Candyfloss & Dreams

Why You Should Write A Birth Plan for Every Pregnancy

July 24, 2018

Writing a Birth Plan to some people might seem completely pointless and I totally get that. Birth is unpredictable. You might be given a due date but that baby could turn up anytime really from 38 weeks when you're considered full term. Sometimes it even happens before that and sometimes you're left their waiting until 42 weeks after hanging on to your due date for so long. You don't know how, where or when labour will spontaneously happen either. If having a plan sounds a bit too much ... Read more

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