Dealing with becoming a single parent

Well I have been on one hell of a rollercoaster ride recently. Life's been crazy hard, but i'm trying to put a positive spin on everything. Whilst i'm currently writing this, I have the WORST toothache ever, and I have like 2 days until I have an appointment at the dentist, so i'm looking at it as at least i'm gunna lose a bit of weight (Also I know that this is not a healthy way to lose weight, but i'm trying to put a positive spin on this current pain i'm in).

When everyone else gets to nap but me..

Becoming a single parent is never going to be easy, first off it's the breakdown of a relationship, and depending which side thats initiated by there might be some hard feelings to deal with there too. At the same time as dealing with that, you need to make sure you set yourself up in a one parent home and have all your 'ducks in order' (that's the saying right?).

I had to get the tenancy agreement for my house changed to solely my name. A process I swear my ex wanted to make as difficult as possible. I feel that when you become a single parent there is a lot to organise, this is completely the most important. Even if you move, just make sure you have some funds for a deposit. I was very lucky that my property managers were SO caring about my situation, and i have always paid my rent half a month in advance.

Still on finances, I4 stupidly allowed all child benefit payments and tax credits to be paid into my ex's bank, so I had to get these changed, the more proactive you are and quicker you do it, the easier it is going to be in the long term.

With the financial stuff aside, I had to organise childcare to fit around pretty much just me and my job, and to not rely on anyone else. I've had to deal with a lot of lies in my life so I know that I can only really rely on myself and my close family. To be honest, I just don't feel like there are that many people I would trust enough to look after my son.

When you become a single parent the most difficult aspect is never having a break. My son spends time with his Dad every other weekend, but stays here every night. There is pretty much zero time off for me. Be prepared to do ALL  the hard  work, disciplining, dentist and doctors trips, (all the Ds there), the sick nights, the night wakes, the attempting to figure out when to potty train. All the decisions like that are now in my hands. There are so many aspects to everyday life that have sort of changed for me. In all this when you do get time off, make sure to remember who you were before you became a parent, to find love in the things you enjoyed doing before, with such a small amount of spare time you must fill it further enriching your life and doing the things you enjoy.

It's strange how much one person can change, when they are suddenly solely accountable for a small human being. It's not all difficult ,there's lows and hard times sure, but I also get to enjoy seeing my son grow and develop everyday. I get to see his personality and habits come through daily. The afternoon sleepy cuddles are the best, which make me the happiest person ever. When he comes and grabs my hands, and pulls me through to a different room to show me something he's excited about, I literally am so proud of the tiny boy I created and grew inside me, and there is no love that compares to how I feel. I kind of like that I solely get to experience the majority of these things along for the first time, maybe that's a little selfish but it is the way it is now.  Taking both parents roles is challenging but sometimes the only option. It's also the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life.

(EDIT: Just to end, I finished this like 2 weeks after the toothache and I have been to the dentist, i'm fine now. Also I don't encourage people to choose to become single parents, but i'd like to think that with everyone that is a decision that takes a lot of thought.)


All The Love Friends!

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Mum Realities #5 - Bath Time

Bath Time has gone through phases of being dreaded and the best time in this house. Currently we are in the phase of it being the best time.

Bath time is a huge part of our routine in this house. However, with Fletcher's terrible eczema he is limited to the number of baths he can have in a week, currently he has a bath on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday. sometimes though, they just don't get done on those set dates. Routine is big though, Fletcher knows once he is out of his bath that it is then cream time (again for his eczema) and then pyjama and bed time.

We have a few toys for the bath, However not a lot. Speaking to my step sister she once told me her son only had a cup for the bath and he loved that, so tats kind of what we went with.

As Fletcher does suffer with eczema it means he has bath oil in his bath too. this means his toys etc can keep the moisture on then and if your not careful will grown mold (vomming in mouth) not what you want your child bathing in. Like seriously people should check the insides of rubber ducks.. its gross. Anyway, this is why fletcher doesn't have many bath toys but i also think the fewer there are the calmer he is.

