Them: How far are you? Me: 24 weeks Them: Aren’t you big. Are you sure it’s not twins *awkward laugh * Me: No. *straight face* Cue tumble weed. (I’m always up for an awkward silence if it’s required 🧐) Is anybody else fed up of having this said to them or hearing from pregnant women…
Family hotel Martinhal Cascais: Portugal. A review
Recently I attended the beautiful Martinhal Cascais in Portugal. I was there for a conference about women in business, which was very inspiring to hear from fantastic women powerful women trailblazing the way in their industries. Some discussed how they experienced rejection and failure before creating a job that works for them, and most importantly…
A DIY Bathroom Makeover with Bathroom Takeaway. What to consider when buying a bathroom suite: A guide
When it comes to selecting a new bathroom suite there are endless possibilities. It can feel overwhelming, so here are some things to consider if you are planning a DIY bathroom makeover. Firstly I wanted to share some before pictures, as for me this shows the massive difference the new bathroom suite from Bathroom Takeaway…
AD| Coping with Taking temperatures. Nurofen Fever Smart: Taking their temperature for you
When I became a mother I had no idea the worries that came with the territory. I can remember the first time that Flo had a temperature, I was worried sick. Constantly checking on her every 5 minutes to make sure that she was okay. It didn’t get any easier, as the years went on…
Talking about…. a baby!
I actually can’t believe that I am writing this blog post. But. I AM PREGNANT! I cannot believe it. It’s been months of keeping the fact we were trying for a baby quiet then as soon as we open up and start talking it happens. I cannot see this as a coincidence. I genuinely believe…
Feeling pregnant?
After 2 years of no contraception and over 4 months now since trying properly- I feel different today. I feel pregnant. But is it that my brain wants a baby so much that I have convinced myself? I feel tired, nauseous and I can’t sleep! It’s 3 days before I can test but I might…
Trying to conceive – why is it not working straight away?
If you’ve landed on this page it’s because of two reasons. You are trying for a baby and it’s not quite happened yet or you follow along on our little journey. Either way, thanks for reading! When begining this blog piece, it filled me with such emotion that I cried. A mix of happy and…
How to implement self care as a new mum: 5 easy steps
Self-care is very important at any stage of your life, but even more so when you become a mother. Everyone has a different experience of motherhood, but one thing we need to have in common is to make self-care essential. This isn’t always the case, in fact sometimes we can be made to feel bad…
Coping with the physical side after birth: Taking care of yourself when you are a new parent
When you become a parent your whole life changes. As a mother you are handed this brand new little bundle of love, whilst physically and emotionally changed. Whether you have given birth vaginally or via c section, you are going through some massive physical changes and you need to give your body that time to…
How to parent as a millennial. Not really a guide at all.
Growing up, I had a very traditional (read old) way of thinking what parenting looked like. The mother, father, one boy one girl and a fluffy little Yorkshire terrier, or something or that size to pet whilst sipping your red wine after the kids bedtime. That the mother was married to the father and they…