Friday Round Up xo

Evening Bloggers,

Hope you guys are having a wonderful week so far, happy friday :)

I have had the LONGEST week ever, work has just been hectic!

So glad to finally kick back, relax and blog!

I WON!
I am not even engaged yet, but I entered a Twitter competition to win tickets to The National Wedding Show, I never usually win these things so didn't really pay attention to fact that it was this weekend!

But, I WON!!!!

So very excited to go, I love Exhibitions and obssess over Weddings etc. Will give me some inspiration for when I finally do get engaged/married ;) *hinting to the boyfriend*

He on the other hand, wasn't very keen on the idea, of course! But I managed to twiddle my thumbs and persuade him to come as we are going to a gig in the evening (you will hear all about this in a bit)!

I will be sure to take lots of lovely pictures and do a post all about my experience :)

Boyce Avenue
Well a few weeks ago, I booked tickets to a gig, as soon as I realised they were playing in England. I just had too!

I was too late for VIP tickets, waaaah :(

They are a You Tube band, who I have had a crush on for a couple of years now. They really are superb. Here is a couple of videos of my favourite songs, hopefully they will play this at the gig too :)



Hope you like them as much as I do :) I am very excited about going, will be my first ever concert.

Well, I once went to Westlife, but I was 8 and actually do not remember it haha!

Weekend Plans
So clearly, you know what I will be up to on Sunday!

That's not even the best of it though, this weekend, I get to spend it with my boyfriend. He NEVER has a weekend off. Me and little Corey are over excited :)

Trips to the park, movie watching, a kids birthday party, London shopping, National Wedding Show & Boyce Avenue concert :)

Will be my best weekend in a while, if all goes to plan *fingers crossed*

Hoping to treat myself to some Tiffany & Co if I get the chance :P

Now It's All About You!
How are you guys doing? & what have you got planned this weekend? :)

I always say this in most of my posts, but THANK YOU for being so amazing and supporting me through my new blogging journey. Next week it will be an impressive a whole month since I started!

I wouldn't of gotten this far without you guys, and well I hope to meet some more of you, some come say Helloo :) Would love to make some friends!

Lots of page views and twitter followers, but really I am trying to get my Bloglovin numbers up now :)so please please please head over using this link - Yummy Mummy BlogLovin! If I manage to get these numbers up, then I will certainly be the happiest girl alive and will do a giveaway to say a massive thank you!! :)


Up & Coming
Last week I mentioned doing a post on an OPI Haul, I am still waiting delivery so their is a delay on this one :( booooo

But I have LOTS of New Look goodies arriving tomorrow so will be sure to share :)

I obviously am a Mummy and I fancy doing some more Mummy posts, I haven't really done any. There is one on Motherhood (birth story and growing up) if you fancy a look ;)

But I am unsure on how to go about these, as I do not know what to write about! Keep an eye out though just encase :)

I think I am over and out for today lovelies!

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!
Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Monday Blues & Bright Sides xo

Evening bloggers,

So today's post is all about my Monday Blues & Bright Sides!

A few positives and negatives to my day..

I am not having a good day to say the least, I didn't want to get up first thing this morning. Who does ey?

Then work was busy busy, meeting deadlines, manager giving a list of 101 things that need to be done. Ahhhh, it just goes straight over my head, although I always manage to get it done! Bit of a geek and a hard worker, do love my job to some extent though :)

Was feeling lazy, so got my mummy to pick me up, driving down my road, thinking my neighbour is casually having a conversation with another lady at her doorstep.

Oh how I was wrong, the next moment, they are at eachother, fighting and pulling hair etc. Like wtf? as if adults act like this still. Not what I wanted my little boy to have to see, even if he did laugh! (strange child I have haha)

Plus, I am annoyed that my OPI order has not been recieved even though I ordered well over a week ago, about to go complain to their customer services after I write this!

Also, I must say that after a long 9-5 shift, I love coming home, turning my laptop on for a bit of blogging. I know you do too ;)

But today, was an unfourtante accurance. As most of you regular readers will know, originally I did not show my identity, as I did not want my friends/family to know about this, wanted someone private to run away from everything else. However, on Friday I did a post which you can find below called 'Reveal Myself'. This basically showed a picture of me, and said my name. Now, I stil haven't told my family/friends. I knew it wouldn't be long until people found it, however, someone has already. The least of people who I would like to see my blog.

Well, I was very very upset, it even made me cry. I even contemplated deleting my blog altogether. But, WHY should I?

Yes it means I need to be more careful of what I say, but I really am LOVING (understatement) blogging! So I will not let anything ruin it for me :)

If you know who I am, and I know you will be reading this, I do think the fact you feel the need to spy on me is unbelieveably pathetic. I thought we was over that now? Like move on..

But I shall rise above it, and do as I please my son, partner & I are extremely happy with our little content life we are making for eachother :) What more do I need in life?

So, that is enough of the negatives, now for the MASSIVE positive.

If you have me on Twitter you will be BORED of me saying this now, but it's my 3 Week Anniversairy for Blogging and yesterday I reached an outstanding 200 twitter followers, as well as 1000 page views!!