Fletch has hated the bath before, screamed his head off and generally not wanted to be there. i tried to changing a lot of factors until we got it right for him.

what are you bath time routines or tips?

Love 

Kelsie 

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My Make Up Must Haves

As a mum, and someone who does long days at work when I'm in, I like to have makeup that actually lasts. That suits me and my lifestyle. I get woken at half 5 every morning, after a busy filled morning of breakfast cbeebies, and tidying up, I want to be able to wack on some make up quickly, it make me look great and last all day, until I trudge home after a 12 hour day and wipe it all off, before a 10 hour day the next, or for the long day where I get toddler hands wiping my face, and bath water splashed everywhere.

So here are some of my current favourites, some of these I have been using for a while now, I just keep going back. Some of them are new in the last month or so, but I literally just love them and how easy/pretty they are..

1. Foundation - My base. I use No7 - beautifully matte in Warm Ivory - I have previously done on a post on this before HERE. I pop this all over my face in the morning, it gives amazing coverage, its light and lasts all day, unless I have been doing some over the top activity (like carrying a sleeping toddler back from the bus in  leather jacket in heat, I got sweaty)  This is amazing though, I went on a recommendation for this (and other No7 products), I have not been disappointed yet. If your looking for a new foundation this is it!

2. Eyeliner - Seventeen - Tattoo me Liner - I bloody love this, since I have used it I haven't even bothered to look for any others. What's the point? This is perfect, it stays put, it's easy to use (I personally think, maybe not if you are a newbie to liquid eyeliner, but with a bit of practise hey?). This lasts all day , and night as I found when I accidentally (a few times) fell asleep after a night out. Honestly I don't know if I can get across how perfect this is. get it. try it, it will change your life.

3. Mascara - Maybelline Lash Sensational - I like trying new mascaras a lot, why not? they are so fun to test out and use a different brand every now and then, however I always find myself coming back to this. Its super easy day to day for big lashes too.

4. Eyebrows - NYX Micro Brow pencil in Espresso - I recently purchased this, I think the whole of the UK knows you can now get this in Boots. Well I love this. Finally you can get a variety of actual shades for brows, mine are so dark (sometimes super bushy too), that I always struggle to get something to actually match. This is so handy. I don't need to use anything else but this for a standard day.

5. Bronzer - Seventeen Instant Glow in Pink Bronze Shimmer brick - Its summer now, I tan quickly, I have been chucking a bit of this on for the day just so I get a nice glow. It's so pretty, I had to buy it. Im enjoying it at the moment.

This is the base pretty much of my daily make up, sometime I use more, sometimes less. But the stuff I mentioned above are currently my favourites. It lasts and I love that, I have a busy hectic lifestyle and I try and fill spare time with fun things for me and Fletcher to be doing, so I really don't want to be worrying about my makeup. If you have any suggestions for new stuff or things you think I need to try, please let me know! Who doesn't need an excuse to spend more money on make up right?

Love Kelsie 

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Fletchers First Fireworks

Last weekend, we headed in to the centre of Norwich to watch the fireworks at the Castle in Norwich. Although Fletcher was in fact born and out of the womb at last years fireworks, he was only a week old, so we could exactly go and watch them.

I was so excited for these this year, having not been to fireworks in Norwich in years due to travelling. This years fireworks did not disappoint! set to rockier songs than I actually expected, it ended with a background song of Nirvana, Smells like teen spirit (yes!).

thank you Norwich for having amazing fireworks for fletchers first year. He was completed unamused. he didn't cry or scream, or show joy to be honest. Brad and I enjoyed it at least. What a great evening we had, only thing missing was mulled wine, and a sparkler!

Post Partum Update

So, on tuesday it was 12 weeks since i had fletcher.12 weeks where has the time gone! Im generally feeling great, if a little sleep deprived (but thats to be expected). Fletcher has gotten much better at sleeping through the night, even spending a few hours in his own room (which is off our bedroom).

