I’m very shy to host any sort of parties. I keep pushing back house warmings until I’m moving again and it’s too late, I don’t think I’ve hosted a birthday party since I turned seven, and three months after his proposal we still haven’t hosted an engagement party… While I tend to feel like a Read More
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Leaving the City – last day of work before maternity leave
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
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
How do you take maternity leave from investment banking?
I don’t know. In theory, it’s very simple – just get pregnant and inform HR of when and how long you’ll be away- but in practice… it’s less obvious. Even a bigger question is how do you return to an investment banking career after having a baby, but since I don’t have to think about that 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
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
My last pre-baby business trip
Feeling a bit nostalgic looking back at this week… For the past four years I’ve been flying between London and the Nordic capitals regularly, but this week’s trip to Stockholm and Copenhagen was my last business trip for awhile. In all honesty, I was not sure if taking on this trip was a good idea. Read More
On to single digits – only 9 weeks until due date!
31-weeks and three days pregnant. It’s been a good week and my baby has been as active as I have! I’ve been quite busy with work, training, socialising and nesting 😊 The baby and I have been feeling well this week and despite the busy schedule I managed to fit in three good gym sessions Read More
Let the wedding planning begin!
I’m excited to tell you that next July we’ll be getting married in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy!! 🇮🇹 We will have our wedding ceremony on the top of The Castle of Malcesine on an outdoor terrace overlooking the town of Malcesine and the Lake Garda, subject to weather of course (fingers crossed!). According to our initial plan, Read More