July 2016 www.womanthismonth.com PARENTING| mum's word 84 these days. However, I know for sure that this will pass, after all I have living proof that this stage doesn’t last for ever. I’ve been there and done that, so I can do it again. The only problem is that I will probably not enjoy my old wardrobe any more once I’m finally able to wear it again. The solution? Look for new styles to adapt to my new being. After all, we do change when we become mums, not only our bodies, but also we start seeing things in a different way and this, my dear reader, for me, is the best thing! Transformation is good! I’m looking forward to seeing how I will view myself at the end of this first year and which changes will stay. Fernanda Langhammer Fashion and beauty editor of Woman this Month on the joys, perks and not-sohappy days of being a mum for the second time after so many years. If you want to comment on her articles, send an email to [email protected]. I think Mother Nature really does her role pretty well. When I try to remember the difficult sleepless nights and all the crying from my daughter’s very young years, I get nothing. Which means, why not have a second child? It's like it wasn’t that challenging at all. I know it’s been a long time, but wouldn’t I remember how laborious this could be? Obviously not! To me, well, it all started during pregnancy; new trends, new season and a big tummy, so going shopping wasn’t exactly my favourite pastime. But how do you resist the fashion world when you basically live in it? The way out was to shop for accessories, new footwear, handbags, necklaces, earrings, rings and every other trinket you can imagine. My thought was: I can wear it all after the baby is born as well. Perfect! My baby is now six months old and all hope of wearing accessories (that I find essential for As most of you know, my area of expertise is fashion and beauty, however, I recently became a mum (once again after 10 years), so the baby world is a territory I’m exploring as if for the first time. My intention here is to share some of my findings and feelings with you. Hope you enjoy them! Motherhood Moments any look) is reducing drastically. I had to wave good-bye to my beloved heels, not practical and sometimes even dangerous. Necklaces are his favourite toy and of course it goes straight to his mouth. My Bahraini pearl ring, bought to celebrate his birth, has two diamonds, so it is pointy and could easily hurt him. I have two new unused handbags. To carry a fancy bag plus his huge baby bag (with diapers, bottles, pacifiers, blanket, clothes and so many other things that I forget) is unreal; so I have to choose, and of course his bag always wins! I have the feeling my fashion days are gone, that I will never wear my beautiful shoes and silky tops again. It is unusual to leave home without a spit or two on my top. That’s why white tops are lately my favourite colour, you can barely spot the milky mess – I’m discovering a whole new world of tricks
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