Boobs, love ’em or hate ’em but mine are definitely growing bigger throughout my pregnancy (and bigger than I remember last time round!). I have been in desperate need of a maternity bra and recently seized my opportunity. I was out shopping with a friend in Covent Garden when I remembered there was a branch of Bravissimo. I’m on their mailing list and their bras look kind of cool so we stopped by. I find it really hard to go shopping for clothes as a) my husband hates shopping and b) my husband hates shopping. This means that although we…
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The weather has been so strange over the last few days, really hot. This is great if you like blue, cloudless skies but not so great at 7 months pregnant! As much as I don’t want to wish away the next 8 weeks, I am looking forward to proper autumnal weather, being less physically tired and the arrival of our Second Baby. I need some cheering up. Last week we were clearing my mum’s attic and I was sorting through items to keep or take to the charity shop. A box full of precious photographs, family bibles and books got…
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One of the great things about pregnancy is being offered the opportunity to try luxury beauty products! Maison d’Anu is a luxury beauty brand which makes a wide range of ethical beauty products. The current ranges include face & body, pregnancy, hair and nails. The pregnancy range includes four products: Rescue Peppermint Anti Nausea Pulse Point Roll on 10ml £10.00 Rescue Ginger Anti Nausea Pulse Point Roll on 10ml £10.00 Prevent Stretch Mark Lotion 200 ml £32.oo Supple Perineum Massage Oil 100ml £21.00 The pregnancy skincare range is pure, natural and chemical free which means you can use it throughout…
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Hello Third Trimester! I’ve been so busy my feet are barely touching the ground lately! Last week I had a Glucose Challenge Test (which is part of the screening for gestational diabetes) and an extra scan. I’m not too sure what the scan was meant to be checking but everything seemed to be fine. I had an appointment with a consultant today (only my third appointment this pregnancy) and am booked in for another appointment at 36 weeks. I know I’m happy and healthy but I do find it strange I’m 7 months pregnant and have only had three appointments,…
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A couple of weeks ago I reviewed WaterBaby, a brilliant drink for women who want to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding. This every day drink has been fortified with just the right amount of Folic Acid and vitamins to ensure women get everything their body needs. The water has a slight citrus flavour and is a great way of ensuring you stay hydrated and there’s no need to worry whether you took your vitamin tablets or not! WaterBaby have kindly offered readers of the gingerbread house one weeks supply of WaterBaby. To enter: Simply answer the following question and fill…
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My bump seems to have doubled overnight! At 27 weeks Second Baby is measuring 35.5cm long and weighs over 760g. It’s still really active which is giving me peace of mind as I’m in the middle of a loooong gap between maternity appointments. My last scan was on the 25th July and my next scan appointment is the 15th September followed by an appointment with my consultant the following week. Fortunately I’m keeping happy and healthy so no pregnancy worries at the moment. I’ve noticed a couple of things which are different from my first pregnancy: The second trimester bloom…
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Having a second baby is scary stuff. Having one child is hard enough but I know there are gaps in the day which I can reclaim for myself. Two children, though… it’s difficult to get my head round. I’ve been re-reading the Second Baby Survival Guide but with 15 weeks to go I thought I would write a list of the things I want to do before the arrival of Second Baby. Probably shouldn’t be wasting time on this but I must have a clear out or else there won’t be any room for Second Baby Ebay/Amazon Marketplace as much…
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I’ve lost count of how many times the guidelines on drinking alcohol whilst pregnant changes. The good news is that you can have all of the taste of your usual wine without the alcohol! Fancy a ruby rich Cabernet Sauvignon, a fresh aromatic Riesling or a smooth Chardonnay but want to cut back on the alcoholic units? Simply switch your usual bottle of wine for Eisberg non alcoholic wine and experience the real taste of wine, without the alcohol and with only a third of the calories. Eisberg alcohol free wine is made in exactly the same way as your…
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*****Competition has now closed and the winners notified***** As I’m sure you know, there have been some articles in the news lately about how brushing your teeth can directly increase your chances of fertility. Oral care is really important during pregnancy as growing evidence suggests a link between gum disease and premature, low-birth-weight babies. Seeking professional dental advice during pregnancy is really important as your oral health needs do change during this time. If you are registered as an NHS patient and have a current maternity exemption certificate you are entitled to free routine dental treatment until your baby’s first birthday.…