Emily Josephine Mendoza, born at 5:58am on 11th August 2019, one week overdue. She measured 60cm and weighed 8lbs 6.5 oz, full head of hair and the most flawless eyelashes you ever saw! I was in active labour for 26 hours, though my contractions started on the Wednesday before, but I had not dilated enough… Continue reading And then, she arrived!
Tag: health
Come on, baby!
At the end of June, I began my maternity leave. I had originally planned to start mid July, but I have been having continual issues with my hips and pelvis, that after consultation with my maternity physiotherapist, it was agreed I would finish at the end of June. So, I am now into the final… Continue reading Come on, baby!
(Not) Working 9 to 5
So I am now 32 weeks pregnant, I feel like I am the size of a hot air balloon and have the mobility of a drunk snail. I am constantly puffy and groan like an old woman when I try to get out of the chair - not really selling this pregnancy nonsense to anyone… Continue reading (Not) Working 9 to 5
Bump!
Yesterday, I reached 24 weeks pregnant and finally I am starting to really fall in love my bump. I have had body issues for as long as I can remember, especially when I hit my 20’s and my weight would fluctuate between a size 8 and a size 16. In recent years, I have really… Continue reading Bump!
Hey baby!
It has been a very long time since I have done a proper post, but there has been a few very good reasons for this! I had had the full intention of making my blog to be about working on my new home, charity shopping and being out and about in Glasgow. We picked up… Continue reading Hey baby!
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2018! Here is hoping it is good to us all! I've been thinking about what I would personally like to achieve in 2018, so here is a list (basically for my own referral and public shaming if I don't manage it) of what I want from 2018: Buy a house/flat Complete a reading… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Spring cleaning
This week we waved off our flatmate Kat, who has found herself a perfect flat in Glasgow for herself. Whilst I really miss her, I am happy knowing she has a beautiful little space to call her own that I know she is going to make into a comfy little Kat cave! It really does… Continue reading Spring cleaning
So, I did not see that coming
After months of horrifically painful headaches I finally sat down with the doctor, and after being examined he has concluded that I am stressed. He said I was showing classic stress signs which I did not even register until that day. I am still trying to get my head around this, because for the first time… Continue reading So, I did not see that coming