It literally made my day, I couldn't be happier.
It may only seem little to some, but it is absolutely everything to me! More than I ever imagined I would get from blogging. It really has changed my life for the better, I have met some lovely people and have a new concentration, spend my spare time doing and made my over all mood a lot better :) It is all thanks to you!

THANKOU!!!!!!
Look out for more blog posts this week :)

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Saturday Shopping Splurge xo

Hellooo bloggers,

Hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend so far, even though it is coming to an end! Quickly might I say.

Today I am sharing with you my Splurge Shopping purchases I did yesterday, Saturday.

I have no money, and I spent far too much. Blogging is so bad for my bank account. It's you guys influencing me with all the greats reviews and posts! haha :)

I ordered some stuff from New Look, whilst I wait for the delivery, here is what I braught:

I went to Boots, Superdrug & Cath Kidston :) xo

Firstly, Superdrug had 3 for 2 on L'Oreal plus I never realised, I get 10% Student Discount, Perfect! I also signed up to their Points card, as I am sure I will be back again.

I j'adore my new Ted Baker make-up bag, it is just beautiful! Very floraly and girl :) only £8 from Boots

Went to a Cath Kidston factory store, got this lovely London notebook, hankie (no use for what so ever), bag and keyring. The adorable phone case, is for a phone I don't even have yet, but I just loved it that much!

With the lipsticks, the Maybelline 'Pleasure Me Red' is my fave, however I just lightly put it on, as I am not a fan of bright bold lips for myself. The Max Factor 'Dusky Rose' is unfourtently not a good buy, it's too sticky, lovely colour though!

Sally Hanson nail growth from boots, was only a bargain at £4.99, 30% longer nails in 5 days. Well, I will tell you something, I put it on last night, and already my nails are longer, crazyyyyy :)

Secondly, my most favourite buy of my Saturday Splurge is Real Technique's brushes :) I had read so many views, that I just couldn't resist.

Here is my experience's trying out all these beautiful new things:

Love the nails, never had them like this before, is lush.
Anyway's hope you enjoy my little splurge, it made me feel great :P

Off to celebrate my brother's 23rd Birthday now, hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Instagram and finally BlogLovin. I would really really appreciate it :)

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Reveal Myself xo

Evening bloggers,

Well I used to think that to do blogging, I had to hide myself, as I didn't really want people I know to be a part of this. But, I have soon given up on this thought, now just 2 and a half weeks into my journey of blogging. I have decided to do a massive thing, take the plunge, and Reveal Myself!

I wasn't planning on doing this so early, to be honest, I was scared that people may not like me, they could judge me. But as I keep saying I have met some wonderful people and really proud of how far I have come so far. It may not be much to some, but it means everything to me.

At school I wasn't the most popular, I am far from pretty or skinny and I have made plenty of mistakes (that I regret)..

But I am just an ordinary working mummy who has really taken to blogging :)

I am not in this for the free stuff, the likes or the follows etc (I don't believe blogging should be about this). I shall socially promote my blog as I would LOVE for people to read my posts, and hope many will enjoy. But I do this because it makes me feel good :)

And, well, I am not scared to show you who I am anymore, I feel comfortable enough to do so.

Some of you, may have even seen on my Instagram 'Yummy Mummy xo' that I actually posted a picture of myself.

So now it's time to meet me..

Whilst bored at work today as had no Students haha!

This isn't an interesting post at all, I know! Apologies. I don't even know what to write about myself..

Wait a second, I forgot the most important thing of all.. My name, how dumb am I right?

It's Gemma :)

I'm sure you have guessed by now that I am a Mummy ;)
20 years young, feel like a granny though!
From the ever so boring, Midlands.
Work in the Education Sector, as an Apprentice - teaching adults.
I am a shopaholic also with an addiction to my iPhone - never leaves my side, ever!
I am happily taken by the love of my life, even if he is annoying as most men :P
Have a big doggy, who is smelly but cute.
I moan ALOT and get upset easily, I always blame it on lady hormones.
I am a dreamer, I would love to do all sorts of fantastic things but they never happen due to financial costs obviously.
Being a very determinded/stubborn person, I will always get my way.
I am actually a very shy and quiet person, untill you get to know me ;)

So I guess that it is it really, not sure what else I can tell you about me :)

Pleasee come follow me on - Instagram, Twitter and BlogLovin. It would really mean everything to me :)

This week I posted my first every beauty & fashion posts, so go check them out below too!
& let me know what you think of my blog, I would love some feedback! (layout is planned to be done by Steph - check her blog out :)

Anyways, bye for now lovelies,

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Winter Wishlist xo

Evening ladies,

I've seen lots of these 'Winter Wishlist' about on blogs, and decided to do one :)

It was an experience trying to figure out how to use Polyvore, but it was a new thing I learnt, which is always exciting for me.

