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Fashion Friday: Driving to Dublin!

December 20, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Cardigan/Mexx (about 5-6 years ago), Top/Boob, Maternity Jeans/ASOS, Boots/Timeless, Bracelet/Cos, Earrings/Accessorize

Yesterday evening we drove up to Dublin for a family Christmas dinner and this is what I wore. These jeans are so comfy & stretchy...they are perfect for a long drive! They fit more like leggings than jeans. The cardigan is not maternity but works with a bump anyway and the top is actually nursing wear but as I've mentioned before they are quite long & made with lots of fabric so they stretch very easily!  

I hope you are all having a fabulous Friday! I can't believe it's the last weekend before Christmas! 

xoxo
Anna 

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Weekend in Dublin!

December 21, 2013, 4:23 pm
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This weekend we were in Dublin for a family Christmas dinner and we stayed in the Westbury Hotel. The location was perfect as it's very central & right beside Grafton Street (which was ideal for Christmas shopping!). Here are a few pictures of our room. One of the reasons why I booked this hotel was actually because of the four post bed...I've always wanted to sleep in one & see what they're like! 


Bathroom


Jonathan testing out the hotel robe & slippers! ;) 


Emilia busy writing notes & organising her toys!


Bed & writing desk. Lots of room for editing, writing blog posts, etc.! You can watch my hotel room tour below:



I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

xoxo
Anna

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Happy Christmas Eve!

December 24, 2013, 4:30 pm
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Happy Christmas Eve! I'm sorry that my Blogmas posts have been pretty much non-existent over the past two days but this week has been crazy! I literally have not had a free moment to sit down and blog, let alone film a video. I hope to return to regular posting soon but in the meantime, here are some snaps of our evening as well as a little look at how I decorated for Christmas :)


Our seasonal table, complete with an opened Advent calendar! 


Emilia stroking Theo's new Santa suit! Each of the doggies got one today. When we put them on Emilia went around to each dog touching their suits!


My new cinnamon candle and poinsettia :)


Jonathan serving dinner like a total freak. (Yes he knew I was taking the picture!)


I lit all of my little candles & night lights for a cosy, festive evening. Emilia loved looking at them all!

Nighty night from my house to yours & I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas tomorrow! Santa Paws came to us pretty early tonight as Emilia was out like a light by the time bedtime rolled around. I can't wait to see her reaction tomorrow morning!

xoxo
Anna

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Merry Christmas 2013!

December 26, 2013, 1:26 pm
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Merry Christmas & Happy Stephen's Day! I hope you are all having a relaxing holiday! Here's a look at what we got up to this Christmas. It was the most fun we've had as a family so far, as Emilia is old enough to unwrap presents & although she doesn't quite understand who Santa Claus is yet, she still got pretty excited!  


Here's how it all looked before she came down in the morning. Jonathan attempted to do his best at wrapping Emilia's kitchen but it was no easy task! I actually think he did quite well! 


She woke up to discover a stocking full of treats that Santa Paws (*cough-Albi-cough*) had left on the foot of her bed. She was SO excited, I think she would have been happy with just that! 


At first Emilia wasn't sure what to do with her kitchen...and tried to get into it. Then she realised it was actually a lot more fun to put one of her doggy friends into the fridge instead! Albi/Santa Paws didn't seem to mind! We got her the Kidkraft Large Pastel Kitchen from Jellybean. She absolutely loves it! We also got her the Kidkraft 27 Piece Cookware Playset and the Kidkraft Cupcake Set. She has so much fun stacking the cupboards & shelves and organising all of her dishes/cutlery! 


For breakfast it's our family tradition to eat pandoro or panettone on Christmas morning. My mom got Emilia her own mini Peppa Pig pandoro! It even came with a little Peppa figurine inside...so cute! 

Can you name the puppies?! They are: Albi (up top), Sina (on couch), Nivea (on couch in front of Sina), Nuvola (on floor - far left), Bianca (behind Nuvies) and Theo (far right).

Even the puppies looked adorably festive in their red suits and Christmas bows! We bought the suits at Maxi Zoo (Goodboy Brand) - I got 3 size XS and 3 size S. The XS fit Bianca & Nuvola but Albi's neck was too big so he wore his original Santa suit from Accessorize (complete with a fancy gold trim and sleeves!). The Goodboy size S are a bit long/big but they fit Theo, Sina & Nivea pretty well when the velcro is pulled tight.


