I spent a very enjoyable weekend reading “M is for Mummy” written by Katy Cox - classically trained cellist, blogger and now author.
- Lucy had it all: an exciting career, a rock-star husband, great friends, a size ten waist and pelvic floor muscles that could crack a walnut. And then, she had kids. Since giving birth to her second child, Lucy's life is totally unrecognisable. A 'flab-alanche' hangs over the top of her jeans, the romance in her marriage is officially dead and so is the career it took her years to build. Instead of playing the cello behind superstars at packed-out arenas, Lucy now spends most days mopping up broccoli vomit whilst listening to her four-year-old recite tedious facts about the gall bladder.
The story was so realistic, believable and relatable that at some points I literally thought I’d written a book myself without realising! So many mothers will be nodding their heads in agreement, as they read this book knowing exactly where Lucy (and in turn the author) is coming from, with the traumatic emotions, physical feelings and everyday parenting issues that constantly arise.
There really are some amusing chapters but also some truly emotional ones. Lucy knows deep down that her four year old son Stan, has autistic spectrum disorder and her tolerance and patience with him was so beautiful. Chapters like ‘Compare and Despair’ will resound with everyone who uses social media and the opening scene as Lucy’s waters break is hilarious and really sets the tone for the rest of the book.
“M is for Mummy” is such a superbly fun read! I’m not sure anyone who’s childless will still want kids after this no holes barred story. However I’m sure the author would agree, when all is said and done, the joys of parenthood fully outway any droopy boobs, ‘flab-alanche’ and endless sleepless nights. I’d love to follow Lucy’s family as they deal with the diagnosis of autism, as baby Jack grows and how Lucy and her husband rekindle their flagging marriage.
I certainly wish I’d known Lucy/Katy, when my kids were at school. Just knowing someone, who isn’t frightened to share their true feelings instead of competing with other parents would have been a breath of fresh air. So many mothers will relate to this book and I commend Katy Cox for highlighting the true emotional cost of parenthood, using her own genuine experience raising two autistic children.
#MIsForMummy - 5 stars
Thank you to Readers First for my copy of the book in return for an honest review.
- Lucy had it all: an exciting career, a rock-star husband, great friends, a size ten waist and pelvic floor muscles that could crack a walnut. And then, she had kids. Since giving birth to her second child, Lucy's life is totally unrecognisable. A 'flab-alanche' hangs over the top of her jeans, the romance in her marriage is officially dead and so is the career it took her years to build. Instead of playing the cello behind superstars at packed-out arenas, Lucy now spends most days mopping up broccoli vomit whilst listening to her four-year-old recite tedious facts about the gall bladder.
The story was so realistic, believable and relatable that at some points I literally thought I’d written a book myself without realising! So many mothers will be nodding their heads in agreement, as they read this book knowing exactly where Lucy (and in turn the author) is coming from, with the traumatic emotions, physical feelings and everyday parenting issues that constantly arise.
There really are some amusing chapters but also some truly emotional ones. Lucy knows deep down that her four year old son Stan, has autistic spectrum disorder and her tolerance and patience with him was so beautiful. Chapters like ‘Compare and Despair’ will resound with everyone who uses social media and the opening scene as Lucy’s waters break is hilarious and really sets the tone for the rest of the book.
“M is for Mummy” is such a superbly fun read! I’m not sure anyone who’s childless will still want kids after this no holes barred story. However I’m sure the author would agree, when all is said and done, the joys of parenthood fully outway any droopy boobs, ‘flab-alanche’ and endless sleepless nights. I’d love to follow Lucy’s family as they deal with the diagnosis of autism, as baby Jack grows and how Lucy and her husband rekindle their flagging marriage.
I certainly wish I’d known Lucy/Katy, when my kids were at school. Just knowing someone, who isn’t frightened to share their true feelings instead of competing with other parents would have been a breath of fresh air. So many mothers will relate to this book and I commend Katy Cox for highlighting the true emotional cost of parenthood, using her own genuine experience raising two autistic children.
#MIsForMummy - 5 stars
Thank you to Readers First for my copy of the book in return for an honest review.