The fourth trimester. The BIG life adjustment. The sweet moments and the hard times. Rolling back to the first few weeks of Alessia being born, my life had this huge adjustment as any new parent would understand! I was caring after my baby for twenty four hours on repeat after having a planned cesarian. A life I had dreamed of…
My gorgeous girl Alessia arrived three weeks and one day early. Alessia was due to be born on the 4th July, which is American Independence Day, however popped out early in mid June at 36 weeks and 6 days. Due dates are never accurate anyway! We did think we were going to have a “Cancer” star sign baby, however, she…
My skin has been in some dire need of deep hydration lately. So, I’ve branched out from just using ESPA products, which I wrote a post on a little while ago if you’re interested. I’m in the final stages of pregnancy, heading towards my third trimester and the brands that caught my attention were Summer Fridays, Erborian, Avene and Glossier.…
Babymooning in the Canaries. Our last holiday abroad as a couple before the baby arrives! My musings on our time away. An all-inclusive-relaxing-type of holiday which was not too far away from the UK was what we desired for our babymoon. I’ve seen other couples go to some stunning locations further a field, which I would have loved to do…
It’s no secret that I love a spa break or a spa day! I’ve talked about my favourite Hertfordshire Spa’s before on the blog and I tend to always go back to either Cottonmill at Sopwell House in St Albans or The Grove in Watford. Both are incredibly pricey packages, especially if you opt for ‘The Club’ at Cottonmill, but…
If you’ve been following along with my journey over the years, you will know I haven’t had the easiest path to pregnancy. However, I am over the moon to share the news that I am pregnant!!! We put trying for a baby on the back-burner this year as it was a difficult start to the year, then October rolled around,…
I’m sure a lot of newlyweds are going to feel me on this one. The dreaded question, “When are you having kids?” Joe and I have been married almost 2 years and together 8. After you say ‘I do’, everyone expects you to fall pregnant shortly after. I’m relatively happy living my life as it is. I have a good…