Some very good news!

Hi all!

I have created this blog to share the experience of my first pregnancy with you all!

I thought it would be a nice idea to share information with other first timers and receive advice from experienced mums!

Over the next few months I will share my experiences and worries with you in this blog, and on my YouTube channel that I have specifically created separately from my cosmetic tutorial channel to document my journey :)

The Story so far


This week I was late for my period, and thought nothing of it as I'm on Citalopram which can affect your menstrual cycle.

But, my fiancé and I decided it would be a good idea to rule out other causes.

Two positive results later and I knew I was going to be a mum!

Now this is the best possible news I could ever get, I was born for this! We may not be rich or in the best position to start a family, but I know that this is the right time for us :)

I now know that I am 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant, it's still very early days, but suddenly it's hit me that I don't actually have 9 months. I have 7 1/2 months until our baby comes! Slightly shocking for me haha!

Of course this is a delicate time in pregnancy, and I am trying my best to give my growing baby what he or she needs. I have started low impact exercise such as yoga and daily walks, as well as pelvic floor exercises.

I am taking pregnacare plus vitamins, which retails at roughly £13.99, a little expensive but I believe the added Omega 3 oil capsules are way worth it. Boots are currently holding a 3 for 2 offer on all vitamin products too, so Iv'e stocked up :) There is also a 3 for 2 deal on palmers stretch mark cream (£5.25), so If you have just found out some good news, it's a good time to visit boots!

I have started massaging Palmers stretch mark cream anywhere on my belly and breasts where I am likely to get stretch marks. The earlier you start this ritual the better, twice a day is best. Your skin can only get more supple the more you do this.

Also I have started massaging the perineum. I have been using durex water based lubricant to do this, but I'm going to buy Mothercare's bump and beyond perfect delivery perineal gel (30 ml £4.99) next week, and I will review it over the next few months.

I will do a detailed post on perineal massage in the next week or so!

Don't forget to follow and bookmark this page! I will be regularly updating at least once a week, so check back often :)

Also check out my twitter and YouTube for more information!

Ally xxx