This is where I struggle.. it’s hard to know what to say in these boxes. I want to keep it factual but don’t want to be too formal either. My partner and I have been together nearly 9 years now and we really want to extend our family. Being in a same sex couple I’m sure 1000’s of others have faced the same dilemma of what’s the best route to take. Do we buy a house first or get married but ultimately it all comes down to being happy and healthy in our relationship. My partner used to own a cafe in our local town for over 10 years but decided she wanted a complete change and now loves her new job as a Post Lady. I’m a Customer Account Manager, I look after commercial customers. I’m very blessed to have such great colleagues and customers, working doesn’t seem so much of a chore.

My partner comes from a large family, she has 14 nieces and nephews between 1-21. We spend a lot of time with family and friends, we like to go out on walks often and over the last couple of years with lockdown, we went camping a few times. We have a cat, sassy as they come and full of personality. I’ve started yoga once a week with my Mum. Trying new things to bring peace and happiness to my mind.

Little bit about me before I finish, I’m early 30s and all I think about is being a Mum. When people say “oh you wait till you don’t get any sleep, or you wait for the tantrums” I’m thinking I CANT WAIT… I would trade my Saturday morning lie ins for no sleep and dirty nappies. The more life throws at us the more stronger we become as a team. We are so ready.