14/05/2026
A little bit of a vulnerable post for me. As many of you know, because Iโve been sharing as Iโm going a little bit of Oakleyโs journey heโs got a lot going on with him and at the moment we still donโt have the answers weโre looking for. This week has been the toughest yet having conversations with people about supportive equipment for Oakley so everything at the moment is just feeling๐คฏ๐ฅฒ
Iโve been really struggling to keep on top of messages, post photos of Cakes, stories and just be on top form with my business. Mentally all this with Oakley is starting to take it toll. Iโm trying to be a Mum to both boys, as well as a carer for Oakley, and keep my business going. Weekly appointment that some weeks I can have 4 appointments in a week, plus all my orders booked in, as well as normal day-to-day life as a home Bake and a Mum of two children one of which is 4๐ซ ๐
At the moment, everything feels very overwhelming and itโs a completely new territory to me. No parent dreams that their baby is going to need extra support. Itโs something I definitely didnโt even give a second thought when I was pregnant. Iโm now constantly no makeup on๐ซ ๐
looking very tried due to it all, but we have to carry on and fight for our little ones.
My head at the moment feels like itโs on a rollercoaster and Iโm not sure when itโs going to end, but we will get there. One day at a time and at Oakleyโs pace I have to keep reminding myself.
He may look okay to you on the outside and I get that, but not all things are visible and people should always remember that before judging, judging how youโre dealing with things because no one would know how they would until they went though something like it. In the mix of it all, one of the hard days last week was when I found out I had made it to the final of the north west wedding awards and things like that just show that regardless of everything Iโve never let my work slip.
Iโm so grateful for all the messages Iโve received asking about Oakley from strangers, customers and friends. It does mean a lot to me. In all my years of Baking, Iโve never let a customer down that was booked in. Iโve had messages from brides worried their wedding cake wasnโt going to be delivered because I was in hospital with Oakley but I will and do always find a way to make it still happen. Even when I was in labour with Oakley, I had someone on hand to deliver the cake for me! Everyoneโs been so understanding if Iโve had to change collection times because of an appointment. Some appointments the ring and want me to take Oakley later that day.
I created a little Instagram page to track Oakleyโs journey and look back of how far is come because sometimes it feels 1 step forward 10 steps back. Its also helped me understand I try and process things with him. Itโs also been lovely to speak to people whose children need extra support or been through tests weโre having done and just see how theyโve coped with things.
I just wanted to let you all know, I am still here baking away in the background, replying when as soon as I can and trying to keep my head above water. If you got this far, thankyou๐
Georgia x