5 May 2009
Baby Brain!
Well, my baby brain is in full effect to the extent that I can barely string a sentence together at the moment, but I am trying very hard to engage it and write a blog for you all.
So, last week we recorded the last episode of Celebrity Juice and as is normal at the end of TV series, there’s the Wrap Party. Ours was held at the Eve Club in London and it coincided with Leigh Francis’s (or Keith Lemon as he’s also known!) birthday. Whilst there was no drinking for me there was lots of birthday cake for me to enjoy which was great - as has been well-documented my love of cake has not waned during my pregnancy!
This weekend Dan and I went on a Babymoon to the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire as a last holiday before the baby arrives. It was pure bliss - I had loads of spa treatments and reflexology whilst Dan tried his hand at Clay Pigeon shooting for the first time and we had a brilliant time. The food was absolutely amazing, we had afternoon tea every day and yes, you’ve guessed it - even MORE cake! Yum!
This week I plan on resting up even more and partaking in some baby yoga and reflexology - I can really recommend this to all your expectant mums out there. The great news is that my mum is coming up to visit me and keep me company - what more could I ask for?
Hope you’re all well, lots of love
Holly XoX
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racheal says
good luck!!!! i hope it all goes well !!
Steph says
Yay another blog!
I really hope everything goes okay for you because I love you so so much and you mean the world to me because you are my idol (i’m only 13).
I’m so excited about your baby being born
Thanks so much.
By the way, all the cake sounds good! And I love the idea of a babymoon!
Wish you could come over to Guernsey (Channel Islands) sometime and meet me.
It’d be a dream come true.
Lots of love
Steph
xxxxx
Fiona McCarthy says
Keep up that reflexology, its great for bringing on labour!! I had it the day my little girl was due and that night my waters broke! Coincidence? Maybe, but I can highly recommend it and even if nothing happens its a great excuse to have it done again!
Really hope it all goes well for you. Let us all know when it happens.
Kind regards
Fiona
hannah says
heya holly! i hope everything goes ok for you and the baby
Raynie says
Awww a babymoon sounds well cool wish i’d have thought of that before my little girl was born. Being pregnant is a great excuse for eating everything and anything you want and as much of it as you want
so use it while you can.
Good luck with you baby.
Being a mum is the best thing in the world.
Raynie and Baby Leighton xx
Karen says
Hi Holly, both my daughters & step-daughter-in-law had babies within 7 months. Yes 3 grandchildren in 7
months!! & have just found out my daughter is pregnant & due in October. So I will be a VERY knackered nanny.
What I’d like to suggest is to get some towelling nappies,
(just ordinary ones), to use when feeding your baby.
(Whether it is breast or bottle). They are a godsend for wiping the mouth, putting on your lap, or over the shoulder. Muslin ones are not absorbent enough & the
liquid just slides off. The girls all said that they were invaluable. Hope this is helpful. Good luck,Karenxxxx
lara says
hi holly
i hope all goes well for you and the little one …cant wait to hear the good news of your new arrival.
has to be said you look lovely, truly glowing!
anyways congratulations to you and hubby again ..hope to hear of baby soon !
take care xxxx
julie says
aw, i hate to give you bad news, but baby brain doesnt go away! my brood are 4 and nearly 2 and i still have trouble stringing a sentence :-* its all worth it though! wish i had a baby moon though, that sound like bliss!
lots of love and luck xxx
Lynne says
Aww sounds lovely!
Well you well deserved a rest anyway
Hope you’re well
Alli says
Hi Holly - afraid to say I agree with Julie re baby brain (or lack of) - my son is 11 now and well somedays he has to tell me what i am trying to say. An example I asked him the other day to pass the and got stuck all I could then bring to mind was ‘red stuff…bottle’ he laughed called me crazy and said you mean ketchup. As a non-blond I have to say I have an increasing amount of blond moments every day. Am only 35 so can’t even blame old age lol.
Good luck with the bubba being a mum truly is the most excellent thing ever - every day is different. My son is so funny I laugh everyday with him - much better than having to shout at him (something I have, believe it or not, never had to do) just remember they are little people and if they have trouble understanding something don’t have a go at them expalin it to them and you will be surprised at how much they really can understand.
Sorry to ramble, hope you enjoy your little ‘un as much as I enjoy my not-so-little-anymore ‘un.
Carly says
The ‘Baby Brain’ lasts after they’re born too…mine are 3yrs and 9 months and its still in effect!! Hopefully going back to work might sort me out!
Good Luck!
Linda says
i must say holly u look absoloutely amazing for someone who is just about to give birth, best of luck to yourself + dan with the baby. Here’s to motherhood - the best thing ever
Georgina Brough says
Hi Holly, You are great!! It sound like you had a fab time! Lots of love
Georgie from Southport
xox
vicki says
Aw that sounds lovely - may have to treat myself! Lovely to read your baby news x
bexxi says
Love four seasons and live in same village.. no where better for a lazy time and some serious pampering.
Glad you enjoyed!!
Jess says
just think holly in a few weeks you wil be a mother! and a brilliant one you will be! all my love xxx
bethan ford says
hi holly i cant wait to see your little one. when ever im stressed out i always think of you because you are my idol. p.s hope every thigh goes well with the baby
(im only 14)
Adjoa says
Hi Holly,
I think u r going to be a gr8T MUM
My teacher is pregnant and she has a baby brain too. Cant wait 4 u to have a baby. If u have a girl she will be really beautiful like u.
Luv u loads
Adjoa xoxox
Ps: Hope Labour don’t hurt to much
grace says
hi holly
you truely are an inspiration, i think you are gorgeous even when you are pregnant, god im so jealous, you really are my idol, good luck with the baby heres wishing you and dan all the luck in the world, although im sure you dont need it, your gonna be a great mum
best wishes to you both
grace (15 years old)
Michelle says
Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy, enjoy your new begining xxx
Katie says
Big congratulations to you and Dan on the birth of your baby boy Harry!!
Lisa says
Hi Holly,
Huge Congratulations to you and Dan on the safe arrival of your little boy!
I am due on the 23rd of this month so just playing the waiting game now!
Its my first wedding anniversary the week after my due date but haven’t planned a break away as baby may be here and if not…..won’t be far from making an appearance. So lots to look forward too over the coming weeks. Trying to get as much rest and relaxation done as possible but there is always something needing done.
Hope you are getting on fine with Harry and you are loving being a mummy!
Lots of Love and best wishes to the three of you!
Lisa
natalie says
congrats on ur new arrival hope u lot r ok xx
karen says
congrats to you and dan on the arrival of your son harry, i had my little boy on 7th may, adam harry. enjoy every moment of motherhood.
regards
karen xxx
Adjoa says
Hi Holly
Congrats on Harry I know your are gonna be the best mum
Adjoa xoxoxo
roberto says
Did reflexology make y-jump Holls?
All the best.
keeley says
aww holly i bet harrys fine and happy ay well i saw you on britians got more talent how did u do the eye thingy ma bob love from keeleyxxx
Julie says
Congratulations to you and Dan on the birth of
Harry, only just found out.
Well done on your new position on This Morning - You will be great.
Gemma says
i used 2 hate this morning but love it more than ever now u r on it but can only watch it if im off sick(i have for the last 2 days) and on the weekends because of school
love ya holly!xoxo