This is the second time I’ve dealt with grief during pregnancy; the first, I was grieving the very recent and raw loss of my twin sons, and now, the death of my mother. Two hugely significant relationships that have been lost, in the midst of new life. Keeping going when your world is falling apart is always tough, but doing so when pregnant can seem overwhelming. The elevated hormone levels and physical…
Dealing with SPD in Pregnancy ft. Belly Bandit Upsie Belly
Pregnancy is notorious for the aches and pains it brings, and SPD (symphysis pubic dysfunction) is one of those fairly common pregnancy complaints that can cause a lot of suffering. A condition where the hormone, relaxin (which is responsible for relaxing all of your joints and ligaments in your pelvis in preparation for birth), gets a little too loose, and can result in making the pelvic joint unstable. I was…
A Second Trimester Pregnancy Announcement
We are so happy to announce that all being well, we will be welcoming another baby into our family in June! 18 weeks hadn’t been the moment I thought I’d post a pregnancy announcement, but a threatened miscarriage due to a subchorionic hemorrhage and my mum’s death meant it’s come a lot later than anticipated. But we are excited and feeling blessed, as always. Finding Out We always knew we…
Breastfeeding – The Essentials
Breastfeeding requires a lot of dedication and perseverance, and it can actually be difficult to get the hang of it – for both mama and baby. So anything which makes it that bit more comfortable and easy to manage can be a lifesaver, especially in the early days when you’re dealing with engorged breasts, cracked nipples and hours upon hours of nursing. So for all of you mamas out there…
Etsy Baby Girl Buys
Etsy is my go-to place for finding unique and beautiful handcrafted items. And once we knew we were having a little girl, I was there searching for special items to fill her nursery with. From tiny shoes and adorable blankets, to play tents for a sparking a wild imagination and sweet words to fill the walls, Etsy has everything my heart desires when it comes to creating a special haven…
The Third Trimester + 40 Week Pregnancy Update
Here I am at 40 weeks pregnant, and I am so ready to meet our little girl. By this point with Henry, he’d already been with us for a few days, so it feels strange to be waiting for her arrival still. Over the last few weeks I’ve had a couple of episodes of contractions lasting an hour or so and then stopping, which has been frustrating as we get…
Our Family Beach Maternity Shoot
When we planned our recent holiday to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to have some beautiful beach maternity photos taken right by the ocean. There is something so serene and beautiful about being by the sea, and with the warm glow of the sunset, it was just the perfect place for a pregnancy shoot. I wanted a few special photos of…
Pregnancy Update – 32 Weeks
It’s been a long time since my last pregnancy update. Life is busy with an energetic toddler, which leaves little time to do much else. This pregnancy has flown by and I still can’t quite believe that I’ll be giving birth soon. I’ve slowly been adding to the nursery, I love sitting in there and looking at all the beautiful items we’ve collected for our baby girl. We just need…
Pregnancy Update – 23 Weeks
How far along? 23 weeks + 2 Total weight gain/measurements: After losing almost a stone due to severe nausea and sickness in the first trimester, my weight remained static for another 2 months, but I’ve now finally started gaining and I’ve returned to my pre-pregnancy weight. It’s a relief to be gaining again as I enjoy getting bigger in pregnancy. I remember how breastfeeding made the weight fall off and I…
Baby’s Gender Reveal
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…
