4 weeks to go - Mint and Leopard

'Morelle' Mint Beaded Chiffon Dress - Ted Baker 

'London'  Mint Clutch - Ted Baker

'Lamarr' Leopard Slip Shoe - Dune 

36 weeks Pregnant 

Well I can't believe it's been 6 weeks since I last blogged but I have been so busy finishing up work, having a baby shower, attending birthing classes,  resting, eating, meeting friends, getting the house ready, buying the last of things for the new arrival and now just taking it easy.

This dress was my baby shower dress which I teamed up with a pair of nude heels but today I wore it with my new leopard 'mummy' shoes from Dune which are just so unbelievably comfy and aren't going to be off my feet when the baby arrives.  This dress is great because it flatters around my bump but I still feel dressed up for a formal event and also find it works keeping it casual with flats.  The great thing about this style of dress is I can wear it post-natal and is going to be perfect for my friend's wedding when the stomach area is in limbo a couple of months post baby.  

I feel it has been day and night from how I felt 30 weeks pregnant to now.  It is getting really uncomfortable just even doing the food shop or vacuuming the house and my moans to the husband have been constant.  It is really uncomfortable lying in bed at night and the maternity pillow does give great support under my back and keeping the bump a little elevated, although it is baby's movements that keep you awake and with my little one sitting really low in my pelvis the bladder situation is a 5 trip situation to the bathroom every night.

We've been to 2 birthing classes with NCT with another 2 to go and it has been lovely meeting other couples who are going through the same stages as you and I have already learned a few things I had no idea about.  I have asked to take some images of the next NCT class and I will go into detail about the structure and the benefits of the classes in a future post.

I have also been busy finishing up the last of my photoshoots and the sessions from the last few weeks have been amazing as it has been capturing special family moments.  Here is a link to my photography website to view some of these sessions

www.juliagrahamphotography.com      

My next post will feature what's in mine and baby's hospital bag which is all ready as you just never know when you'll need it!
       

#OOTD Babymoon in Spain

So that's me just back from a 10 day getaway with the hubby to visit my parent's house in Spain and it was amazing to get some rest and relaxation in the sun.  It was getting hotter and hotter each day and by the last day it was getting uncomfortable to walk around and sleep at night.  As it was just a short 2 and a half hour flight there were no problems with being 7 months pregnant apart from the standing around in the queues but they are a pain for everyone.

Baby's movements are more and more prominent and feels so good every time and finally my hubby got to feel a few kicks and my younger sister, so it is great to share the experiences that I'm getting to feel every day.  My shape has changed a lot with bump being very...well...there - and I love it!

It was our 4th wedding anniversary while on holiday so I treated myself to this chiffon pink layer dress and I started the night with a matching statement pink necklace and ended the night with a gorgeous silver and rose gold Thomas Sabo necklace which I received for my anniversary.  We had a lovely romantic dinner and our conversations now ponder the fact that there will be a little man joining us on our dinner dates in a couple of months, insane.

Well back to work tomorrow and back to reality but now the holiday is over the weeks are going to fly in

10 weeks to go!
       

#OOTD LBD and Kimono

Maxi Chiffon Kimono - F + F Tesco £14.99

Jersey Midi Dress - H & M £12.99

White Buckle Boots - www.garageshoes.co.uk  £29.99

Product Review - Sensationail at home gel kit

I was gifted this SENSATIONAIL home gel kit a few months ago and didn't really see the point of even setting it up because I have very little patience when it comes to my nails but I have to say that this kit is really great.  The products are easy to use and the instructions are straightforward and easy to follow.  However the test would be to see if the gel actually lasts on the nail and the first time I tried it out I used the deep red colour and it lasted 6 days (but I am a nail picker so I think it has the potential to last the full 2 weeks) and for this blog post I tried the nude 4 days ago and still going strong.  The set is available in Boots and costs £70 which includes a colour or french manicure gel set and the individual colours cost £15.  I have attached a quick video just showing the LED lamp in use and the results.  The only thing missing is the gossip with the nail technician and the relaxation of having your nails done so I don't think i'll be giving up my monthly nail salon appointments.  

http://www.boots.com/en/SensatioNail-Starter-Kit-French-Manicure_1389432/

http://www.sensationail.co.uk/