SAY WHAT?

With a weaning and wandering little one on your hands, this is when the fun really begins

“When you’re settled into who you are as a parent, and can see your children developing into beautiful little people you just want that moment to last forever. It’s so wonderful to watch them grow up.”

BLAKE LIVELY, ACTOR, AND MOTHER TO JAMES, INEZ AND BETTY

“I certainly wasn’t going to rush back to work. It was so important to spend time together as a family, so we could become used to this new dynamic… I’m so glad I did that.”

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY, MODEL, AND MOTHER TO JACK

“It’s been the best time of my life – I wouldn’t change it for the world. The unconditional love is amazing and seeing your baby pick up new skills every day is really exciting to watch.”

VOGUE WILLIAMS, TV PRESENTER AND MODEL, AND MOTHER TO THEODORE AND GIGI MARGAUX

“Occasionally there’s that amazing thing where it’s three o’clock in the morning and you’re sort of gently furious, yet you get a little smile, your heart breaks a bit, and it’s all totally worth it.”

EDDIE REDMAYNE, ACTOR, AND FATHER TO IRIS AND LUKE

“Just getting to hang out with your kids is really cool. It’s horrendous at first when you realise you’re probably never going to sleep again, but when you start embracing that, some of the best moments can be at 2am, and it’s just you and your baby. At the moment, I’m sleeping on Max’s floor most nights, and it’s really nice getting to have a little snuggle when everyone else is asleep.”

TOM FLETCHER, SINGER AND AUTHOR, AND FATHER TO BUZZ, BUDDY AND MAX

Me & my baby

How I feel…

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