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đź’› A tribute to my beautiful Mum. From the very first breath I took, it was just us two.No handbook, no partner, just you...
12/07/2026

đź’› A tribute to my beautiful Mum.

From the very first breath I took, it was just us two.
No handbook, no partner, just you – steady, true.
You held me close when the nights felt long and cold,
Turned every "impossible" into a story bold.

You carried the weight of every worry on your own,
Wiped my tears, and hid your tears when you thought I wouldn't know.
You built our world on love, strong as any stone –
My first home, my safe place, my heart’s very own.

They say it takes a village, but you proved them wrong:
One brave woman, with a heart so big and strong.
You gave me all of you, every piece, every part –
My teacher, my hero, my guiding star.

Today I stand tall because you stood tall for me,
Through every sacrifice, every quiet victory.
Not just my mum – you’re my rock, my whole world, my light.
Just us two, forever right.

-PortiaSAHM đź’•Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

10/07/2026

Walking upstairs and WHOOSH 🥵 that sudden temperature change hit me like a tonne of bricks. The house is becoming an oven. Instant wave of nausea 🤢

First time ever that the hot UK weather has made me feel this way….and for me to have a moan about it.

We have done everything possible to try and keep the temperature down in our home esp upstairs. Even opened the loft hatch to help draw up the heat. But we are just baking here in our very own oven.

Who else has been suffering with nausea?

-PortiaSAHM đź’• Powered by love, Fueled by coffee.

Looking back, and letting goI find it incredibly hard sometimes to go through old photos of my daughter. It makes my hea...
08/07/2026

Looking back, and letting go

I find it incredibly hard sometimes to go through old photos of my daughter. It makes my heart ache, but at the same time I feel so incredibly proud of the beautiful little girl I’ve been lucky enough to raise.

She is growing so fast — those nearly five years have sped by in what feels like a heartbeat. I honestly can’t get my head around where all that time has gone; it’s as if I blinked, and suddenly here we are.

Some days I wish I could press rewind, just for a little while — back to when she was tiny and new. I miss being able to cradle her close, rock her gently to sleep, or have her drift off warm and heavy against my chest while we sat together on the sofa. There are so many little moments I miss so much.

Don’t get me wrong — I still get all the cuddles and love every single day, and I cherish every single one. But what tugs at my heart most is that she was so vulnerable then, seeing the world for the very first time, and she needed me all the time. Everything was just so different back then.

Now at four, she has learnt so much in such a short time, and is growing into such an incredible, beautiful little girl — with her own bright mind and wonderful personality. She discovers something new every single day, and doesn’t always need me to do everything for her anymore. She is so clever, so capable…

…and while my heart will always hold a soft spot for those tiny days, I’m learning to let go gently, so I can stand here and cheer her on as she finds her own way. 💛

-PortiaSAHM đź’•Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

Being an Older Mum to OneMotherhood can be lonely at times – especially when you’re an older parent having a child later...
06/07/2026

Being an Older Mum to One

Motherhood can be lonely at times – especially when you’re an older parent having a child later in life.

I found it so hard to connect, especially in those early days just after having my baby. I’d completely lost the confidence to branch out. In my head I was constantly thinking about how old I was with a newborn. How people would look at me as an older mother, and whether I would ever fit in among the community of new mums. Most women around me were having babies at a younger age, and there I was feeling like I was the oldest new mother on the planet.

At first it was really hard and quite isolating. Most of my friends had already grown their families, and here I was navigating it all now – while they’d already lived this chapter when they were younger. It felt like everyone was miles ahead on the path, and I was just taking my very first steps.

But over time, something shifted. It’s become easier to connect with other mums of all ages, and I’ve realised age really doesn’t matter when it comes to loving your little one and muddling through together. We all share the same worries, the same sleepy days, and the same huge, overwhelming love. I’ve found my place, my people, and learnt there is no "right" age to become a mum – the only perfect time is the time that’s right for you.

-PortiaSAHM đź’• Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

Moors Valley Country Park: Growing Up With Our Favourite Forestđź“Ť Location: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, Horton Ro...
05/07/2026

Moors Valley Country Park: Growing Up With Our Favourite Forest

📍 Location: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, near Ringwood, BH24 2ET – right on the edge of the New Forest

We’ve visited Moors Valley twice now – first when my little girl was just 18 months old, and again this summer, now she’s four. Both times have been glorious sunny days, and it’s been so lovely watching this place feel brand new each time we come.

Entry to the park itself is completely free, you just pay for parking. There are so many extra things you can enjoy too – the miniature steam train has a small charge, Go Ape runs brilliant different courses here, and you do have to pay for those, plus you can also hire bikes, mini golf, land rovers and Segways if you want more adventure. This time we tried the treetop nets – absolute pure joy!

There’s also the wonderful Room on the Broom walking trail to follow, which is such fun for little book lovers.