The four girls! Sina (above), Bianca, Nuvola & Nivea (from L-R).


Three sisters! Nivea, Bianca, Nuvola (L-R).


My two little boys :) Theo & Albi.


Our Christmas outfits :) Emilia's dress is the Hepburn Gingerbread Town dress from Loveaboo, vest is from Carter's, bow is from Layniebug Designs and her tights are from Miniclub.  My dress/cardigan is from French Connection (not maternity - about 2 years ago), leggings are Kate Thomas maternity and my Uggs were a Christmas present from Jonathan (they are the Bailey Button Bling in grey - got them in Brown Thomas Dublin)! 


We had Christmas dinner at my mom's house, where Emilia was showered with even more gifts! Being the only grandchild has its perks, ya know! I think she got a little overwhelmed by all the toys...we've sort of spaced them out now so she can appreciate them all and play with them in her own time. She still hasn't opened a few of them properly but we will give them to her over the next couple of weeks :)


Merry Christmas to you & yours! Hope you had as fun a day as these two crazies ;)

xoxo
Anna

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Mommy Monday: 28 Weeks Pregnant with Baby #2!

January 6, 2014, 12:00 pm
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Happy New Year! 

Today I am 28 weeks pregnant and officially in the third trimester! I can't believe we're here already...this is the home stretch! 


How far along? 28 weeks!
Total weight gain/measurements: Oh, Christmas weight gain is never good...as of this morning I have now gained a total of 23lbs - that's almost the whole amount of weight I gained with Emilia!! I also took measurements this week - my waist is 31" and my belly is 38". I definitely think I am carrying lower this time! 
Maternity clothes: My top in this outfit is not maternity but was always way too big for me, so it works! It's from GAP. The jeans are from ASOS Maternity though and I love the full panel bump band. These are the most comfortable to wear!  
Stretch marks? Still no new ones. Recently I've been using ESPA Nourishing Body Oil which I'm loving!
Sleep: I have been waking up in the night with awful heartburn, almost gasping for breath and having to sit up and breathe. It's horrible! :( Aside from that I would say my sleep is going well though.
Best moment this week: It was my sister's 16th birthday on Wednesday - we had a yummy lunch in Electric& spent some quality time with family! 
Miss anything? Being able to eat/drink whatever I want without worrying about hearburn or how my stomach will react :( 
Movement: Tons - he is getting big! 
Food cravings: This week it was grapes! 
Anything making you queasy or sick? A lot of things, unfortunately! This pregnancy has made my stomach very sensitive and I had a few stomach pains/cramps this week which initially had me feeling a bit nervous. But baby is moving lots & normally and the cramping has since stopped so I think it must have been something I ate.
Gender: BOY!
Labour signs: Nope!
Symptoms: Lots of heartburn, possible Braxton Hicks (I'm not sure if it was that or just cramps!). 
Belly button in or out? I finally have an outie!! I was so excited when this happened, last pregnancy I waited & waited but it never popped - this time it did! I feel so special, ha ha.
Wedding rings on or off? On!
Happy or moody most of the time? A mixture of both!
Looking forward to: A healthy & happy 2014! :) 


Watch my 28 week pregnancy vlog below! 



Want to compare bumps?! Click here to read my 28 pregnancy update from last time!

xoxo
Anna 

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What I Got for Christmas 2013!

January 7, 2014, 12:00 pm
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It's been highly requested for me to share what I got for Christmas, so here is a look at my lovely presents! 


Prada wallet from Jonathan <3 


Bailey Button Bling UGG Boots in Grey from Jonathan


French Connection jumper from my mom


Dusky pink Maje top from my mom (I literally just pulled this out of the dryer to take a picture of it so it needs to be ironed!)


