Gemma Atkinson Instagram – Mornings then Vs mornings now! Switched up the fresh face and coffee for eye bags and a small human. There was a short time after having Mia that I genuinely thought I wouldn’t get any aspects of the “old me” back, in terms of little things like a hot coffee in the garden, a blow dry at the hairdressers, brunch with friends… I blame the hormones, exhaustion & vulnerability that comes with being a first time mum! This time, I have a different mindset and although 2 is obviously harder in some aspects, it’s also easier in so many too! I feel like no one talks about that bit though, only the doom & gloom 😂 I personally find you’re way more chilled with the 2nd. When you see their milk rash, you know it’s that, their jet black tar looking 💩 you know is normal. I find I’m not questioning things as much because I’ve done it before & Mia’s turned out bloody brilliant. It’ll be a while until I’m sat in the garden with a coffee before my gym session, or before I’m getting my hair cut or arranging a brunch. BUT, it will come. It will happen, and the women we were before we became a mum will show her face every now and again and feel great. If it’s your first rodeo & you maybe feel how I did first time around, try not to worry. It’s normal. Like Rocky says, The world ain’t all sunshine & rainbows… Keep doing your thing Mums! Celebrate the small wins, ride through the lows and embrace the highs. I’ll keep you posted on when I’m next having a full hot coffee in peace in the garden before smashing out a killer workout on my own! Prob jan 2024 😂😉