Candyfloss & Dreams

A Good Bed makes a Great Night Sleep

July 23, 2018

I've often talked about my sleep patterns on my blog and how sometimes I really struggle to relax. I've also provided tips on why having a good mattress is important as well as setting up a bed time routine that relaxes you. However, I've never really touched on why having a good bed can make a great night sleep. Obviously, it's all part of the package isn't it, a good, strong bed frame, amazing mattress that is supportive and comfortable as well as tips on how to actually fall and ... Read more

Why I Support #FeedWithConfidence

July 19, 2018

#FeedWithConfidence My breastfeeding goal for Baby F is to Feed with Confidence. When I had my daughter I really wanted to breastfeed but being young, a bit naive, and maybe not understanding how my body works as well as the societal pressures and feeling of 'taboo' within feeding in public, I was worried I wouldn't be able to. I think that fear of not being successful and being afraid to feed in public or outside the comfort of my own home really made it difficult and actually ... Read more

30 Weeks Pregnant Update

July 19, 2018

I am 30 weeks pregnant! My second pregnancy is flying past and I can't quite believe it's now just under ten weeks until my due date. I have to admit I've actually quite enjoyed this pregnancy so far and I'm so grateful that it's been quite gentle up until this point. I think that's largely down to trying to stay as active as possible and all the wonderful emotional support I've had from my Doula, Midwife, Consultant and friends. This sort of feels like we've peaked the hill and we're ... Read more

The Steamer Inn, Shanklin Sea Front

July 16, 2018

Dinner at The Steamer Inn The Steamer Inn is situated on the Shanklin sea front and on our second night we had a lovely family meal there. It's a really lovely pub and has a great menu. We went out for dinner here on our second evening, sitting inside the pub, before the England v Columbia football match so there was quite an atmosphere out on the veranda. It was a pub that came highly recommended when doing a quick Trip Advisor search and then having a browse of the menu. We saw that ... Read more

Travelling When Pregnant

July 12, 2018

Travelling when pregnant can be really quite tough. We have just come back from a lovely holiday to Landguard on the Isle of Wight which was a four night, five day break. I think too much longer without my home comforts would have been quite tough and I think holidays in the later stages of pregnancy wouldn't have been enjoyed as much. We are non drivers and so doing a lot of walking when pregnant can be really tough. As well as relying on public transport and the no guarantee that ... Read more