Introducing yourself in written form always seems so inorganic, doesn’t it? Almost like we’re writing a CV, selling ourselves to strangers.
I suppose needs must!
Who are we?
While this blog is about both Hollie and Jade, I (Hollie) will be doing most of the writing. Jade will be my muse…
I’m a drama teacher, pastoral leader and author. Jade works in adult social care, helping people who can’t help themselves.
What’s our story?
We got together in 2019 in what was possibly the most unexpected but welcome turn of events. We fell hard, and fast, and Covid locking us down about a year later meant that we had spent more time together than was normal for the length of our relationship! I was always clear that I wanted children, Jade didn’t mind too much.
In November 2021 we bought our first house. A beautiful 3-bedroom semi in a small town not too far from my hometown. January came and I proposed – then Jade proposed (a long, but adorable, story that we’ll share another time!)
Wedding planning ensued and we tied the knot in April 2023 in the most perfect day of our lives.
Behind the scenes, we had been planning our little miracle baby. Having a family seemed like the next logical step in our relationship. Unlike the majority of (hetero) couples, ours required intense planning and a wad of money that could have been spent on a boat!
Alright, wrap it up…
This blog is our way of sharing our feelings – so many feelings – on our journey so far. We also hope that by letting you in on how our experience has been, we might help you along on yours.
People always tell you that there’s no magic book on pregnancy or parenting… well, they’re right.
They say there’s strength in numbers, let’s count them up.
Two Mamas, One Baby 