My gorgeous daughter sleepily told me earlier that she has had a brilliant few days and I have to say that the sunshine does make us all feel better on the Lilypad. I dont think we have "SAD" (aka seasonal affective disorder) but I do think that the warmer weather really does make a difference.

 

Despite being pregnant, I am loving the warmer weather, its unusual for us to get it consistently so I am taking advantage. Due to impending baby arrival, "they" wont let me on a plane any more, so I am welcoming the sunshine even more.

 

After a busy few days filled with (finally) shopping for bambino's arrival, a photoshoot and far too many BBQ's, the physio was not too amused with the "state" of my pelvis  today and I have been given a support belt. Can I just say that this is not glamorous and in any way something I would recommend for a night out. However it is apparently going to keep me inline and under control (good luck with that bit).

 

I am quite prepared to try anything to keep the pain at bay, so if you do happen to see me wandering around, the somewhat "attractive" support belt is not my rebellion against fashion, its just me trying to stop the rebellion of my SPD! 

 

We were recently approached by Blooming Lovely Jewellery about their fantastic pregnancy necklaces. As regular readers of our blog will know, Chief Frog here is pregnant, so this was certainly a product of interest to us!

 

We were sent one of the products to review and were delighted with what we received. The necklace comes beautifully gift wrapped in tissue and sits snugly in an ususual little hessian bag. I had personally never heard of a "Bola" but it is traditionally worn in Mexico, with the chime worn low over the growing bump and according to the product write up, "the soft tickling chimes serenade and soothe your little one as you go about your daily life"

 

 

At first I kept wondering what was "tinkling" as I was moving around and kept reminding myself that it was around my neck but as the day wore on, the soft chimes are indeed relaxing and I loved the fact that the necklace rope was adjustable. So some days I have worn it "bouncing" over my bump and others, I have worn it as a short necklace.

 

I cant comment at the moment as to whether it soothes or calms the little one but trust me, I have my fingers crossed!!

  

We are therefore delighted to offer this as one of our fabulous gifts for parents to be and it is available in two different styles! 

 

Its an amazing way to bond with your unborn baby and if you are anything like me, love jewellery, love your bump - how can you not adore it?

 

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Since childhood, we have always called a forward roll a gambole but as I have grown older (ahem), I have learnt that this terminology is a very "midlands" thing.

 

The reason I am telling you this is because my darling daughter got out of bed this evening (after she was supposed to be asleep) and said "mommy I have hurt my bottom" When I questioned her about this, she said "well, I accidentally did a gambole and bumped my bottom on my headboard" Trust me when I say that it took every ounce of strength not to burst out laughing!!

 

 

I suggested that maybe she should try very hard not to accidentally gambole around her bed and maybe try going to sleep! She agreed, kissed me good night and went back to bed.

 

The gift of children is truly unique, as is apparently some dialect! Do you have words that have others puzzled or is it really just a "midlands" thing??

I received a delivery today from The Chocolate Moon company. My initial impression when I opened the bag was how impressive the box was. Beautifully presented, undamaged by the wonders of posting (as sometimes gifts can be) and completely stylish.

 

I momentarily didnt want to open it and wanted to give it to someone as a gift but my chocolate addiction wouldnt allow that! I was asked today if I had a craving for chocolate during this pregnancy but I simply replied "I just love chocolate" which is why I was delighted to be asked to review this product.

 

I am digressing here so I will return to the review, I have a penchant for dark chocolate, so was delighted when the "Dark Pearls" arrived. I am presently sitting here, eating the little pockets of heaven (my other half laughed out loud when I called them that) but they are smooth and not bitter like some dark chocolate can be and very very moreish!!

 

The Dark Pearls  are presently on The Chocolate Moon website at the amazing price of £4.95 including the gift box and delivery. I am genuinely delighted to find a gift service that provides high quality products, beautifully presented AND at a reasonable price! We at the Little Lilypad Co always strive to find beautiful things without the designer price tag and The Chocolate Moon provide just this!

 

 

So as I am sitting here, slowly savouring every bite of the dark pearls, I am thinking that aswell as a gift, they would make the perfect after dinner snack. The Chocolate Moon have such a variety on their website, there really is something for everyone. I just need to go through my calendar and work out which friends I need to buy chocolate for ..... because cravings or not, everyone loves chocolate dont they?