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Confessions of a First-Time Mum: A funny, heartwarming novel of motherhood and friendship
‘Baby groups: a soft, cosy haven for the new mum, right? Um.
No.
Or is it just me?’
Stevie’s life has changed beyond recognition since having her first baby. She loves being a mum, but between the isolation and being vomited on five times a day, she really wishes she had someone to talk to.
With husband Ted working hard to keep the family afloat, Stevie doesn’t want to burden him with her feelings. Turning to the internet, Stevie starts the anonymous First-Time Mum blog and blasts the rose-tinted glasses of parenthood right off her readers.
In the real world, Stevie meets the formidable Nelle and gorgeous Will, along with their own little treasures, and starts to realise that being a ‘perfect mum’ isn’t everything. But when the secret blog goes viral, Stevie must make some tough choices about who she wants to be, and whether she’s ready for the world to know the truth…
A perfect laugh-out-loud read for fans of Gill Sims, Fiona Gibson and Milly Johnson.
No.
Or is it just me?’
Stevie’s life has changed beyond recognition since having her first baby. She loves being a mum, but between the isolation and being vomited on five times a day, she really wishes she had someone to talk to.
With husband Ted working hard to keep the family afloat, Stevie doesn’t want to burden him with her feelings. Turning to the internet, Stevie starts the anonymous First-Time Mum blog and blasts the rose-tinted glasses of parenthood right off her readers.
In the real world, Stevie meets the formidable Nelle and gorgeous Will, along with their own little treasures, and starts to realise that being a ‘perfect mum’ isn’t everything. But when the secret blog goes viral, Stevie must make some tough choices about who she wants to be, and whether she’s ready for the world to know the truth…
A perfect laugh-out-loud read for fans of Gill Sims, Fiona Gibson and Milly Johnson.
320 pages, Paperback
Published April 6, 2023
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June 5, 2023
This book is really good when you’ve got a toddler and you think fucking hell I’m the worse parent. You see that everybody around you isn’t actually judging you for the meltdowns and the crying they’re actually just minding their business. I’d recommend this to any mum or mums to be!
I originally picked this book up because the main characters name is Stevie and my name is Stevie too and it’s rare to find a female Stevie
I originally picked this book up because the main characters name is Stevie and my name is Stevie too and it’s rare to find a female Stevie
May 22, 2025
Such an easy read was this one and so relatable to parenting!
Stevie, a first-time parent to baby Cherry, finds herself changed since having a baby. Her husband Ted works a lot, travelling the world, and this has left Stevie struggling with confidence. She can’t even bring herself to speak to other mums! However, this all changes when she meets Nelle and Will, and their little ones. Together, they form an amazing trio, ready to tackle the challenges of parenthood ahead, providing each other with a shoulder to lean on.
I would highly recommend this to any first-time mums as a little pick-me-up. Just remember, you’re not alone!
4⭐️
Stevie, a first-time parent to baby Cherry, finds herself changed since having a baby. Her husband Ted works a lot, travelling the world, and this has left Stevie struggling with confidence. She can’t even bring herself to speak to other mums! However, this all changes when she meets Nelle and Will, and their little ones. Together, they form an amazing trio, ready to tackle the challenges of parenthood ahead, providing each other with a shoulder to lean on.
I would highly recommend this to any first-time mums as a little pick-me-up. Just remember, you’re not alone!
4⭐️
January 13, 2024
Dont understand why there was so many references about the babies weight (chubby,chunky,fat)throughout.
October 31, 2024
I loved this book! Easy to read. I didn’t want to put it down. For some readers this will be very relatable.
September 7, 2023
2.5.
I didn’t not enjoy this book, but I think I’d of enjoyed it more if I read it when my daughter was younger, so I could take full advantage of completely ‘being in the moment’ with the character.
The book was funny, but it had way too many commas in the sentences. It was as if the author was trying way too hard to make every damn sentence funny, by adding in her funny antidotes.
