Pregnancy is an incredible journey, a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s amazing how those 9 months, which might seem long at first, pass in the blink of an eye. I should know—I’ve been on this wonderful adventure with pregnant women and new moms for over a decade now, and one thing they all tell me...
Becoming a mother is one of life’s most beautiful journeys for a woman. It’s a time filled with anticipation, joy, changes and surely fears and challenges. Gosh, you have so many questions popping into your head: What vitamins should I take? How do I stay fit? Which antenatal class should I book and what can...
5 reasons Why Photos are Important for Well-being. In the era of smartphones and social media, where everyone has a camera at their fingertips, we find ourselves capturing and sharing moments like never before. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a group selfie, a delectable meal, or a candid shot of a loved one, we document...
Photos are definitely a mood boost for me, what a lovely post! x
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Being a photographer is not just about taking pretty photos. It’s also about running a business, and like every little business, managing daily admin tasks can be challenging and overwhelming. From the first enquiry to scheduling the photoshoot, sending the invoice and managing all the steps in between is not always easy to stay on...
Wow, this sounds like something I should look into. I don’t want to fumble over things and right now I’m using Google Calendar but that kind of overwhelms me seeing all of the things I have to get done. Thank you for sharing, I’m going to check into it. I’d love to own a photography business!ReplyCancel
One of the strangest things about being pregnant has got to be the cravings. We’ve all heard crazy stories about women eating coal or sponges – but thankful these types of cravings aren’t too common. Studies show that 50-90% of pregnant women experience cravings for specific foods and these are usually high-sugar and high-fat foods,...
For those who have experienced pregnancy, this must have been quite an interesting (and sometimes unusual) experience. It’s definitely fun to think about what the cravings could mean because there has to be something specific to it even though scientific research maybe hasn’t quite caught up with this. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Welcoming a newborn into the world is a magical experience. As parents cherish those precious moments, it becomes imperative to capture them with utmost care and creativity. This is where a great newborn photographer comes into play. Being a newborn photographer is an incredibly rewarding profession. The part I love most about being a newborn...
The statement “breast is best” refers to the belief that breastfeeding is the optimal way to feed an infant. But is it really? While there is strong evidence to support the numerous benefits of breastfeeding, it is essential to keep in mind that every family and situation is unique. The decision to breastfeed (or not)...
I had a similar experience in that Flora wouldn’t latch on and because I’d had such a traumatic birth (emergency C-section and lost over half my blood supply) my body couldn’t produce enough milk. Midwives were no help at all. Eventually the senior consultant told me to use formula to top up. So that’s what we did – started out on breast milk and topped up with formula for every feed. Worked like a charm. Really fed up that the “breast is best” mantra is still so prevalent. It doesn’t work for all women and ultimately, “fed is best” however you do it!ReplyCancel
Sorry to hear you had issues as well. Breastfeeding is bloody hard and no one really prepares you for it. So many women live the early stage in guilt and failure because they think it’s their fault.
We don’t openly talk about it much and things don’t change.
That’s why I decided to start this project and hopefully it will bring more awareness.
Thanks for sharing your story Lisa.ReplyCancel
There is a saying “Money can’t buy happiness”. I’m sure you all heard it, right? Lots of people disagree with this. Others think it’s partially true, as with money you can buy some of the things that make you happy. Well, of course, truly poor people could be happier with money as they don’t have...
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Funnily enough I’ve been looking for a pregnancy journal to document this incredible journey I’m on so this post has come at the perfect time.
Amazing! I hope you enjoy it and find it useful. Also any suggestion is welcome too.
All the best with your pregnancy!
Lovely! A pregnancy journal is priceless! A great way to commemorate an important and momentous moment of a woman’s life. Thank you for making this available.
Glad it can be helpful.
Ah, I feel quite sad, I didn’t do any of this when I was pregnant, and it’s such a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing, Valentina, it’s definitely something I’ll be recommending to any pregnant friends.
I know! It was the same for me and I regret not having more memories of my pregnancy. That’s why I created this and I hope I can inspire mums-to-be to keep a journal.
I would have loved this! I kind of journaled in my blog during my pregnancy and it was great to document it all.
Corinne x
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Well, if you blogged about it, you have still some memories. Well done!
This is a wonderful idea! To have something to look at and remember your pregnancy journey and something to show and tell your children when they grow older, especially for first-time moms out there.
This is such a great idea for pregnant mamas out there to document their journey! Thanks so much for sharing!