Cotswold Mum

Pregnancy Diary: 38 Weeks of fullness!

November 11, 2012November 11, 2012Pregnancy, Pregnancy Diary

I write this from my birthing ball, the birthing ball that is currently the only place I find comfortable to sit. I have pains in my lower abdomen, but know that there is no point

JoJo Maman Bebe Maternity Jeans Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Pregnancy

JoJo Maman Bebe have a large range of products for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Not only can you buy online at but they also have shops scattered all over the UK too. I was recently

Medela – Make a pledge

November 9, 2012November 9, 2012Baby, Pregnancy

Medela are very excited to announce the launch of their new campaign; Make a Pledge. The campaign gives families a unique opportunity to make a special and personal promise to an important child in

Crave Maternity now available at Next!

November 8, 2012November 8, 2012Pregnancy

I love Crave Maternity, and I love Next, so when I heard that Crave is now available at Next I had to share the news! From 28th October 2012, Crave joins Next as one of their

Pregnancy Diary: Why I eat soap, yes really.

November 2, 2012November 5, 2012Pregnancy, Pregnancy Diary

This is my fourth pregnancy and in the final few months of each one I have had the same cravings. Dove soap. Now before I start this tale of weirdness, let me tell you this

Why I shall make it my mission to not bother getting dressed in future…

November 1, 2012November 1, 2012Pregnancy

So there I am with my very low 36-37 week pregnant belly, with a pair of leggings in my hand yet unable to reach my feet. Now I would normally just give up right here,

Bags of Essentials – Prepacked Maternity hospital bag review.

October 29, 2012October 29, 2012Pregnancy

If you are a regular reader of the blog, then you will know just how disorganised I am. I am never one to panic, but sometimes I am so relaxed things just don't get done

Seraphine Nursing Shawl Wrap Review

October 25, 2012February 26, 2014Pregnancy

With the colder weather here, I am always looking for funky ways to cover my bump without the expense of an oversized coat which will only be used for 4 more weeks. So when the

What to expect when you are expecting DVD review

October 17, 2012October 17, 2012Mummy, Pregnancy, Review

Being 34 weeks pregnant I avoid watching things on TV that have any reference to childbirth in them, however when I saw the trailer for the new 'What to expect when you are expecting' film,