I'm 26 and live with my partner of 4 years Tom and our daughter Ava-May who's just turned 1.
I've recently gone back to work after having Ava, so currently juggling work and home life aswell as looking after a toddler which can prove tiring!
Luckily I only work 2 days a week at the moment which is enough for me!
I spend alot of time with my friends going for coffee, lunch, shopping, bingo, walks and the occasional gathering round mine. My friends mean alot to me and i'm a big believer in not dropping your friends when you have a partner - you never know when you might need them!
I have also learnt along the way who your true friends are once you have a baby.. the friends I have around me now are 100% true friends.
I also see my mum alot who has become my best friend - we have always been close but definitely closer since having Ava. She's a fantastic nanny and absolutely dotes on her.
I also love being pampered, trips to the salon having my nails done and eyebrows waxed & tinted regularly. Also have the odd facial and pedicure as a treat and I love blow drys for a special occasion.
I have been judged in the past for this, like i'm wasting money.. but what I say to that is i've always worked - our bills are paid and Ava has everything she wants so if I want to treat myself I will - it's not like I go out all the time anymore since becoming a mum so we all need something to look forward to!
Talking of nights out, I used to be a regular on the "party scene" haha sounds funny.. I was out every weekend without fail - I worked shifts but would always find time to go out. Sometimes would work back to back shifts (a late followed by an early the next day).. and go out inbetween! The hangovers were horrendous and I certainly couldn't do it now lol! I had the best times before becoming a mum.. pubs clubs, girly holidays, blackpool to dublin to magaluf etc memories i'll keep forever.
I still go out but obviously not half as much - maybe once every 1-2 months. I have amazing times now but with my daughter, I've started a new chapter in my life, I love every minute and wouldn't change a thing!
Well i'm gonna come to a close with my first blog, still lots more to write about - hope you enjoyed reading!
Louise x
