welcome to the world

On sept 16th 2011 our gorgeous girl Izzy was born. So thrilled with her, will blog more soon but it's now 5am and I havent really slept yet! X

lady with a baby coming through

People are nicer when you are pregnant, I don't mean friends and family (although they are great too) but random strangers.. Old ladies in the street, bus drivers and shop assistants. People fall over themselves to help you and check you are ok and it makes me feel really good! I think pregnancy makes most people smile .. I suppose seeing a woman waddling along the street is fairly amusing and I don't know whether it's the thought of a new life growing or seeing me in this funny state but everyone seems very happy for me. A friend text me after leaving my house last week and said my pregnant glow had made her really cheerful and broody! Anyway although I'm very uncomfortable, hot and sore I'm also kinda enjoying this stage of pregnancy and looking forward to meeting our little girl :-) Yesterday I had a crazy nesting/cooking day and my freezer is now filling up with meals to easily reheat post labour.. However I realised I had slightly overdone it when I looked down and saw I had elephants feet- woah they aren't kidding about the swelling are they? Today I have mostly been taking it easy and I feel much better for it.. Although I did take a slight tumble and banged my nose earlier - a good look for the wedding I have to attend tomorrow! Anyway hope you are all well, I'll be back soon xx

Feeling good

Well I finally seem to have turned a corner and sickness is easing and I just feel a billion times better! Still very sore and lots of heartburn but that's to be expected and I can deal with that. Anyone having heartburn probs I have found that milk or milkshake helps a lot more quickly and effectively than gaviscon and surely better for us pregnant ladies too. Angel delight have just launched a milkshake powder which is currently on offer in Asda for just £1 and is pretty scrumptious so I would highly recommend it. The days seem to be flying by now and there is still a lot to do but I'm really starting to make progress on my various lists which I'm happy about and still finding time ( and even better energy) to cook. I made a pretty big batch of biscuits yesterday from a recipe of Rachel Allens that I have used a few times and I split the dough into 3 making 1 plain batch, 1 with choc chips and another with shredded coconut.. All were received well! I've also made a home made Korma and a pitcher of strawberry and mint slushy from Jamie Olivers 30 minute meal books which was so refreshing: Biscuit recipe - http://m.goodfoodchannel.co.uk/recipe/607380/basic-cookie-recipe/ Anyway hope you are all having a good weekend :-D xx

Lazy

I've been a lazy blogger these past few weeks.. Apologies. I haven't actually been lazy though ..even with my incredible lack of sleep I have managed to keep busy at home preparing for the babys arrival and cooking A LOT! At the moment it seems that if I fancy eating something then I want it promptly so on most occasions I try to cook it at home myself..makes me feel a little better about indulging! This past week has seen me make: diggers (oaty delicious flapjacky creations) butterfly cakes with jam and buttercream, apple crumble with an oat crumble topping and today I will be making banana bread (yum) I have also cooked some reasonably healthy dishes such as red lentil curry, some new pasta recipes and lots of spinach related delights. If any of you want the recipes let me know- they all went down a treat with my other half and family :-) Next week I want to start making meals to freeze ready for when the baby comes so any freezer & budget friendly recipes that you have I would love to hear :-)

Baby shower

On a brighter note my friends completely spoiled me last night at my baby shower/girly meal! I had lots of presents, flowers and gorgeous baby shower cupcakes made by minirhibakes. I have to admit I wasn't keen for a shower .. I didn't want the fuss but now I am so glad we did it. Pressies included beautiful clothes, baby VANS, stretchmark and nipple creams as well as baby toiletries. Thanks to all my lovely friends xx

sickness and moans

Being 30 weeks pregnant and still feeling/being sick is not pleasant! I normally love it when my little one is active but when you feel really nauseous the feeling of a baby doing a somersault doesn't really help! Never mind.. Only 9 & 1/2 wks to go and as long she remains healthy I am happy! Hope you are all having fun in your pregnancies and not being sick!

Babymoon

Just a short note tonight as I am busy excitedly planning a babymoon! Just a few nights in a uk hotel sometime soon.. Found some great deals on superbreak.com - be nice to have a few days just me and my boyfriend prior to our little girls arrival! Anyone else planning this? X