I didn’t really start enjoying this book until about 40% in, as that was when things really started to take a turn with her blog. I absolutely hated the husband from start TO FINISH. He was a crap father and he made out that Stevie having a blog was the worst thing in the world, when he was nowhere to be seen. Spending all his extra time away in his home office and not helping her with their daughter.
Will and Nelle are just the bestest friends anyone could ask for. I loved how close they all got, and it reminded me of a few friends I have that helped me get through the early stages. We all need a few friends like these in our lifetime.
I didn’t not enjoy this book, but I think I’d of enjoyed it more if I read it when my daughter was younger, so I could take full advantage of completely ‘being in the moment’ with the character.
The book was funny, but it had way too many commas in the sentences. It was as if the author was trying way too hard to make every damn sentence funny, by adding in her funny antidotes.
I didn’t really start enjoying this book until about 40% in, as that was when things really started to take a turn with her blog. I absolutely hated the husband from start TO FINISH. He was a crap father and he made out that Stevie having a blog was the worst thing in the world, when he was nowhere to be seen. Spending all his extra time away in his home office and not helping her with their daughter.
Will and Nelle are just the bestest friends anyone could ask for. I loved how close they all got, and it reminded me of a few friends I have that helped me get through the early stages. We all need a few friends like these in our lifetime.
September 22, 2023
This book was ok I guess, I felt like I forced myself to keep reading and finish the book. It was very anticlimactic tbh. The story for me was a bit meh, like she made a blog, suddenly became popular practically overnight then was found out and then it ended? Just a bit boring for me. Plus I found that the chapters were just too long at times. That’s just my opinion though! I hope other people enjoy it ☺️
May 22, 2024
Don’t get me wrong, this author is fantastic with her writing. The way the book managed to include the blog posts to the point you can still carry on with the story with no struggle was amazing.
However, it took a while for me to get into the story. I felt like the beginning bit slightly dragged on and it took a while for a major plot to happen with people finding out Stevie was the first time mum. Besides that, it was definitely a great read.
However, it took a while for me to get into the story. I felt like the beginning bit slightly dragged on and it took a while for a major plot to happen with people finding out Stevie was the first time mum. Besides that, it was definitely a great read.
September 26, 2023
I quite liked this book.
Although it has been many years since being a first time mum, the there are parts of this story that make me feel like it was yesterday. If I had read this at the appropriate time of being a first Time Mum, I swear this book could have been my bible. Not so much with the upchuck, but more or less everything else; it was so relatable for me.
Although it has been many years since being a first time mum, the there are parts of this story that make me feel like it was yesterday. If I had read this at the appropriate time of being a first Time Mum, I swear this book could have been my bible. Not so much with the upchuck, but more or less everything else; it was so relatable for me.
August 28, 2024
Reading the different reviews I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I really liked this book! This book is definitely best enjoyed while being a first-time mom. Some parts made me laugh and some parts made me cry, because I absolutely understand the joys and struggles of being a first-time mom. I have to disagree with a few of the comments about Ted. He did get better towards the end.
July 6, 2023
I loved this! Such an easy read i Finshed it within 48hrs. Can 100% relate to stevie. Loved ittt
October 14, 2023
Great read for any mum or mum to be!
Parents friends can really be the best friends!
Parents friends can really be the best friends!
November 15, 2023
Felt like any other 'new mum' diary. I could relate to the main character but the book just didn't do it for me.
December 29, 2023
Amazing!! My son is nearly two, and reading this was great!! :D very quick and easy reading :) xxx
April 2, 2024
Interesting read
June 14, 2024
Quite an easy read! I'm pretty sure any parent can relate to this book. All characters are quite relatable. Would recommend anyone to give this a book try!
July 11, 2024
So so relatable !!! Loved it everything a mum goes through and juggling life!!
November 9, 2024
Perfect book for any first time mum!
March 17, 2025
Loved this book, so relatable as a first time mum myself!
April 12, 2024
Funny and very relatable.
February 1, 2024
As a mum, I loved this book!
True stuff in this book - very light hearted and an easy read.
The realistic ending we all needed
True stuff in this book - very light hearted and an easy read.
The realistic ending we all needed
August 27, 2023
Good fun & light hearted read
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