tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39852989791400133792024-03-14T07:20:21.413+00:00Anna ElizabethAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-35108172178606847852016-08-31T20:14:00.001+01:002016-08-31T20:14:44.844+01:0019 - 20 Weeks Pregnant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Sorry about the lack of a 19 week update, basically had a major lack of motivation, and tiredness seemed to get worse!</div>
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So I'm still tired, still got heartburn and still get the odd time I feel sick. I've had quite a bit of backache, which I think may have actually been down to sweeping and mopping at work twice in one week. I also had a day where I felt really achy down below (TMI I know!), and this happened to happen on a day I worked 7am - 5pm. Have also had a bit of constipation. Oh the joys of being pregnant. But the best thing is gradually feeling more movement, and I finally seemed to have popped as well. </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-9488671607532179842016-08-17T17:00:00.000+01:002016-08-17T17:00:08.140+01:0014 - 18 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2Week 14 saw the introduction of heartburn and the purchasing of some Gaviscon. I am now taking either Gaviscon or Tums for it, depending on how bad it is.<br />
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Still feeling super tired, although this is gradually improving. I feel a lot better when Ben sleep through the night. Except he tends to wake up on the nights before I have to work, so I'm like a zombie at work and can't focus properly, but I struggled on through anyway!<br />
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I also had a hot flush at work one day, I think it was because I have to rush to get up and out (I have since set my alarm for 5 minutes earlier) and didn't eat enough before work (now I eat more). It obviously doesn't help that I have a half hour walk before even starting.<br />
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I find I still feel sick if I get too tired. And I can now eat after I finish work. I used to be too tired and not hungry after working in a hot kitchen! I was even sick one night after work. After not being sick at all in the first trimester!<br />
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I had my 16 week midwife appointment, bloods all came back fine, blood pressure is good and we (Ben & I) got to hear babies heartbeat which was lovely.<br />
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I also had a Consultant appointment in my 16th week as well, as I had a 3rd degree tear with Ben, just to check I'm okay to be midwife led again, which I am. So am considering a water birth, I just need to do some research on it. I know it's meant to reduce the risk of tearing, and there is a 10% chance of me having at 3rd degree tear again.<br />
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Sorry no bump photos, I will now start doing weekly bump updates, as of tomorrow I'll be 19 weeks, can't believe it's gone so fast!<br />
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As we were actually trying and I am pretty sure when I ovulated (I go by my cervical mucus if anyone wants to know.) I knew I was late as I hadn't started on the Monday I was meant to, so I took a test on the Tuesday morning, and it came up pregnant.</div>
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That week I came down with a sickness bug (just what I didn't want, but all 3 of us got it!). </div>
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Before I go any further my dating scan changed my dates so change over is a Thursday, rather than the Sunday which I thought it would be. Or am pretty sure is the day I ovulated. I know all babies develop differently. So I actually had this sickness bug in the beginning of week 6 as it hit on a Thursday!</div>
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As I recovered from that horrible bug I then started to experience pregnancy symptoms which were sore breasts along with shortness of breath. And starting to feel more hungry as well. I also had my pregnancy confirmed by a nurse at my GP's Surgery so I could book my Booking In appointment with my Midwife.</div>
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My breasts got more sore in week 7, and started feeling bruised and my nipples also started hurting. I can't remember having sore nipples when I was pregnant with Ben! The tired also kicked in as well, I have never felt tired like it before. I seriously have not been able to do hardly anything! Work has been such a struggle sometimes too. I'm lucky as we went on holiday when I was 9 weeks pregnant for 2 weeks so didn't have to worry about doing too much.</div>
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Week 7 is also when the sickness kicked in, and this lasted the rest of the trimester too. And normally got worse when I was really tired. So this wasn't much fun to cope with on holiday. Luckily I got through the whole trimester without actually being sick so that was good!</div>
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Week 7 was also when Steve noticed that my hips were already wider! Other than that I didn't notice much different in my waist during the first Trimester other than the evening bloat that came on every evening. But I'd wake up in the morning with a flat stomach.</div>
