@laurenrelf_: About 6 months into my maternity leave, I finally had the conversation with my partner I’d been putting off for weeks. I’d spent so long trying not to think about it. Hoping somehow I’d feel differently by the time maternity leave came to an end. But I didn’t. The thought of going back to work full-time… Paying most of my salary on childcare… And missing so much time with my little girl… Honestly, it broke my heart. 💔 So one evening I finally said it out loud… “I don’t want to go back to work full-time.” I expected him to tell me we didn’t have a choice. That this is just what every family has to do. Instead he looked at me and said… “We’ll find another way.” Those four words changed everything. Because for the first time, I stopped believing going back full-time was my only option. That’s when I came across digital products and Canva. Things like planners, templates, invitations… And what made it feel possible was realising I didn’t have to create everything from scratch. I could start with ready-made products. Learn as I went. And build it around my life. Fast forward to now… I’ve earned over £6,000 from my phone. I was able to extend my maternity leave instead of rushing back before I was ready. I’ve reduced my hours at work, which means more days with my little girl and so much more flexibility around my family. 🥹 It hasn’t just changed our finances. It’s changed how I get to spend these precious early years with my daughter. And it all started with one conversation I’d been too scared to have. So if you’re on maternity leave and you’ve found yourself having those same thoughts… Comment or message me MUM and I’ll happily send my free guide on how I got started and how you can too ❤️ And follow along for more tips on how to earn from home around mum life ✨ #maternityleave #mumsidehustle #maternitypay #mumlife
