Back in January, just a week after having Arthur, I had a random excruciating pain in my abdomen out of nowhere. Typically, it was the one time I was alone with newborn Arthur as Mr M had taken Ted out for a run around, so I called my friend to come over and be with… Read More What a Gall-ache
Phew. I did it. At 6.50am yesterday morning, we welcomed baby Arthur into the world. All 7lbs 11oz of him. And we are utterly in love with him and so is his big brother. (We think…) I had been having aches and pains and strong braxton hicks for weeks before my due date and found… Read More He’s Here!
So here we are – my ever-elusive estimated due date. However, with my track record of having the same gestational period of an elephant, I would not be surprised to find myself pregnant for a while longer. I accept that going overdue is part and parcel of some pregnancies, but I am really hopeful not… Read More 40 Week Pregnancy Update
Since the start of my pregnancy we have tried to include Ted on the journey as much as we can, in hope that he has some kind of understanding about what is happening. At only 18 months old it is hard to tell how much he is able to take in and process, but we… Read More Preparing Ted for a Sibling
I am so excited to tell you about this product – I have been trying it out over the last few weeks and can honestly say I would highly recommend it as one of your pregnancy essentials! Secret Saviours is an anti stretch mark band that you use alongside two amazing skin products – the… Read More Review: Secret Saviours
Today I am 38 weeks pregnant and the memories of this familiar no-man’s land have come flooding back to me from when I was pregnant with Ted. It is the strangest place of limbo – waiting for something hugely significant to happen whilst nothing is actually happening. I feel like Mount Vesuvius – I could erupt… Read More How to Survive the last two (to four) weeks of Pregnancy
I have been quiet for a while over this Christmas period. I decided to take a bit of a break and focus on getting some rest and spending time with my little family. It has really helped me feel a lot better. I was beginning to feel really tired and overwhelmed, with a dash of lonely.… Read More Christmas 2015
I first encountered the gorgeous Nspa Mum-to-be range when I attended Mumsnet’s BumpFest earlier this year and received the cooling leg and foot gel in my goody bag. From there I discovered there was a whole collection of products created with Mum in mind and just had to try them out! The range is exclusively… Read More Review: Nspa Mum-to-be Range
I am thrilled tell you that I am a Brand Ambassador for Milkwear, a fabulous new online retailer that specialises in maternity and nursing fashion. They sell a collection of hand-picked breastfeeding tops, dresses and jackets with many lines also suitable for wearing during pregnancy. I first came across Milkwear online and was really impressed… Read More Review: Milkwear
As you may know, I am following an online pregnancy pilates programme to keep exercising through pregnancy. You can read little more about it here. I have had some fantastic support and encouragement from Dr. Joanna Helcke, a top pregnancy and post-natal health expert. She has collaborated with me on this post to share some… Read More Exercising Safely During Pregnancy