If these other mums can have a perfect house, perfect career, perfect children and a side hustle, why can’t you? Social media adds to this guilt, as everyone is busy documenting their busy lives. You’ll rush about trying to keep the pre-baby and post-baby plates spinning, rinsed and stacked in the dishwasher. It is a truth universally acknowledged that you won’t rest when the baby rests. I think this particular brand of mum-guilt kicks in around the time someone tells you to rest when the baby rests. Instead I’m spending the time my baby sleeps feeling guilty about doing none of the above.īefore I had a baby I never felt guilty about doing nothing. I’m not writing a book, going to the gym or starting a new business. I’m not reading a book, binging on a boxset or listening to a podcast. The baby is sleeping soundly downstairs and I’m sitting on a lounger not doing anything. This review is written by Bump & Baby Club’s book expert, Sam Eades. Our book review this month is The Unmumsy Mum A-Z – An Inexpert Guide to Parenting – a hilarious and insightful read by bestselling author, Sarah Turner…
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