We have now pretty much adapted to family life and recently myself and brad have decided to get back into shape and be healthy. Since neither of us spend all day every day on out feet anymore we have pretty much piled on the pounds (let me just point out we arent huge just not how we used to be!) its been lovely and refreshing to eat cleanly and heathily and i have already seen after only a few weeks the difference in my energy levels. I've got an old pair of jeans that i bought right before i got pregnant that is my aim to fit back into them. 

We spent a rather lame new years eve at gime watching movies and then the countdown on tv as myself and fletcher were very poorly! Exciting times this parenthood marlarky is! (Its honestly great but that just sounds super lame!) 

We have also done some further modifications to our house to make it feel more like a home so possibly i'll do an updated house tour in the near future. Unfortunately im only finding time to sit and write blog posts when fletcher is asleep (which is a lot less during the day now) this happens to also be the time that i have to get some house work done theres is so much laundry now!! 

Anyway i must now nip off and do a bit of dinner prep whilst fletcher is asleep! 

Has anybody else decided to get fit? Let me know how your doing it in the comments! 

Love

Kelsie xxx

Matalan Christmas

Just to put it out there first, Matalan have not asked me to do this post nor have i been sponsored by them. I genuinely went on to their website and fell completely in love with all their christmas stuff! 

This year is going to be my first Christmas at home, in my own home, with a new baby boy. To say im excited is an understatement. In the past brad and I havent had enough space to buy a Christmas tree and decorate a house, so this year I'm really eager to make it something special. Especially as Brad is a bit of a scrooge. This year is going to be our first at home, in our own home surrounded by family. In the past we have always worked on Christmas day, so I honestly cannot wait to get planning and decorating.

I found all the items pictured on Matalans Website, and i just think it is adorable. It looks so nice and traditional too and nothing is overpriced at all. I can not wait to start purchasing some of this stuff! 

I'm aiming for a very traditional theme this year, as in France and in the mountains thats just the way Christmas Feels. It is so beautiful and i would love to just recreate that a little bit in my own home. All this makes me feel like a child entering a sweet shop for the first time. My opportunities are endless! 

Are you getting anything new for Christmas decorations wise this year? Is there any shops for Christmas decorations you would recommend? any suggestions very appreciated!

Toodles

Kelsie xx

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Introducing Fletcher...

Some people may have noticed i have been quiet for a little bit. To be honest i havent even got a clue how long its been (its only a matter of days) but i also havent got a clue what day it is now. See on Tuesday 28th October, Our little boy decided to make his appearance and after a relatively quick labour at 6.32 am Fletcher Brian Day was born! I am now incredibly tired a little bit sore and tender but just enjoying spending time being a mummy and having a little family. He is currently happily asleep (like i should be too) and now is my time to finally settle down from getting my house back in order and give the world a little up date, as well as relax and start to learn my new role as a mummy.

Yes i do have a cracking narnia prince caspian pillow (the comfiest pillow ever)

I will be back with pictures, labour story and general other stuff i have learnt along the way but in the mean time i may just take a bit more time off the blog so i can recover a bit more and spend some quality time with my gorgeous little boy.

Im not entirely sure how much of my life i am willing to put on the internet and i am quite wary about posting pictures of my child so this may be the only picture of my child that will appear. This may change but for now i am quite wary of protecting him from the internet for now.

In the meantime follow my instagram for more regular little updates (this but minus the words really) HERE. So thank you for being patient with me. i have so many post ideas running through my head now which i am super excited to compose but im really aware that i have to just go a bit slower in my life at the moment, especially as i need to actually physically heal in the downstairs area yet! Again thank you for being patient with me.


Toodles

Kelsie xxx

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What's In My Hospital Bag? Baby Edition

As I said in my previous post a couple of days ago, I was splitting these into two posts, otherwise I think it would be ridiculously long. This is what I am packing for my baby boy! Again I must apologise for the poor quality of my pictures I must have been very tired that day! 

