Weekend Catch up....Friends, Family and Weddings :)

 

I had the great pleasure of attending a friends wedding on Saturday. It was a gorgeous wedding and we were truly spoilt! Could not have asked for anything better, and the bride looked so beautiful it was an honour to be there.

As the Groom is in the army with my partner they had a Guard of Honour which you will see in the photos of the attached but it was truly stunning... to top it off is a photo of me and my gorgeous other half. :) x

 

 

OOTD : Comfy Casual! X

Our friends are getting married tomorrow 28th September and I just know its going to be an amazing wedding and day- I am so excited!! Anyway, as the other half has my car this week (works away) I have to travel upto the wedding which is in Windsor on the train which unfortunately means a long train journey from Cardiff to Reading... I'm not really the best traveller, in fact I hate it! Typing this whilst on the train is the only thing really keeping me sane...

Anyway, I thought I would show you my outfit of choice for the journey. It really isn't anything fancy but dead comfortable and practical! I also love these jeans that I have on and wear them to death! 

Top - New look. I picked this up in the sale for £5!! Bargain! I think it looks good layered over a plain cami? What you think?

Best - Primark £2.50

Jeans - Next £25

I have teamed this outfit with my fave boots in tan and of course my pride and glory......my Mulberry bayswater!! 

More pics of the wedding to follow xxx

Clomid Cycle 1 : Day 1

Thought I would update my clomid cycle 1 day 1 update... Well it was fine I really haven't felt any different apart from maybe a little more sleepy but I have felt rather blah today anyway. 

Oh the only thing I did notice was how hot I am! I am usually such a cold person and will happily sit in a hoodie with the heating on haha but today I have literally had flushes!! Which is apparently a side effect so fingers crossed that's all it is! 

So far so good .... Just really hope it's the month for us :) 

In other news I went to the gym tonight and really struggled! I have been doing a 0-5km app (pic below) for the last 3 weeks and tonight killed me but I did it!! It's mad to see your fitness improveso quickly! Although I'm not really loosing a lot of weight?  I'm thinking I probably should have started taking some measurements too?? Hmm! 

I'm off to bed now anyway, up early for a busy weekend at a friends wedding! 

Caru ti x

Product Review : It's a 10 miracle leave-in product

I really wanted to share with you my thoughts on this product, before we start I really do think its amazing!

 

I remember watching a video from the lovely fleurdeforce about this leave in conditioner spray that she had picked up on her many travels to America and never really thought anymore about it! Until I was in Sally's beauty supplies a month ago and came across the it's a 10 hair care range. My local Sally's in Cardiff is now Salon Services and for trade only customers, but I believe they have some stores still open to the public also? Check out this link to their website to double check - Sally's 

 

 

Anyway when I saw it I knew I needed to pick it up as my hair at the moment really hasn't been my friend. I used to have highlights every 6-8 weeks but have recently started having an all over colour put on so just root touch up and then a toner (will do a separate blog post on that myself) so it's taking a little bit of a bleach bashing but *touch wood* has been okay... Although it is so knotty and hard to detangle when wet, Fleur had mentioned that this product was perfect for her bleached hair when tangled.

 

The product claims to do 10 things instantly... big claim I know.. and these are...

 

Repairs dry, damaged hair

Adds Shine

Detangles

Controls frizz

Seals and protects hair color

Prevents split ends

Stops hair breakages

Creates Silkiness

Enhances natural body

Flat Iron spray and thermal protector

 

 

Now that is a lot of claims to make from one small 120ml bottle of product but in all honesty I really do think it is worth the hype. I use this after I have shampooed and conditioned, slightly towel dryed my hair and I spray a small amount of this in my hair leave to sit for a few seconds and then comb through and my hair is dentagled and feeling silky smooth. I have used this religously for the last month and my hair is finally starting to look so much healthier and also has more of a shine that it didnt have because of the bleach abuse!!

 

I picked this product up for £10.75 in Sallys and although this is a bit expensive I would really recommend it! I have been using this like I say for the last month and I have used probably a quarter of the bottle, so it will last quite a while!

 

I really do recommend this product :)

 

Ax

September wish list.... x

So I have seen a few of these posts on other blogs and felt that I should share with you my 3 monthly needs and wants that I am really lusting after getting in the next couple of weeks... if my bank balance is my friend after the bills are paid of course!

 

 

 

 

 

These boots from New look in black. I have so many pairs of brown/tan boots in my cupboard and never have bought a nice casual pair of black boots. I am not really into all the buckles and zips and tend to sway more towards comfort and practicality... boring I know. I think these are perfect though and think they will look great with a nice baggy jumper and leggings or even a dress and tights. Great for £34.99 and wide fit too which is PERFECT for my cankles!

