On motherhood
I was thinking about motherhood the other night, as Eliza slept between Alex and I in our bed. She’d woken up at 2am crying, so we’d bought her in between us for the rest of the night. She fell back asleep pretty quickly, and of course spent the night in a series of wide starfish positions, taking up as much room as possible and waking us both up in the process. But I never mind it; I love being able to stroke her hair as she sleeps, and hear the soft rise and fall of her breath. And snuggling up and reciting Bear Hunt and reading a million Miffy books when she wakes up.
Thinking about motherhood, I remember my own mum, of course.
My mum was and is always the spontaneous one (my dad is far more reserved). She’d be the one taking us on the perilous mountain-top cable car to show us right over the edge, while he’s scared of heights. My poor dad, but me and my brothers loved the experience. It’s hard to pick a handful of memories from a childhood that was full of happy ones, isn’t it?
I’m lucky now I’m a mum to have the love and support of my mum, my mother in law (who even writes guest posts for me), and my maternal grandmother. My mum and my mother-in-law were the first visitors to see us in the hospital after having Eliza. I remember how they were both filled with happiness and joy. My mum – who’d wanted a grandchild ever since I reached childbearing years – rushed over to give me a hug and said ‘I’ve got the rest of my life to get to know the baby, but wanted to check on how my own baby is first.’
And I remember the first time I really felt like a mum. It was all such an overwhelming whirlwind at first, that we just got on with it without really thinking about it. A few days in to having a newborn, Alex had been dispatched to the shop (probably for cake and yet more maternity pads) leaving Eliza and I alone together. As I was changing her tiny vest and sleepsuit, she looked so tiny and fragile that I just wanted to scoop her up and protect her. Which I did, crying happy and hormonal tears.
When I think about motherhood, I think of my past and the present and the future. I think of all the memories and the milestones and the millions of little moments in-between. I think of all the day-to-day, the unremarkable events, and the good ones and the tough ones. And then I think about the best part of every day, first thing in the morning when Eliza wakes up and I scoop her out of her room, she clings on to me tightly and we hug each other and she says “Mummy!” And it’s better than Christmas every single time.
(The photo is a retro-fabulous family portrait I’ve always loved, from when I was about six months old. I’m the one on my mum’s knee in the middle. Also I wish my mum had kept that dress – I would totally wear it now).
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441 Comments
anna
March 21, 2014 at 5:43 pm
It might be on me! Or possibly my best friend or sister
Carly
March 21, 2014 at 7:02 pm
My lovely mum of course! Love the retro photo, that is some awesome fashion!
Karina
March 21, 2014 at 8:29 pm
That 70’s frock is a gem for sure(love Seventies attire:)!
As for the jewellery I feel I deserve something fab:-)
X
Jo Glasspool
March 21, 2014 at 10:20 pm
I would put it towards a new watch for my mum. x
Lynsey Buchanan
March 22, 2014 at 2:07 am
I would buy my mum some new earrings
cherie shaw
March 22, 2014 at 7:43 pm
I would treat my mum 🙂
Rachael Jess
March 22, 2014 at 11:25 pm
Probably would be me 😉
Richard Mortimer
March 22, 2014 at 11:31 pm
Myself
Trish D
March 22, 2014 at 11:39 pm
My mum died aged just 62, so I’d spend it on my daughter. She has worked so hard at school/uni and now training for her first (proper) job. I’m so proud of her she deserves a treat 🙂
Victoria Morrison
March 22, 2014 at 11:51 pm
I would spend it on myself – me and the boyfriend have been cutting back alot to save for the future and it would be nice to have a treat! =]
Carrie Ashton
March 22, 2014 at 11:53 pm
My mum, as it’s her 60th birthday this year so I’ll need a special present.
Paul Wilson
March 22, 2014 at 11:55 pm
My mum.
Lynne Durkin
March 23, 2014 at 12:17 am
I’d spend it on a charm for my daughters bracelet as she is 21 next month 🙂
jenna rothen
March 23, 2014 at 12:19 am
i would spend it on my mom
victoria
March 23, 2014 at 12:27 am
my mum as thanks for helping me when i’ve been ill recently
Sarah Bailey
March 23, 2014 at 12:40 am
As Mother’s Day is coming up I would spend it on my Mum and get her a treat :)x
Edward Guerreiro
March 23, 2014 at 12:52 am
My mother. She deserves it more than me.
Zoe G
March 23, 2014 at 12:56 am
I would love to treat my mum to something special with it for her birthday
Joanne cooling
March 23, 2014 at 1:07 am
Would treat a special mom who often treats me. Would be good to do it in return.
Tracy Nixon
March 23, 2014 at 6:23 am
I would keep it for myself as I already have my mum’s Mother’s day present and it is my birthday next month! Thank you x
Tracey Belcher
March 23, 2014 at 6:32 am
My lovely Daughter
Kelly Koya
March 23, 2014 at 7:08 am
My daughter, who has a birthday coming up soon
S Edwards
March 23, 2014 at 7:32 am
my family
Margaret Dunlop
March 23, 2014 at 7:35 am
I would buy a charm with the card for my Mum’s bracelet
Bex allum
March 23, 2014 at 7:44 am
Go towards my partners wedding ring 🙂
EMMA WALTERS
March 23, 2014 at 7:44 am
would love my 2 boys to help me chose something for mummy’s day 🙂
barbara daniels
March 23, 2014 at 7:51 am
yeh okay I would spend it on myself. by the way love the blog.
Christine Reid
March 23, 2014 at 8:01 am
I`d would buy myself a pandora charm
Ashleigh Allan
March 23, 2014 at 8:12 am
I would get my mum a nice necklace!
Maggie Coates
March 23, 2014 at 8:23 am
I would buy a new watch for my son.
samantha swain
March 23, 2014 at 8:35 am
I would spend it on me, I don’t very often get to treat myself.
Tracey Peach
March 23, 2014 at 8:36 am
My Wonderful, Caring, Loving Mum because She Helps Me Each & Every Day xxx
Heather Haigh
March 23, 2014 at 8:50 am
I would treat my daughter.