All of this is so cute and blue, I am so excited for him to arrive already! 

1. Baby blanket and swaddle cloths - To wrap him up in and bring him home in. The blanket was actually hand knitted by Brad's auntie which I absolutely adore. 
2. Baby wipes - Kind of obvious this one, however, I do know that some hospitals don't allow you to use baby wipes and prefer cotton wool and water
3. Booties and scratch mittens- Baby essentials shall i say. The shoes were actually a gift, and I believe we picked up some mittens from mamas and papas.
4. Sleep suits and bibs- Again gifts but these are pretty plain and standard though!
5. Hats - The woollen one was again a knitted gift from Brad's auntie. I adore this so much its so cute and with our Snowboarding background is just perfect! The other hat I got here as part of a set. 
   
6. Cotton Wool - In case baby wipes are not allowed!
7. Muslin clothes - for sicky times, burps etc.. 
8. Socks- These are so cute and small. I found these ones on Mamas and Papas website (adorable)
9. Cardigan - Knitted again by Brad's aunt
10. Toy - a gift from my sister, when I initially found out I was pregnant

I have also packed new born nappies, but you don't really need to see that. I'm so fully excited for his arrival now. I'm dreading the labour pain (trying not to other think that) but I really really want to be skinny again now! 

Toodles

Kelsie x

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What's In My Hospital Bag?

I'm going to be separating this post in to two, one for me, and mums to be, and one for babies. I'll show you what I am packing for me and for the baby. I must first apologise for the poor quality of my photos, when I took them I thought they looked great but obviously I was asleep! However, as I have actually packed all the stuff now I really don't want to pull everything back out just to take more pictures. Also I realise some things may be missing (i.e. going home outfit) as I just haven't packed them yet and they are generally going to be my last couple of things to pack.

I must state, this is in no particular order at all!

1. Firming butter - This was actually a gift from my sister plus I'm a big moisturiser now days so I am taking this with me just in case.
2. Tangle teezer - You know to brush my hair. it really is such a great hair brush so its packed for this hospital trip!
3. Johnson's Facewipes - I won't lie, I'm lazy when it comes to removing my make up, these do the job for me, I have said previously I'm quite lucky with my skin. (I am planning on beginning to cleanse and moisturise soon or I think these years will catch up with me!)
4. Vitamins - folic acids and what not.

5. V05 matt hair clay - This is packed for Brad. He can be quite vain (don't tell him I said that) but this is packed for if he is in over night with me and also for photos if he feels the need to touch up!

6.Toothpaste and Toothbrushes - Pretty self explanatory there

7. Hair bobbles - Including the invisibobble (see my review!) just to keep my hair out of my face during the tough times!

8. Makeup - I have seen some other mums to be get some stick for putting this in their hospital bag on other websites but I think each to their own, I have packed the bare essentials, just in case I want to prep myself up a bit. I'm only taking it for a back up an 'in case' cause you never know!

9. Old towel - In case I decide to have a shower there

10. General beauty products - Deodorant, batiste dry shampoo, stretch mark products

11. Old knickers and socks - In case my feet get cold, and because i do not want nice new knickers getting ruined! everyone has those pairs of underwear tucked in the back of the draw! one day they will come in handy

12. Old tshirt and Pjs - Pjs self explanatory (in case your in over night). Old t-shirt for labour (actually grabbed one of brads old ones here)

13. Maternity Pads and briefs - An essential for after labour

14. Breast Pads - Especially important if you are breast feeding and don't want leakages or spoilt clothes!

So there it is. What is in my hospital bag! I have not included a picture of my bag as we just picked up an Adidas one (I do love Adidas stuff though). I really hope this post helps other expectant mums to be!

Toodles

Kelsie x

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Nursery Finishing Touches!

