As each new day of the new year passes i am getting ready for our new arrival. Today i took myself into town and got measured for my nursing and sleep bras ready to pack them into my hospital bag. This evening i have cut off my long nails and filed them into smooth lines … Read more
With only 4 weeks until my due date I am doing what any daft mum-to-be would do, I am watching One Born Every Minute and as magical as it is to see so many gorgeous babies coming into the world, I am not enjoying reliving the memories of the pains of labour (although I do … Read more
While it is perfectly normal for you to look great when pregnant – I lost count of the times people told me that I was ‘glowing’ – it is also perfectly normal for the symptoms of pregnancy to be difficult to deal with. No doubt you will be suffering or will have suffered from a … Read more
The recipe for a delightful babymoon that will imbue you with a sense of placidity requires a few simple components; these are sun, rest, a little luxury and a lot of pampering. With the essential ingredients noted, where to go with your bump? The answer is the Indian Ocean; renowned for its faultless beauty, idyllic … Read more
I am certainly not new to the brand name Theraline; I have written about Theraline a number of times on Mummy Matters now because, well, basically, they are a fantastic brand.
With this pregnancy, I wanted to embrace it and feel more feminine. With the new Blooming Marvellous range from Mothercare, I have been able to do just that!
Bearing in mind this is my third baby you’d think I would have a pretty good idea about what happens during pregnancy and when but with baby brain, each pregnancy feels like the first. At the time you think you will remember every single detail of your pregnancy but sadly over time, you do forget … Read more
Ok, ok so I know I’m not exactly getting fat but I’m definitely getting bigger as Jelly Bean continues to grow stronger inside my rather football shaped tummy. It’s funny how each pregnancy produces a different shape, with Little Bean I could definitely have said ‘fat’ I was huge!!! With Beanie Boy I didn’t put … Read more
Recently, Jelly Bean’s movements have become a lively spectacle in my belly. His kicks are stronger, and he seems to play a little game of push-and-kick whenever a hand rests on my bump. It’s almost like he’s eager to interact, especially if the owner of the hand engages him in conversation. I’m keen for Little … Read more