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Sunday 25 March 2012

Pregnancy ups and downs...

Errgghh I am so not loving being pregnant at the minute!! Here I am at 28 weeks pregnant and up until last week I was actually suprised at how well it was all going! When I was pregnant with Grace, I seriously hated every second of my pregnancy - I had horrendous heartburn, was signed off from work with SPD, and managed to break my ribs 4 weeks before I was due, so really not the best of times. And here I am doing it all over again! I was determined to enjoy this pregnancy more and hoped that having a summer baby would make the difference, at least if I can't move I can still get out and relax in the garden with Grace.
I'm finding simple things quite difficult now, Stuart has been away for the weekend and it has been gorgeous weather out, so there was no way I was going to sit indoors and mope about. Grace and I have been doing all sorts, we have been to the park with her scooter, down the seafront for fish and chips (and ice cream!) and to the play park, aswell as boring shopping ect. But man am I paying for it now!! My pelvis feels like it is going to drop out and my back is killing me, I have been referred for physio so hopefully that will come through soon and make me feel more human, before it gets as bad as last time!
As much as I am moaning though, I feel so incredibly lucky to have a healthy baby growing inside of me, that all my problems seem completely stupid considering what some people go through to have a happy and healthy pregnancy. Each time I feel my baby move it brings a huge smile to my face, and it is so comforting to know that I am never alone. And, as Gracie has just told me when I tucked her into bed "your my best friend, Mummy" I have best friends for life - that is what makes it all worth it!

Thursday 15 March 2012

My favourite maternity outfit...

I have got to the stage now where I can't fit into my normal jeans, so am now rocking the leggings/loose top combo. I went clothes shopping last weekend and invested in some cute cardi's and blouses to jazz up some plain vest tops, to stop me from looking so boring!
I am currently sitting here looking out at the cold, miserable weather outside and wishing the summer would hurry up (although I probably won't be saying that once I am as big as a hippo!)
The thing I love about maternity wear is that you can take one simple item and make it look fantastic with gorgeous accessories which will see you through till way after the baby is born!
Here is a gorgeous summery outfit that I think would look cute once the hot weather arrives, perfect for those picnics in the park and long walks on the beach...




Dress - £12.99
Necklace - £6.99
Sandals - £34.99
Bag - £19.99
All from New Look

I can't wait till the summer now!
With Love, Danielle x