Dorothy Perkins Khaki Faux Trim Parka - £55
Dorothy Perkins Grey Leopard and Check Scarf - £12
Dorothy Perkins Denim Pencil Skirt - £25
Dorothy Perkins Purple Satin Cami Top - £14
Dorothy Perkins Wine Jersey Cardigan - £18
Dorothy Perkins Billie and Blossom Oriental Bow Dress - £25
New Look Inspire Grey Leather-Look Trim Longline Blazer - £26.99
New Look Burgundy Lightweight Jersey Blazer - £19.99
New Look Red Tartan Check Skater Skirt - £17.99
New Look Green Drop Shoulder Sweater - £9.99
New Look Dark Pink Hudson Pocket Joggers - £16.99
New Look Black High Tab Slipper Shoes - £15.99
River Island Black Contrat Panel Cross Body Bag - £25
River Island Green Mouse Heart Print Oversized TShirt - £15 £7
My absolute favourite is the scarf, it looks a bit strange, but a mixture of leopard print and checks is just a fab idea! I really want this Parka Coat, just need to try it on in store, I doubt the style suits me, worth a try though. I love the Hudson joggers, perfect for cosy winter nights in! Now I am not usually a fan of shirts like the Green Mouse, but it is just such an adorable design with the hearts, it is a must! I already have the grey blazer, had to share though as it's a real beaut!

Hope you bloggers enjoy my first fashion post! Be sure to let me know what you think :)

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

What's My Face Made Up Of? xo

Helloo Darlings,

This is very exciting for me as this is my very first beauty post :)

I decided to start off by showing you what make-up I wear every day, and have been for about 6/7 years. I found something that suits my skin (sort of) and stuck with it.

I'd love to experiment one day, but I am unfourtently one of those who is cursed with bad acne. I am currently on specific medicine from a Dermatologist to have it sorted. So once I am all cleared, then I will be having lots more better make-up. MAC Cosmetics is on my wish list. I dream of going to their counter and having a make-over.

So anyways, here it is..

L'Oreal Paris True Match Powder - C1 Rose Ivory - £8.19
L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation - C1 Rose Ivory - £9.99
L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush - 115 True Rose - £7.69
L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes mascara - Extra Black - £10.99
L'Oreal Lash Architect Mascara 4D - Black - £10.99
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Quad - Marron Glace - £7.99
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick - English Rose - £7.99
Boots Soltan Moisturising Suncare Stick SPF30 5g - £3.99
Aveeno Moisturising Cream 300ml - £13.39

Total - £81.21


As you can probably tell, I just go for the natural look, because I am not very darring. Plus if I wear red lipstick, it just makes me look like a hooker or a tranny!

Above are swatches from the dark brown/natural eyeshadow & a light natural pink lipstick!
You may be wondering why I use Soltan Moisturising Suncare Stick, but it says it in the name, its moisturising! The best I have found, I always stock up over Summer as they don't sell it in Winter for obvious reasons. My lips used to be so dry and cracked, but this lipcare leaves them soft, moist and shiny in prestine condition. It is a must, I highly recommend to anyone :)

With the Foundation & Powder, I manage to get an excellent coverage for my acne and lasts all day thanks to my base cream:

This cream has kept my skin moist whilst actually acting as a mattee coverage for my make-up to ensure I do not look oily/sweaty after a full day of work. I used to use Clinque 3 step solutions, but after a few hours, my make-up would just be coming off with sweat, yukky! Managed to save a lot of money whilst actually working out better for me :)

Whilst trying to take somewhat 'professional' blog pictures for this post, I had this little monkey disturbing me.

He may be a cutie, but a very annoying one at that!

As you can tell, the 'professional' pictures are not good at all. I used my prize possession:

But I just couldn't get the background or lighting right, nevermind.

Practise will make perfect.
That's it for today, so hope you enjoyed! Watch out for more exciting posts this week too.

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

#lbloggers Chat xo

Hiya Guys,

Well Sunday 15th #lbloggers chat was about positivity and negativity on posts. I was a bit late into the chat as I thought it started at 8 (whoops, blonde moment). However, the opinions were so diverse that I decided to do a blog about it as it seemed appropriate to myself and my little blog :)

I believe that this topic is personal to the blogger, no right or wrong.

Some will agree and some will disagree, of course. I loved reading all of your beautiful bloggers views, most stated that if you wish to write negative stuff, then to always add a positive spin onto the end so others know you are still ok. I will very much take this into consideration with my posts from now on as I do write both positive and negative posts and I did worry about this topic.

I have no problem with writing about some negatives, fair enough, I wouldn't like my family and friends to see it. Hense why I have a 'hidden' name. But I do know that one day, they will see it and I just hope they realise it wasn't within spite I write stuff, well maybe some things.

We are all only human, we make mistakes, we say things we don't mean too and we are all the same.

I certainly love a good old bitch about people, even though I would never be nasty about someone or towards them. As many others I am sure are the same. We all do it so you know you can't deny it!

I have a diary/lifestyle post, so that I can open up, be honest and write real life. Hense why I think both negative and positive posts should be included.

No ones life is perfect, as much as some like they to portray.

No amount of money, or beauty/fashion products will make someone happy. We all have real life issues, we should all know that everyone else is in the same boat.

We could all hide behind a smile, but someone will be able to tell by whats in your eyes.
"If you wouldn't say it to someone face-to-face, then you shouldn't write it on a blog"
That is the golden rule I think from today. Which I totally agree with, I have plenty of personal issues from childhood to adulthood that I could write away at, but I sure as hell won't. Only so much I shall share but if others would like too, then that is there own preference.