Phil Darling
March 23, 2014 at 8:52 am
I’d spend it on my a new watch for my wife – she’s always late
Karen Milburn
March 23, 2014 at 8:58 am
I would ask my daughter, who’s 8 to choose something for me.
Paula Walters
March 23, 2014 at 9:08 am
my daughter
Jill Webb
March 23, 2014 at 9:11 am
Not sure but might be my daughter
Pauline Hill
March 23, 2014 at 9:22 am
Prezzie for my MAM
Jo Hutchinson
March 23, 2014 at 9:35 am
To be honest for me me me me!
Susan Crosswaite
March 23, 2014 at 9:36 am
I love jewellery so I would probably treat myself!
lynn mitchell
March 23, 2014 at 9:58 am
i would love something for my mums birthday
Gina M
March 23, 2014 at 10:02 am
It would have to be me!
jenny morgan
March 23, 2014 at 10:06 am
my wonderful mother
Ashley derbyshire
March 23, 2014 at 10:12 am
I would let my two daughters treat their amazing Mum who they love to bits 🙂
Laura Costello
March 23, 2014 at 10:24 am
I’d spend it on myself 🙂 xx
Farhana
March 23, 2014 at 10:33 am
Me me me 🙂
iain maciver
March 23, 2014 at 11:15 am
my daughter
jenny owen
March 23, 2014 at 11:46 am
I would spend it on the mother 🙂
Holly Smith
March 23, 2014 at 11:49 am
My mum she needs a treat!
Fiona Timms
March 23, 2014 at 12:00 pm
i would put it towards a pearl bracelet
Beverley
March 23, 2014 at 12:15 pm
A new watch for my mum!
brenda heads
March 23, 2014 at 12:16 pm
I would buy myself a pair of earrings.
Helen Battle
March 23, 2014 at 12:25 pm
I would like to spend it on myself 🙂
Victoria
March 23, 2014 at 12:27 pm
my best friend 🙂
Tammy Tudor
March 23, 2014 at 12:28 pm
my mum 🙂
pete c
March 23, 2014 at 12:57 pm
myself, on a watch
Jessica Wilde
March 23, 2014 at 1:42 pm
I’d spend it on my fabulous mummy!
Val Swift
March 23, 2014 at 1:43 pm
Me and my sister – we need some earrings for my sisters wedding
Lisa Pepper
March 23, 2014 at 1:58 pm
I’m getting married in December so I’d put the voucher towards the wedding rings 🙂
Lisa Sands
March 23, 2014 at 2:05 pm
I would treat my mum to a new watch 🙂 x
Laura Pinnell
March 23, 2014 at 2:10 pm
I would treat myself x
Hazel Rea
March 23, 2014 at 2:20 pm
I’d spend it on myself – it’s about time I had a treat!
Megan Bayford
March 23, 2014 at 2:22 pm
IT’D BE FOR ALL OF US AS I’D BUY A WILLOW TREE FIGURINE FOR THE HOUSE.
Caroline H
March 23, 2014 at 2:37 pm
I’d choose something for my mum’s birthday.
sam pope
March 23, 2014 at 2:42 pm
me!
Lauren Pilkington
March 23, 2014 at 2:42 pm
i would spend it on my mum. Id buy her something lovely just for her as she deserves something nice x
phallam
March 23, 2014 at 3:08 pm
I would treat my mum as she always helps me out.
leigh cunningham
March 23, 2014 at 3:09 pm
i would use it towards my husbands 30th birthday present, he loves watch’s.
aj
March 23, 2014 at 3:15 pm
No one EVER buys me jewllery so I would spoil myself.
Deborah Williams
March 23, 2014 at 3:17 pm
My mother and I share a lot of our jewellery so I’d probably buy something for us to share 🙂
Jen English
March 23, 2014 at 3:21 pm
I confess… I would spend it on myself 😀
Louise Smith
March 23, 2014 at 3:28 pm
I would buy my daughter something nice
Helen Keene
March 23, 2014 at 3:36 pm
I’d spend it on my Mum
conrad edwards
March 23, 2014 at 3:37 pm
my wife
kim neville
March 23, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Myself as my partner doesnt buy me any nice jewellery
kirsty l
March 23, 2014 at 4:31 pm
id love to treat myself to some new earrings been needing some for a while.
Charlotte Ingham
March 23, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Myself! I’m really lacking in nice jewellery at the moment.
di dilly
March 23, 2014 at 5:09 pm
I’d like to buy a Pandora bracelet for my foster daughter.
Paul Bennett
March 23, 2014 at 5:12 pm
I would love to spend it on myself but I guess I will have to spend it on my other half lol
Anthony Harrington
March 23, 2014 at 5:40 pm
I would treat my Wife to something lovely
Keith H
March 23, 2014 at 5:41 pm
The wife as we are going a posh holiday.
clair downham
March 23, 2014 at 6:06 pm
i would buy something special for my beautiful daughter thankyou
Louise A
March 23, 2014 at 7:02 pm
Myself and my boyfriend!
Aneesah
March 23, 2014 at 7:06 pm
My mom, as mother’s day is this weekend! Eeek!
lyn burgess
March 23, 2014 at 7:31 pm
I’d keep it and spend it on a treat for the family
Alison Joyce
March 23, 2014 at 7:36 pm
I’d treat myself I haven’t had new jewellery for years.
Christine Shelley
March 23, 2014 at 7:59 pm
Its my daughters 18th this year so it would be a great help
Emma
March 23, 2014 at 8:13 pm
My best friend
Charlotte T
March 23, 2014 at 8:36 pm
I’d spend it on my mom!
mel c
March 23, 2014 at 8:52 pm
something for my daughters birthday
Laura Nice
March 23, 2014 at 9:09 pm
I would probably spend it on my mum 🙂
Victoria
March 23, 2014 at 9:13 pm
A necklace.
Emma Nixon
March 23, 2014 at 9:13 pm
My sister.. She is celebrating one of those BIG birthdays!
