Nikki and Louise

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At 40, Nikki was a first time older mum when she had her daughter, adding a new born to their blended family. She admits she's found ways of parenting she might never have done without the pandemic, and for that she's glad. Meanwhile, Louise had her second baby in June 2020 and spent the last few months of pregnancy juggling working from home as a care manager, a toddler and bump! It's been tough on both of them, especially missing the support of family but both women have tried to embrace You can hear the full Lockdown Babies series on BBC Radio Stoke and BBC Sounds.