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All these symptoms then stayed for the whole trimester and longer!<br />
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I didn't have my dating scan until I was actually 13 weeks and 6 days! We decided against the screening tests, as we didn't have the Downs Syndrome test when we had bed. Every thing was fine, baby has 2 arms, 2 legs and she zoomed right up to the heart as well.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-86894975958197693032016-08-04T19:00:00.000+01:002016-08-04T19:00:26.950+01:00SURPRISE!!! I'M PREGNANTI'm currently 17 weeks pregnant! I'm so excited about having another child, and Ben being a big brother!<br />
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We actually had our scan 3 weeks ago, but I've been feeling really rubbish, and I'm still not feeling normal, but I can't carry on not doing anything so I'm pushing through it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-32439381587660990872016-03-23T18:00:00.000+00:002016-03-23T18:00:02.108+00:00What I Ate Wednesday 23/03/2016I thought I would do a different kind of post today, a What I Ate Wednesday, as I love looking at other peoples posts or youtube videos titled the same.<br />
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Ben requested a bowl of Rice Krispies without milk, he had milk and water to drink as well.</div>
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For lunch Ben had a homemade cheese scone with clover, Pombears, half a banana and ham followed by a gingerbread chick (a treat from his Nanna).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-83782114079024955192016-02-29T09:00:00.000+00:002016-02-29T09:00:13.786+00:00Meal Plan 29/02/16Sorry for long time no post, both Ben and I have had a horrible cold (and still do - but slowly getting better). We have literally just stayed in, not really wanting to do anything! I thought I'd start back with a simple meal plan post.<br />
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A while ago I was posting about <a href="http://annasreflection.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/mission-bikini-body.html" target="_blank">working</a> <a href="http://annasreflection.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/mission-bikini-body-update-1.html" target="_blank">out</a> ready for going on holiday! Well once we got back that kind of stopped. Ben had stopped napping, and stopped eating in his highchair (which is when I would workout). Ben started Nursery in October, but I never got back into it. As I was more concerned about getting my cross-stitch complete as it was a Christmas present, and wrapping all the other Christmas presents as well.<br />
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Before I was doing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/blogilates" target="_blank">blogilates</a> workouts on youtube. I also watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LeFloofTV" target="_blank">SacconeJolys</a> on youtube, and have followed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheStyleDiet" target="_blank">Anna</a>'s workouts with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LWRFitnessChannel" target="_blank">Lucy</a>. She does HIIT workouts - this is what I have now started doing, as I hate doing a big long batch of cardio (unless it's walking). So far I love them, and can totally feel it afterwards! I'm also hoping to purchase The Body Coach's Lean In 15 book after work tonight as well to help!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-32929240442471879722016-01-21T18:00:00.000+00:002016-01-21T18:00:11.009+00:00What Ben got for Christmas 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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All these car sets are from B&M, the smaller basic cars are from our work friend, and the others are from Nanna and Grandad.</div>
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These are from Great Grandma and Great Grandad (unfortunately Ben already has this Duplo set, but extra Duplo is good, and it's just gone in his box with the rest of his Duplo). Hoping that Ben will be better at drawing next Christmas to have a go with the book.</div>
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Here we have a selection of Gruffalo products that Ben received. I have no idea where the apron is from but the rest is from Sainsburys (they always have really good Gruffalo products in there!). These are from various friends/family.</div>
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We love books in this house! Ben is currently loving the Percy book (I remember these from when I was younger), and sticker books are always a winner. Again these are from various family members.</div>
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This is a Radiator Springs car track by Mattel, from Uncle Ian and Aunty Lucy. You crank the handle up and down to move Lightning McQueen up the ramp, and he then slides down.</div>
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The Fisherprice Little People City Skyway is great! You put the car down (it comes with 2 cars) and it goes one of three different ways down. Ben seems to have taken to driving the cars up the tower, and will also put his smaller cars down it as well. This was from his Grandma and Grandad.</div>
