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I’m Fay; a writer + illustrator from Birmingham, who currently resides in Bristol. I’m also a mom (that’s how we say it in Brum) of a 28-weeker, called Rex. We spent 10 weeks in NICU, and I’ve plenty to share about being a preemie mama. I write other people’s content for a living, so I felt like giving myself an outlet where I could discuss my own shiz.

I’m a pescatarian, cruelty-free skincare addict, with Type 1 diabetes and Graves’ disease. These do not limit what I can enjoy; they only affect the thought process beforehand.

Stick around if you fancy reading about my experience with motherhood, food + coffee, mental + physical health challenges, and what’s happening in my life. I also film YouTube videos and take plenty of pictures. I’ll try not to waffle on at you (I realise I have failed already. Mmm waffles).

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Remember me? No, me either! Motherhood has been my biggest challenge and adventure, so far. I love it...but, not all of it. Can I say that? Well, I just did. I’m besotted and obsessed with Rex, he is worth it all. However, I’m still finding my feet, and identity, as Fay, the mom. - Routine and a bit of monotony don’t phase me - I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 27 years, so I’m good at repetition each day. It’s the little things - the stuff that shouldn’t matter, but does, to me. I won’t go into them, for fear of being judged on their unimportance in the grand scheme of things. However, I sometimes feel like I’m fading away a bit, like, I’ve been shelved because I’ve had a baby - that’s the best way I can describe it. Maybe it’s tiredness and hormones? I’m sure it’ll change over time. I’m not looking for sympathy, I’m just throwing out some reality, in hope that I’m not the only mom to have felt like this? *waits, in fear, for mom guilt to turn-up*

We festive 🥰

Did I mention that I stayed in a treehouse and was pretty happy about it? 😬 Well, there’s a new vlog up on my YouTube channel - link in my bio x 🌳🏡🎈

If only every day started in a treehouse, with a breakfast hamper 😌 croissants for life 🥐💕

I didn’t choose the spa life, the spa life chose me...🧖‍♂️👶 - Another lovely day at @spa.babies - Lisa creates such a dreamy environment for you and your baby 💕 I also got to meet the gorgeous @mytype1.life and Rupert in real life! 🥰

It’s #worldprematurityday today 💜 Rex was born almost 12 weeks early, weighing 2lb7oz; he was tiny. He needed a lot of help, support, and treatment, during his 10 weeks in NICU. It’s still quite raw, and although I’ve shared our journey to an extent, some of the details are challenging to discuss. I find myself telling different people things at random times, but I can’t dwell on them. My husband and I nearly lost him, on a number of occasions, and it’s something we kept private at the time, because it was too painful to say out loud, even to one another. Prematurity doesn’t just mean a tiny baby; it’s a long and terrifying road for parents and their little ones. - We are so lucky with Rex. His tiny body won each fight, with the help of an incredible team in NICU. He overcame sepsis more than once, unknown infections, his little heart stopped almost daily for weeks, and breathing was always a challenge. But, prematurity means different things for each baby and their family. So, I really try not to generalise when I talk about life with a preemie. I can only share Rex’s progress. And, at 29 weeks old (tomorrow), he still has plenty of catching-up to do. However, he’s healthy, and he’s home. I get to pick him-up whenever I want, and I’m not constantly fearful of hurting him. He will catch-up, and as my first baby, I don’t really know any different anyway; he’s just Rex. Yes, he was very premature, and yes, he’s also perfect 💕

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