Gemma in the Cotswolds

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Pregnancy

34 Weeks Pregnant & What’s In My Hospital Bag for Labour

34 Weeks Pregnant & What’s In My Hospital Bag for Labour

Time is flying by, and although we still don’t have a definite plan in place for when this little one will be coming along – its still a toss up between induction and seeing if I can go into labour by myself, but this will be decided at our next scan in 3 weeks time – I have finally gotten round to packing my hospital bag. After a few days of particularly painful Braxton Hicks, and both the boys coming at 37/38 weeks, its definitely given me a kick to get organised for when the time comes. I’ve made a…

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Pregnancy

What’s In My Baby’s Hospital Bag

What’s In My Baby’s Hospital Bag

Wow, hasn’t time flown? I have to say I’ve been slightly better at documenting my pregnancy over on youtube that I have on my blog – so if you want the latest definitely pop over and have a watch. My latest video (below) is What is in my Baby’s hospital bag – I’m currently nearly 32 weeks pregnant, and trying to get organised now. Have a watch and see what I’ve packed. For ease, I’ve linked everything I’ve mentioned in the video below (with links, not affiliate). I hope you find this helpful – and please let me know if…

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SATR Reviews

Bravado Designs Nursing Bras Soft Petal Collection | REVIEW

Bravado Designs Nursing Bras Soft Petal Collection | REVIEW

I remember the days of being early pregnant with my first baby back in 2009 and extensively researching every little thing about pregnancy and babies. I bought maternity bras that I wore pretty much from getting a positive test, and did everything by the book. Fast forward nearly 9 years, and I’m three babies and four pregnancies down, in the middle of my fifth and that enthusiasm for the little details has long gone – mainly just because I’m so busy trying to keep on top of every day life, things like maternity bra shopping are way down the list.…

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SATR Reviews

Big Game Hunters Whacky Penthouse | REVIEW

Big Game Hunters Whacky Penthouse | REVIEW

As a child I would’ve moved heaven and earth for a proper playhouse – I’ve always been a little homemaker at heart. Unfortunately I had to make do with my Dads shed – which in fairness he let us paint and rearrange until our hearts content – but I also had to share it with the firewood and a rogue mouse that used to chew up my ‘artwork’! The one thing I adore about my kids is their imagination, but their constant efforts at making a den out of my sofa cushions started to take its toll. It became my…

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The Me & Mine Project

The Me & Mine Project – June 2018

The Me & Mine Project – June 2018

You may be thinking I haven’t seen those faces around these parts for a while. It’s true, I have been totally slacking – although for good reason. The last few months have been both amazing and pretty crappy in equal measure. If you don’t normally read my blog then I’ll let you in on the secret – WE ARE EXPECTING ANOTHER LITTLE BRUSHNEEN!! Obviously that’s the amazing part – the not so great bit is how sick it has made me. As I write this today I’ve turned 20 weeks and the sickness has let up a bit this morning.…

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Holidays

OUR WEEKEND STAY AT TREVORNICK, CORNWALL | Review

OUR WEEKEND STAY AT TREVORNICK, CORNWALL | Review

As a child some of my favourites memories were our holidays to Devon in a static caravan – and for Ell, although his family stayed in Cornwall. It’s actually a tradition we’ve carried on since having our own children – they love caravan holidays, and they love Cornwall. We were so excited to be invited for a weekend stay at Trevornick, Holywell Bay in one of their brand new static caravans.  Trevornick is a 5* family owned site 5.5 miles from Newquay, with over 600 camping and touring pitches, 36 fully equipped Eurotents, and from the start of the 2018…

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