from modelling to
motherhood By Melissa Walsh "A new phase in my life" is how peninsula born Jessica Martini (Burgdorf) describes her journey into motherhood. The multi pageant winner, Miss Galaxy Australia, and advocate for youth on the Mornington Peninsula, is enjoying life and the challenges that come along with first time motherhood. Jessica gave birth to beautiful Lara on 1 August this year and says it has completely changed her life. “I feel like it was the right time for me to step into this new part of my life and am quite happy to be living the quiet life with my baby girl and husband, Aaron. It’s actually wonderful how everything slows down and I am more present than ever, able to enjoy looking after Lara,” said Jessica who quickly became pregnant after marrying her sweetheart of 11 years, Aaron. “I actually got pregnant very quickly after getting married which was a thrill and surprise. I had been to a yoga and meditation class and during the meditation I visualized a flower coming out of my stomach and a beautiful baby coming out of the flower. continued next page...
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Peninsula Kids – Summer 2018/19