 

 

This shower gel from Body Shop. It smells AMAZING. I actually love the smell and taste of peaches it is one of my faves and I love this line from the Body Shop... although for £4 for a shower gel I do find a little extravagant maybe as it isnt the most luxurious one out there and I am only buying it for the smell. But it just really wakes me up in the shower and the smell lingers for so long on your skin after a shower. I just love it! I've also just noticed that online there is a 50% off EVERYTHING code through using discount code 14139 until 30th September! Bargain!

 

 

 

I love love love this D&G perfume and it is my all time favourite! I rarely tend to buy perfume for myself though and usually get it as gifts at Xmas and Birthdays y'know! But I am seriously contemplating treating myself to this perfume as it is such a staple scent for me.... we will see :)

 



Trying for a baby...

One of the things I know I will use this blog for is to keep track of my so far unsuccessful events whilst trying for a baby...

 

About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) completely by chance, I wasn't trying for a baby then what with only being 19 but I had been having for a while very irregular cycles and also heavy and painful cycles so I went along to my GP and they ran up some tests and I had an ultrasound scan and was told that I have PCOS. I had no idea at the time what that meant, I just wanted a bit more normality with my cycles! At that time the GP recommended I go on the pill and this will help regulate everything and also help with the painful cycles etc... Great! Just what I had hoped for.

 

 

Now 5 years later having been trying for a baby for the last 18 months is when I finally realise what having PCOS means... it means a great difficulty in conceiving. I have been prescribed numerous drugs and also undergone investigations but nothing still. However we have finally hit a plateau and not really sure where we go from here without looking at other options other than natural conception. In Wales we are very fortunate that for women I believe under 30 and a few other nitty gritty criteria are entitled to 3 cycles of IVF...FREE. Which is great, although there is a 2 and a half year waiting list, not so great. So in the mean time we just sit tight and wait....

 

I am currently taking metformin which is a drug usually administered to control diabetes but has been found to help women with PCOS regulate their insulin levels in hope that it stimulates ovulation, which hasn't happened so far for me. I am also on my first cycle of Clomid, today is day one. I have to take these tablets 1 a day in the next 2-6 days of my cycle and then this should help stimulate my ovaries to release an egg and well you know what I need to be doing after that.... ;)

 

So far I feel fine, haven't had any nasty side effects from any of these drugs which touch wood is a blessing. I have read lots of horror stories about nasty side effects, it is early days on the clomid cycles but I will keep you posted and may do a daily diary for those possibly interested that are reading this blog? Just with some tips and advice.

 

A x

 

 

Being a YOUNG Step Mum

I mentioned in my introduction post below that I live with my boyfriend - Gavin, and we've been together for the last 3 years. To cut a long story short, Gav is a bit older than me.... yes that's right old man your older than me!! He's 31 and i'm 24 so it's not as creepy as I may have made it sound, and as a typical bloke he does act more immature!

 

 

Anyway, with Gav comes my gorgeous step daughter Chloe.

 

 

Chloe is now 8 and I was introduced to her not long after Gav and I had started dating and we instantly clicked. She is like the daughter I don't have! She is amazing and whilst it is easier to build a relationship when they are younger as step children, children tend to be a little more innocent and there was no hard feelings involved between Gav and his ex and I think this most definitely helps matters. Chloe and I have our own special bond and I think it's fantastic and I wouldn't be without her.

 

When Gav first told me that he had a child I was VERY apprehensive, I thought do I really want to get involved with someone that has children? I was only 21 and although a mature person and loved kids... just wasn't sure I wanted to take on someone elses right then. Anyway I totally fell head over heels with Gav and soon realised that Chloe was going to be a big part of my life and I was the one that had to make it work... I spoke to all my friends and they all thought I was crazy and that I should distance myself as Gav only sees Chloe on weekends and therefore let them have daddy and daughter time and me take a step back... but I couldn't help think why would I want to do that? I want it to be a fun family environment...So that's how we are today... Don't get me wrong she is a typical 8 year old and sometimes is rather cheeky, but there are no boundaries and she cannot play me against her Dad or Mum... I am an authoritive figure in her life and hopefully someone that she loves and looks up to.

 

My advice? Don't try to hard...

 

Kids are fickle creatures and I could have had Chloe wrapped around my little finger if I had promised her the earth and a mountain of sweets but where would that have got me? I reward her when she helps me with things and we have our own little fun and games... we go to cheerleading classes on a Saturday morning together and we both love it and it really helps us to bond. So find common ground... We both really love doing practical jokes on Daddy, I don't think he loves it mind! Haha! So we have fun together... even though she does tell me I am bossy.

 

My mum always told me that if I didn't tell her once in my life that I hate her and that she is spoiling my life she wasn't doing her job properly because it wasn't always about take take take which kids will do if you allow them. To me I am part of Chloe's life and as her stepmum I think exactly the same and lead an example to Chloe as to how she should behave.

 

Ax