I had such a distorted view of modern motherhood before the big event actually happened. I’d been lucky enough to enjoy a really easy pregnancy (no complications, no morning sickness, no real aches or pains), that I’d naively assumed motherhood would be just the same.

Growing your family is exciting and having a close age gap between your children can bring some challenges but will also bring you and your family so much happiness watching them grow so closely together in age.

If you’re wondering when your clothes will get too tight during pregnancy, or what trimester you should buy maternity clothes, the honest answer is, there is no right answer. It’s totally up to you!