LUCY BISHOP
March 23, 2014 at 9:16 pm
definitely myself!
clair dutton
March 23, 2014 at 9:32 pm
i would treat my mum
gemma clark
March 23, 2014 at 9:48 pm
my mum xx
Kev C
March 23, 2014 at 10:00 pm
either on myself….. or me!! 😉
Katie W
March 23, 2014 at 10:24 pm
I’d put it towards a present for my sister in law for her bday, she has a tough time with disabled hubby and disabled children, she deserves something nice for herself.
PM LIU
March 24, 2014 at 12:39 am
I would buy something for my hubby, he never gets anything cos he would rather get things for me or the baby
Ruth Harwood
March 24, 2014 at 9:14 am
I might just treat myself 🙂
Rebecca U
March 24, 2014 at 10:06 am
Think I would keep and treat myself 😉
Carol Egan
March 24, 2014 at 10:25 am
I would be a little selfish and keep it for myself as it is my birthday next month! Thank you
Angie Hoggett
March 24, 2014 at 11:05 am
I’d treat my mum for mother’s day
Michelle Austin
March 24, 2014 at 11:08 am
I would want this for myself.
Susan Laing
March 24, 2014 at 11:17 am
I’d love to say it would be my sister but to be honest it would probably end up being me ha!!!
tracey huber
March 24, 2014 at 12:18 pm
my daughter
Louise Asekokhai
March 24, 2014 at 12:55 pm
I would spend it on my daughter, she loves pretty things.
paula burnside
March 24, 2014 at 1:39 pm
I would buy some new earrings for my daughter. She loves getting new earrings.
MARK THOMAS
March 24, 2014 at 1:48 pm
My sister
Isabell Whitenstall
March 24, 2014 at 1:50 pm
I would treat myself to something nice if I won the voucher
Allan Wilson
March 24, 2014 at 3:20 pm
My mum has just turned 70 so I would use the voucher to get her something special.
Janine Phillips
March 24, 2014 at 4:03 pm
My daughter x
sarah davison
March 24, 2014 at 4:47 pm
Probably spend it on myself
Sue Bowden
March 24, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Half for me, half for my daughter she deserves a treat x
michelle banks
March 24, 2014 at 4:57 pm
probably my daughter x
samj
March 24, 2014 at 5:20 pm
my mum
foz
March 24, 2014 at 5:28 pm
My sister
KATHY D
March 24, 2014 at 5:49 pm
My lovely sister
Christina Curtis
March 24, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Me me me! I rarely get a treat as always put everyone else first but this time I choose me!
Ann Robinson
March 24, 2014 at 6:24 pm
I don’t have much money at the moment so would use it as a late mothers day pressie for my mum
Sara Davis
March 24, 2014 at 6:43 pm
my mum 🙂
Claire D
March 24, 2014 at 6:44 pm
My mother
Isabel O’Brien
March 24, 2014 at 6:51 pm
Probably myself. 🙂
jennifer thorpe
March 24, 2014 at 7:41 pm
I’d treat myself
MANDY DOHERTY
March 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm
My wonderful daughter
Lyla
March 24, 2014 at 8:20 pm
I’d treat my mum
Simon Fullard
March 24, 2014 at 8:32 pm
my lovely wife 🙂
Kathy Cakebread
March 24, 2014 at 8:40 pm
me 🙂 well you have to treat yourself don’t you”
Elizabeth Ferguson
March 24, 2014 at 8:49 pm
My mam
Irene Gilmour
March 24, 2014 at 9:03 pm
i would treat myself to a charm bracelet ive been wanting one for ages
Lauren
March 24, 2014 at 9:18 pm
Me! I know, how awful. But it would be a gift from my baby to me, so that makes it alright?! 😉
Jessica Hill
March 24, 2014 at 9:40 pm
Definitely my mum, she’s been through a lot so deserves it 🙂 x
karen cowley
March 24, 2014 at 9:43 pm
I would probably spend this on me, feel so selfish saying that but i could do with a treat xx
Michael Rattray
March 24, 2014 at 9:43 pm
My wonderful Mam
Jayne T
March 24, 2014 at 9:53 pm
I’d treat myself to something nice.
claire woods
March 24, 2014 at 9:55 pm
It would be myself.
Caroline Blaza
March 24, 2014 at 10:13 pm
I would give it to my mum so she could choose something she likes with it
richard hill
March 24, 2014 at 10:23 pm
either myself or the wife if she see’s it lolxx
Lynn Heath
March 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm
I would treat myself!
Shirley Lancaster
March 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm
Something for myself i think
Sandra Lane
March 24, 2014 at 10:55 pm
On my lovely mum and she could choose what she wanted.
Harriet
March 25, 2014 at 12:29 am
My mum
Emma Baker
March 25, 2014 at 1:07 am
me or my girlfriend!!
Dawn Henson
March 25, 2014 at 5:13 am
My daughter because she is always buying me lovely presents!!
Kat Lucas
March 25, 2014 at 5:28 am
I would treat my daughter
Susan Kempson
March 25, 2014 at 9:17 am
I lost my mum last October so, I think I would use the gift card to purchase something to remember her by xx
Spencer Broadley
March 25, 2014 at 11:31 am
I would give it to my girlfriend – if she passed it on that’s her choice
Helen Porter
March 25, 2014 at 12:49 pm
I think It would have to be on my sister her birthday is coming up soon and I don’t know what to get her!
laura stewart
March 25, 2014 at 1:46 pm
my mum and my daughter 🙂
Laura Baker
March 25, 2014 at 2:55 pm
My sister’s birthday is coming up and she loves jewellery so I’d spend it on her 🙂
hayley Green
March 25, 2014 at 2:59 pm
My Mum 🙂
abigail edkins
March 25, 2014 at 7:02 pm
my daughter for her birthday
Laura Pritchard
March 25, 2014 at 7:42 pm
On my sister-in-law to be for her Hen Do.