We have just about finished the nursery! all Harry Pottered up and everything! very exciting times. The only thing I want to add is a Rocking chair (perfect for breastfeeding!). But here are our pictures of the room now. Feel free to ask any questions about it! We have had so much fun putting it all together and getting things for it. I have spent ages organising it too! so it is just the way I want it!

Yes, That is the marauders map on the wall amongst other harry potter related items

My sister made these amazing letters for the baby shower which I took and decided to hang up around the room

what do you think of our nursery? has it inspired you?

Toodles

Kelsie x

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Baby Shower Gifts

As some of you may know, we have recently had the baby shower, and i have just got around to photographing some of the presents we were given. I must say we were completely humbled by all the gifts we were given, and we have one very loved boy. I will say this is going to be a very photograph heavy blog post! But if you are stuck of with what to buy a friend for her baby shower or a gift for a relative or someone, I will say any new mum will be appreciative of any gift given to her!

These are literally the cutest thing ever that my sister got for us!

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We got some seriously cute stuff, and also some very practical stuff, like nappies and creams and bath stuff, which I didn't photograph as it can be quite boring. 

Toodles

Kelsie x

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Pregnancy update #4 - 34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks

Maternity clothes? no new ones since last week, but i am taking to wearing some of my old clothes (i particularly liked baggy clothes before i was pregnant) especially round the house.

Stretch Marks? A couple. Have a few now just slightly appearing on my boobies but have been using stretch mark products. See my previous review post on these products here

Sleep? Getting crazy dreams now, but actually sleeping really well. Only getting up a couple of times a night to wee.

Best moment this week? My midwife appointment where she said I could have him as soon as 37 weeks (3 weeks away!) as she thinks this would be easiest for me to give birth to a healthy little boy! Very exciting stuff. Just need to get my self prepared for the rest of the week. Also Sons of Anarchy is back!

Miss Anything? Dippy eggs and still Alcohol. Can not wait for that first beer!

Movement? seems like he is doing back flips, he's got his head down towards my cervix now and his feet just seem to constantly kick out the side of my body! Very uncomfortable!

Food Cravings? Chocolate still. Anything sweet. Also new found love of bananas, I just have to eat them when brad isn't around!

Anything making you feel sick/queezy? Nope not really, got a bit of a cold at the minute anyway. I still can't seem to handle the smell of tuna at all at the minute

Gender? A Boy

Symptoms? Tired and exhausted, let me tell you stairs are a very big challenge when heavily pregnant! Pins and needles in my hands!

Belly button in or out? Still in!

Happy or moody? Really happy. Very giggly days at the moment. We have both been a bit poorly, so down in that front but not moody really.

Looking forward to? A Friends surprise leaving party from our previous place of employment this weekend, going to be lovely to catch up with some friends.

If I am able to have him in a few weeks I will be very excited. I want him to come earlier rather than later.

Toodles

Kelsie x

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Review : Stretch Mark products

I have been very lucky in that my stretch marks are tiny right now. When I noticed them I figured I should try and tackle them and minimise the potential damage they could do to my skin. I was actually given all the products in this as gifts for my baby shower. I got some stretch marks (that have thankfully faded) when I was a teenager and had a growth spurt. This is where my new ones have started appearing during this pregnancy too.

All stretch mark creams and oil say that they promote the hydration and elasticity of the skin. I also believe to tackle them you also need to drink a lot of water to keep your whole self hydrated!

The first product I got was the Palmer's cocoa butter formula : Massage lotion for stretch marks. I have always loved the smell of Palmer's cocoa butter lotions in the past. So I  am particularly loving this one at the moment. It smells great and leaves my skin feeling great. This one claims to help the appearance of stretch marks, and to be honest in the last few days I believe they are looking better. The directions for use on this one state to apply it 3 times a days, which I do understand for some people (especially if you are at work still) may be difficult and hard to remember.

