Emily Zak is now on maternity leave and will resume blogging upon her return.
With weeks to go until my due date, I am thrilled and a little terrified ahead of this next big project. Probably the most important one yet, it still feels a little abstract regardless of my growing bump.

Last week a baby shower with friends including my close friend Elizabeth from the States, helped ease me into the idea. Held at Browns Hotel in the beautiful Kipling suite, it was a relief to talk baby grows, muslins and prams without shame.

What's clear is that motherhood is no longer an either/or proposition with career on one side and jam-making house wife on the other. I am totally inspired by my friend Elizabeth's blog  that incorporates all of the above. Far from submerging her personality and interests when she became a mother, she shares them with her daughter.

Like many things, motherhood seems best in moderation. We are lucky to be able to take a little from a lot of different ideas. Idealised extremes fall short when you have to wake up at 4am to sooth a crying baby.

I look forward to reporting back with some practical knowledge under my belt. Until then, signing out….