Ozito Mitre Saw

And while none of those goals are necessarily unrealistic — I know people who have achieved just that while on mat leave — I was perfectly happy cuddling my baby to sleep while watching the entire series of 90 Day Fiance instead.

As he grew a little older, coffee dates, music lessons, swim school, laps of the shopping centre and walks along the water made up a slower life I began to embrace.It wasn't that writing my novel or starting a podcast was the furthest thing from my mind, but it could wait.For the time being, I was solely Lane's mum, and I'd never felt more at home.

Leading up to my son's birth I dealt with the trepidation of maternity leave by making big plans. I wasn't only going to have a baby — I was going to write a book! Grow my Instagram! Launch a podcast!

And while none of those goals are necessarily unrealistic — I know people who have achieved just that while on mat leave — I was perfectly happy cuddling my baby to sleep while watching the entire series of 90 Day Fiance instead.

As he grew a little older, coffee dates, music lessons, swim school, laps of the shopping centre and walks along the water made up a slower life I began to embrace.

It wasn't that writing my novel or starting a podcast was the furthest thing from my mind, but it could wait.

For the time being, I was solely Lane's mum, and I'd never felt more at home.