Silver Apple Designs Earrings from my mom


Cupcake cook book stand from my mom


Doggy socks from my mom (1 pair is in the wash ;)


French Connection gloves from my sister Emma


Heart serving plate from Emma


Moschino scarf from my sister Erika


Cupcake tea towel from Erika

I am so grateful for everything that I received! I hope you enjoyed this post - my video will be up on my channel tomorrow!

xoxo
Anna

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What I Ate Wednesday

January 8, 2014, 12:00 pm
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Breakfast
Flahavan's Hi8 muesli with light soy milk (we were out of almond), 1/2 a banana and a pint of water with Spatone (iron supplement).


Little miss heard me snapping pictures of my breakfast and I heard her saying "cheeeeese!" Ha ha ha! So I couldn't help but take some of her too. For breakfast Emilia had a banana with peanut butter and some orange juice (always diluted with water). She's on a banana kick lately but hasn't been liking cereal. She goes through funny little phases all the time!


Lunch
Chargrilled chicken pasta salad with pine nuts from Centra - it comes with baby spinach and a few more baby tomatoes than pictured here (I got hungry...sorry!). This is both light & filling at the same time with only 351 calories, not to mention the fact that I just love pasta salad...I could eat it everyday! 


Dinner
Jonathan made chicken chow mein with gluten free noodles, sweet peppers & a rather strange addition - peas! Emilia loves peas (and sweetcorn) so we have started adding them to everything! Once again I apologise for my crappy photo taking skills...I'm no food blogger that's for sure! No matter what I do, dinner always ends up looking like a heap of slop...ha ha! But I promise it tasted better than it looks!


Dessert
Now here's a proper latte! I made this using our Nespresso Latissima+ machine, organic whole milk (this froths the best) and a Vanilio capsule. A lot of you guys advised me that drinking milk before bed might help my heartburn...now I know coffee is supposed to have the opposite effect but these lattes are very light & since I've been drinking one a day for the past couple of days my heartburn has almost completely gone away! Tonight my milky drink was accompanied by some Cadbury's fingers...ugh, I forgot how good these were! 

That's what I ate today - what did you have? Feel free to link your WIAW in the comments below :)

xoxo
Anna

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Throwback Thursday: Young Love

January 9, 2014, 3:09 pm
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How crazy young/different do Jonathan & I both look in this picture?! This was taken in the summer of 2007 when we first started seeing each other. I was 19, he was 27! And that's my scarf he is wearing...ha ha :) I don't know why neither of us are smiling in this picture, in fact I think Jonathan was just testing out his new camera! This was taken in his tiny box-room that he was renting while in college. Ahh, those were the days!

xoxo
Anna 

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Fashion Friday: Winter White

January 10, 2014, 1:52 pm
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Emilia and I actually colour coordinated our outfits yesterday and both wore grey & white! I am wearing one of the jumpers my mom gave me for Christmas, this is the Varsity Vhari Stripe Jumper in Light Grey/Winter White from French Connection. I am in love with it! This is a size small but it is huge & very over-sized, both in width & length. I am 5'4" and it completely covers my bum...without a bump I would say it would come to mid-thigh. I wear this with leggings too which is super comfy! My jeans are from ASOS Maternity and I'm also wearing my new UGGs boots (they are the Bailey Button Bling in Grey). 

My necklace is from Swarovski, the bracelet is Tiffany's and my earrings are from Silver Apple Designs. On my lips is Rimmel Airy Fairy lipstick & on my nails is OPI "In the Cable Car Pool Lane". 


It has become difficult to manage to snap a picture of Emilia when she's actually standing still...in fact, it's pretty near impossible! So many of the ones I took were blurry - she is like a little fire cracker and just won't stop moving! But this outfit was just too cute not to share! Her top and leggings are from Zara (could only find the link to the leggings), her shoes are from Clarks and her bow/headband is by Layniebug Designs.

Hope you're all having a fantastic Friday! Here's to a great weekend :)

xoxo
Anna

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29 Weeks Pregnant with Baby #2!

January 14, 2014, 12:00 pm
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Happy 29 weeks to me! I'm now in week 30 and out of the twenties...ahh! It's time to get ready!


