My After All: Poetry & Prose for Mothers

by Jessica Urlichs

*over 200,000 copies of Jess's poetry books sold worldwide!*

"You'll always be my baby
just heavier to hold
you'll always be my beginning
but a comfort that feels old
you'll always be my heartbeat
A familiar but new sound
You'll always be the ticking clock
in a world you made slow down...."


'My After All', named after Jess's viral poem, is her final book in the series of early motherhood poetry and prose, after 'From One Mom to a Mother' and 'All I See Is You', which have sold tens of thousands worldwide. It delves into the raw and the real with a beauty that shines through even the messy truths. These pieces reflect the love we have for our growing children, our transformation as mothers, and our relationships post kids.

Jess doesn't "leave frills around the fabric of early motherhood", she writes about the love we live and breathe for them, but also the things we find hard to talk about, some things that might leave you saying, "me too".
This book of poetry & prose will leave you feeling empowered and seen, listened to and understood.

These pages are for those late nights, your bedside, or gifts.

"Jessica’s writing was the postpartum life raft I didn’t know I needed until I found it. I really struggled with the monumental shift that becoming a mother can be, when I found Jessica’s poetry I felt seen, heard, less alone and validated. Her words are healing, deeply relatable and the comforting tonic all new mothers should have on their bedside table". - Caroline Foran, (No. 1 Best-selling Author of 'Owning It')
Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a picture book on emotions, with 'My Superpowers' out soon.

** Hardback contains bonus pages of poems!**

Jess's poems can also be found on Etsy!

Genres: Poetry, Parenting, Nonfiction

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2021

About the author

Jessica is an author and poet who lives in New, Zealand with her husband and three young children.

Jessica Urlichs started her journey on Instagram (@jessurlichs) before becoming a published author.
Jessica has written three poetry books on early motherhood in her collection, and now a Sunday Times Bestseller 'Beautiful Chaos' an anthology with Penguin Books, plus International no #1 bestseller 'You Hung The Moon' with Hachette NZ.
Jessica has also written a variety of children's books to help our young ones navigate their emotions and realise their superpowers.

Her books continue to grace the homes of thousands around the world and have proven to make a very popular gift for mothers at all stages of their journey, resonating mostly on early motherhood, with her most popular poem of all time, 'All I See Is You'.

Jessica's books have sold over 300,000 copies worldwide.

Find more from Jessica at www.jessicaurlichs.com

Reviews

[Courtenay Street · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must have for all mothers, grandmothers and mothers to be! Simply beautiful writing, I will always have this book out to revisit and reread because it continues to find new ways to touch my heart and inspire me. Jessica Urlichs has a way of reflecting your emotions and feelings in such a truthful, eloquent and deeply understood manner. Incredibly talented writer, I look forward to more writing with great anticipation.

[Jane Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful book. A treasure for every new and not so new Mum. Jess Urlichs writes from her heart, and shares the journey of motherhood right alongside you.
Just love this. Thank- you so much.

[Daniela · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Some days I would drown, some I would win, some I would just surrender and wonder what having another might be. It’s beautiful and it’s hard.”

I loved sitting down and reading these. The grace of motherhood, and how loving someone and being a mother has been such a pleasure and warm welcome to me. ♥️

[Heather]

Third and final installment of this collection. Felt appropriate to read during our last official day of maternity leave 😢
Second book was my favorite but this one will need to be revisited in particular if/when we are in the toddler stage and expecting a new baby. A few pieces would probably hit a parent of two or more right in the feels.

[Jacklyn (ReadingBliss) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy Poetry and books written in verse. This was a gift from a friend who discovered she isn’t big on poetry and was clearing her shelf. There were several in there that spoke to me, that I marked for the future, when the mood strikes, but not all of them were to my fancy. Overall, it was a delightful short read.

[Diane McInnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a Beautiful Book! A must have for every Mum.
I have loved this book just as much as the other two in the collection. These books capture all the moments of motherhood so wonderfully. Such a talented writer.

[Madison Vickner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relatable. Beautiful. Moving. Affirming

[Paula Clever · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good to relax about motherhood concerns, and to reflect about the special gift of it

[gcuhazie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many highlights in this book. Not typically one for poetry, but Jessica Urlichs hit me right in the feels with her prose.

[Chanielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved each of these books, the poems and stories are so sweet and completely “knowing”. I feel understood when I read them.