Andrea Williams
March 25, 2014 at 7:55 pm
My step daughter, she is expecting her first child in July x
justine meyer
March 25, 2014 at 8:12 pm
I would spend it on my husband
nat thomason
March 26, 2014 at 2:30 am
some nice dangly earrings.
Anita
March 26, 2014 at 1:50 pm
My mum
lynn savage
March 26, 2014 at 7:28 pm
I’d buy some new earrings for my sister on her birthday
Charlotte Hood
March 26, 2014 at 9:45 pm
I’d get something for my mum
janet robertson
March 26, 2014 at 10:21 pm
It’s my husband’s birthday soon so I’d buy him something nice with it
katrina walsh
March 27, 2014 at 4:25 pm
My sons 18th is coming up in august, id use it towards a special ring for him
Nicola Lynch
March 27, 2014 at 6:40 pm
I’d use it towards a new watch for my husband.
jodie yorke
March 27, 2014 at 8:10 pm
I would put it towards something for my husband.
Kevin Honey
March 27, 2014 at 9:48 pm
My grandaughter
helena clark
March 27, 2014 at 10:54 pm
me, i deserve a treat!111
Laura Caraher
March 27, 2014 at 11:32 pm
I would give it to my mum 🙂
claire griffiths
March 28, 2014 at 11:22 am
on myself 🙂
Amy Skinner
March 28, 2014 at 12:28 pm
I’d love something for myself
Dianne Brewin
March 28, 2014 at 2:49 pm
I would buy myself something pretty.
Lynn Parry
March 28, 2014 at 3:58 pm
myself 🙂
Stacey Carnell
March 28, 2014 at 6:59 pm
My soon to be maid-of-honour 🙂 x
Natalie White
March 28, 2014 at 8:08 pm
My mum, of course 🙂
Sarah Thomas
March 28, 2014 at 8:43 pm
I would treat my lovely Mum 🙂
Gillian Holmes
March 28, 2014 at 10:40 pm
Myself
Harley
March 29, 2014 at 8:58 am
My mum x
Laurie-ann
March 29, 2014 at 11:47 am
A treat for my mum and I
Laura Oxley
March 29, 2014 at 12:05 pm
I would put it towards a new bridal set as mine no longer fits me.
Angela Kelly
March 29, 2014 at 3:01 pm
My Mum
Zoe Roxby
March 29, 2014 at 3:27 pm
My boys
Angela M
March 29, 2014 at 8:31 pm
So glad you said I could spend it on myself, I would treat myself to a new watch
Angela
Helen Allan
March 29, 2014 at 10:00 pm
I would spend the voucher on a lovely treat for my Mother-in-Law. Thank you!
Sarah L
March 29, 2014 at 10:56 pm
Probably myself 🙂
Blake Ahearne
March 30, 2014 at 9:52 am
The better half
Lauren Old
March 30, 2014 at 10:47 am
Definitely my mum!
Emma Walton
March 30, 2014 at 12:44 pm
It would probably be myself!
Julie Ward
March 30, 2014 at 1:28 pm
Me for my birthday
michelle muirhead
March 30, 2014 at 1:53 pm
I would buy something special for my sister
Danielle Maycox
March 30, 2014 at 8:53 pm
I’ll be honest, i probably would spend it on myself haha! 😛
Ann Skamarauskas
March 30, 2014 at 9:04 pm
i would spend it on my wonderful daughter
Keshia Esgate
March 30, 2014 at 9:39 pm
me
Joy Lawson
March 30, 2014 at 9:53 pm
Would definitely treat myself! Only because its not really shop for the kids ((shame))
christina jarrett
March 31, 2014 at 5:21 am
I think I’d treat myself, great prize! 🙂
Danielle Graves
March 31, 2014 at 10:07 am
I’d like to say I’d keep it for myself but I’d probably put it towards a nice watch for my partner
Veronica Therawati
March 31, 2014 at 3:25 pm
For me 😉
helen booth
March 31, 2014 at 7:50 pm
I’d treat myself!!
Holly S
March 31, 2014 at 8:41 pm
My mum is taking me on a cruise next month so I would buy her something really pretty to wear on one of the formal nights 🙂
Suzanne C
March 31, 2014 at 9:25 pm
Me!
stacey webb
April 1, 2014 at 11:52 am
Either my self or my mum depending what mood I was in!
Sarah Lewis
April 1, 2014 at 7:04 pm
I would treat myself
Julie Booth
April 1, 2014 at 7:17 pm
myself. I am a mum so deserve a treat!
Lynda Jones
April 1, 2014 at 7:24 pm
Its my Nieces birthday this month so it may be a little treat for her
sian hallewell
April 1, 2014 at 8:55 pm
I might get something for my granddaughter.
Julia Plant
April 1, 2014 at 9:04 pm
I’d buy something to commemorate the birth of my daughter (due June)
linda curtis
April 1, 2014 at 9:09 pm
i would put it tpwards a locket and chain for my mum to replace the one she last recently
Sarah Boorooandtiggertoo
April 1, 2014 at 9:26 pm
My best friend
mellissa williams
April 1, 2014 at 10:57 pm
Myself lol
Julie Henderson
April 1, 2014 at 11:45 pm
my cousin as it is her 30th in june 🙂
rebecca roberts
April 1, 2014 at 11:50 pm
I never treat myself so I’d buy a nice bracelet for myself 😀
lolly mencarini
April 2, 2014 at 1:11 am
I’d buy my lovely mum a charm for her bracelet as she never treats herself! x
Michelle @ Bod for tea
April 2, 2014 at 5:39 am
Actually *blush* I’d spend it on me!
Elaine Savage
April 2, 2014 at 7:17 am
My daughter’s birthday!
Ben Audsley
April 2, 2014 at 7:26 am
my girlfriend corrina
Rena Plumridge
April 2, 2014 at 7:29 am
I’d spend it on me.
Adele Hill
April 2, 2014 at 7:38 am
Probably would be me
jen morgan
April 2, 2014 at 8:01 am
my mum she deserves a treat
Yvonne
April 2, 2014 at 8:23 am
My Sister
claire hooper
April 2, 2014 at 8:28 am
myself xx
caroline pritchard
April 2, 2014 at 8:48 am
Myself, I need cheering up big time!