Bloggers, at the end of the day, will read what they want too, if they don't like if your post is too personal or too negative, then they just shouldn't read it. Like a book, would you really read it if you didn't want too?

Quoted from @TattooedTeaLady on twitter - 'If my personal life-y posts can help even one person, that's reason enough to feel happy sharing my thoughts and experiences' check out her blog at Tattooed Tea Lady

I am a newbie blogger, and I shall still continue to write what I write, as it is what I want to write about :)

I hope you lovely bloggers do enjoy my posts and that they are not too personal for e.g my 'Friday 13th xo' post, I had some venting to do. At the time, I knew it was wrong but I needed too, so I've left it up there and it got me the most daily views I have ever had so far. Hopefully *fingers crossed* I am doing something right in this blogging industry.

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

A Bit Of Blogging xo

Afternoon Bloggers,

It has taken me a long time to decide what to write about today, my mind is in a little bit of a haze! I don't even know why.

Blogging Experience
Firstly, it has been exactly 10 days since I started this wonderful blogging experience :) For me, it was the start of a new journey.

Why?

Like many, I am one of those people, who everyone comes to for advice, and I listen to their problems. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I will always be there for anyone who needs it no matter what. Glad people can trust me like that. But no one is ever there for me, I have a whole load of problems locked away that no one knows about because they don't ask or won't bother to listen. It drives me insane.

I'm not going to sit on my blog daily and air all my problems or bitch about stuff. But I did start a blog so I can be myself. Take my mind off things and something to concentrate on.

In my 10 days I have reached 100 twitter followers, almost 500 page views and 6 followers on Bloglovin :)

This is such a massive achievement for me, and I am so over whelmed by this.

I usually start something and quit within first week, I am determined to not let this happen again. Blogging community is brill, have met some lovely ladies and hope to meet more.

It may seem odd, but since I started blogging, I am generally a lot more happy. It's like another little life on the side of my normal life, none of my friends or family know about this yet. One day, if it becomes successful in the future, then that is when I will reveal who I am to you guys, to then tell my loved ones.

I don't want them to mock me if it fails.

The reason to why I believe I think I will fail, is because as many of you can guess - I am not a natural writer. I see all these newbie's like myself, who are far better than myself. I just hope that in time, my writing skills will progress.

Plus the fact that I do not do reviews, or insights etc. Well at least not yet anyways. I shall do some, but honestly I enjoy writing my posts of my real life style etc. It's different. I like that!

Hope you guys agree by continuing to read my posts, I would appreciate it lots and lots.

& If you have suggestions to what I can do, then please feel free to message me on Twitter.

So that's a little bit about my blogging, boring I know. Apologies!

Corey
Today, I am having a duvet day with my little Corey. Having a great day, watching movies, having cuddles, lots of giggles and eating chocolate. I couldn't think of anything better to do with my time.

When I was out of work, we used to do this all the time. It was the best, proper mother and son quality time. Since I started this new job in March, we haven't had one. Literally brings tears to my eyes. I was really lucky with this job, an Apprenticeship, for Adult Education with some amazing colleagues and 9-5 hours.

But sometimes, like today, I wish I didn't have to work.

Just look at this cutie, him and Fireman Sam took over!
I enjoy being a stay at home mum more than anything, but I'm young and not stupid. I know if I don't get an education now, then that's it. I am determined to make something of my life to help provide for my family. Even though actually working, I am like over a £1000 worse off then I was when I was a stay at home mum. Bloody government system is a joke.

Corey is such a cheeky monkey though, he never fails to put a big smile on my face :)

House
Yesterday, my partner had a day off, miracle as he only gets 1 a week. So irritating! We moved at the beginning of August, to a little 2 bedroom house. We spent the day, finally unpacking the last of the boxes. Now it's finished, it is looking beautiful :) It's exciting, as this is our first proper place together, before the flat was mine.

Here are some pictures of my downstairs
It may not be much but it is all mine :)

What's next?
I have probably bored you enough by now, so I shall leave it here for today.

I need to find my SLR Camera, to work on some very exciting posts - for example, 'Whats In My Make-Up Bag?' & 'Winter Favourites'.

So watch out for them my fellow bloggers.

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Liebster Award xo

Evening Bloggers,

I was nominated for a Liebster Award, this is literally the most exciting thing in the world! :) I'm jumping around like a loon with a big smile on my face, as if I've won the lottery or something. This is a BIG accomplishment for me though!

Liebster Award
I am very new to blogging, only started last week, so I had to do some research, here is what I found:

The Liebster award is for newbie bloggers like myself who have less than 200 followers, to help them get recognition, let readers know more about them and help get their blog on the map really. Well from what I can understand anyways :)

Their wasn't anywhere on Wikipedia about this? Who knows where this comes from etc? Who decides? Let me know pleasee!

