My Maternity Wear Must-Haves

My Maternity Wear Must-Haves

Thankfully I have survived this enormous pregnancy without spending too much on maternity clothes, in fact I think I have only purchased half a dozen actual ‘maternity’ items. Dressing has been made moderately successful by purchasing staples in large (and now XL!) sizes. I found 

Baby Shower | Tricycle Nappy Cake

Baby Shower | Tricycle Nappy Cake

My Mum hosted a lovely, relaxed baby shower for me last weekend.  We had a deliciously casual lunch followed by sweets and all of my favorite ladies in attendance!  There were so many gorgeous and practical gifts, we are so grateful to all, however I 

The difference between my 1st & 2nd pregnancies

The difference between my 1st & 2nd pregnancies

As I near full term status (36 weeks today!!) I have been thinking a lot about how I have felt during this pregnancy, eight years on from my first. I have come to the conclusion that pregnancy the first time around is monumentally focused on 

35 Weeks Preggo

35 Weeks Preggo

Oh Lordy. How’dya like that 8 pound bump o’ baby? At this stage it’s like I’m carrying a bowling ball around, he is SO heavy. I am; – Exhausted – Uncomfortable in bed, ergo not sleeping well – Worried about how how big this kid 

Pregnancy Cravings | Fresh Sammies

Pregnancy Cravings | Fresh Sammies

I haven’t (yet!) experienced any mad pregnancy cravings, though there is still 6 weeks remaining before I am full term!  There were a couple of weeks when I spent a LOT of time thinking about cream doughnuts, with real cream of course, but I can 

Wardrobe Wednesday | 31 Weeks, It’s Poncho Time

Wardrobe Wednesday | 31 Weeks, It’s Poncho Time

Poncho : Country Road Skirt: Huffer T-shirt: Verge Sandals: Overland We went out on Saturday AT NIGHT!  I was so excited as it was a little bit cooler so I could wear my slouchy cardy/poncho finally.  Believe it or not I purchased this in January, smack 

Preggo | 30 Weeks!

Preggo | 30 Weeks!

I feel like we are so close now, but still a good half marathon away from meeting our new baby. Physically I know these last 7-10 weeks are going to be rough; baby turned on Sunday so he is now no longer breach {that was 

Getting Ready for Baby | Nursery Mood Board

Getting Ready for Baby | Nursery Mood Board

This seemingly never-ending pregnancy business is surprisingly tootling along quite nicely, today I entered the hallowed Third Trimester {!!!!} and a wee bit of panic set in.  The sum total of Jumbo Baby’s nursery is piled in the corner of what remains Dave’s office and 

Wardrobe Wednesday | Patch Maternity Maxi Skirt

Wardrobe Wednesday | Patch Maternity Maxi Skirt

  Check me out, full maternity gears on for the first time!  (and I was comfortable!).  I splashed out in the weekend and found the maternity gear at The Warehouse, this Maya T was only $15 and quite thick, I’m hopeful that it will wash 

Wardrobe Wednesday | 25 Week Pregnancy Update

Wardrobe Wednesday | 25 Week Pregnancy Update

Oh lordy, feeling the physical strain this week.  The 25 week milestone has brought more fatigue and lots of belly / ligament pain.  Any item of clothing that sits under my bump is just torturous, read: I actually purchased an item of maternity clothing this