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A lovely Duplo Cars set and this train set (from ELC) are from his Aunty Weeza.</div>
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Mack filled with some diecast Cars from Cars 2. Ben loves this, but the cars don't seem to be the best quality (I've had to glue on spoilers and cars have lost side mirrors).</div>
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Some Vtech Toot Toot Drivers sets. I've only put together the Garage at the moment, These are from us and I bought the extra tracks so we can connect all his sets together. </div>
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Games and puzzles! Ben loves puzzles (and he's pretty good at them too), We haven't played many games with him yet though. Hoping we can find time to sit down and play games during our week off soon.</div>
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Some little extras, a airplane to learn to unscrew and screw back together. Chocolate, and a Space Projector Torch.</div>
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Some extras to go with his kitchen a kettle and tea set - I've wanted these for Ben forever and they were always out of stock.</div>
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A baking set, again to go along with his kitchen. And a Cash Register to start teaching him about money and we can then play shops.</div>
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A massive selection of Alfie books. Now Ben's nearly 3 I wanted to get him some longer books to read, as we can read 2 or 3 at a time.</div>
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Lastly a couple of characters out of Planes and Cars.</div>
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I love seeing what other people have received for Christmas! So here is what I got.</div>
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A Slanket from my sister, Louisa, she lives in hers and loves it so much. I love it too, so nice to sit all snuggled up in it, and sometimes Ben will come and snuggle up with me, and Steve has used it too.</div>
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A pair of leaf earrings and Nativity on DVD, again from Louisa, so kept asking me if I'd seen Nativity yet as again she loves it. We haven't seen it yet, am saving it till next Christmas.</div>
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A Hollister t-shirt, I love the colour coral on me in the Summer, so flattering! A pair of stud earrings and a check scarf both from New Look. These were from my other sister Julia and her boyfriend.</div>
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Two sets of mugs, the pack of four are by a brand called Symphony (never heard of them before) and were from my Aunty and Uncle. The other pack of 2 are from Next and were from Steve's mums cousin. These were joint presents for the both of us.</div>
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Smellies, everyone always gets them for Christmas right? The Philosophy shower gel is from Steve's brother and his wife, the Clarindon and Co set were from Steve's other brother and girlfriend, the Burts Bees set is from my Grandma and Grandad. The final thing is some Laura Ashley body polisher from the same Aunty and Uncle that got us the mugs.</div>
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Anything to do with making our house smell nice is good with me. Got 2 candles, and a reed diffuser. The bigger candle is by Linea and from my Aunty and Uncle again. The mini one is by Wax Lyrical and a little something extra from the in-laws. The the diffuser is from one of my cousins and her boyfriend.</div>
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A lovely pack of biscuits from my sister and her boyfriend (these are to all 3 of us). The Walkers shortbread are from my other cousin and his wife and son. And some little chocolates were a little extra from Steve's brother and his wife.</div>
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These were from my mum and dad (my mum knows I love hot chocolate). The glass mug was from Sainsbury's, and the set was from QVC, but Whittards do have their own <a href="https://www.whittard.co.uk/" target="_blank">website</a> as well.</div>
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A Harry Potter re-usable bag that came from the Harry Potter Studio Tour, as my family went there for my sisters birthday, now we all have matching bags, haha!</div>
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A lovely silver photo frame from M&S, I just need to print off a nice photo of Ben to put in it, and keep on my bedside table.</div>
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Lastly from my parents I got this gorgeous Laura Gellar make-up set. I need to get it out have a good experiment with it all soon. The powder foundation will come in handy when we go on holiday I think!</div>
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Steve and Ben got me these rose gold Pandora bow earrings, I love them! And I love rose gold too, I did choose these myself (we normally choose our presents from each other).</div>