Anyways, the rules are whoever nominated you, sets 11 questions which I shall answer below, I do 11 facts about myself. Then I set up questions for the people I nominate :)

Who Nominated Me
Thankyou soo much to Danielle at @FluffyCandyUK - Check out her blog over at Fluffy Candy UK <3 My 11 Questions
1. North or South?
I'm from South East :)
2. What would you wish for if given three wishes?
I would buy a big country mansion for all my family, mine and mums dream. Take Corey to Disney Land and have a beautiful wedding. As well as never have to work again but still get money!
3. What is your party trick?
I don't think I have one, I'm always the sensible one who looks after the drunk friends!
4. Coca Cola or Pepsi?
Pepsi Max fan all the way. I have 3 or 4 a day for some caffiene as I despise tea or coffee.
5. Favourite colour?
Red has always been my favourite, but I am now going towards Plum too as that's what my new bedroom is!
6. What did you want to be when you grew up?
I have always wanted to have my own business. A hairdressers/beauty salon. I am currently working towards my Adult Teaching Qualification. Then will go do my Beautician Qualification! I WILL get my dream one day.
7. Beach or forest?
Neither. Although, I would like a photoshoot done in the forest, so I can hide my fat behind the trees. I burn too much in the sun, being a natural ginger.
8. Most expensive piece of clothing you own?
Probably, my Miss Selfridge leather jacket actually, I don't tend to own exspensive clothes as I am always up and down in weight. The leather jacket doesn't fit at the moment!
9. Red lips, pink lips, nude lips or other lips?
I am very pale, so I go for the natural dark pink lips, not daring enough to wear red. It just makes me look like I tried too hard and it went wrong
10. Which beauty blogger/ YouTube Vlogger do you really admire?
I really admire
11. Worst beauty purchase ever?
Liquid Eye Liner, it really irritates me LOTS. I think I may be allergic. So disappointing!

11 Facts About Me
1. I'm 20.
2. My son is my favourite person ever obviously :)
3. Am beauty obsessed, I absolutely LOVE it all. But my collection has been the same since I was about 13 due to only finding one that suits my skin. WISH I could afford everything and anything, would j'adore a MAC collection.
4. Naturally a ginger, but I dye my hair brunette.
5. Have 4 tattoos.
6. I'm plus size.
7. Have an unhealthy addiction to splurge shopping and takeaways (hence no 6 haha).
8. Would really love to get married and have more kiddies, a little girl would do nicely!
9. I can't drive.
10. Teach adults for a living, whilst being on an Apprenticeship.
11. Finally, I am really enjoy blogging and meeting some lovely people :)


Nominations
And now for the moment you have all been waiting for, the nominations are..

Haha, always wanted to say that! I think I'd make a good presenter :)

Polka Della

A Pinch Of Shaz

Rambles Of Katie

Blue Eyed Beauty

Tal Types

I know ALL of you have been nominated so don't want to do this again, sorry! You don't have too.

But I am nominating you lovely ladies, because I think your blogs are amazing & wish you the best of luck in the blogging future! <3 My Nominations Questions
1. Why did you start blogging?
2. Secret obsession?
3. What is your jobs and/or fav hobbies? Besides blogging of course.
4. A blog post that you really want to do but keep putting it off?
5. Favourite piece of clothing?
6. Are you constantly on your phone/tablet?
7. TV Series you follow weekly? Old or now.
8. Does your house co-ordinate? Bed sheets matching curtains kind of thing.
9. Do you have any pets?
10. Something you NEVER leave the house without?
11. Do you spend your night on twitter and blogging instead of sleeping?

Blimey, that was hard thinking of them, sorry they are so random. I got REALLY stuck!

Thankyou for reading this post darlings, let me know what you think :)

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Motherhood xo

Evening Bloggers,

My blog is 'Hidden Tales Of A Teenage Mum' so I am doing the scary thing of a very personal post - My Experience Of Motherhood.

Where It Began - Pregnancy
2010, I was 16 years old, due to go away for first time with my girls for a drink up weekend away to T4 On The Beach in July. A matter of days before, to my surprise, the nurse told me I was pregnant. I still went away, no drinking obviously!

It was a mahoosive shock to be pregnant, I was already about 12 weeks gone. I had only been with my partner for 6 months.

I did use protection by the way guys (implant, big FAIL)!

We were young and in love, I clearly kept the baby. I was overjoyed. Always wanted to be a younger mum, just not that young!

So I had my scans, which showed a healthy baby. I also met with the midwife, she scared me - old, pink hair and tattoos. Was not what I imagined, guess I didn't really know what to expect. She pointed out that I was high risk to have Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) so I was on the watch out for it.

I was having a little boy, due 29th January 2011.

When your pregnant - you get a little green book, on the front you can write notes. My main specific instruction was I WONT HAVE A C-SECTION! (unless it's life or death).

I was working full time in Pizza Hut kitchen, long shifts, on my own in busy periods. I wasn't even allowed to go for a wee when I needed too. I'm sure they broke a few pregnancy laws!

Days and months went on, finally it came to December 1st. I was moving into my very first flat with the father, leaving the nest as they say. I also started maternity leave, 8 weeks before my due date. Gave me enough time to relax, sort the flat out, enjoy Christmas and just encase.

I enjoyed one week of this.

At this point I was 33 weeks I had gone to see the midwife, just for a regular check up. They feel the baby and measure. He was always sitting really far back so meant the midwife couldn't get proper measurements. Should I be worried? Obviously her answer was no.