Kay Broomfield
April 2, 2014 at 9:02 am
As it’s my birthday today, I’m going to say “me”!
Lisa Collins
April 2, 2014 at 9:26 am
My daughter
lorraine stone
April 2, 2014 at 9:29 am
Something nice for Dad, his birthday is in April.
lindsay chadburn
April 2, 2014 at 9:30 am
i would spend it on my daughter, she loves sparkly things!!!
kimberley louise
April 2, 2014 at 9:32 am
My daughter is only 7 but shes desperate for a locket to put a picture of her brother and cat in haha, so I’d spend it on her
jen jackson
April 2, 2014 at 10:24 am
I would treat my Mum
Nina McFadden
April 2, 2014 at 10:46 am
Either myself or my Mum
EVA AVELTE
April 2, 2014 at 10:54 am
my daughter deserve after all that hard work in school
Chevaune Stanley
April 2, 2014 at 10:55 am
As it’s my birthday next week, I’d use it to buy a silver chain to replace the one I broke that had a beautiful pendant on it that my kids bought me one Mother’s Day. It really is beautiful.
Kate on Thin Ice
April 2, 2014 at 11:10 am
Have had a challenging year so however awful would proably treat myself
Jemma Taylor
April 2, 2014 at 11:22 am
Myself as I never treat myself
nathan
April 2, 2014 at 11:42 am
my dear wife!
Kat Allinson
April 2, 2014 at 12:34 pm
I would buy a bracelet for my daughter
emma roberts
April 2, 2014 at 1:27 pm
I would get something for my mums birthday 🙂
Suzanne Howell
April 2, 2014 at 1:37 pm
I’d split it between myself and my lovely daughter.
Michelle Walker
April 2, 2014 at 2:37 pm
Its about time this mummy had a treat for herself, 🙂
so me :)xx
Christine Caple
April 2, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Maybe on a christening present for my granddaughter.
jessica cook
April 2, 2014 at 4:02 pm
My mum x
kristin burdsall
April 2, 2014 at 4:28 pm
I would spend it on my husband. Hes been working so hard lately and for his 40th birthday this July i would like to get something really special
Kirsty Mills
April 2, 2014 at 4:31 pm
My mum it’s her birthday at the end of April & she’d love something from Ernest Jones.
Nicola McC
April 2, 2014 at 4:44 pm
On a friend. 🙂
Haley Redshaw
April 2, 2014 at 7:13 pm
Possibly me or my daughter x
Rachael G
April 2, 2014 at 7:49 pm
My Mum to give her a nice treat.
Amanda Philp
April 2, 2014 at 7:53 pm
Have to be me as my little girl isnt expected until July, so this is was my first mothers day unofficially! I would buy something with a Ruby as thats what we plan to name her 🙂
Rebecca Phillips
April 2, 2014 at 9:19 pm
my best friend 🙂
felicity smith
April 2, 2014 at 9:47 pm
on my lovely niece
Matthew Thacker
April 3, 2014 at 3:02 am
My mum or sister who lives in america!
sarah evans
April 3, 2014 at 6:25 am
myself i think 🙂
George Brown
April 3, 2014 at 7:36 am
on my wife. something deserving and nice
Samantha Atherton
April 3, 2014 at 11:29 am
I’d get myself something.
Toni W
April 3, 2014 at 11:31 am
Me or my Mum
kim heeps
April 3, 2014 at 12:02 pm
honestly dont know, depends what i see 🙂
Erica Price
April 3, 2014 at 12:12 pm
Me – I could do with a treat.
emma falvi
April 3, 2014 at 3:36 pm
i would use it myself
claire sen
April 3, 2014 at 5:13 pm
it’s got to be me…i’ve wanted some lovely jewellery for a long long time!
Lauren B
April 3, 2014 at 6:23 pm
My little baby girl is due next month, I’d buy something special for her.
Kate Duckmanton
April 3, 2014 at 7:56 pm
Me – I was woken up at 3am today by a vomiting 4 year old so I feel like I deserve it!
Laura F
April 3, 2014 at 8:07 pm
You guessed right! Id spend it on me!
Penny Ford
April 3, 2014 at 8:14 pm
My daughter
kirsty cooper
April 3, 2014 at 8:21 pm
I would put it towards a watch for my partner 🙂
Emma Harris
April 3, 2014 at 8:41 pm
I would get something nice for my mum who has been amazing.
Rachel Davies
April 3, 2014 at 9:28 pm
My Mum because she deserves it
Stefan Pearson
April 3, 2014 at 9:55 pm
My wife
Helen Schofield
April 3, 2014 at 10:05 pm
I would get my mum a nice necklace or bracelet
Charmian Filewood
April 3, 2014 at 11:07 pm
Might put it towards something for my 40th in June so I can have something to mark the occasion other than the wrinkles lol
Emma Lewis
April 4, 2014 at 12:57 am
I’d spend it on my mum. Love your photo!
Victoria Smith
April 4, 2014 at 7:42 am
I’d buy myself a nice charm or two
elaine stokes
April 4, 2014 at 8:19 am
my sister, she needs a pick me up, and it will save me buying her a birthday pressie!!!!!!
Jo Booth
April 4, 2014 at 8:45 am
I’d choose some special jewellery for my daughter 🙂
Katie Kingsbury
April 4, 2014 at 8:50 am
Possibly myself but would be nice for a ‘Welcome to the world’ gift for my friends’ new baby.
Ruth Davies
April 4, 2014 at 9:16 am
My Daughter
Sam @happyhomebird
April 4, 2014 at 9:33 am
I would spend it on something special for my mum.
