On being pregnant - part 2

So after my first post on pregnancy I didn't think I'd be writing much more, guess this is why there are so many 'mommy bloggers' out there; when you suddenly find what you need you feel like you should be sharing the good news with the world! More in my case I want to remember all of this so I will have meaningful gifts to buy when friends get pregnant, or if someone out there needs some advice without trawling the internet for hours (like I have, but I've sort of enjoyed it :).

I was really much more excited than I expected this morning when I received a package from Hatch Collection. My wardrobe is almost fully stocked with loose fitting or maternity clothes now, but it was recently my birthday and my mother offered to buy me a cardigan. Thankfully - Hatch had just gone on sale (otherwise it was a big NO). When the package arrived this morning the quality of the clothes were GORGEOUS, I can't wait to get home and hang them up!


Now that I am feeling in good health I can deal with a bit of fragrance again, but mostly still of a natural origin. This 'nourishing baby oil' by Burts Bees smells divine (like the ripest, fresh honey) and I love rubbing it on after a hot shower. I'm not sure if it prevents stretch marks or similar, but it would be such a lovely gift, I can't recommend it enough!



 














So... pregnancy pigmentation. It hasn't been as bad for me (so far) as what I thought I might be in for, and any makeup is a big effort for me - I rarely wear 'real makeup' anyway. Then my good friend Rebecca showed me this wonder product, I'm sold! It's a tinted moisturiser called 'In a Good Light SPF 30+' and you can get it from Mecca Cosmetica, perfect for all skin in my opinion! Thanks Rebecca!



Did you know there is such a thing as a Sleep Bra? I wish I had known months back! One of these clever items has gained me an extra hour or two of serious sleep per night since buying two about 3 weeks ago! Better still, they are not expensive. It sort of feels less like wearing a bra and is not quite as tight as a sports crop top, but it holds everything in place very comfortably. For some reason I was very against wearing a bra to bed, so here is the perfect answer!



I have been exercising throughout my pregnancy, not in the crazy way, just walking a few times a week and going to a pregnancy gym class twice a week - I've really enjoyed it so far. So here we go again, all about bras... but I recently replaced my sports top and this is the one for a pregnant body (or a large large chest)! If you visit the LuluLemon store in Sydney, they actually have a changeroom where you can 'test one out' on a mini-tramp! I have to laugh, the style is called 'ta ta tamer.'



I guess by now you may have realised that being pregnant means shopping a bit like crazy, but now that all of these special things are beginning to fit and come in handy, it's starting to be alot of fun :)