Dear Motherhood: A collection of real, raw and romantic poetry and prose about the big little love story that is early motherhood.: 1 (Emma Heaphy - Early motherhood poetry book collection) Paperback – 28 April 2021

I loved this book as it truly showed a reflection of every mother’s feeling. I could read over and over again and feel better because I felt my feelings were validated. Great book for any mum & would make a lovely gift too.

Emma’s poems about the ups and downs of motherhood inspire and help A LOT while being a first or a second time mom. They make you feel more understood and basically not “theonlymiserablemomwhodoesntsleepinthisworld”. Feeling seen and less lonely.She writes about motherhood but in the way rarely who does. About the stuff that most of the moms are still ashamed to talk about. Because we don’t want to hear why are we complaining, questioned If we regret having children or labeled ungrateful because we have healthy kids which we wished and planned for and that’s all that matters.In a nutshell she writes about the mental joy and mental load of motherhood.And I just love how she talks about hard and shitty moments but then she always manages to change the perspective on the positive side without! letting you feel guilty for feeling down in the first place.In the seventeen chapters, she addresses the journey of pregnancy and postpartum, newborn phase, toddler phase, expecting a second baby, mothering a baby and a toddler at the same time, pregnancy loss, strained relationship and so much more.I warmly and highly recommend it to all the mothers out there. It is like medicine for your troubled mind and a dear “friend in arms” on your bookshelf.

After seeing the poems on tik tok, I had to get the book.I was sad I couldn’t remember much of my maternity leave with my twins, I was upset that it was all a blur. I’ve started reading this and all the simple memories came flooding back and I couldn’t be more thankful, it really is a beautiful book and definitely one I would give as a gift to a new mum.

I saw one, small extract from this book on social media and it stopped me in my tracks, I dropped whatever I was doing and ordered it. When it arrived, I read through each page and could not believe how raw and relatable and vulnerable and honest every single word was. As a brand new Mum, it made me feel seen - and seen is not something that new mums in the pits of sleep deprivation and cluster feeding feel very often

Absolutely love this book. Originally started following Emma on Instagram and have always loved her writing, so genuine and relatable. I was delighted when she had a book, it will be a lovely keepsake to have when I am older to remind me of how I felt during motherhood. Emma has a real skill to put into words all the feelings you experience as a Mother. Thank you Emma!

If you want a real, raw, relatable insight into the world of parenthood this is the books for you. In so many ways Emma manages to put into words the emotions and feelings surrounding becoming/being a mother. This book made me cry, laugh, feel understood and picked me up in moments of my own perceived parenting failure. Thank you Emma for putting into words what motherhood feels like.

I follow this lady on Instagram (if you don’t, why not?!), the way in which she writes is so so beautiful, truthful and very relatable. From the minute I followed her, I knew I needed her book & it hasn’t disappointed. A must have for all mummy’s for sure!

Such a beautiful heart tugging read throughout. Read this book within 3 days and connected and felt every word! It’s so lovely to read the entries and think “I’m not the only one” or “I’m not alone in this journey” a must have for motherhood!!!

I’m only on chapter 3, and I’m already obsessed with this book. I can’t wait to finish it and get the next two books 🫶🏻

This book covers such a wide variety of emotions and subjects that mothers go through. There were many times that it brought tears to my eyes as I read a significant topic. I also laughed and smiled at many of the poems.

Emma is the friend you need when you feel alone in any stage of motherhood. Thank you, I will carry your words on

Beautiful collection of words putting into words everything I have been thinking as a new mumma. Would make the perfect gift for a new mum

Such a great read! I laughed, cried and related to every page! Perfect gift for any mom!