How far along? 29 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/measurements: 25lbs! 
Maternity clothes: All the items in this outfit are maternity except for the tank top which you can't really see anyway. It's just a basic black one from Heatons which was always quite big/long on me so it stretches out nicely! The jeans are ASOS Maternity as is the cardigan (even though technically I don't think cardigans are ever really maternity!). I actually ordered more items as I'm running out of clothes that fit and I'm getting bored of wearing the same 5 outfits over & over again!
Stretch marks? Still no new ones. I'm still using ESPA Nourishing Body Oil but have been mixing it in with their Smooth and Firm Body Butter as well. These products are AMAZING!
Sleep: I can't complain, although I have started sleeping with a pillow between my legs for comfort.
Best moment this week: It seems so long ago now but my trip to the spa last week was wonderful! I got a prenatal massage & pedicure and it was so worth it.  
Miss anything? Same as last week - not having to worry about whether something I eat is going to give me heartburn or not!
Movement: Loads. 
Food cravings: Cucumber & feta cheese (together). So weird! 
Anything making you queasy or sick? Yes, but I can never put my finger on it. My stomach is just very sensitive this pregnancy.
Gender: BOY!
Labour signs: Nope!
Symptoms: This week I had a lot of abdominal cramps which my doctor has told me are nothing to worry about, in fact he said it's probably Braxton Hicks contractions. I had been noticing that they were coming in waves, however they were not regular enough to be real contractions! I still get heartburn especially right in the middle of the day around after I have lunch but thankfully it's not as bad as it was before (keeping me up at night and all that!). When my doctor took my blood pressure at my appointment this week he asked me whether I was feeling faint or light-headed as it was very low. Again, not anything to worry about but just something to be aware of. This has been pretty normal for me throughout my whole pregnancy though! 
Belly button in or out? Out :)
Wedding rings on or off? On!
Happy or moody most of the time? I am normally very happy but I definitely cry...a lot! Last night we were watching Episodes and I started crying when Matt LeBlanc's character was being told he needed to get help...FYI this is a funny show, not a tearjerker at all. And Matt LeBlanc is hilarious at playing himself...so think about how I react when watching REALLY sad bits in movies like About Time. I almost needed counselling after seeing that film!! 
Looking forward to: My next doctor's appointment/ultrasound when I get to see the baby. I still can't believe it's a boy!


Watch my 29 week pregnancy vlog below!



Want to compare bumps? Click here to read my 29 week pregnancy update from last time!

xoxo
Anna

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What I Ate Wednesday {Times Two}

January 15, 2014, 2:47 pm
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This week's what I ate is actually a double post, as I took photos yesterday then forgot to do dessert and started again today...but I decided it might be interesting to post both days' eats even if I did leave out a meal! So here they are:

{TUESDAY}


Breakfast
Porridge (Flahavan's Organic Quick Oats) with light soy milk, 1/2 banana, blueberries & cinnamon. 1 pint of water with Spatone. Emilia had the same except with whole milk, no cinnamon and some honey. Oh, and she looked a lot cuter than me while eating it too! Poor thing scratched her face in the night with her nail :( 


Lunch
We had Subway for lunch and I got the same as always - a 6" tuna sub with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & cucumber! My mouth is watering now just looking at this picture...a new Subway just opened up in our area and we are obsessed! 


Dinner
We made pasta with meatballs (I am trying to eat more red meat!). This is my favourite sauce, we mix organic tomato & chilli sauce with Philadelphia cheese and it is so yummy! Sprinkle with some parmesan & you're done :)

After dinner I had some Pringles (the original flavour)...forgot to take a picture, sorry!  

{WEDNESDAY}


Breakfast
Emilia & I ate at my mom's house - we both had maple & pecan porridge with whole milk. I also had a cup of coffee (black) and a pint of water before we left the house this morning with Spatone.


Lunch
Chicken & veggie soup (Cully & Sully) with 1/2 a Panelto panino. This soup gives me heartburn unfortunately but I love it and hadn't had it for ages so I caved today! I also drank another pint of water after lunch.


Dinner
For dinner I made sweet & sour chicken with lots of veggies (sweetcorn, mushrooms, carrots, beans & onions) and rice. Another pint of water...I always aim for 4 and usually end up drinking about 3 a day.


Dessert
I didn't forget this time ;) Nespresso Caramelito latte made with whole milk and two Cadbury's mini rolls...yum!

Hope you enjoyed this double post! Feel free to link up your WIAW in the comments below!

xoxo
Anna

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Throwback Thursday: My 21st Birthday!

