Changing bags Wish List

This week it's all about Changing bags- budget £20 (unfortunately for me all the funky changing bags are over my budget but it would be so nice to see not just cheap item but to know that even though you can't spend too much but you can pick from variety of colours and designs, Clair de Lune for me is a winner). 

1. Just4Bums Messenger Bag – Kiddicare £11.99
2. Babies "R" Us Changing Bag- £9.99
3. Little Lifestyles City Compact Change Bag- Mothercare £19.99
4. Mothercare Essential Change Bag- £14.99
5. Messenger Changing Bag- Clair De Lune £19.00
6. All Seasons Universal Changing Bag- Clair De Lune £18.00

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28 weeks appointment with a midwife

Last Thursday I had a routine appointment with my community midwife, well I thought I will see my midwife, but it was different one again. I actually liked her, up until I came home and looked at my pregnancy notes.

Prior to my appointment I have booked whooping cough vaccination and a Maternity Unit tour, so these 2 things were out of the way and I was intrigued to see what we will talk about during this appointment. I think I have spent there at least 20 minutes as she talked me through Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction (PGD) I have, she was kind enough to refer me to physio therapist.

We spoke about breastfeeding, few things she said made me laugh inside, as I'm not sure that they are true, for instance she was referring that breasfeeding  may help to lose weight (well this doesn't make any sense for now at least as I know of ladies who put on weight while breasfeeding due to them drinking/eating specific food which will benefit baby) or your baby won't have eczema (my husband has eczema and his mum was breastfeeding him).

As there are no NHS antenatal classes as such they still try to provide support when they can, I have been offered to attend 2 hour session where midwife will be talking about breastfeediing, I thought that I can't miss this opportunity and booked myself in for May.

Then she did a routine check of my urine, send me to do some blood tests, checked baby's heartbeat and checked my blood pressure, which was high again (140/90), but according to my cardiologist if I had high blood pressure every day they would be more concerned and this (having it from time to time) seems normal to them.

The last check I had at this appointment was measuring the size of my uterus with a tape measure. When she did measurements she clearly stated its 26 cm and said it's small, then looked at my notes and while putting something down said that it's actually average, which made me feel relieved as everyone commenting that I have a small bump, and when you hear it over and over again you inevitably start to worry. When I came home I decided to check what she wrote (I check it every time and I think I need to do it there and than form now on), everything seems fine until I saw growth chart- instead of putting 26cm, which actually makes me below any centile line, she put slightly more than 26cm which makes me average (which is obviously not what she told me). So I have texted my midwife saying that I'm concerned and what I've been told and what is written in my notes are too different things, still waiting for her to come back to me...

What was/is your experience with a growth chart? Should I be worried?

Billy Smart’s Circus is visiting the Midlands

For me Circus is a reflection of your childhood. As long as I remember myself my mum took me almost every year to see different shows. I don't remember what I liked or disliked about circus as a child, but if you ask me now I will say I don't like clowns and certain animals involved in shows.

Couple of days ago I was contacted by a representative of Billy Smart's Circus with an offer to visit their show in exchange for a review, as you can imagine I couldn't say "No" as the show is in Midlands (close to where I live) and I don't recall when was the last time I have been to a circus.

"The BillySmart's Circus UK tour is brimming with a dazzling combination of theatre, music and dance. Our amazing international artistes bring you a sensational mix of acrobatics, comedy, juggling, illusion and aerial feats. There are no animals and quality and innovation are at the top of the agenda for this sensational company of performers".

I quickly picked the day and off we went to see the show. Out of 4 of us (myself, husband and in laws) I was the only one who had an idea of what to expect from the show as I had a sneaky peek of a show on the website.

It took us around 30 minutes to get to Warwick Racecource and you can't get lost as you can see the circus dome lit up from a far. When we arrived a lovely staff member showed us where to park and where we can find a box office. Box office itself was a lit up trailer with a big Smart's sign.

I don't know about others but I was wowed by the entrance into the dome with dressed up staff, sweet carts, pictures from the show..it had a Moulen Rogue feel to it or maybe just something French.. 

As we arrived few minutes before the show started we had some time to look around and to buy raffle tickets- the winner gets one of the cute teddies. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take any pictures during the show, but if you would like to Circus charges £1 for a camera ticket, which allows you to take pictures, no recordings are allowed though.

 

This year's artistes include:

The FLYING ACES from Australia - five exciting youngsters on the flying trapeze (We liked them a lot)

The ASADULLIN TROUPE from Russia bring their spectacular Springboard and Russian Bar acts to the UK for the first time (They were quite good as well, but not as good as X-treme brothers or the Flying aces)

The X-TREME BROTHERS, a trio of handsome and talented acrobats from Romania are sure to be a talking point of the show (Wow, wow, wow)

Italian clown JONNY BOGINO brings his whimsical comedy style to the UK audiences for the first time (I'm not a big fan of clowns but I did giggle I little)

Argentinian bolas drumming from GABRIEL CARMONA and partner liven up the proceedings together with the foot juggling skills of GERMAINE DELBOSQ from France (This is for us was the least interesting part of the show, especially we were very appalled to see Germaine wearing a thong, as the show is not just for adults but for kids as well I don't think this outfit is appropriate, but I'm sure men enjoyed the view though)

Caroline, she is the envy of a generation of school children as she swings, plunges and twists with panache and elegance high above the circus ring 

A LIVE BAND, the only one in a British touring Circus, complements the action

Overall, we enjoyed the show and I would certainly recommend to see it, look out for X-treme brothers, The Flying aces and lovely Caroline!

In the end of the show we were given vouchers, which allow us to see the next show in Wolverhampton or Haydock Park Racecourse for a half price. if any of you are interested I am happy to post these vouchers by 1st class post or alternatively you can purchase tickets here.

 

Disclaimer: I was sent 4 complimentary tickets for the purpose of this review. All thoughts and opinion are my own. Description of the show and few pictures were taken from Billy Smart's Circus website.