Great expectations: Motherhood advice for Alex Jones

Baby in pram

Parenthood: The start of a great adventure

The One Show's Alex Jones is presenting her last show before going on maternity leave.

The new arrival will be especially welcomed as the presenter was worried she may have left it too late to have a baby.

Readers have taken the opportunity to share their experiences and pass on their tips for the mother-to-be.

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Rosalyn English writes: "Everyone will give advice but each baby is unique, what works for one may not for another.

"Each stage has wonderful and trying times but passes amazingly quickly.

"Enjoy them as one day, in the blink of an eye, they'll be grown and gone and you can't recapture the magic, but you can always remember it but not if you missed it!

"Get a video to capture special times, my boys are in their 30s and we can look back at them talking, laughing, playing etc, real treasures. Oh and you are never free from worrying about them!"

Patricia Renwick adds these words of wisdom:

Patricia Renwick wrote on Facebook: "Make the most of it, even though there are a few times when you wondered, 'why did I bother!' They grow up SO fast and before you know it you have grandchildren! Wishing you all the very best for one of life's most amazing experiences."Patricia Renwick / Facebook

Trudi Hooper echoes this advice:

Trudi Hooper posted on Facebook: "Do things how you want,pick up your baby if it crys. Lots of cuddles and kisses. Just take every milestone and treasure it all. Your baby will have 2 parents who will love she/he unconditionally,take lots of photos and videos for your memories as the time flies by. Good luck to you both on the pending birth of your lovely new baby. See you when you get back Alex xx"Trudi Hooper / Facebook
One Show presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones

Caitlin Mackenzie says that Alex should treasure every moment:

Caitlin Mackenzie posts on Facebook: "Spend as much time with them as you can, especially in those first 0-5 years. Treasure every moment. They grow up so quickly! All the very best, Alex. You'll make a wonderful mum."Caitlin Mackenzie / Facebook

Gillian Surgey counsels: "Thank everyone for their 'good advice' and then do what feels right for you."

Jacqueline Shaw suggests going with the flow: "Just embrace a wonderful experience it's life changing for the better, and have a sense of humour as I feel if you do it helps."

John Gledhill looks into the future:

John Gledhill posts on Facebook: "Babies are the easy bit, just wait till they become teenagers!"John Gledhill / Facebook

Written by Bernadette McCague, UGC & Social News team

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