There’s a huge open field where lots of people set up for the day with picnic blankets, or grab one of the tables nearby. Right next to it are wooden play areas designed for different age groups, so there’s something safe and fun for every stage. We took a packed lunch with us and easily found one of the many benches scattered around the park to sit and enjoy it.

Back when she was tiny, it was all about pointing at trees, tottering past the sculptures and soaking up the sunshine. This time? It was a proper adventure! We hunted high and low for the Gruffalo, ran wild along the Play Trail, rode the train, and bounced high up in the trees.

There’s also a restaurant on site for food and drink, plus a lovely shop full of souvenirs, and ice cream available on the go.

What I love most is how it grows with them – perfect for wobbly toddlers just discovering the world, and wonderful for bold, curious four-year-olds ready to try new things. We’ve left with sun-kissed cheeks and huge smiles both times.

-PortiaSAHM đź’•Powered by love, fueled by coffee.



Moors Valley Country Park

That Tender Little Worry.Over the last couple of months, we’ve had waves of meltdowns, and I’ve been wondering whether t...
03/07/2026

That Tender Little Worry.

Over the last couple of months, we’ve had waves of meltdowns, and I’ve been wondering whether this is anxiety — brought on by the huge transition ahead: moving from preschool to big girl school. It feels like separation anxiety, or maybe even a combination of things.

What gets me most is what she says: she doesn’t want to go because she misses me, and she’s scared I’ll be lonely when she’s not there. My four-year-old is worrying about my feelings. It breaks my heart — these are not the kinds of things a little one should have to carry.

I’ve sat with her, talked it through, and reassured her again and again that I’m okay, that I’ll be happy while she’s having fun. But still, some days she just can’t bear to go.

I truly think it’s all of it: the unknown, the big change coming, and just how much she loves being close. It’s such a huge step for a little person — and it feels huge for me too. I know exactly how she feels; I remember all too well that ache of missing her, and my own separation anxiety when she first started preschool.

I love that little girl more than words can say. Worrying about me should never be something she carries on her small shoulders — that’s my job, to look after her, not the other way around.

-PortiaSAHM đź’• Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

We’ve had the loveliest, most relaxed day visiting Nanny and Grampy! There was messy, happy arts and crafts at the kitch...
02/07/2026

We’ve had the loveliest, most relaxed day visiting Nanny and Grampy! There was messy, happy arts and crafts at the kitchen table, a magical walk through the local forest on the lookout for the Gruffalo, and plenty of splashing about in the paddling pool for little one. Best of all? I got to perch nearby and soak my feet in a bowl of cool water – total heaven. Slow, sweet days like this are the very best kind.

-PortiaSAHM đź’• Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

“Some days feel long, tiring, and completely overwhelming — but these are the things that keep me going as a full‑time M...
01/07/2026

“Some days feel long, tiring, and completely overwhelming — but these are the things that keep me going as a full‑time Mum 💛”

-PortiaSAHM đź’• Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

Today’s though. 29th June 26.-PortiaSAHM 💕 Powered by love, fueled by cold coffee and happy memories.
29/06/2026

Today’s though. 29th June 26.

-PortiaSAHM đź’• Powered by love, fueled by cold coffee and happy memories.

Ever feel like you’re right on the brink of burnout? 🫠You’re constantly looking after everyone else, thinking of their n...
29/06/2026

Ever feel like you’re right on the brink of burnout? 🫠

You’re constantly looking after everyone else, thinking of their needs, and carrying that invisible load — all the household management and mental work — which means you end up neglecting your own needs. Nights of broken sleep, where your little one wakes two or three times. Full‑time caregiving, running around non‑stop on your feet, without even a single second just to sit and breathe.

When stuck deep in that burnout mode, we tend to set impossibly high expectations for ourselves — trying to keep the house looking perfectly put‑together at all times, mentally mapping out everything in our heads: appointments, grocery lists, meals, reminders… every tiny detail remembered only by us. We always put our child’s needs way ahead of our own, pushing ourselves right to the bottom of the pile. Slowly this builds into deep exhaustion, and even quiet feelings of resentment — because all that effort often goes unseen.

Being a stay‑at‑home mum is such a demanding role — one that brings physical, emotional and mental exhaustion from constant high demands. As time goes on, that exhaustion runs deeper than just being physically tired. Eventually it seeps into your emotions, your sense of self, and even your ability to find joy in those little moments you once cherished so much. If you’re feeling depleted, or like you’re losing yourself entirely in the role of “mum” — know this: you are not failing. You are experiencing burnout… and you are so far from alone.

We all go through this to different levels, so never dismiss or downplay your struggles by comparing yourself to anyone else. Mum burnout is very real — and it deserves care and attention. You can love your children with all your heart and still find full‑time caregiving utterly exhausting. Motherhood is a demanding, 24‑hour‑a‑day role — but remember: feeling worn out doesn’t make you a bad mother. It just makes you human.

-PortiaSAHM Powered by love, fueled by coffee.

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