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From Steve's parents I received another lovely Pandora charm (it matches the one I got for my birthday from them). The colour is lovely!</div>
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I really like seeing what other people have received for Christmas! So this is the first of three posts. I'm starting with Ben's stocking presents that he got from Father Christmas. We leave Bens stocking in his bedroom all ready for Santa to fill. Then in the morning we open up his stocking presents in our bed.</div>
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a good night last night whether you stayed in (like us) or went out. I also hope you all enjoy spending some time together as a family today! We are having a lazy day, although I have laundry to do and some cupcakes to ice. And then going round my sisters later. I also wish everyone a happy and healthy 2016.</div>
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A little re-cap on this year: I got a managers position at work and turned it down, as I would like to concentrate on my family and also on my blog, and not worry about getting so stressed at work. I now feel a lot happier about going to work and don't spend time thinking about it at home as much! We had 2 holidays, one to Menorca, Ben's first time on a plane. And our second to France again. We also had some sad news as Steve's nan passed away, but Steve's brother also got married. Took a big step with Ben and got him into a Pre-school, which he loves. And I love the extra free time to get things done around the house as well. We had a great Christmas spending time with mine and Steves families.</div>
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What do I hope for in the next year? For Ben to continue progressing well, and to extend his hours at his Pre-school when we can get his 15 free hours. And hopefully he'll become less clingy towards me as he gets older as well. To hopefully persuade Steve to have another baby! He's going on about putting some of Ben's toys in the loft, so he can't be as negative about it as he is saying! As we still have everything of Ben's anyway! To be more organised - now Ben is at Nursery this has become a lot easier. I did have this as an aim for 2015 as well, I have improved but feel I can still do better. I now do more things on the days I work! I also want to take more care in myself, Just little things like moisturising daily, and looking after my nails and hands properly (they take their toll because of where I work). And do my hair properly, it looks so scruffy half the time as I don't do anything with it, and just let it air dry!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-87559082054775038212015-11-27T19:00:00.000+00:002015-11-27T19:00:00.213+00:00Amazon Black Friday Deals Week Purchases 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Amazons Black Friday Deals Week is their biggest yet this year, and I may have bought a few things for Ben and myself (whilst actually seeing if the present that I am getting my sisters boyfriend for Christmas was in it - it was but when I was at work last night so missed out on it!). I thought I would show you what I purchased. As I've literally done Christmas shopping (apart from Steves and my sisters boyfriend) I decided to make some sneaky purchases.</div>
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OPI's Catch A Falling Star gift set, and Ce-less-tial Is More - I bought these as a present to myself after a stressful day</div>
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A <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/new-in/hollie-reindeer-fairisle-christmas-jumper/invt/dzz88212" target="_blank">Christmas Jumper</a> that's from Boohoo, I don't actually have a proper Christmas jumper, I have a sweatshirt and a couple of t-shirts, but really wanted to wear a Christmas jumper on Christmas Day this year. I'll probably team it with my black skater skirt and some of Primarks super cosy tights.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-62299977631569668122015-11-20T19:00:00.000+00:002015-11-20T19:00:03.160+00:000-6 Month Gift Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Here's my first gift guide for this year! Just a few ideas for the younger baby, as it's harder when they're so young, I discovered this and Ben was 8 months old for his first Christmas,</div>
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We all like to wear something Christmas related throughout December! I like to pick Ben up a few items each year. This year this is what I have bought him.</div>
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I love this adorable reindeer hoody, I picked this up from <a href="http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+reindeer-hoodie-in-kids-christmas-jumpers+d7325">Jojo Maman Bebe</a>, it's £20, which I think is a great price as it's super soft. And comes in sizes 6-12 months up to 5-6 years.</div>
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I picked these pyjamas up from <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html">George at Asda,</a> for just £6. These are going to be Ben's Christmas pyjamas for through out December. I have some more for his Christmas Eve box, I will be doing a post on that once it's completed.</div>
