Candyfloss & Dreams

28 Weeks Pregnant Update

June 30, 2018

I can not believe I am 28 weeks pregnant! I've been trying to have all my appointments this week so that I can enjoy my holiday next week. So far this pregnancy has been really nice. My blood pressure has been fine, I've had no issues with blood tests and I finally met my consultant. I have been a bit warm this week with the heat and trying to keep hydrated, drinking plenty of water and taking precautions. Adam has been doing the afternoon school runs as it's been so hot and I've been ... Read more

Switching from Glasses to Contact Lenses

June 27, 2018

Glasses to Contact Lenses Do you wear contact lenses? It's not something I've ever really considered despite wearing glasses for well over ten years now. I am forever forgetting where I've put my glasses or losing them and replacing a pair can cost a small fortune when you're considering what frames to buy. I do like that glasses can be used as a bit of a fashion statement and there are so many colourful frames now, however, as a parent (who has had her fair share of snapped frames ... Read more

Books I’ve Been Reading and Listening To

June 25, 2018

I love to read and I'm trying to make time whilst I'm pregnant as I know I won't get much time when our baby is here. I'm also very much open to anything you recommend that I might want to read on my Kindle whilst pregnant or perhaps even a few Audiobooks I can give a good listen to. I've been mostly reading a lot of pregnancy and birth books but I've found time to through in some fiction reads too. A Court of Thorns and Roses I've now read/listened to all four books that are ... Read more

Birth Planning With A Doula

June 21, 2018

Right at the start of my second trimester I blogged about hiring a Doula and how I felt that was the right decision for me. So far, I have to say, Sophie has been a great emotional support. She has been following me on Instagram, checking in if she notices I'm feeling a bit emotional, takes the time to listen and has been an advocate by text too. She is so welcoming and has been really supportive of our decisions for our birth plan and those first special weeks with our newborn. Thanks ... Read more

Pamper Tips for Pregnant Women

June 19, 2018

I want a spa weekend! Pregnancy can leave us feeling really drained, tired and a little bit unloved. When you've been dealing with months of fatigue, hormones and all your bones and ligaments stretching you deserve a chance to be pampered. I'm currently six months pregnant and I think now is the perfect time for some pampering. I'd love to get away for the weekend on a spa break, there are some brand new London Spa offers on Groupon right now which I am eyeing up! However, as we can't ... Read more