I also got a little gift box from Brads sister of  nspa Mum to be miniatures, which included stretch mark oil (an item much like bio oil), moisturising bump butter and bath and shower cream (not photographed). I have been using the stretch mark oil and bump butter alongside the palmer's lotion. again smells great, and hopefully using everything together will help the hydration of my skin and help prevent any more stretch marks appearing! So far all products seem to be treating my skin pretty well. I am also drinking a constant stream of water as well. Hopefully all this will keep my skin looking great!

Toodles

Kelsie x

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Pregnancy Update - #3- 33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks

Maternity clothes? Oh yes. Had to purchase some new black jeans the other day. As we all know black is slimming and I really like black jeans anyway. Thank you H&M (£14.99). And I purchased some nice new tops from Topshop. One in a Khaki Green, which is a colour I am loving at the moment. Pretty disappointed that both the New Looks in Norwich has discontinued their maternity range. Very Annoying New Look! I can fit in a lot of my old tops still though just a nice tight bump showing fit!

Stretch Marks? Been pretty lucky that I have only just noticed the tiniest of little marks on my muffin top area :( I had some there when I was younger from a nice little growth spurt I must of had. And they didn't bother me much then. I have been given a nice load of cream to fight this (review coming soon)

Sleep? Honestly, pretty well. started having crazy dreams. I get up a couple of times a night to go to the toilet (thank you little bug pushing on my bladder)

Best Moment this week? Having lunch with my sister and dad and playing with my sisters new puppy. Also Brad is progressing at work still which always makes me happy. And at the weekend (so not this week really) we had the baby shower and got so many lovely gifts from family and friends and had a great time with everyone!

Miss Anything? Alcohol. So badly I could kill for a beer.

Movement? Pretty much constant but every time I lay down to nap or sleep, the kicking and wriggling starts, And the hiccups the other day

Food Cravings? Chocolate. I honestly cannot go a day without my fix. Also cold custard with whipped cream and sprinkles. a dessert I always used to eat at my grandmas when I was a kid.

Anything making you feel sick or queezy? Not really. been very lucky I have had absolutely no morning sickness at all. I used to be an avid coffee drinker, but I have gone off that somewhat.

Gender? A boy

Symptoms? not a lot. Bit of discomfort in my back. sometimes period type pains

Belly button in or out? Still in! I hope it stays that way!

Happy or moody? I was extremely moody yesterday as I had really bad toothache as well. generally very happy though. Pretty tired a lot of time though

Looking forward to? Strangely enough food shopping this evening! we are trying to be healthier so lots of vegetables to pick up! And in a few weeks we are planning on going to do the studio tour of harry potters wizarding world!

Only a few more weeks to go! Follow my other social media accounts (links below) to be the first to know everything


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Kelsie x

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Pregnancy Update #2

I am now 9 weeks away from B-day! (thats baby day or birthing day!) woah, pretty scary now. I'm getting huge! I headed to my midwife appointment on Wednesday and all again is well, the only concern being that my iron levels have dropped slightly, so now I am having to eat more red meats and spinach apparently! all high in iron. (I hate spinach though). I could opt for tablets but I have such a struggle swallowing them and I would rather try raise my iron levels naturally. It also gives some meaning behind to why I have been just so tired and out of breath recently.

Also say goodbye to the blonde hair, I have dyed it back to brown, for pure low maintenance issues, which means I do not have to worry about it, with the baby due so soon I do not want to worry about how it looks, I am also planning on going and getting it cut to about shoulder length in the coming weeks again, just to make life a bit easier. Not that I particularly worry about my beauty regime I do not want to be hassling with taking ages to straighten my hair or curl it. So be prepared for a post coming about my new hair colour! 

