This past week, we had the all important anatomy scan, where we anxiously entered the darkened room and hoped that all was well with our baby. Thankfully, it was, and we breathed a sigh of relief to know our little one was growing and developing as it should. And then, it was time to discover the gender. I’ve never hesitated when deciding whether or not to find out the sex…
The First Trimester
With this being my third pregnancy, I thought I’d be well versed in what to expect. But I soon learnt that each pregnancy is very different. With the twins, I breezed through the first trimester, having a few food aversions and very little nausea. With Henry, I experienced a little more nausea, but it was manageable and I could still eat a variety of foods. I never actually got physically…
Growing Our Family
I’ve already announced my pregnancy on Instagram a few weeks ago (thank you for all the kind words and lovely comments), but I thought I’d make it official on my blog too. I am blessed to be 19 weeks pregnant with our fourth child – my third pregnancy and what we hope will be our second living child, due to join us in November. We found out about our tiny…
Henry at 19 Months
Henry has developed so much since we arrived in the US. He is learning so many new things each day that it’s hard to keep up, and his baby days are now long behind him. He is such a loving and patient child – so gentle and caring of those around him, and his bubbling enthusiasm and joy for life is infectious. He is just such a happy little boy,…
10 Differences Between the UK and USA
We’ve been living in the USA for around 3 weeks now and it hasn’t take long to start noticing how things differ between the two countries. Here are 10 differences between the UK and USA… 1. The bread is sweet. Even the seemingly innocent wholemeal organic kind that promises seeds and multi-grains still manages to sneak in some high fructose corn syrup or brown sugar amongst the ingredients. The only…
Home Office Decor Inspiration
Now that we’re closer to settling into our new home, I’ve been looking at inspirational work spaces online to get an idea of the kind of space I’d like to create in our home office. I’m hoping for a productive environment, that prompts motivation and encourages creativity. I love fresh white space paired with touches of gold for a minimalist feel and I’ll also be adding some wall art and featuring…
Richmond, Virginia
After an eight hour flight and a two hour drive from Washington airport, the three of us finally arrived in Richmond, Virginia – our new home for the next two years. Weary but excited, we hauled our four suitcases (our only possessions for the next month) up two flights of stairs and opened the door into our new apartment. The next morning, we watched the sun rise over the lake…
Henry At 17 Months
Henry has changed and learned more in the last month than any other time span before. When I read back on his 16 month update I can’t believe it was only a month ago. He seems so much more developed, and I can see him turning into a big boy right before my eyes. I know I keep saying it, but this is the most fun stage so far. I…
5 Lip Colours for Spring
Can we say that spring is here yet? If the lighter evenings and warmer days are anything to go by, I think we can happily say that it is. To celebrate the change in season, I thought I’d round up my favourite flirty lip colours for spring time sunshine. They’re all lightweight lip products that are perfect for applying on-the-go for an easy pop of colour. Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm…
What I’m Reading – Children’s Literature
I was an avid reader as a child – much more so than I am now. My collection of hundreds of books held the secrets of other worlds hidden within their pages, waiting to be devoured and relished. We couldn’t afford to go on holiday when I was growing up, so I spent my summers curled up in the shadows of trees, exploring foreign lands through literature. Lately, I’ve found…