Donna Lawton
April 4, 2014 at 9:58 am
On myself because since becoming a mum I tend to spend any spare cash on little one and hubby. x
Eleanor Powell
April 4, 2014 at 10:18 am
I think my daughter and I would have ourselves a little shopping spree!
alex fowler
April 4, 2014 at 11:02 am
I think i would spend it on my mum
Phil Boyle
April 4, 2014 at 11:04 am
Myself
andrea lloyd
April 4, 2014 at 11:09 am
my family
Helen Craigs
April 4, 2014 at 11:38 am
I’d buy something beautiful for my daughter’s 30th birthday
lindsey stuart
April 4, 2014 at 11:52 am
I would love to buy a new watch 😀
Marie Horton
April 4, 2014 at 12:20 pm
My baby daughter
Hayley Todd
April 4, 2014 at 1:14 pm
I would spend the voucher on my eldest daughter, as she is working so hard in school and has so much stress on her with exams, coursework and more, that she deserves a lovely little treat so she knows how proud we are of her.
clare d
April 4, 2014 at 2:02 pm
my sister in law as shes getting married soon be nice to buy her a little something for her big day 🙂 x
Nicola Findlay
April 4, 2014 at 2:59 pm
My fiance has had his eye on a watch for a while and his birthday is next month so it would definitely go towards that.
Karen Martin
April 4, 2014 at 3:45 pm
I would treat myself to something for once especially since my birthday is coming up soon and for the last 2 years I got nothing off of my partner.
Emma Biddulph
April 4, 2014 at 5:19 pm
I would use the voucher to get something nice for my mum.
Deb Hambleton
April 4, 2014 at 5:28 pm
I would treat myself to some nice earrings
julie munro
April 4, 2014 at 5:44 pm
i would treat my mum. she works so hard and doesn’t ever ask for help. she deserves a treat
Karen R
April 4, 2014 at 5:52 pm
I’m not sure – probably my mum 🙂
scarlett brannan
April 4, 2014 at 6:11 pm
I would spend it on my mum – something nice for her birthday
claire toplis
April 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm
I lose my earrings so me please !
Robby Price
April 4, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Myself I think
Donna Gilligan
April 4, 2014 at 7:58 pm
A nice treat for myself I think
Georgina Davies
April 4, 2014 at 8:17 pm
my other haalf probably because he’s joing the army on monday so i would get him a good waterproof watch xx
Beki Lacy
April 4, 2014 at 8:20 pm
My beautiful Mummy!
leanne newsome
April 4, 2014 at 8:57 pm
My mum
Janet Rumley
April 4, 2014 at 9:52 pm
My Mum (but might be a little left over for me !!!)
Naomi Buchan
April 5, 2014 at 1:59 am
My son, i’d put it towards a wtch for his 15th birthday x
sarah dearnley
April 5, 2014 at 5:12 am
Probably myself or my mother
David Price
April 5, 2014 at 6:02 am
My wife for her birthday
Kim Lam
April 5, 2014 at 6:08 am
My mum. She deserves something nice
Nicola Holland
April 5, 2014 at 6:09 am
Myself as a treat 🙂
Hellie’s Corner
April 5, 2014 at 6:37 am
I’d buy something for myself.
Susan Hoggett
April 5, 2014 at 7:30 am
my daughter
Sylvia Gill
April 5, 2014 at 7:49 am
Myselff as a Treat 🙂 x
Crystal Carrington
April 5, 2014 at 8:21 am
Myself, very rarely do I treat myself to anything!
Allan Fullarton
April 5, 2014 at 8:35 am
Treat myself.
shell
April 5, 2014 at 8:39 am
Myself
Tim Millington
April 5, 2014 at 8:46 am
Me me me
John Ettery
April 5, 2014 at 8:53 am
Oooooh I’d spend it on Marvellous Marj ( my darling wife) bought a gorgeous bracelet from there last Christmas, slight fault developed and the after sales service was ab solutley brilliant
chrissie anne bhaskar
April 5, 2014 at 8:54 am
i would love to treat myself to something special xxxx
Zoe Coen
April 5, 2014 at 9:27 am
on me
amanda davis
April 5, 2014 at 9:44 am
for once i would spemd this on myself
Claire Appleton
April 5, 2014 at 10:26 am
I would buy my daughter something for her birthday in May 🙂
Gerri Tennant
April 5, 2014 at 10:37 am
My lovely Mum In Law, 84, she has a badly failing memory but still manages to smile all the time.
Laura Cooper
April 5, 2014 at 10:39 am
I would treat myself to something nice.
Jamie
April 5, 2014 at 11:01 am
Spend it on my mum 🙂
donna davis
April 5, 2014 at 11:45 am
My mum’s B-Day is soon so I would treat her 😀
Sheri Darby
April 5, 2014 at 12:55 pm
probably my daughter
Sheila Reeves
April 5, 2014 at 12:57 pm
I’d spend it on me ;))
mel temple
April 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
I would spend it on my daughter maybe a st christopher to keep her safe whilst on her travels 🙂
georgia simpson
April 5, 2014 at 1:18 pm
i’d give it to my boyfriend to put towards my engagement ring as hes struggling to save x
Sharon Powell
April 5, 2014 at 2:25 pm
I would spend it on myself 🙂
Teresa Lee
April 5, 2014 at 2:34 pm
My mum or sister, they both have birthdays coming up soon
Mark Palmer
April 5, 2014 at 2:39 pm
A good friend
Janine Atkin
April 5, 2014 at 2:44 pm
id spend it on myself!
Diana Semionova
April 5, 2014 at 3:43 pm
My mum 🙂
Rachel B
April 5, 2014 at 4:10 pm
I’d buy something for my sister’s birthday
Lisa Wilkinson
April 5, 2014 at 4:12 pm
I haven’t worn jewellery for over a year since having my baby so I’d treat myself.
Katherine Coldicott
April 5, 2014 at 4:14 pm
Could do with some new earrings, so probably myself.
Tobys proud mummy
April 5, 2014 at 4:17 pm
Would spend it on my dear sister who celebrates a very special birthday soon. !