Liar Liar!

A week later..

In hospital with Pre-Eclampsia, its Wednesday 15th December 2010. I'm 34 weeks pregnant, and I could be having my baby at any time!

Birth
Sunday 19th December, was still in hospital, I had my cousin and her boyfriend with me as they came to visit. I start to swell up, I got really worried, as you do. Nurse said it was just my glands. In pregnancy, usually your feet and hands swell up right? My face was swelling, my neck - struggling to breathe. My cousin's boyfriend, not used to these situations baring in mind, got so scared, he demanded a doctor. Who certainly rushed me straight to surgery for a C-Section, my absolute nightmare!

Off I went..

I woke up a little while later, the father by my side. 6.45pm this was. My little boy had been born, we named him Corey, weighing just 4lb1. Not forgetting this is actually 6 weeks pre-mature.

I was very ill unfortunately, I lost a lot of blood and to say I was dopey is such an understatement. Corey had been taken to the Neo-Natal ward, I started to panic before I was reassured he was okay, just being checked over.

In the waiting room whilst all this happened I had, my mum, my dad, the mum-in-law. They had all seen Corey, except me! Luckily, one of them took this picture on their phone for me to see.

I was full of emotions, my beautiful little angel. Eventually everyone went home, it got to 1am, I was finally taken back to the maternity ward, with a detour to see my baby. He was precious. Then it was a horrible night next to lots of mothers with all their babies. Yet I couldn't be with mine, harsh! I got no sleep.

Next day..

I went and saw my baby, had my first cuddle, held his little hands and wiggled his toes. The BEST moment of my entire life.

The Next 4 Intense Weeks
The doctors were worried he had some sort of hole in his stomach, as it hadn't had time to to develop properly. Which they could not see in X-Ray, due to his stomach being full of gas. He had antibiotics and gaviscon to help!

Does he have surgery? Doesn't he? (luckily, he didn't)

He got better, he was my little fighter :)

Some pictures of him in this time.

Yay, He's Home
Them 4 weeks later, he was able to come home. Let me tell you what happened the couple days before that though - his dad crashed the stupid car (relief as it was a banger), our water and heating broke, plus I ended up in A&E. All that got sorted, thankfully!

Then the worst thing possible could of happened..

I knew my son was getting poorly, I took him to the doctors, who referred us to the Day Unit at Hospital, can never be to safe when it comes to a pre-mature baby. Hospital said nothing was wrong, he possibly had Bronchiolitis, never to be worried about they said. Like what the hell?

Later that night, his dad was doing some coursework on the computer. I'm sitting on the bed cuddling my little man. And then I realise..

He wasn't breathing at all.

I went into shock, I didn't know what to do. My heart stopped.

We rushed to A&E, we lived literally the next road, so it was quicker for us to drive than wait for an ambulance.

Corey was rushed in, A&E was put to stop basically, as all on staff doctors and nurses were helping him. A room full of around 20 of them, the most nerve wrecking thing of my life was this point right now.

I needed my mum by my side. Both our mums came, I went into the waiting room, as soon as I saw her, I just dropped, burst out in tears. I couldn't talk. She thought the worst had happened.

He was stable, on a life machine.

I finally managed to explain, he was going to be transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital, they were going to put him to sleep but it was too risky.

It was a long night in Intensive Care, we had beds beside him. I fell asleep with exhaustion eventually.

The next morning, well this is him..



He was doing better, 2 days later, he was taken off the life support, because he was hungry for milk, he wasn't getting enough through his tube. The nurse insisted he needed a bottle.

The little piggy ey!

Then he recovered and was home within 6 days, thank god!

All happened far too quickly for me to process what actually happened.

From Then Until Now
He bloomin had me panicking, it was the most worst experience ever. I relive it every day, that moment when he was in my arms and stopped breathing.

He has been fine since he came home from hospital that time, not even a cold since then.

He's now 2 and a 1/2, meet Corey..

Myself and Corey's dad broke up, when he was just 9 months old. It wasn't working, it wasn't the nicest break up either. We are civil now where he has Corey for the weekend, every other weekend. I hate it, I hate being away from Corey for that long!

After Corey's 1st birthday, I met my current boyfriend. The LOVE of my life. Hopefully, one day we will be engaged soon(hint hint mr :P). He is also the most perfect father figure to Corey, they are like two peas in a pod and are best friends <3 melts my heart seeing them play together. Corey was a little slow on walking, and only being potty trained now. Now he's talking, blimey, we argue. He's a right chatterbox and the bossiest little person ever! Terrible two's has certainly kicked in. All worth it for a cheeky little grin he has, I will try take a snap for you guys to see! You'd understand what I mean :)

My View



I wanted to write this post because to be honest I never really dealt with everything that happened back then, at the time I just had to get on with it. It's been an emotional rollercoaster. Now I think I have finally came to terms with what happened, after crying my eyes out writing this. Even had to stop half way through for a Banana Split break to drown my sorrows! (I'm a comfort eater, who else is?)

Being a mother, is the most rewarding, best, exciting and scary thing in the whole entire world. I am lucky to have the bestest child ever! (obviously that's my opinion) - but he's an angel!

