@laurenrelf_: What I won’t be doing on my next maternity leave 👇 When I look back at my maternity leave, there are a few things I wish I’d done differently — not because I failed, but because I didn’t know there was another way. Here’s what I learnt the hard way: ✨ I assumed maternity pay would stretch further than it did. Instead of enjoying those early days, I was constantly doing mental maths and worrying about money. ✨ I kept telling myself “this isn’t the right time” to start something new. But the truth? There’s never a perfect time. Starting small earlier would’ve saved me so much stress later. ✨ I spent too much time scrolling and comparing. Watching other mums create income from home, thinking “I wish I could do that” — without realising I could’ve been learning too. ✨ I waited until maternity leave was nearly over to think about change. By then, the pressure of returning to work felt overwhelming and emotional. ✨ I believed I had to choose between being present with my baby or building a future. You don’t. You can do both — and I really wish someone had told me that sooner ❤️ You don’t need loads of experience, a big following, or to be “good with tech”. I didn’t have any of that. I just started. I built something that fits around mum life — not the other way round — and it’s given me more time, more flexibility, and real choices. So if you’re reading this while feeding, nap-trapped, or quietly wishing for more freedom… Comment or DM me “MUM” and I’ll share what helped me 🤍 #maternityleave #maternitypayuk #mumsonmaternityleave #matleaveuk #workingmumuk

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