Loving the amazing photo happy days xxx
Sarah Tonner
April 5, 2014 at 4:30 pm
I would treat myself to something since I am graduating 🙂 x
Nicola Dudson
April 5, 2014 at 4:57 pm
My lovely daughter Laura
Laura Vitty
April 5, 2014 at 5:22 pm
I think I’d treat my mum because her birthday is coming up 🙂
Kerry Lethbridge
April 5, 2014 at 5:50 pm
I would buy something special for my fiance. He proposed a week ago with the most beautiful ring
Kelly Hooper
April 5, 2014 at 6:00 pm
ummm, me 😀 though if I saw something I thought my mum would really like I might be convinced to put it toward that instead
Denise C
April 5, 2014 at 6:14 pm
My daughter
Joanna Sawka
April 5, 2014 at 6:33 pm
Myself i think
Helen Wilson
April 5, 2014 at 6:34 pm
Me :)…..we are saving up for a new engagement ring as i lost a lot of weight and my old one doesn’t fit any more 🙂
Rebecca Powell
April 5, 2014 at 6:53 pm
I’d give the voucher to my Mum
Tracey
April 5, 2014 at 7:03 pm
My sister.
Melanie Gardiner
April 5, 2014 at 7:04 pm
Selfish I know, but I’d treat myself 🙂
Pam Gregory
April 5, 2014 at 7:05 pm
I need some new earrings so I’d spend on myself!
Natalie Henderson
April 5, 2014 at 7:12 pm
A christening present for my niece 🙂
Kelly Webb
April 5, 2014 at 7:15 pm
I would treat myself to a new ring as my engagement ring has snapped 🙁
Jane Middleton
April 5, 2014 at 7:22 pm
myself
lisa tebbutt
April 5, 2014 at 7:23 pm
i get a watch for my hubby
Lindy Hine
April 5, 2014 at 7:24 pm
I’ve always fancied some “keepsake” type jewellery so I’d buy myself a nice locket
Laura Morris
April 5, 2014 at 7:25 pm
I’d definitely use this to buy a gift for my mum x
Lyndsey Beckford
April 5, 2014 at 7:32 pm
I would treat my mum to something nice because she deserves it. 🙂
tazzy keen
April 5, 2014 at 7:48 pm
I would spend it on my Mum if she was still with us but spending it on my lovely mother in law is almost as good.
Jayne K
April 5, 2014 at 7:58 pm
I’d let my daughter buy herself a new charm.
Kirsty Woods
April 5, 2014 at 8:03 pm
My daughter
san
April 5, 2014 at 8:08 pm
my sister
angela sandhu
April 5, 2014 at 8:15 pm
my mum
Diane Wood
April 5, 2014 at 8:26 pm
I wonder if my daughter would let me get away with spending it on me?
monika s
April 5, 2014 at 8:30 pm
I’d spend it on my children
Leigh Larkin
April 5, 2014 at 8:45 pm
My mum
Emma Wolski
April 5, 2014 at 8:54 pm
Me me me!
Susan Freeman
April 5, 2014 at 9:01 pm
something for my sister and something for myself
james rowlands
April 5, 2014 at 9:11 pm
I would Treat my wife
Trudi Walsh
April 5, 2014 at 9:12 pm
My mum in law, she’s been absolutely fantastic & deserves a treat!
rachel humphries
April 5, 2014 at 9:15 pm
my mom
lia burns
April 5, 2014 at 9:41 pm
my nan x
Joseph Mitchell
April 5, 2014 at 9:46 pm
I would spend it on a gift for my fiancee just to show her how much I love her.
Zoe Bryan
April 5, 2014 at 10:09 pm
i would love to say for someone else and look kind but ill be honesty i would spend it on my self and treat my self to something nice 😀
carrie-ann pierce
April 5, 2014 at 10:10 pm
I would put it towards either my mum or mum in laws xmas presents (I like to get prepared early)
Jill Cordner
April 5, 2014 at 10:18 pm
I will be honest and say I’m gonna treat myself for once if I won xx
Kay Ellerby
April 5, 2014 at 10:24 pm
I think i might spend it on myself, i have put on abit of weight and clothes are now tight. But i know if i was with my best friend id split it
Tracey Quinn
April 5, 2014 at 10:33 pm
I would treay myself
Andrea Johnson
April 5, 2014 at 10:43 pm
For once, I’d buy myself something
claire york
April 5, 2014 at 10:46 pm
i would buy some earings to wear at my wedding in june
Natalie Gillham
April 5, 2014 at 10:47 pm
I would use it to buy a special gift for my daughter for her 18th Birthday 🙂 x
Jane Henshaw
April 5, 2014 at 10:50 pm
I would treat myself to a new watch!!
Rachel Craig
April 5, 2014 at 10:55 pm
Possibly myself, or my Mum.
Helen Garner
April 5, 2014 at 11:02 pm
I think I’d like to treat myself
Prerna Gupta
April 5, 2014 at 11:19 pm
My mum!
Joanne Welsh
April 5, 2014 at 11:24 pm
My mum!
sj wesley
April 5, 2014 at 11:25 pm
I might treat myself to a little something 😉
Chantelle Kemp
April 6, 2014 at 1:37 am
Id spend it on my mum, she deserves it more than I do 🙂
Tarbs gill
April 6, 2014 at 2:01 am
My sister she could do with a big smile!
Lorraine Polley
April 6, 2014 at 3:23 am
i would spend it on my daughter for her 30th birthday
jackie curran
April 6, 2014 at 7:14 am
I would probably buy myself something with this .
jodie harvey
April 6, 2014 at 7:33 am
i would treat my mum <3
DOLLY A
April 6, 2014 at 7:43 am
i would give it my daughter to spend x
Nicola OBrien
April 6, 2014 at 9:04 am
Definitely myself!! I think I deserve a treat 😉
Laura
April 6, 2014 at 9:10 am
I’d spend it on buying a wedding gift for my dear friend Lucy whose wedding is today…she doesn’t have her mum with her anymore to help her out on this exciting morning.
SU WILLIAMS
April 6, 2014 at 9:24 am
I’d be tempted to spend it on myself, but I’d probably end up treating my daughter as usual 😉
LORNA WIL
April 6, 2014 at 9:39 am
I WOULD TREAT MYSELF!
