Henry is four weeks old today. It seems like an eternity and a second ago simultaneously that I was wondering if the light cramps I’d been feeling were actually the start of labour and we were making the final checks of our hospital bags. It is amazing how much Henry has changed already. We look back at his photos from his first day with us and can’t believe how much…
Our Rainbow Baby
“A rainbow baby is a baby who is born after a parent loses a child. It is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it does not mean the storm never happened or that we are not still dealing with its aftermath. It means that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness…
BabyBeau Ellie Changing Bag
If you’re a handbag kind of girl, one of the more exciting purchases when you’re preparing for the arrival of a baby is the changing bag. I knew my beloved Mulberry and Miu Miu bags would be taking a back seat, so I wanted to replace them with a chic changing bag which didn’t look like a changing bag. Much of the bags on offer seem to be quite gaudy and bright, whereas I was looking…
37 Weeks Pregnancy Update
It’s been a while since my last pregnancy update, life has been busy and the days have flown by. I’m finally full term. It seems unbelievable that in less than three weeks time, we might actually have a baby to care for. We have waited so long for this moment. It was June last year when we found out I was pregnant with William and Noah. Now, over 400 days later, we might…
Pregnancy Essentials
Once I reach the end of this pregnancy in a few weeks time, I’ll have been pregnant for a whopping 15 months out of the last 17. I’ve forgotten what it’s like not to be pregnant by this point, so I thought I’d list the essential items that I’ve relied on during both my pregnancies… Baby Books/Apps I’ve acquired quite a collection of baby books. My favourites are Your Pregnancy Bible – which gives…
Blooming Baby Showers
One of the fun parts in the last stages of pregnancy is the baby shower. Although mostly a celebration recognised in the USA, the trend seems to be filtering through to the UK and more women are enjoying a pre-baby party to catch up with friends and family before the new baby arrives. Blooming Baby Showers have created a beautiful range of stationary and partyware for the ultimate baby shower. As…
32 Weeks Pregnancy Update
– – 53 days to go until my due date! – – Baby I’m often woken up in the early morning with twists and turns, which is a lovely feeling. The dramatic kicks I used to feel are few and far between now due to the reduced space, and instead it’s a day of tidal wave rolls and little feet poking about, giving my bump a peculiar shape. Our little one…
Daisy & Bump Nursery Art
When I started picturing how I wanted the baby’s room to look, I began searching for nursery art to liven up the walls. A lot of what I found featured very bold and colourful graphic prints, whereas I wanted something softer and more whimsical. I then stumbled across the beautiful Daisy & Bump collection and instantly fell in love with the mix of pastel watercolour with 3D craft techniques to bring the characters to life. Each piece is hand-made by…
30 Weeks Pregnancy Update
I’m now three quarters of the way through the pregnancy, I can’t believe how close it’s getting! Symptom wise, the exhaustion I experienced in the first trimester has returned full force, so I’ve re-welcomed a much needed daily nap into my routine. Braxton hicks have now become a regular occurrence, with a few painless contractions each day. Sleep has become more elusive, as this is when heartburn most often makes an appearance…
Love Boo Mummy Skincare
I must admit I’ve been quite slack when it comes to applying lotions and potions to my growing baby bump. Both in my twin pregnancy and my current pregnancy, I applied creams and oils sporadically, no more than a few times a week. Now I’ve reached the third trimester, when stretch marks are most likely to appear, I thought it about time I establish some kind of routine in using pregnancy…