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Lastly a couple of tops, the long sleeved t-shirt is from <a href="http://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/tustorefront/?pagetype=product&productcode=128617376-Navy">Tu at Sainsburys</a> and was £3.50. The jumper is from <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Mini-Club-Boys-Jumper-Santa_1721111/">Boots Mini Club</a> ad was £12. I just had to pick it up when I saw it!</div>
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I love it that Ben can now start doing more things himself, going to aim to do some more crafty things with him, and he's already done his first picture at Nursery.</div>
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So these are some photos from the second week of our holiday, all the way back in June. But I have still decided to post them, as some of you may be looking into where you would like to visit next Summer.</div>
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Monday - left over spaghetti bolognaise (I always freeze left overs if possible)<br />
Tuesday - Hot dogs, normally do Ben a few chips and corn to have with his sausage<br />
Wednesday - Chicken Enchilada's, will be using the Morrisons enchilada pack for this.<br />
Thursday - Fray Bentos chicken pie for me, probably with some frozen corn. Ben and Steve will have tortellini and tomato and mascarpone sauce<br />
Friday - Freezer meal, possibly battered cod and sweet potato fries. Steves away on his brothers stag do. My sister is taking Ben to Pizza Hut whilst I'm at work.<br />
Saturday - Steves still away, so Ben and I are having some party food as a treat, hehe!<br />
Sunday - Not too sure, Steves home and I'm at work all day so neither of us will want to cook, so either take-away or what ever is in the cupboard/freezer.<br />
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It is also Bens first week at Pre-school this week. He has been a nightmare the last couple of days as we were round my parents for Halloween and he went to be later, and hasn't caught up on sleep yet. So early tea and then bath and bed for him, as if he wakes up earlier tomorrow it will give us longer to get ready so won't bother me too much. Hoping to start posting regularly again soon. I do have a few posts planned in my head!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-25575619764366439132015-10-22T13:40:00.003+01:002015-10-22T13:40:50.685+01:00Update #5Hello,<br />
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Sorry it's been a long time no post! Currently not feeling my usual happy self, and got a lot of things going on.<br />
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Firstly we've got a pre-school for Ben to attend, he starts after half term, doing Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9am-12pm. This will benefit us both so much, he'll be able to socialise with other children around his age, and learn to be apart from me more, and experience new things whilst there. And I can then get things done such as housework and blog related things whilst he's there.<br />
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I've been on a mission to complete my cross-stitch kit that's for my grandparents for Christmas and I still have quite a bit to do, with Ben around it's hard.<br />
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I also feel the need to get something of my chest! Steve doesn't want to have another child, and I am so so broody it's getting me down. I am trying to persuade him, but it's not working. Then there's also the fact that I feel like he doesn't want to speak to me, He comes home from work, I do dinner, then whilst I'm putting Ben to bed he starts playing Destiny, and then doesn't come to bed until midnight, by then I'm fast asleep. I tried talking to him about it on the phone whilst he was on his break, he doesn't seem to understand. Tonight I'm at work and have asked him to stop playing when I get home (he used to do this), so hopefully he will. He doesn't seem to understand how all this is getting me down. I have always said that I want 2 children! I just don't know what to do, I'm going to try and talk to him about it tonight, see if I get anywhere with either subject. He keeps coming up with excuses for not wanting another child, all of which are really silly. Like still needing to go on holiday, I said I'd quite happily go on holiday whilst pregnant, and not having enough room, when we live in a 3 bedroomed house!<br />
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If anyone has any advice for me I would be very grateful!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-68111462641425798072015-09-30T19:00:00.000+01:002015-09-30T19:00:01.795+01:00October Goals and an UpdateHello everyone, after my little break from blogging whilst we were in France, I am back. We had a lovely holiday, although a bit strange with us three and Steve's dad! The weather wasn't the best & we only visited one place, but it was nice to get away and go out for meals. Although Ben is really in the flow of the terrible twos now, and I didn't think he could get any worse! He seems to have developed a bit of a fear of the dark, which I think was down to being in a difference place to sleep. And he would wake up in the middle of the night and get in our bed! And is still doing this now we're back at home. I've finally ordered a safety gate for his bedroom door so he won't be able to get out of his bedroom. Although why they all say they're only suitable for use with up to 2 year olds is beyond me!<br />