I have lots of keepsakes from when he was little, stuff like hospital bands, first clothes etc. fancy a peek?

His first teddy that his godmother got him(She and I have an unhealthy obsession with Me To You Bears), his bib, dummy, hospital bracelet and his favorite muslin square blankets(which he has just grown out of)!

I came across this page earlier - http://lovekeepcreate.co.uk/

They make the cutest little teddy's out of your old baby clothes for keepsakes, it's on my must list to get!

Earlier today, I watched some videos of Corey just over a year ago, he has changed soo much in this time. It is literally so unreal. I can barely remember it when he couldn't talk or walk - the more peaceful days haha!

I am so broody right now too, I would love another baby. Hopefully my day will come :)

Scary
I am so nervous to press publish on this in a moment, I really hope some readers will enjoy this! Thank you for letting me share :) Feel free to let me know what you think.

Lots more exciting posts to come this week on beauty, fashion and lifestyle.. so keep an eye out please <3 Also, some of you lovely bloggers head over to my twitter, would love for people to say Hiii :)

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Next Haul & Weekend Feeling xo

Afternoon bloggers,

It's the lovely weekend, hope you guys are doing something nice :)

My gorgeous son has gone to his dads for the weekend again. A LONG 35 hours without him, it's the most boring time ever. He really didn't want to go this morning either, which I hate seeing him upset, but the fact he wants to stay with mummy makes me feel loved. I always miss him so much. Counting down the hours already!

Yesterday I was feeling a bit down so I decided to do some shopping and order bubs' winter wardrobe, lovely next had it delivered this morning :) thanks so much for the speedy delivery guys!

It's safe to say I went a little mad!

Next Haul
Firstly, here is the essential winter items - Wellies, snowsuit, coat, hat, scarf and gloves.

I think they are adorable, you will notice a theme shortly when I show you the rest. I'm not too sure on the padded coat yet though. I will have to see what he thinks tomorrow when he is home.

Secondly, here is 3 joggers, 2 jeans and 1 chino. Plus, some jumper tops. 2 hoodies, 1 gilet and a cardigan.

That theme I was on about, is cars, fire engines etc. He's a typical little lad! I'm so excited for him to see these :) His smile is the only satisfaction I need.

Lastly, another obsession of mine is home accessories, so I had to have a browse when I was online shopping last night and came across this. It's so beautiful and means everything to me.

It's just like me and my son, he is fair haired whilst I am dark haired. I have the dilemma of finding a spot for it though. The colour theme would go perfectly in my living room. However, I feel like it needs to be on my bedside table next to me.

This is total cost me just over £300 (that's half my rent money for the month gone, whoopsie!). Got to do whatever makes you happy though right? :)

Weekend Feeling
Tonight, I am off to the local pub for my friend's 21st birthday celebrations with her friends and family. Meant to be going into Bedford town afternoon, not sure if i'm up to that though. Sober nights out aren't the ones!

My mum stopped by today bringing round the rest of my things from my old flat, so ended up with loads more things I need to find a space for in this new house, frustrating! Hopefully the boyfriend will do it whilst I am out tonight :)

Fellow Bloggers
I would just like to say how overwhelmed I am about the amount of followers on twitter on my first week, 47 so far, and that just means everything to me :) Plus having over 188 page views over the last week! This is such a big achievement for me, I only started Monday, 6 days ago! Nowhere near expected to get this far ever let alone in a week :) It's so exciting, I wish some of you would leave comments and let me know you've stopped by so I can thank you :) Hopefully once my page grows I will make some lovely friends out of you bloggers! I'm really looking forward to the future of blogging.

Once I figure out how to make my page looking a bit better, I will add some widgets and links to other social network sites. Please, if anyone can help me with this I would be forever greatful!

Love, Yummy Mummy xo

Mixed Emotions

Afternoon beautiful bloggers,

Today I am on complete bed rest, no moving, orders from my doctor, how annoying!

Don't you just hate it when in the morning, you can't sleep then when it's time to get up you could easily sleep. Soo frustrating for many of us I'm sure!

I just had to ring my boss to tell her that I probably won't be into work on Monday, she doesn't seem impressed. I've been off for three and a half weeks now since my operation. Don't get me wrong I am a lot better than I was, but I just don't feel ready to go back to work yet. I find it difficult to move with 5 holes in my stomach, who can blame me, right?

I am a complete bag of mixed emotions today, I have so much on my mind and don't even know where to start.

Ding, Ding, Delivery
Although, today I received a little parcel in the post which cheered me up a little bit. On Facebook, if you look at 'littlesugarplums'. It's absolutely beautiful.

My other half doesn't know I have ordered this yet, I am going to be in trouble when he gets home haha! She's just such a beautiful doll though, I hope one day to have a little girl and pass it down to her. I have another one on order too, this lady is so busy that I won't get it until January. Arghh sooo impatient.