Toodles

Kelsie x

Exciting new mummy stuff

Today I got a nice new package in the post. Oh how lovely it is to get something in a nice big box. It was my new electric sterilizer, breast pump and natural starter kit for babies! Everyone loves getting new stuff and well today I got this! essential for every new mum (especially those that plan to breast feed). This may be a thoroughly unexciting subject for some people, but when your about to be a new mum and pretty much everything is still quite scary, this makes me feel more settled and prepared. The package I got today was the Philips Avent Complete Natural Starter set. I purchased it from Mothercare (HALF PRICE!!) I love half price! who doesn't?? It has quite literally everything i could think I would need for at least the first couple of months, and I may be completely misled, but I am pretty happy with this. I'm just hoping sharing this with all you will help any of you in the future or now if you are expecting or for when you may have children!!

Link here - http://www.mothercare.com/Philips-Avent-Complete-Natural-Starter-Set/346815,default,pd.html

Any mummys out there have any advice?

Toodles
Kelsie x

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Weekend in photographs

The weekend just gone was a beautiful one for me and my fiancé. On Saturday we headed back up to Wells Next The Sea to visit my grandma. She's just been diagnosed with breast cancer and is being incredibly strong and not letting it effect her at all. I'm incredibly proud of her. we went to visit her again and go Crabbing (or gillying as it is properly called), as Brad has never gone before! I have to say the kid next to us was completely cheating and had all the crabs he had caught in a basket!! we got a few though and we also stopped to watch the parade as it was carnival day!! 

Then on Sunday we had a completely chilled out day with Brads best friend over and just watched tv, ate roast and they played on the xbox a bit. I didn't really take any pictures of this day as it was just a pure chilled out day for us. 

1. (Top Left) One of the parade cars. I love VW camper vans!! this one was beautiful
2. (Bottom Left) Brads first crab he has ever caught. he dropped another one at the same time that took a leap to freedom back into the quay! Brad also named this crab Gerald.... I do not know why.
3. (Top right) sitting on the edge of the quay, crabbing in the lovely sunshine
4. (Middle right) The Quay side crowded with people, watching the Harley Davidsons at the start of the parade. made me want to watch sons of anarchy so badly! (new season on the 9th September)
5. (Bottom Right) India has found a new place to kip. this place is really cute as you can see her from the outside as you come in. she also literally spent the whole day there yesterday!!

What did you get up to at the weekend? did you get out and enjoy the sun on saturday?

Toodles
Kelsie x

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Pregnant at a Music Festival

This year, I attended my first music festival whilst being pregnant. I have been to music festivals before, this time though I was ready for a completely different experience. Planning for it was a very stressful experience, I had to make sure I had everything I could possibly need and to be completely comfortable during the weekend!

I wasn't showing as much as I am now, but I also knew I had to keep myself safe, which to be honest was pretty easy. The Festival was during a period where the baby had started pushing on my bladder so I knew I would need the loo probably just as much as I would if I had been drinking, however I found that most people wouldn't mind you queue jumping if you just explained you were pregnant. I also prepared by taking a little stool around inside the arena bit so that during the day I would have something to sit on rather than the floor as, I am starting to struggle with the whole getting up thing now! By the last day though I did just take a standard camping chair in with me which provided the world of comfort! Honestly I became 'one' of those people! My partner and I invested in a couple of new pieces for the festival this season like a better camping chair, the fold up stool, I also purchased a nice new back pack to fit everything in I would need for the day. 

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I also visited the welfare tent straight away, just make them aware that there was a pregnant person attending the festival. I was met by a lovely lady who had done the same festival with both her pregnancies, and completely reassured me I would be fine. 

She did warn me that by speakers where the bass might suddenly come in, I may experience a contraction which was nothing to worry about though! Luckily I didn't. 

I also went about hiring a Volt charger, to keep my phone charged during the weekend in case something did happen. their service was extremely good and I would recommend them to anyone, not only was I able to keep my phone charged I could get a new charging unit at any time for no extra cost and could always keep my phone on me!

I hope this benefits over expectant mothers who have debated the same thing as me! Being pregnant is a magical time, it also can feel like a hindrance, however I don't want people to feel like that, you can still do much of the same things just adapting them a bit!

Toodles,

Kelsie x

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