As an expat with two kids I understand everything. My second was born in a midwife-led birthing centre because my experience with my first was so traumatic in hospital. No support network, older mum (I was almost 40 when my eldest was born) and I went back to work full time after 11 weeks. I took 8 months with my second and spent a summer with both kids, which was amazing and great for bonding. At 6&9 now we’re super close and they both still sleep in my bed with me while their dad gets a good nights sleep in what will be their room next year.
Beautiful writing, thank you 🥰