Candyfloss & Dreams

36 Weeks Pregnant Update

August 24, 2018

36 Weeks Pregnant and in those final stages of the third trimester now where everything is persistently getting a little bigger, a little harder and more uncomfortable. I have to admit this week I have struggled and it’s been really hard. Not because I want to not be pregnant but because I’ve felt very restless and really quite bored however I can no longer sit at my desk and write for periods of time without getting uncomfortable. Walking around outside with no access to a toilet and ... Read more

What I’ll Be Using to Help Me Breastfeed & Express

August 23, 2018

I’ve openly talked about how much I want to breastfeed Baby F when he turns up and I thought it was time to show you a few breastfeeding essentials that I’ve been putting together over the last few months and I’m hoping that with these essentials my breastfeeding journey will allow me to feed with confidence. Whilst I really want to breastfeed exclusively and I will actively be trying to do so I feel much more confident having a few things in the home to help with expressing because ... Read more

The Best Hypnobirthing Resources

August 22, 2018

Hypnobirthing is new to me in this pregnancy but something I am becoming quickly obsessed with. Hypnobirthing is helping me to conquer my anxiety, relax better during my pregnancy and getting really excited about the birth of Baby F which really isn’t very far away now. I've talked openly about this with my Doula who has even said that she has seen those that follow the techniques and recordings really positive birth experiences no matter what happens. For me it's all about having the ... Read more

34 Weeks Pregnant Update

August 16, 2018

I am 34 Weeks Pregnant, how fast has this come around? The last routine pregnancy appointment I had with my actual midwife was at 24 weeks, and honestly time has just flown past since that point. I've seen other health professionals and I of course had my blood test and routine appointment at 28 weeks prefer we went on holiday but it's been ages since I've seen my actual Midwife so it was nice to have a bit of a catch up. How Am I Feeling? Honestly, as the weeks go past I'm just ... Read more

Why Cruising for Families is a Great Choice

August 14, 2018

Cruising for Families Cruising for families is a great choice for a holiday. I love a good cruise and can not wait for Baby F to reach that six month milestone so we can take him along too. There is so much excitement about cruising because the moment you get on the boat you're already on holiday. You can start taking advantage of the food and drink, find your cabin and get yourself sorted, rip open the welcome pack and start getting familiar with the layout of the ship. It's probably ... Read more