January 16, 2014, 3:23 pm
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This week's throwback is from November 3rd 2008 - my 21st birthday! Jonathan and I were living in Bournemouth, UK at the time in a tiny flat...I was studying Fashion and he Interactive Media. My sister Emma came to visit us for my birthday and we had a few friends over from college. We bought all the party food from Iceland and the entertainment for the night was Jonathan's breakdancing...ha ha ha! This was pre dogs or kids (obviously) but I would scour the internet for pictures of cute puppies and beg Jonathan on a daily basis for a dog :) We bought Albi the following August. My dad turned 70 the day after my birthday, but unfortunately he passed away one month later :( This was a difficult birthday for me as it was the first one I celebrated without my family. 

xoxo
Anna

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Fashion Friday: Say Cheese!

January 17, 2014, 10:36 am
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Today I wore the my new soft pink Maje top I got for Christmas. It's not maternity and although it is loose-fitting and very comfortable, unfortunately it does ride up a bit in the front especially as the bump gets a lot bigger! So I'm not sure how much longer I'll get out of it but at least I can wear it after giving birth too :) I wore it with my blue ASOS Maternity jeans and brown leather Timeless chelsea boots. I have another nude/beige pair that would have looked better but at this stage in my pregnancy I just can't wear heels anymore! :( They totally throw my balance off and I can't walk in them...how sad!

I accessorised with my Alex+Ani gold bracelets (I have my topaz birthstone one and the set of 3 bangles), Accessorize studs & my gold Scorpio necklace.


Of course it's still cold outside so I also wore my navy blue Zara coat (non maternity - size medium) and wool camel Moschino scarf. 


How cute is Emilia's face in these photos?! I asked her to stand in one spot and "say cheese!" Imagine my surprise when she actually performed on cue! Complete with a little model pose and all...what a professional, ha ha! Her outfit is all from Zara Baby again. The leggings are from their basics range in grey and the fluffy cat sweater is also by Zara but I couldn't find it online. Her shoes are from Clarks and the headband is by The Children's Place.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I will be back tomorrow with a fashion haul :)

xoxo
Anna

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Style Saturday: Cupcake Princess!

January 18, 2014, 2:35 pm
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Today Emilia was invited to her very first birthday party (aside from her own!) and this is what she wore. Her skirt is actually age 6-9 months but only just fits her now. It is from Boots Mini Club Bows & Arrows range. (Bought in September 2012, I don't think it's available anymore...sorry!) I love the pretty tulle underskirt & the deep turquoise colour! Her top is a onesie which was part of a set from Carters. The tights are from Boots Mini Club and the headband/bow are by Layniebug Designs.


As I've mentioned before on our daily vlogs, Emilia will soon be moving bedrooms. I am planning on moving her out of the nursery and into the cupcake room as I don't want her to associate the arrival of her baby brother with being "pushed out" of her old bedroom. At the moment the cupcake room is where I film most of my videos & store all my makeup. Emilia LOVES it so much...she is constantly running in there to look at all the twinkly lights & dinky ornaments or pull out all of my nail polishes & makeup :) It's so cute. However today she took it a step further and climbed into the bed, snuggled up under the blankets and refused to get out! I am taking this as a very good sign...I think she is definitely ready. Of course I'm a bit nervous about how she will take the first few nights but seeing as she transitioned from our bed to her crib so easily at 8 months I'm not too worried. She has a pretty solid bedtime routine set in place which won't change so that should help (I hope!). This bed is not staying though...it's too big and high up for her right now. We are buying her a single, lower, wooden white bed which has safety rails.  

I am so excited for her to move into her new room and also to start decorating the nursery for our baby boy!

xoxo
Anna

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What I Ate Wednesday: My Lunches for the Week

January 22, 2014, 8:09 am
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For today's What I Ate Wednesday I wanted to do something different and show you guys what I ate for lunch everyday this week! I started this on Friday, so here's what I ate Friday through Wednesday (today).  


Friday
We ate at Table restaurant in Brown Thomas as we were in town. I had the winter salad, which consisted of chorizo, butternut squash, artichoke, rocket and balsamic vinaigrette.  This was good but quite light, I usually would eat more but we were going out for dinner that night so I wanted something small. When I'm not pregnant I always get their goat's cheese salad which is delicious too! 