Mixed Emotions
Monday 2nd September, is when I started blogging. The main reason to why I wanted to do a blog something productive to keep me busy, to take my mind off things. Now I'm worried, I am not cut out to be a writer. Reading all the other lovely blogs, they are amazing. Mine's just BLAH! I saw on twitter that statistics showed most bloggers quit within the first year, what if I quit within first week? Failure. But the thing is I'm not a beauty blogger or a fashion blogger. I'm a larger girl and not pretty, and broke to even afford beauty stuff or clothes just for sake of it. Oh, I wish I could though! Envious of all you who can, but I wouldn't change my life at the moment. Satisfaction of my little mans smile when I buy him a new toy is all I need. That's where my spare money goes.

I don't want to quit though, I'm really enjoying blogging, I like the bloggers community on twitter. It's my first week, I didn't expect to have tons of followers and I probably don't have any readers. I am just glad I have some where at the moment to be myself. Which is exactly the reason I haven't got a picture of myself or shared my real name, some of you may think its strange, but it's a bit of privacy. Maybe one day I will have a blog post to unveil myself - watch out for it in the future :)

And if anyone could please give me some tips on how to make my blog look good, please help! In school, I used to be good at html stuff. Feels like a lifetime ago, my baby brain has forgot all of it.

I'm off for now, could do with a little afternoon nap if i can tear myself away from the laptop. Excuse the bedroom, in process of unpacking at new house :)

Love, Yummy Mummy <3 x

Hidden Tales Of A Teenage Mum.

Evening Bloggers

i've only just started blogging and so I'm still new to all of this and to be honest I actually want to turn my blog into a sort of diary kind of thing. I just want somewhere when I can be really open and honest, say what I feel etc. I wasn't quite sure on the idea, then on Monday's episode of 90210, Annie had actually done the same thing. It seems like a cool thing that I have my heart set on, hoping you guys will agree too.

I would really really like some fellow blogger's opinions on this though, so please leave a comment on here or twitter (@yummy2010mummy) to let me know what you think, pleaseee :)

I am just an ordinary teenager, i'm far from the typical skinny and pretty girls but I'm friendly and always smiling. I work full time and I'm a young mum. Please don't get the wrong idea from the stereotypical sense though, my son is my absolute world and I will do anything for him. Yes I do like to party, who doesn't? I've only been out twice this year though, one of which was for my 20th. This weekend it's the first of my friends 21st, so off out again :) I can't drink though as i'm recovering from a very recent operation. I'm skint pretty much all the time, because I have my own house and bills etc, it's so stressful. But I do love to shop, I spoil my little boy far too much, I always get moaned at for it. But when his cute little cheeky face is staring at me, how can I refuse? I love socialising with my friends, however I just don't get any time at the moment, which is super upsetting for me. When I'm not working and looking after my little man, I'll be sleeping or doing my coursework. I have a boyfriend, we live together, we love each other insane amounts and we argue as much as any other couple. I'm currently recovering from an operation, so my stomachs a bit sore, lots of BORING bed rest and painkillers.

I don't have an interesting life compared to some people do, as I don't have tons of money to go buy all sorts but who remembers reading stuff like Tracy Beaker when we were little. Her books were like diary's and they were awesome. I think it's different, I will obviously do make-up and fashion blogs, as I love the stuff. You'll see me paint my nails and when I dye my hair (I'm naturally a ginger, shh don't tell anyone haha). I may even have a good old b**** if my friends or boyfriend get on my nerves, come on lets face it we all do it.

I'm always here for everyone else, and for once, I would just like to be heard.

This will be like the hidden tales of a teenage mum. - It's quite catchy. Surprised I came up with that, going to be my new quote for my blog, love it.

I don't really know what else to say, so hope you like this.

Over and out for now..

Love Yummy Mummy <3

J'Adore Pandora

Well, I LOVE Pandora.

I remember when my Daddy first brought my Pandora bracelet, was about 6/7 years ago now on Christmas Day. I had begged and then I was really gutted as really big present was wrapped up under the tree and as obviously Pandora is small I knew it wasn't that.

When I opened the present, It had loads of shredded paper in and holes in the box, I got so excited thinking it was a hamster. If it had of been then it would have been a miracle as my Daddy HATES animals.

However, It was Pandora :D

He knew what I wanted, he was just trying to keep it a surprise. What a nice Daddy ey :)

As you can see, since then my Pandora collection has grown massively. That's not even all of it. Somewhere in the process of moving house this month I have managed to misplace my newest bangle with my 'son' related charms, ahhh :(

Above, is my favourite bracelet, even has a limited edition teddy. It's a new one that started last Christmas that my other half got me, it was our first christmas together. Since then he keeps adding to it every so often. My favourite charm is the frog prince, I had been waiting forever for Pandora to release it. I got so happy when it came out in middle of this year, my other half went and got it next day :)

Each charm I have is soo special to me in one way or another.

So today Pandora decided to bring out some beautiful Pandora jewellery for their Autumn/Winter collection. It kills me that I am so broke to anything :(

Here's the new leaf collection, it's so on trend at the moment. Anyone want to buy for me? *flutters eyelashes at the boyfriend* haha :)

www.pandora.net

There's a link to it I suggest you have a look or pop into your local store :) The teams are always fab friendly people.

100% recommend to anyone!

Also, a great place to buy Pandora is a certified seller called John Greed, fab place, great prices, FAST delivery and great teams - check them out.

http://www.johngreedjewellery.com/