My latest interests #4

As I have mentioned I have now officially left work, technically my first 2 weeks are holiday and then I will start my maternity but, it is done. So this week I thought I would set my creative goals for next week now that I am home most days :)

• Paint the fimo shapes Stacey and I made ages ago.
• Create 2 more of the pieces for the Nursery series. 
• Develop baby toy ideas for when I take a break from blogging to love up my baby :)
• Practice my hypnobirthing techniques everyday.

I think that's enough goals for my first week 'taking it easy'!! But these are things I have been enjoying looking at this  week.

• I like the idea of  doing something like this for our bathroom wall, Andy is big on his identity as a Cornish man, I think things like this will encourage our children to ask questions and develop their own sense of belonging from there.
• I am on the hunt for one of these Babaslings because I like the reviews they have, I am really keen to keep my baby close to me most of the time but to also have hands free to do things I want to do. This sling will also hopefully help me feel more comfortable breastfeeding initially because I will be able to do it discreetly. Another perceived pro is that my fear of flat head syndrome will be managed as the fabric is supportive but giving, of course to completely avoid flat head its a case of being aware not to leave the baby in one place for too long on its back. 
• Baby sign is something I have already talked about but I am keeping all the resources in one central place so that when I am ready I can access as much information as possible.

Some lovelies

A nearby troll bridge

Sweet card from my mummy

Stormy weather from our bedroom window

Rice krispies covered in white chocolate...... diet..... one day!!!

Guest post with Natalie @ Winterlove

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Nursery Series - 5 Blue crochet blanket

So this is a kinda cheat because obviously a blanket is not specifically for the nursery. However I did get fed up of creating everything to co-ordinate with my colour scheme without making the room too boyish or girlish.

Hence my first and only blue project....

This is a really simply blanket that was only really aimed at helping me develop my crocheting seen as I am so good at making up my own stitches!!

I started by creating a chain of 120. Then for the next 40 lines I used a treble crochet to create the body, chaining 2 each time I got to the end. Once I was happy with the size I single crocheted around the edge to give the blanket a little stability, I then repeated this so I have a border of 2 single crochet.

My latest interests #3

Another little bit of a green living, frugal, baby themed week I am afraid! On the plus side I don't have much longer left at work no so I am hoping I can actually get some of these things made and tried.

• I cannot remember how long I have wanted to make my own Borax free washing powder and all purpose cleaner, I think probably since we moved into our lovely home and I still haven't gotten around to it. This recipe has been formed by and tested by a lady using the mixture primarily on cloth nappies, whilst I loved the idea of cloth nappies its just not something I felt I could give my time to, but it means to me that the recipe should be effective but safe on our babies clothes. A massive plus for me. 
• This Mama blog always has some interesting content, so much so I leave it a couple days to head on over and then catch up with a few posts at a time because I always end up following links and investigating things further. A good read!
• The wooden toys and colours of these toys look so cute for a baby to play with. I am holding off buying toys for the moment because I just have no idea, I have been investigating toys good for development but essentially this isn't something you can go wrong with - the child is always going to develop, I just want a variety so that I have some fun playing too!!
• Although the girlies are older I like to pop by and see what they have been up to, some of the home decor ideas are really inspiring. 

Weeks 30 - 34

Well I finish work next week, a very bitter sweet time for me. Although I will not miss getting up everyday and I am looking forward to having a little bit of time to myself before the baby arrives. I have a few projects to finish up for the nursery and a new baby toy series I want to work on as well as spending time with Andy.

For the most part I am planning on tidying the house, readying the baby things, getting my hospital bag really ready, cooking some dinners to freeze for our first week at home, seeing friends and sleeping as much as I can! So many people have said to me the sleep deprivation that takes place throughout pregnancy is preparation for a new born that doesn't sleep routinely instantly!

Anyway, this is my progress so far:
30 weeks                                                  31 weeks                                    32 weeks

  

33 weeks                                                                       34 weeks

A very rare full body picture!                                I am really struggling to wear non-maternity clothes now

Maternity shopping

I had a morning to myself last week, Andy had gone into work and I got the cleaning done as soon as I could manage just to get out. I am not big on shopping and am more than happy not really bothering. But, I just felt it was something I needed to do.

Thank goodness I did.

The sale was awesome! I got 2 maternity tops, white linen trousers, a dress and a pair of sunglasses. For £25! Now you might be noticing penny pinching is a common theme on this blog........ I love bargains. I love not paying as much as you would expect. Maternity clothes have always been bitter sweet for me, I am more comfortable in them but the cost for the amount of usage has always put me off.

But a pair of trousers for £4. YES PLEASE!!

Ahh, charming faces, you'll have to excuse my scraped back hair like I said.... cleaning, dodgey hips and general lack of effort in the pretty department was the order of the day :D

I didn't get this dress because it just looked ridiculous on top! It wasn't maternity but was a jersey type of material that would have been perfect except there was just too much of it. However, I had to take the picture because I liked the colour! Plus, how big is my belly now! Pregnancy is certainly amazing.