Saturday
Toasted ham & cheese panino with cherry tomatoes on the side (otherwise they explode everywhere if I put them in the sandwich!). I grilled this in the oven & used fully mature cheddar and crumbed ham. The bread is by Panelto. Emilia loves this lunch too! 

My picture from Sunday got deleted by accident :( But I had a chicken salad panino with the same bread, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chicken & light mayo.


Monday
We ate at M&S as we had brought Emilia to a kids' play area/ball pit next door to that. I had a mixed sandwich on multi-seed bread. Basically this consists of 4 different fillings in one sandwich, chicken salad, ham & cheese, prawns & egg mayonnaise. I like this one because you get more variety than just one boring sandwich! 


Tuesday
We had a doctor's appointment at 12pm so on the way home we stopped by Subway! I got the Subway Melt which consists of a 6" sub with ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce & cucumber. I don't add any sauce to it and get it on Italian bread.


Wednesday
Toasted tuna panino with cucumber, light mayo and cherry tomatoes. Again, this is with the Panelto bread. As you can tell we are liking panini right now :) 

Those were my lunches for the week! Let me know if you liked this post and if you did I will try and do more of these when I can. I was thinking of doing a week of what I ate for dinner next...I won't be doing breakfast though as that's pretty much the same everyday so that would be a very boring post!! 

xoxo
Anna 

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30 Weeks Pregnant with Baby #2

January 24, 2014, 2:19 pm
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Sorry this is so late, I was supposed to put it up yesterday but Emilia is very sick so I've been spending all my time looking after her. Poor thing :( 


How far along? 30 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/measurements: 27lbs! 
Maternity clothes: My jumper is not maternity (Heatons, a few years ago) but my leggings and tank top are by Kate Thomas Maternity and I love them. They are sooo comfortable! Last pregnancy I was all about skinny jeans & maxi dresses (summer pregnancy) but this time it's leggings all the way! 
Stretch marks? Still no new ones.
Sleep: Getting more & more uncomfortable, the bigger I get the harder it is to get a good night's sleep!
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby on the ultrasound at our doctor's appointment :)  
Miss anything? I definitely miss feeling "normal", especially right now at this last stage of the pregnancy. I think it's mainly because running around and picking up after a toddler is tough & now that Emilia is sick it's even harder...so I wish I had my full energy, could bend over easily, that kind of thing! But I know it it will all be worth it in the end! 
Movement: Loads. 
Food cravings: Grapes! And ham & cheese sandwiches.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Not right now, Jonathan & I both caught a cough/slight cold but it's nothing major.
Gender: BOY!
Labour signs: Nope!
Symptoms: My blood pressure is still low, the heartburn is back in full swing (boo!) and I found a haemorrhoid!!! :( I was lucky enough not to get any last time and I actually started crying when I found out! Fortunately it only hurt for a day or so before clearing up on its own but...yeah, I don't want to experience that again! On the plus side, I haven't shaved my legs in months and they are silky smooth & hair free! Not all things about pregnancy are bad ;)    
Belly button in or out? Out!
Wedding rings on or off? On - I've been really lucky so far in both pregnancies to never have any swelling.
Happy or moody most of the time? A bit of both!
Looking forward to: Emilia's new bed coming and decorating the baby's nursery!



Want to compare bumps? Click here to read my 30 week pregnancy update from last time!

xoxo
Anna

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Mommy Monday: Baby Boy Haul!

January 27, 2014, 12:59 pm
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I've finally decided to share a few of my baby buys that I've purchased over the last while for little "Junior". I was a bit hesitant at first and wanted to wait until I was further into my pregnancy...I am a little superstitious! 


As you can tell, I love grey & navy blue on boys :) All of the clothing items were bought on sale from Zara Baby. I bought everything in size 1-3 months.


This little blue & grey striped set is so cute! I love tiny sweatpants on baby boys.


I love this warm knit grey & cream babygro. The hat is for age 1-6 months and I think this is actually for girls as well!


This is one of my favourites. A little polo shirt onesie! 


This striped one is so soft!


I got these tiny grey leggings/sweatpants for underneath the two onesies.


