Hello everyone!
I know it's been yonks since I last blogged
but I've been so busy the past few months getting everything ready
for my little one before she arrives! (which is now in 4 days!)
I've been running around getting her nursery ready and buying way too many baby clothes!
But finally everything's pretty much ready so I can now put my feet up and attempt to "relax" before her big arrival.
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(Yes that is me looking very "plump")
Anywho I wanted to write about some of the "struggles" us preggy ladies have to put up with
and I thought it might be handy to show the products that have helped me
throughout this pregnancy as i wish there was
someone who told me what products are handy etc.
So without further adieu here's my list of lifesavers! :D
Ok,first up is 'Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula'.
Now in the first few months I never bothered moisturising my belly and i saw this product
but never bothered to buy it as to be honest
i never thought i'd get really bad stretch marks but when i got to about 7 months,
the stretchies arrived and big time! :(
I was a little skeptical when buying this though as i thought is this really gonna make a difference?
But i gave it a bash anyway
and got it from Asdas for £2.49.
Since using it i have noticed my stretch marks fade a little and appear slightly smaller.
But i was slathering it on religiously everyday so unless you're willing to
rub it in at least 2-3 times a day i wouldn't really bother purchasing.
But then that would be the same with any "stretch mark" moisturiser,you have to be committed
to make any difference.
It does have a lovely cocoa nutty,buttery smell (as to be expected)
and has a great velvety texture to it but it can take awhile to sink in as it's pretty thick.
But overall like i said it has help aid them to looking a bit better so i do
recommend this.
This contains Vitamin E, Collagen, Elastin & Shea Butter.
(Here's their website if you wanna check out other products!)
Now these 2 really are a good purchase!
This is a brand "Mum&Me" which has some great products
ranging from pregnancy to new mum to little babies!
This is from their "Bump" range and it's called "Cool & Relieve Soothing Spray".
Now your body temperature is all over the place when pregnant
but i found i get so hot when everyone else was shivering! Especially if
you're a fellow summer preggy one like myself dying in the heat of the sun
this is one of the best things to cool you down.
It contains Peppermint Oil & Calendula.
You basically spray it anywhere you need cooling down,it can even be sprayed on
your face thank god! (Just don't spray it into your eyes whatever you do!)
It instantly feels cool and refreshing on your skin
and smells minty so it's nice and refreshing in all forms.
This has been especially good to use on my swollen elephant feet
and ankles.
I will definitely be using this in labor to cool me down!
I brought this in Tescos for about £3,4 i'm sorry i
can't remember exactly how much it was :(
This is "Relax & Unwind Sleep Mist" which contains Lavender and Camomile.
Now any pregnant girly will tell you that a good,full nights sleep
is a rare treat as you're struggling to get comfy with your growing
bump,constant temperature change and of course having to pee
every half an hour!
So i thought i would try this out to see if it helped me to sleep or at least relax
and i think it does generally help you to relax. The smell helps you breathe
slowly and relax and hopefully will help you drift off easier.
I just spray it a couple of times onto my pillow but you could just spray it around your room
for a relaxing 'aroma'.
This was again from Tescos for £4.99.
I found this went really well with their "Bump Relax & Unwind Bath Soak"
as they do go hand in hand to help you relax.
(I'm sorry i don't have a real picture i need to buy some more!)
This smells really good! It definitely made me relax and help soak my
muscles when i've had major back ache or stomach cramps.
Now i know i've already reviewed this but i'll throw it in this blog anyway
as i think it deserves it.
But this is gonna help any new mum or pregnant missy who
like me simply can't be bothered to spend hours taming
their barnet :)
This was £4.05 from Superdrug.
And last but not least is the 'Bodyform light liners micro'.
(Again I'm sorry I don't have a real picture I need to get more)
I got these from Boots for £1.65.
Now I know these aren't going to be ideal for major leaks or
if your waters break in a "gush",however i think they're handy
just to have in your handbag when you go out incase of
a needed freshen up.
They're basically little sanitary pads/liners in a little handbag size
plastic tub. I believe they come in different thicknesses,
E.G light,regular,heavy etc but they only had regular when i got them.
So they're the main products i recommend trying.
But the main thing I recommend more than anything is to try and relax
and try to remember your body is just doing what it's
supposed to be doing getting you ready for your bundle of joy!
(Easier said than done I know!)
But I hope at least one person finds this helpful
for them throughout their pregnancy/labour :)
If you would like to ask me anything
product/pregnancy/baby related or just general chitchat go for it :)
xxx_hannah_xxx@hotmail.co.uk
xxx