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Since we've got home I've been trying to get all the washing done and the suitcases empty. I'm slowly getting there, we did come home with a suitcase full of clean clothes, but as I like Ben to have ironed clothes I now have a massive ironing pile - something to start on tomorrow.<br />
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Whenever I'm in France I always seem to get lots of ideas and inspirations for things! As it's so quite you can actually think, and maybe it's all the fresh air we get when we're there! So I thought I would do a few goals for the month of October. I would actually really like to make this a monthly thing. As it's the last day of September, it's the ideal time to post them.<br />
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- Buy all my Christmas cards<br />
- Organise Ben's wardrobe<br />
- Start organising Ben's toys in a better way<br />
- Start sorting out my clothes<br />
- Clean and tidy the top of my dressing table<br />
- Sort out and clean and tidy the main kitchen food cupboard<br />
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Thanks for reading!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-39970963562087392812015-09-04T18:00:00.000+01:002015-09-04T18:00:02.022+01:00Bens 28/29 Month UpdateBen recently had his 2 year check up with a health visitor (we seem to see a different one every time), so I thought I would do his next update.<br />
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Although this was his 2 year check up, it was done using the 30 month ASQ questionnaire, which can be filled in between 28 months and 16 days through to 31 months and 15 days. Ben was bang on the 28 months and 16 days when he had his appointment.<br />
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If any parents have done the questionnaires with their children, then you know they are very thorough, and can have some strange things on them, to try and get your child to do.<br />
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There are different sections, Ben was great with communication and problem solving. His speech is great, and I definitely think he is ahead for his age, as one of the questions was "Does your child make sentences of 3 or 4 words long", Ben will make up sentences of 5 or 6 words long. Gross motor skills, basically movement, he is doing most things under. The only thing that he was down on is the fine motor skills, which involves drawing, turning pages in books and threading. Well most threading activities that you can buy say from age 3 anyway (and I actually have him one for Christmas). And since our visit he has actually starting drawing lines across the page, before he was only going up and down. Personal Social is also low, this is doing things by himself, like feeding himself with a spoon, pulling trousers up and down, and putting on his coat/cardigan by himself.<br />
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My plan is to work at the things he can't do. Concentrating on the drawing first, he needs to draw circles next under that.<br />
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I'm not worried about him being lower on some aspects because he is so ahead in his speech, and he knows his letters, numbers and colours (which aren't covered?).<br />
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I've started getting him to help a bit around the house. Just simple things like taking dry washing off the clothes horse and putting it in the basket, putting rubbish in the bin, and putting his bowls and plates away after I've washed them up, as well as putting his toys away.<br />
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We're also working on the potty training, just leaving him with no bottoms or nappy on. And he's doing great like that, and will go sit on the potty when needed. And has even done 1 poo on there (which I missed as I was at work). I did try him with pants on today, and we had 3 accidents. But once he learns they're not a nappy then we'll be good, as he obviously knows when he needs to do. As I've been keeping the potty in the lounge, I'm going to put it on the toilet, so he has to tell me he needs to go. As we are off on holiday, this is a work in progress. I will start putting pull ups on him when we go out now, so that if he asks to go, then it will make things easier.<br />
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Monday - Ben and I are off round my parents, haven't been told what we're having. Steve will have a pizza when he gets home from work at around 8:30.<br />
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Wednesday - Hunters Chicken, made using a jar of Morrisons Hunters Chicken sauce<br />
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Thursday - Leftovers sweet and sour chicken and rice. Steve and Ben will probably have fresh pasta tortellini and tomato and mascarpone sauce and garlic bread.<br />
