Alex_bumptobaby

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• A Late (With Good Reason) Me and Mine: June 2015

  

  I really love joining in each month with the Me and Mine link up that the lovely Lucy from Dear Beautiful created. Capturing a family photograph to represent ou... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Logan; Welcome to the World

  

  Dear my darling little boy Logan,You're here, you're finally here. I've thought and dreamt about you for so long, far longer than the nine months that I... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Review of the Vax Floormate Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner

  

  Maybe it's the virgo in me - the perfectionist, that just loves things to be neat, tidy and clean or maybe it's just part of my build-up. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• WIN a Pair of Sunglasses up to the Value of £100 from The Sunglasses Shop

  

  You may remember that back in November I collaborated with the sunglasses-shop.co.uk to review a pair of their Michael Kors sunglasses and also give a pair away. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Overdue.. Or Perhaps Not...

  

  Well I'm now 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant with no sign at all of my little boy - I just never expected that I would go over.. this little guy engaged weeks ago... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Top 5 Non-Essential, But Oh-So-Worth-It Nursery Recommendations

  

  Designing your little one's first bedroom is such an exciting time, I had an absolute blast seeing all of mine and Adams ideas come together for Ethans bedroom... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby #2: 40 Weeks Pregnant.. You're Late!

  

  I'd felt so sure that I wasn't going to get to this update, I really thought he'd have arrived by now. That's just shows you what I know! Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why My Views On Going On Holiday Have Changed

  

  I'd never been one for holidays, I wasn't bothered about going on them and could quite easily take them or leave them. I'd always been such a homely sort of... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Sunny and Impromptu Picnic in the Park

  

  Isn't June just being totally strange weather wise here in the UK? One minute it's grey, cold and raining and we're all begrudgingly getting out the jumpers... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Approach to Mealtimes with a Toddler

  

  I think that as parents we all just try our best with our children. There's no rule book or manual and so we rely on instinct and gut feeling. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby #2: 39 Weeks.. Feeling Pressure and So Ready!

  

  I'm sitting here writing this update at 6am and at 39+3 weeks pregnant (Due Monday 22nd), I woke up at 5am today, I couldn't sleep. It's so hot outside and I'm... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Which Family Occasions Are Worth Saving For?

  

  As parents I think that we'll always find that they'll be some sort of family occasion worth saving for, but which is the most important? Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways To Teach Children About Money

  

  Money is an important and vital part of everyones everyday lives, it's why we go to work, how we have a roof over our heads, how we have food in our stomach. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last Round up Haul of Things for Baby #2

  

  I really enjoy reading these types of posts on other blogs myself, so I thought I'd show you a few of the latest things we've added to the collection of things... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby #2.. Our DIY Maternity Photographs (Part Two: Outdoors)

  

  As promised in yesterdays post I am sharing part two of our DIY maternity photographs today. These were the ones I was most looking forward to taking as I just... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways to Brighten Up The Rooms In Your House

  

  Brightening up some of the rooms in your house can completely transform the general ambience, yet many people assume that this means spending a lot of money on... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby #2: Our DIY Maternity Photographs (Part One: At Home)

  

  I always wished that I had taken more photographs of my bump when I was pregnant with Ethan. In reality, I do have a lot - I have one for near enough every week... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pregnancy.. The Second Time Around

  

  I feel so lucky to be sitting here with a happy, healthy little boy and to be 36 weeks pregnant with my second little boy. Words fail me when I comes to... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Not Scared. Okay.. Maybe I Am.

  

  Confession time.. When I was younger I absolutely loved a good horror film or TV show. Horror was probably my favourite genre, but nowadays I just can't watch... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby #2: 38 Weeks Pregnant.. End of Pregnancy Symptoms and Hello Braxton Hicks!

  

  I really don't know how many more of these updates I will be writing. Could this be my last one? Or could I potentially have two to three more to write? Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION