I had always intended my first baby’s nursery to be woodland themed, however, as soon as we learned that we were having a girl my husband had some primeval urge to paint everything pink. Slowly but surely, everything became fluffy, glittery and girly, and my dreams of a gender-neutral nursery were…
While part 2 of Penelope’s birth story is still slowly taking shape (part 1 is available here) I thought I’d update you on how baby life is coming along. Penny is 9 weeks old now and is already growing out of some of her tiny pink things (cue hormonal breakdown.)…
Penelope is now 5 weeks old; I can’t believe how quickly time is passing! Bath time with a newborn can be a bit of a military operation. There’s so much to take into consideration. Is the water too hot/cold? Have I put enough water in? Is she ever going to stop…
I’m officially one day over my due date and as a first-time mum, I found it a little confusing deciding on what to include in my hospital bag. After a little research, blethering with other mums, taking part in twitter discussions and attending a few antenatal classes, I think I’ve…
With less than two weeks until my due date, I’m starting to feel really restless. I had all these amazing plans about what I would spend all my free time doing before she arrives; start a bullet journal/blogger planner, post every day, schedule tweets, clean the house, organise her toys and…
On Saturday Ross and I popped out to see Captain America (which was amazing and I highly recommend) and on my return I found a drive full of cars and my windows decorated with pink bunting and banners – my mum had planned a surprise baby shower! As I entered my living…
I’m having a rather stressful time right now, my anxiety is through the roof. I didn’t plan on writing this post and I’m not sure what good it will do publishing it but I guess I just needed to vent. This post is about blood test and injections throughout my…
While I tend to stay away from pregnancy chat rooms and forums as I feel the advice posted there can be really subjective and at times, completely incorrect and panic-inducing, there are a number of books, blogs and websites I have returned to throughout my pregnancy for advice, tips and…
As beautiful as the journey is, pregnancy can bring so many aches and pains along with it. Recently I jumped at the chance of a little pampering thanks to Love Boo and Naturisimo. Love Boo are the creators of an award-winning collection of natural skin care products designed for mums, mums-to-be and babies. The Love Boo…
