7 facts for those who are trying to conceive (ttc)

1. START YOUR PRENATALS BEFORE YOU CONCEIVE.
2. EAT HEALTHY AND EXERCISE 
3. EXPECT DELAY IN FERTILITY WHEN COMING OFF THE PILL
4. GET PLENTY OF REST
5. TIMING IS EVERYTHING
6. TRACK YOUR CYCLE
7. GET TO KNOW YOUR BODY

Baby checklist/Essentials! Everything you need for your babys arrival! (John Lewis)

SLEEP

• Moses Basket or Crib - Your baby can sleep with you in the first 3 months.
• Cot or Cotbed
• New mattress - A must for all newborns.
• 3-4 fitted sheets
• Swaddling blanket or Sleeping bag
• 3-4 blankets instead of swaddling blanket (never both)
• Room thermometer
• Digital thermometer for babys temperature
• Night light
• Baby monitor 

 

BATH

•  Baby bath or baby bath support
•  Bath thermometer
•  Top and tail bowl
•  Toiletries, cotton wool, sponge and flannel
•  Changing mat and travel changing mat
•  Cuddle robes or towels
•  As many nappies as you can get
•  Nappy pail or similarly nappy sack
•  Baby wipes
•  Muslin squares
•  Brush and combs
•  Nail scissors and clippers

 

FEEDING

Breastfeeding:

• Nursing Bra
• Breast pads - washable or disposable 
• Nipple protectors 
• 6 muslin squares

Bottle feeding 

• 6-8 bottles and teats (slow flow)
• Steriliser (Choose steam, microwave or cold water)
• Bottle warmer
• Bottle brush
• 6 Muslin squares

TRAVEL

• Infant carrier/car seat - It's not recommended to use a second hand car seat
• Pram/Pushchair suitable from birth
• Baby carrier or sling 
• Parasol or sun canopy in the summer
• Rain cover for your car seat and pram or pushchair (If not included in the package)
• Travel cot or you could use moses basket 
• Sun blinds for your car windows
• Changing bag

 

CLOTHING

• Bodysuits x10
• Sleepsuits x10
• Cardigans x2 and any other layers 
• Scratch mittens x2
• Socks
• Hats

 

PLAY

• Bouncer/Rocking cradle -  mums swear by them 
• Play/activity mat
• Rattles or Musical toys
• Pram toys
• Car seat arch or toys to hang on the car seat handle  

 

Lush Hair Treatment - Roots (Review) for hair growth!

This Hair Treatment does exactly what it describes on the container. It has a fresh minty smell which is strong but it does wonders to my hair. I had a bob cute early may 2013. I have recently been wanting to grow my hair and I have tried so much product that claim to help hair growth but I have only seen results when I started using this!
Like it says:

The root to great hair here starts at the scalp: we've used three kinds of mint to stimulate the scalp and hair follicles. We follow this up with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and nettle, and finish it with citrus essential oils to give your mood the same lift as your hair.

If you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for?! try it! 

it's spectacular, it makes my roots come alive! It so minty and zingy it makes me feel like I'm doing something great for my scalp!

I massage this on to dry hair for 20 minutes and rinse it. It makes me feel so relaxed!

My hair feels full and healthy after I use it. I use it twice a week, which unfortunately means I go through the pot quite fast. I think I finish one pot in less than 2 months. But if I'm honest it's totally worth it.