Pregnancy Diary Week 25

Dear Diary

I kind of want to start this post by talking about Saltwater sandals. If you were to ask me what my number one pregnancy buy was, it would be these. I've always wanted them and last year my husband surprised me with a gorgeous pale pink pair.

They were the absolute dream on holidays, but I think they work so well for pregnancy because the material kind of grows and shrinks with your feet which would be ideal if you experience swelling. I found them amazing on holidays, but I've also just been living in them for weeks now. So yes – Saltwater sandals for the win. Glad we had that chat.

We are back in the land of the living after a blissful week in Fuerteventura. I must now return to normal life and put an end to the facade of me being some kind of fancy jet-setter. It's been an amazing few weeks where trips happened to fall side by side and I just feel majorly grateful for the experiences and family time they have given us.

I'm not sure if I've mentioned it here yet but I am a massive believer in the Law Of Attraction. Things in my life have worked out in so many ways when, quite frankly, they shouldn't have. It's how we ended up buying our house (long story) and how certain job opportunities have come my way.

I day-dream and nearly live my dreams before they happen and then they usually just kind of do happen. I know that will sound a bit "out there" to a lot of people but it's honestly been life-changing. Anyway, I'm mentioning it because last year I remember being on holiday visualizing being pregnant and returning with a baby bump, so it was a bit surreal to actually experience that last week.

We had a fantastic holiday. Billy and I were still feeling a bit sick, but we just didn't put ourselves under too much pressure. I expected the worst weather-wise, but we got really lucky considering it's February. The sun shined and it was never too hot for my pregnant-self. I loved being able to just throw on a stretchy sundress with my sandals and sunnies. There is a lot to be said for comfort when you are pregnant and my summer wardrobe really delivered in that department.

I'm not a big drinker at all but I missed the holiday cocktails. It was no big deal, but it was a different experience this time around. I looked forward to sleep, strolling along the beach and most importantly the food. I loved not having to cook for a week and I've been slowly weaning myself back into home-cooking and healthier eating since we returned home.

For anyone looking for a lovely family-friendly holiday destination I truly cannot recommend Caleta De Fuste enough. It's in Fuerteventura but it's the quieter part. Highlights for me are the weather, the fact that it's only a ten-minute taxi ride from the airport (ideal with kids) and it's a really buggy-friendly and clean resort. We've been every single year since before Billy was born and at age five, he's still adoring it. It's a special place for us!

I'm twenty-five weeks pregnant now and I think this is the part where I'll actually start to wind down a bit. It's been all go but for the best reasons. I love being out and about but after a busy month, I am looking forward to being at home a little bit more. I want to start getting a few things organized for the baby and I have a feeling it's a bit of nesting starting to kick in. The sinus infection has finally left the building and all in all I am feeling really good.