Book Description

"What they tell you when you fall pregnant after the age of 35: You're a geriatric. What took you so long? Your life as you once knew it, nice clothes, city breaks and nights out with the girls is over. Forever. What they don't tell you: It is possible to have grey hair and a beautiful bouncing baby at the same time. Breastfeeding is a competitive sport. You feel an overwhelming love that makes the wait for your baby worth every single moment and every one of those grey hairs. In this hilarious and indispensable guide to midlife motherhood, Alex shares her own experiences and those of other mums on the joys of first time parenthood - when it arrives that bit later in life. From the fear of leaving it too late when the maybe-baby years of career and meeting the right partner are priorities, to struggles with conception and even the opposite - being an older Mum can be a minefield. In her first book, Alex gives us her 'winging it' advice and tips from her experience of pregnancy to the first 9 months of her baby. Along with funny stories and anecdotes of first time motherhood, this is a book for mums to read while grappling with breastfeeding, lamenting creaky knees and wondering if body mass post birth is enough to prevent alcohol reaching breast milk ... With honesty and her trademark humour and charm; Alex Jones gives laughs, tips and what's really worked for her."--