Night Owl, meet Mama Bear.

Hi, I’m Ella. You can call me El, or Elle but never Ellie. Most call me Blondie. Some call me Essex. Gamers, BrownSugahx. Why, I’ll explain later.

Someone clearly wasn’t self isolating this lockdown 👀

So, in November of 2020, a sonographer poked me with a rod and told me I was thirteen weeks pregnant. At 30 years old, it’s not like it’s the wrong time. Shit, I have a coursework deadline. Shit. How do I tell mum? Shit.

I’m new to this, and I’m not afraid to panic, publicly.

I have no idea what I’m doing. I know my single careless and carefree days are behind me. Feel free to cast your judgement as I navigate incoming #motherhood, flawed relationships, attempt a degree, push to stay alive in a pandemic and kick some old habits. Maybe this might help someone. Probably not.

Here goes nothing. Wish me luck.

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