You're bleeding, leaking, sleep deprived. There is a lot of crying; mostly yours but also the baby. You can't remember what day it is, when you last showered, or even your own name. But hold on - are you soaking it up, mama? Because you should be!

This week, the relentless pressure to enjoy every second of motherhood while you’re still very much surviving it. Because apparently we only get 18 summers, every cuddle could be the last cuddle, and we’re all meant to feel nostalgic in real time. Ok? 

Then, should Book Week be cancelled? There’s a very fair argument that it piles pressure onto already-stretched families. Which is fair. But if sports get a whole day dedicated to it...can't books too? 

Plus, the Dishwasher Dad theory, and why a night alone in a hotel might be the best money a tired mum ever spends.

Reccos:

Monz recommends Ted Lasso S4 on Apple Tv

Amelia likes this sleep spray from The Goodnight Co for people who scroll too much before bed 

And Grace recommends a night in a hotel, because what price can you put on a 2 cups of tea uninterrupted, TV in bed, and a full nights sleep? 

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What To Listen To Next: 

• Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
• The Class Photo Ban & The D*ckhead Dad Rebrand
• The Text You Need To Stop Sending
• The Hit Show Making A Case For 'Best Friend' Parenting
• Where Has All The Swearing Gone & The Bush Wee Rule
• A Celebrity’s Secret Children & The Dark Side Of An 'It' Toy
• The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate
• Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

What to read: 

• 'Book Week accidentally drove me to petty crime.'
• The 5 unwritten rules of Book Week (because your survival is important to us).
• 'Everything that made my first few months with a fussy newborn easier.'
• 'I was ready to hate Ted Lasso Season 4. I've never been so happy to be wrong.'

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Grace Rouvray

Video Editor: Julian Rosario

Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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