Hannah HayesDefining my motherhoodI had every intention of writing throughout my first year of becoming a mum. Almost ten months in and I only managed it a few times, in the…Aug 2, 2019Aug 2, 2019
Hannah HayesWeeks 31–37: finally embracing pregnancyI’ve been writing to make myself feel better. So a six week break is a clear sign that my pregnancy has gotten easier as I’ve come to grips…Sep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
Hannah HayesWeeks 28 – 30: I DO like MondaysBy using Medium to vent feelings and make me feel better, I’m painting a pretty bleak picture of my pregnancy.Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
Hannah HayesWeeks 25 – 27: poppingI read a few weeks ago that the baby was about to go through a growth spurt. I think it said it’d grow by 50% of its weight in just two…Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018
Hannah HayesWeeks 21 – 24: not feeling meMy hair is thicker, my nails look great and my belly is starting to pop. I stare at my body in the mirror, not recognising myself. I’m…Jun 2, 2018Jun 2, 2018
Hannah HayesWeeks 13 – 20: pregnant HannahTelling friends and family was brilliant. Firstly for their reactions, which were along the lines of “fuck off” and “are you joking?!”…Jun 2, 2018Jun 2, 2018
Hannah HayesWeeks 8 – 12: keeping schtumI told my dad (I was pretty nervous), who wonderfully told me it was fabulous news, and G told his ma (also at the stage when we couldn’t…Jun 2, 2018Jun 2, 2018
Hannah HayesWeek 7: fuck, I’m pregnantLuckily I was doing dry(ish) Jan, so my boozy nights of December had been curtailed. Towards the end of the month though, and getting bored…Jun 2, 2018Jun 2, 2018
Hannah HayesWriting through a journey into the unknownI’ve always wanted kids. Ever since I was a kid. Family has always been important and I saw it as a natural pathway to have my own.Jun 2, 2018Jun 2, 2018
