Saturday stroll in the sun

This week has been a though week for me, both physically and emotionally. I was therefore very pleased to see that the sun decided to grace us with is presence yesterday. It definitely brightened up a rather gloomy week. Weekends also entitles me to venture out beyond my neighborhood as I sometimes need a helping hand on my outings. Hubby and I strolled around Grunerlökka, window shopping and people browsing. Spring was in the air and hoping that it will stick around for the long run.

We ended up at Bugge's eftf café which is my fave café at Lökka. Ordered chocolate cake and some coffee. The cake became too much for my sensitive stomach as I only had two bites, but it did taste good.

I also ended up buying something which I'm really excited about. Loving it. Watch this space to find out what.

Hair tutorial ala Katya

Pic from Katerina

Wish list

My birthday is coming up in a month's time. Here are some of the things on my wishlist:

1 Marc by Marc Jacobs Jumble-embossed neoprene laptop case from net-a-porter.com, 2 Alexander McQueen skull silk chiffon scarf from saksfifthavenue.com, 3 Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty nylon small cosmetic bag from saksfifthavenue.com, 4 Alexander Wang Darcy slouchy textured leather hobo from saksfifthavenue.com, 5 Chloe eau de Parfum from saksfifthavenue.com, 6 Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ovale ring from saksfifthavenue.com, 7 Missoni Home Funghi cusion from allmodern.com

I'm not expecting people to buy me any of these things cause most of the stuff on my list are quite pricey. I do however plan to splurge something on myself. The last couple of days have been really bad, have nearly not been able to get out of bed so I decided that I would treat myself to something pretty for my 30th to cheer me up.

26.02.11 - Pixiwoo

Watching youtube videos in bed is a great past time when you have nausea and dizziness. Here is my inspiration for my recent beauty products obsession:





Check out their channel on: http://www.youtube.com/user/pixiwoo?blend=1&ob=4

26.02.11 - Beauty school

As I am growing in size, the fun of shopping clothes is not exactly at the same level as it used to be. I've grown accustom to my maternity wear of comfy and stretch attires but I don't feel like spending any more money on pieces that I might just use once in my life. My few quick trips to the nearest shopping center has resulted into me carrying bags filled with beauty products instead of clothes. Here are some of my findings:

Bronzer from Clarins

I loved the bronzer from Clarins. The shades are really wearable and great for contour. Bonus for lovely packaging as well.

Pro Lumiére Foundation from Chanel. Pic from chanel.com

Makeup artist all over the world rave about Chanel Pro Lumiére being the best foundation with a flawless finish so I thought I would give it a try. I'm still not sure about it, but I think I need to perfect the use of a foundation brush first and then get back to you.

Stretch mark Control and Tonic Body Treatment Oil from Clarins. Pic from clarins.com

 

 

 

I'm not sure if these products helps against stretch mark, but I'm willing to give it a try. They were quite pricey, but I think I deserve a bit of luxury.

Freebie products from Estée Lauder

Last but not least, I got these freebies from Estée Lauder. I love beauty products, especially when they are free.

20.02.11 -Chocolat

Compensating for my negativity in my last post, here are some "sweet" moments from the last couple of days.

Mother's Day/Valentines Day gift from hubby

Filled with heart shaped chocolates

Craig's mud cake. Thanks for the lovely dinner guys.

17.02.11 - Confessions of a pregnant woman

Lying down with a view to your unborn child in a hospital is a surreal feeling. Mesmerized by the images revealed in front of me, I could hardly speak. At that very moment I felt overjoyed and blessed. Delivery day is still a bit further away, but it feels closer for each day that passes by. And more real as I am starting to show and my tummy is growing bigger. It is amazing, really...
 
But sometimes, well most of the times these days actually, it all feels a bit tiring. Although it is frowned upon to be complaining about pregnancy and feeling sorry about oneself, I'm going to be so bold and do it anyway. I am well aware of that pregnancy is not a sickness and I do realize that a majority of women never suffer from long term nausea, dizziness, back pains, pelvic pains etc, but I do. I suppose I am one of those unlucky ones. The detailed version about how my days look like are reserved for my closest friends and family because I just don't want to bother people with it. However I can tell you that I can tear up every now and then just by the thought of everything. And NO, it really doesn't help reading stories about other women who has been through the same ordeal or has been in worse conditions because ironic enough, all the people you're acquainted with who has been pregnant or is pregnant is in tip-top shape. Some, professing, that they never felt healthier. Well good for them, honestly.

Then there is the guilt. Feeling guilty that I'm feeling this way, does that make sense?

In the midst of all the discomfort and pain, there is the constant worrying. For me it is an unknown world and I feel like I'm stumbling in the dark. There should be a detailed manual for every pain and movement you feel in your stomach like "Pregnancy for dummies". And what do I make of all the information that is available?? Making me aware of everything that can hurt in your body is good, but do they really need to sugarcoat everything. Just be straight forward and tell me how it really works. Yes it can be painful, exhausting and sometimes depressing.

I have been told to toughen up, to relax and not stress, to look on the bright side, to talk about my feelings, to take one day at a time...I wish I could press a fast forward button to delivery day. The day where a little part of you (hopefully not so negative part of you :-) ) is lying in your arms. The thought of that is what gets me through the day.