Cheryl Pearson
April 6, 2014 at 9:48 am
I’d probably spend it on myself!
emma kinsey
April 6, 2014 at 10:34 am
i think it would be me
Laura Pyper
April 6, 2014 at 10:37 am
would spend it on myself 🙂
Victoria Bazley
April 6, 2014 at 10:43 am
I’d have good intentions and spend it on my mum, but will probably find something I like as well!
Pauline Dring
April 6, 2014 at 11:04 am
If I am lucky to win I would spend it on one of my daughters.
Becci Cleary
April 6, 2014 at 11:13 am
I would spend it on something nice for my Grandads 81st birthday this month, he is my best friend and I have nearly lost him 3 times this year due to a critical illness which he miraculously survived. I am going to give him a birthday to top all birthdays 🙂
Amanda Mallows
April 6, 2014 at 11:21 am
I’d like to buy something special for my little girl.
Gail Bennett
April 6, 2014 at 11:48 am
Probably myself 🙂
Sue Walsh
April 6, 2014 at 11:53 am
I,d put it towards a bracelet to mark the birth of baby Tamzin,then add charms to it each birthday
Aimee
April 6, 2014 at 11:57 am
It would either be my mum or my sister 🙂
Gemma Chantler
April 6, 2014 at 12:05 pm
I would buy my mum a lovely birthday present.
sarah burton
April 6, 2014 at 12:30 pm
I’d buy a gift for my daughter’s impending 16th birthday
zoe d
April 6, 2014 at 12:46 pm
I would spend it on me, as course as a mother all my spare cash is spent on my daughter:)
Jennifer Rhymer
April 6, 2014 at 12:57 pm
I’d put it towards a pendant I’ve got my eye on 🙂
Sophie Foulds
April 6, 2014 at 1:14 pm
I would spend it on myslf and give myself a little treat!
Rebecca Kingston
April 6, 2014 at 1:49 pm
I would treat my partner for his 21st 🙂
sharon johnson
April 6, 2014 at 1:56 pm
id spend it on my kids xx
Tamara Foster
April 6, 2014 at 2:19 pm
Myself as it aint that oftern I buy myself anything it’s always the children I buy for 🙂
Jacqueline Roberts
April 6, 2014 at 2:57 pm
I would get something for my Daughters 15th Birthday
ann clements
April 6, 2014 at 3:04 pm
myself
aaron milne
April 6, 2014 at 3:40 pm
Yeah on me why not
Vicky Robinson
April 6, 2014 at 3:44 pm
I would love something for myself as I usually spend everything on the kids!
Mark Johnson
April 6, 2014 at 4:00 pm
My wife
victoria thurgood
April 6, 2014 at 5:30 pm
I would treat myself to something nice
heather tinkler
April 6, 2014 at 5:47 pm
I need to save up for a very special piece 😉
Karen Dixon
April 6, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Me or my husband
Kathrine B
April 6, 2014 at 6:10 pm
I’d spend the voucher on my mum as due to work commitments I couldn’t be with her on Mother’s day
Francesca Tuck
April 6, 2014 at 6:12 pm
I am going to be cheeky and say myself!
Emma Green
April 6, 2014 at 6:24 pm
Me!
sara
April 6, 2014 at 7:04 pm
for me 🙂
Amy Davies
April 6, 2014 at 7:37 pm
I would buy my daughter a charm bracelet for the future
debbie creasey
April 6, 2014 at 7:39 pm
I would put it towards a nice watch for hubbys birthday.
Dawn Totton
April 6, 2014 at 7:49 pm
I would probably treat myself with it.
Sue Harrison
April 6, 2014 at 7:53 pm
Friends birthday coming up so this would be ideal 🙂
catriona nation
April 6, 2014 at 8:01 pm
My mum
Sam B.
April 6, 2014 at 8:18 pm
It’s my sister-in-law’s birthday soon so I think I would use it to get her something nice x
Elizabeth Haggerty
April 6, 2014 at 8:50 pm
I’ll be 60 next month so would probably treat myself to something nice
Teresa Sheldon
April 6, 2014 at 8:52 pm
I’d put it towards getting my wedding ring shortened as it’s gone loose and I can’t afford to get it done at the moment and I’m frightened I will loose it
Erica Field
April 6, 2014 at 8:57 pm
On my sister x
caroline kelly
April 6, 2014 at 9:09 pm
Myself, it’s my bday in a few weeks 😉
Champaklal Lad
April 6, 2014 at 9:29 pm
myself
Julia brown
April 6, 2014 at 9:31 pm
My dad x
joy dehany
April 6, 2014 at 9:38 pm
I’d give it to my other half to go towards an engagement ring for me. I don’t want one (we can’t afford it) but he’s determined.
Rennene Hartland
April 6, 2014 at 9:51 pm
I would have to spend it on me as it was my 30th on Monday so would buy myself something special
susan willshee
April 6, 2014 at 10:07 pm
I’d spend it on my Mum. She loves jewellery and I always seems to buy her cheap stuff from supermarkets – it would be lovely for her to choose something from a proper jewellers 🙂
Natalie Crossan
April 6, 2014 at 10:11 pm
On my daughter 🙂 x
Karis
April 6, 2014 at 10:16 pm
My mum
Kim W
April 6, 2014 at 10:29 pm
My husband. I’d put it towards a wedding ring for him as he had to have it cut off at work about 5 or 6 years ago after an accident. We’ve been married 31 years a few days ago and I’d love to surprise him.
debbie
April 6, 2014 at 10:31 pm
I haven’t had a special treat for quite some time so think I would treat myself to some new earrings.
sarah louise gray
April 6, 2014 at 10:56 pm
got to be me. x
Sam Furniss
April 6, 2014 at 11:06 pm
I’d spend it on my mum, she really need a decent watch.
claire little
April 6, 2014 at 11:20 pm
depends what mood i was in when i got it lol
Alisa Moore
April 6, 2014 at 11:30 pm
on mum or me
Lucy Irving
April 6, 2014 at 11:59 pm
on myself!!
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