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Friday - Leftovers Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya. Steve and Ben normally have some kind of freezer meal or what Steve has chosen whilst food shopping.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-61873291374047540982015-08-27T19:00:00.000+01:002015-08-27T19:00:06.283+01:00Menorca Holiday 2015 - Trip to Mahon<div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the beginning of our second week we booked a trip through Thomson to visit Mahon, the capital of Menorca. We chose this trip because it was suitable for families, and Steve and I always like to visit another part of the island/country that we visit other than just the town we stay in. It also had time to wander around the town by ourselves - which I really liked the sound of. We got picked up at the hotel pretty early, but enough time to fit in some eggs on toast for breakfast. We had around 2 hours to wander around the town, the trip is done on market days, so we could have a look there to pick up some bargains, we did have a little look around at the end, but we mostly had a little wander around and stopped for a drink in a café.</div>
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We then went on a boat trip, this lasted around an hour, around Mahon harbour. This is where all the really expensive homes are! Some of them looked great. There was a bar on the boat supplying drinks and snacks. You do get told some information about what you are seeing whilst on the boat as well. I sat inside with Ben, whilst Steve went outside to take some pictures. If Ben was a bit older we all would have gone out together. You also get the option to go downstairs to look at the fish, again Steve did this on his own, as I didn't know what Ben would have been like.</div>
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There was also a quick trip to a Gin Distillery where, basically you just visit the shop, as neither of us drink gin this didn't interest us at all. But the bottles did look really good, and would make a good collectors item!</div>
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There is a tour guide, we had a lovely woman who told us lots of information about the island, including stories.</div>
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Overall I would recommend this trip, only if you don't plan on hiring a car, as then you can visit Mahon yourself. Neither of us drive and we thought as you get time to walk around on your own it's work doing it this way rather than getting the bus, as it was less stress and hassle. </div>
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We didn't put him in the Creche as you had to pay for it, and Kids Club starts at age 3. So cannot wait to go away again and get rid of him for the morning in the Kids Club (haha) but any fellow mummy's and daddy's know children take a lot of amusing, And it is our holiday too, and we can all do with some time to relax without the kids for an hour or two.</div>
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<span id="goog_861458128"></span><span id="goog_861458129"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985298979140013379.post-11814210818609967072015-08-13T14:24:00.000+01:002015-08-13T14:24:22.145+01:00Update #4I have totally been slacking on the blogging since I went on holiday! I've not really had any enthusiasm to blog, but I'm hoping that is back now.<br />
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We had a lovely holiday, and I will be doing blogposts on that soon.<br />
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Since we got back (and whilst we were away) Ben has been having sleep issues as well as attachment issues. I'm actually thinking it may be time to drop his nap, as I struggle every day to get him to have one, and then it's a struggle at night to get him to sleep. For example yesterday he finally dropped off just after 3PM, then woke up after an hour, then managed to fall asleep on me downstairs, of which I left him there till I needed the toilet, haha! But then he didn't fall asleep till 10PM, and still woke up at 7:30AM today. He is tired if he doesn't nap, but I figured he will get used to it eventually, and hopefully go down easier at night. I'm thinking about introducing quiet time instead, where I'll leave him in his bedroom for an hour on his own with some books and toys, so I can get things done like housework or blogging, or a workout if I'm really lucky (these have also gone out of the window due to lack of time).<br />
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To help me with my blogging I have purchased a laptop, so I can blog downstairs from the sofa if Ben is being a good boy and entertaining himself - we will see how this works out, when I get back into it fully next week.<br />
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Just as I actually want to blog we're off on another holiday in just under a month, back to France, so I will be taking a break then. And there is no internet access, as it's Steve's parents house, so will be nice to get away from the Internet for a while, sometimes you just need to switch off!<br />
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Now off to get Ben up, as he's obviously not going to nap today, he has always been one for not sleeping much.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11305529413719903394noreply@blogger.com0