Maternity photo shoot – part 2

The last weeks and days of pregnancy can feel so hard! I’m nearly 39-weeks pregnant now and feeling very ready to not be pregnant anymore. But “the baby will come when the baby is ready”, as I keep telling myself… So, to take my mind of it, a second flashback to that beautiful afternoon in Read More

Things to do on maternity leave BEFORE the baby is born

Based on my experience of two pregnancies, I would highly recommend starting your maternity leave at least a few weeks before the baby is due although that might at first feel like a waste of precious time at home with baby. I understand that many of us, especially those with shorter maternity leaves, would prefer Read More

34-week bump update

We are getting very pregnant over here! It’s been another busy busy week and while I’ve been preoccupied (primarily) with work, my bump inhabitant has been busy growing.  On Thursday I had my 34-week midwife appointment – in addition to the usual checks my blood was drawn to check haemoglobin levels. My belly is feeling Read More

Sorry not sorry 

Being “real” in social media seems to be a trend currently – showing the unfiltered, unposed, imperfect moments of life instead of the polished (fake) perfection. Becoming and being a parent is not easy – LIFE isn’t easy – and we are not doing favours to anyone by pretending it is. It’s becoming more and Read More