This is it, I’m done! (For now anyway.) After six years of sitting in front of my screens or running around Northern Europe with pitchbooks in my suitcase, I’m taking a break from bond issues, credit spreads, interest rate swap movements and all things fun (to some that is 😊). No more early morning commutes Read More
Tag: firsttimemum
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
Squats and chocolate pudding
I’ve had a bit of a rough week. But for a good cause, I learned yesterday! It all started last weekend, which was physically the hardest two days of my pregnancy so far. I woke up on Saturday feeling tired and stiff, which was to be expected after the busy week of travelling. I stayed Read More
Bump news at 28 weeks and my new best friend
Size of a coconut, our baby girl is growing well and mummy is also still coping alright! At 28-weeks my baby should weigh about 1kg and measure 38cm. Her lungs are mature enough that if born now, she would probably survive! She can now open her eyes although her vision would still be blurry. There Read More
Growing pains
Warning – a slightly less pink and fluffy post today 🙂 Nine months is a long time. But whoever planned this whole pregnancy process has really thought it through. Not only does the baby need time to develop from almost nothing to a human being but also we need time to grow into parents. Becoming Read More
Shopping list for baby essentials
Every mum-to-be is bound to face this overwhelming question: what will my baby need? What do I need to buy? How to know what is good enough and necessary when the range of products (and prices!) is as wide as the gap in my baby-knowledge?! Asking around doesn’t always help either – babies and mums Read More
Pregnancy update – 26-weeks
It’s 1st of September, summer is over and we are on to our last trimester!! 14 weeks until the due date. It feels like a very long time, I’m so anxious to meet her (but obviously, stay in there until you are ready!). According to my pregnancy apps, our girl measures this week about 35.6cm Read More
Fast-tracking Baby preparations – The Finnish Baby Box
(This is not a sponsored post) Last week I had the most wonderful surprise waiting for me at home – a special delivery from Finland full of tiny little baby clothes and other essentials! Whilst every expectant mother in Finland receives the so called “Baby Box” (or “maternity package”) as part of the state support for Read More
What has pregnancy done to our relationship?
Disclaimer: reflects mummy’s views only (also, a bit cheesy) 🙂 Short answer – it’s made it stronger. When we decided to start a family (about nine months ago) I felt like we had a solid foundation for our relationship and the kind of friendship/partnership I haven’t experienced before. And I’m glad we did because although Read More