Aden & Anais Musy muslin cloths

These 100% cotton muslin cloths come in a pack of three - I'm a big fan of stars (especially grey) for little boys...I think they're so cute! 

That's all for now. I also have a few items that were gifted to me from family & friends which I haven't shown yet. You will probably see them on him when he arrives! Watch my video on this haul below!



xoxo
Anna

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What I Ate Wednesday

January 29, 2014, 2:32 pm
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Breakfast
Flahavan's Hi8 muesli with light soy milk! Sorry I didn't do the week's dinners post after all...the problem was that my photos kept getting deleted. Because we daily vlog and Jonathan & I each have our own card, he wipes everything every night before bed so we never run out of memory. If I do this next week I need to remember to take all my pictures off the card BEFORE the end of the night! 


Lunch
We had lunch at O'Brien's which is an Irish sandwich chain (it actually doesn't really exist anymore but they still use the name). I almost always get the same thing - it's called the Italian Toasted Shambo. Shambo = because the bread is in the shape of a shamrock! This one is made with mozzarella, semi-sundried tomatoes, basil pesto & mixed leaves. Jonathan always eats my crisps :)  


Dinner
While editing these photos I can't tell you how hard I laugh at ALL my dinner pics. No matter what I do, they always look revolting. I don't know is it the lighting or what...but seriously?! Jonathan said it looks like something/someone who's just been slaughtered lying out on an operating table. And this was the best of a bad bunch - just be glad you don't have to see the others!! Anyway, I promise it tasted much better than it looks. Tonight was fajita night & we had chicken corn fajitas with sweet peppers. I had two of these babies, rolled up (the pictures looked like dead bodies rolled up in blankets...I kid you not!).


Dessert
I had a major salt craving, so a lovely bowl of Pringles (original flavour of course) did the trick!

To drink throughout the whole day I just had plain old water, 2 Spatone iron supplements & about 4 Rennie tablets for heartburn :( This is also why I tend not to snack anymore between lunch & dinner...the heartburn is such a killer! 

xoxo
Anna

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Mommy Monday: 32 Weeks Pregnant with Baby #2!

February 3, 2014, 12:00 pm
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How far along? 32 weeks - 8 months baby!
Total weight gain/measurements: 27lbs, stayed the same at 142 the last two weeks! 
Maternity clothes: My jumper is from New Look Maternity (bought from ASOS, it's sold out now...sorry!) My leggings are non-maternity from Heatons (bought a few years ago) and my tank top is actually a nursing singlet from Boob. I did buy a few more maternity items recently which I will share in an upcoming post.
Stretch marks? Still no new ones.
Sleep: Okay - I sleep with a pillow between my legs and that seems to help a lot!
Best moment this week: We finally decided on a stroller! I think we are going with a Jane Twone. Of course we had to get a double stroller as we will have two under 2! I also picked up some more clothes for the baby in the Debenhams sale! 


Junior J by Jasper Conran Train Babygro in Blue

I got this in size newborn to pack in my hospital bag. I'm still unsure of how big this baby will be so I am being careful when buying newborn sizes...I think Emilia wore newborn for about 2 weeks before she started fitting into 0-3 months. I will be playing it by ear as far as what my doctor says in the upcoming weeks with regards the baby's size but for the meantime I decided to pick up a few newborn items for my hospital bag.



Bluezoo Fleece Blue Striped Babygro (size newborn)
I thought this would be lovely & cosy for when he first comes out of me...ha ha ha!


Baker Baby by Ted Baker Knit Cardigan (size 0-3 months)
This is my absolute favourite purchase! Jonathan actually has a Ted Baker cardigan that looks very similar to this...I got it in a size bigger so that it would last longer and hopefully they can be twins! 

