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
Tag: preparingforbaby
Baby prep – shopping for baby number two
I’m feeling totally exhausted from work (and it’s only Tuesday!!) and generally pretty “meh” today. I’ve been at home alone tonight as my husband is working late and Maia is sleeping, and I really needed to do something to cheer myself up… So after finishing my secret stash of chocolates, I decided to write about Read More
Prenatal classes – NCT vs. NHS
As a first time mum I had no doubt about whether I should attend prenatal classes – all information about labour and caring for my baby would be needed! There are many courses out there, but the first decision to make (if you are in the UK) is whether to sign up for the free 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
Nesting – how do you prepare for a baby??
During the holidays I’ve had a lot of time to think and surprise surprise, I mostly think about the baby. I think about the life change ahead of us – how our life will be like in a few months time. How and if our relationship will change. How I will adapt to being a 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