A few weeks ago I realised that my milk supply had taken a dip, something that I think most breastfeeding moms worry about. With Aria, my milk supply dried up at about the 4 month mark despite me trying everything to revive it (you can read about that here), but this...
I don't know about you, but after a day of "momming", the one thing that I look forward to in the evening is my bath. Dan knows that unless someone is on the brink of death, do not open the door! Taking an hour (sometimes two) each night really helps me to end the day...
I had every intention of getting this "what to pack in your hospital bag" post up before Maia arrived but life got busy and I just didn't get around to it. Just as well though because now I can tell you not only what to pack, but also what not to pack, things that I...
When Ali from Earth to Ali Photography first asked me if I'd like to do a maternity shoot with her, I was hesitant. I didn't do one with Aria and I had no intention of doing one this time around either but after thinking about it for a while and remembering her...
There isn't a lot that can top a fabulous pregnancy spa treatment is there? I mean a spa treatment when you aren't pregnant is incredible, but when you're with child and you've had your feet rubbed, your shoulders massaged and your skin hydrated, you feel like...
*Sponsored by Bio Oil I think every mom-to-be has some degree of a birth plan, some sort of vision of how she would like her child to come into the world. Even though I knew that I wanted a c-section from the get go, I soon found out that having a birth plan was...
Yup, that's my big ol' tum tum! It wasn't so long ago that I was pregnant and didn't have a cooking clue about what to expect week to week and what was happening to my body. I relied soley on apps and google searches, which aren't always so reliable and so I wish that...
This was such a highly requested video and so I'm really glad that I have been able to upload it...finally. Even though I planned to have a caesarean section birth, I still had lots of questions about the process. I read quite a few articles online and they definitely...
Well, here I sit, 38, almost 39 weeks pregnant, can you believe it?! The last few weeks are a bit of a roller-coaster of emotions and general craziness: getting all our last ducks in a row before baby arrives, thinking about labour, wondering if I'm going to be a good...
Here it is, part two of what I have crammed into bags for us to take with to the hospital when the big day arrives! Don't let this image fool you, mama's hospital bag is not sexy! If you missed out on part one, you can read and watch it here. Don't forget to download...
Not pregnant? Don’t skip past this post just yet, as far as I’m concerned, these products can be used by anyone! If you aren’t familiar with Mama Mio as a brand, let me give you some background: Mama Mio was created by 4 women based on purely selfish needs – when they...
Hello again people of the internet, it’s Dan here, yes, the one with the beard. As all of you regular readers will know, Sarah and I have been expecting our daughter for the last few months and as the time draws near, Sarah asked me to share some of the things I’ve...
It seems as if time is running away with me at the moment – not only is it the end of one helluva year but I only have 3 odd more months of carrying this little monkey in my belly. The second trimester has come and gone as fast as that second helping of pudding...
It's Favourites time again – no need for any explanation, let’s just get straight to it! Stretchmarks If you read my post about my first trimester, you will know that stretch marks are a stark reality right now. I've been doing my best to fight them off and have armed...
If you missed the announcement last week Friday, then SUPRISE! Dan and I are expecting our first little bebe in April next year. We are so excited, so nervous and feel so incredibly blessed. But along with all the ooh-ing and aah-ing at the cute baby clothes at Cotton...
As much as this is a skincare and beauty blog, it’s also a personal blog and sometimes I just have to get stuff off my chest. It’s no secret that Dan and I are trying to have a kiddie. Now, from the notes below, it might seem that I have gone a little bit crazy. Let...