Miss anything? Same complaints as last week...right now I am feeling like a little old lady with my pregnancy aches and pains, I've never been the kind of person to suffer from any kind of back pain or aches when I get up from the couch or bed so it's difficult! 
Movement: Lots but he is a stubborn baby! Emilia used to be so reactive to whenever I'd touch or prod my belly to get her to move, but this guy is the total opposite. He has given me so many frights because although he has regular active periods during the day (and night), when he is asleep, there's no disturbing him! No matter how much I jiggle my belly he just lies there like a big rock...it freaks me out! 
Food cravings: I don't really have very strong cravings but the other day I reeeeeally wanted pancakes. Although I think that's just because I saw a picture on Instagram, ha ha!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Coffee and/or tea (as in black coffee, not frothy lattes!)
Gender: BOY!
Labour signs: I am feeling lots of pressure down there, which is probably just due to the fact that he is so low. I also have been experiencing the delightful lightening crotch! 
Symptoms: Apart from the few I've already mentioned, I'm still getting heartburn after every meal so I'm taking Rennie spearmint tablets which help.    
Belly button in or out? Out!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or moody most of the time? A bit of both!
Looking forward to: Meeting this baby! I can't believe he is due next month!

Watch my 32 week pregnancy vlog and mini baby haul below!



Want to compare bumps? Click here to read my 32 week pregnancy update from last time!

xoxo
Anna

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Beauty Tuesday: January Favourites 2014!

February 4, 2014, 12:50 pm
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Here are my favourite beauty products for January 2014!


This month I had a whole lot of skincare items, a few revisited favourites and not much makeup!


Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo & Reconstructor Three Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner

I know I have featured both of these haircare products on my blog before, but after repurchasing them last month it made me realise what a fool I had been for using anything else! These have to be my favourite all-time shampoo & conditioner - I have used everything from higher end/more expensive products recommended by hairdressers, to the cheapest drugstore ones and I can safely say that these are the only two that make a visible difference in my hair! I have dry hair so I only wash it twice a week. These make my hair feel soft & silky!


ESPA Nourishing Body Oil and ESPA Smooth & Firm Body Butter

I sort of hate the fact that I am now addicted to these two products as they are so expensive but I can't help myself! Nothing else compares...these are both fabulous for preventing stretch marks and are so nourishing during pregnancy. I use them together so that they will last longer, although I do have a tendency to slather them on as I love them so much (especially the body butter). My skin feels and smells luxurious and wonderfully soft afterwards and they last me about a month.


Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Cleanser, DayWear Moisturiser and Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum

These are a couple of new skincare items I've been trying out recently and they are working really well for my skin! I use the Perfectly Clean cleanser morning & night (with my Clarisonic) and twice a week for three minutes as a mask. I love how squeaky clean it makes my skin feel! I use the moisturiser both morning & night as well. Both products are for normal/combination skin. I also got an eye serum, which is lovely & lightweight. You can apply it under your makeup and it doesn't leave a shine or yucky residue on your face. I was recommended the serum when I went looking for an eye cream as this formula is not too thick and makes a great starter product for preventing wrinkles. One tiny pump goes a long way - this is all I use for both eyes! I have also used the Advanced Night Repair serum for the face but it did not agree with my skin at all - it broke me out :(


Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips

I received this as a sample in a Glossybox I think and only got around to using it last month but I am so glad I did! This sounds a bit gross (I know, I know...nipple cream) but it really works! The formula is super thick & gloopy so it's definitely something you want to apply at night when nobody's looking...ha ha ha! It feels like you're wearing a coating of honey on your lips. But when you wake up in the morning they will be super soft & flake free! This is the best stuff for cold winter months when your lips are more susceptible to chapping/dryness.


Essie "Fiji" Nail Polish

I have definitely mentioned this in a favourites post before (probably circa Summer 2012) but I went back to using it last month after getting sick of the dark wintery shades. I needed something light & airy for a pick-me-up and this did the trick! It's that perfect opaque "white-ish" pink that looks pretty on both long or short nails. I got so many compliments & questions about this shade when I wore it, I couldn't not give it a mention! It also lasts almost 2 weeks before chipping...Essie polishes are really the best!


NARS Turkish Delight Lip Gloss

I bought this last month from ASOS even though I have been lusting after it for years (ever since Kim Kardashian mentioned it was a favourite of hers back in 2008/2009!). I love everything about it except for the smell...it smells horrible, more like a cleaning product than a lip gloss! Aside from that it is very complimentary on any shade of nude lipstick - today I have it on over Rimmel Airy Fairy. I apply it whenever I want a more "plumped up" look. 

You can also check out my January Favourites video below, where I talk about all of these products in more detail!



xoxo
Anna

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