weeks have been pretty impossible to get any work done + have him around. I've now had a productive morning but can't wait for him to come home. You can't have it all. . . . . . . . #mama #creativentreprenuer #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momentsofmine #babyboy #workingmum #candidmoments

Details are everything. . . ( including the creases ) . . . . . . . #ootd #fashiogram #styleblogger #stylegram #style #outfitinspo #outfitideas #myfashiondiary #fashiondaily #whatiwore #wiwt #stylediary #fashionblogger #summeroutfit #summerstyle #summer17 #myherosummer17 #tastemaker #mycreativebiz #entrepreneurlife #womenpreneurs #communityovercompetition #solopreneur #simplethingsmadebeautiful #wavesofkindness #independentboutique #lifestyle #stockbridge #hampshire #igershampshire

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