Friday 14 September 2012
Saturday 31 March 2012
He's here...finally! Birth Announcement
Here's our little miracle Xander Cole Travers. Born into the world at 21:21 on 07/03/2012 at Basingstoke Hospital.
Much more to come, we're just settling into a routine :) x
Much more to come, we're just settling into a routine :) x
Monday 13 February 2012
Sunday 12 February 2012
Bio Oil Review
Having made it's name in the market already I knew what to expect when my bottle of Bio Oil (www.bio-oil.com) arrived for review for www.mummynews.co.uk. A lot of my friends already use this miracle oil for weight loss, scars & un-even skin tone but I wanted to test it out on those pesky stretch marks!
Whats good about this product is a little oil really does go a long way. I started by adding a few drops to my baths, then slathering it over my belly, sides & back after I get out the shower/bath. After 3 weeks using it everyday I'm yet to find a single stretch mark...this might just be me being jammy (read LUCKY) but my skin is an amazingly soft & never itches like it did previously.
Bio‑Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin. Bio‑Oil has won 81 skincare awards and has become the No.1 selling scar and stretch mark product in 11 countries since its global launch in 2002.
Its advanced formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, also makes it highly effective for numerous other skin concerns, including aging skin and dehydrated skin. Bio Oil is formulated with the following all-natural ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calendula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil and Chamomile Oil. Bio Oil is a non-comedogenic (acnegenic), hypo-allergenic product that is suitable for use by individuals with sensitive skin.
HALF OF ALL NEW MUMS STRESS ABOUT STRETCH MARKS
Bio-Oil helps improve the appearance of stretch marks related to pregnancy
Pregnancy is a precious and pressing time for any new mum, and the changes the body goes through can be daunting. So, is it any wonder that half of women claim to be worried about stretch marks when pregnant?
Stretch marks can have a long and lasting effect, not only physically but mentally. 50% of women said that stretch marks affected their self-confidence and almost half said stretch marks affected the way they dressed.
During pregnancy the skin adapts by expanding and contracting, but sometimes it doesn’t have sufficient time to adjust. As the body expands faster than the skin covering it, the skin tears, resulting in a scar, which we know as a stretch mark. Although stretch marks are more visible towards the later trimesters of pregnancy, they start forming as soon as the belly begins to grow. By applying Bio-Oil from the first trimester twice daily throughout pregnancy, skin will remain well-hydrated and better able to stretch with growth.
Bio-Oil has become a household name, trusted by millions of people across the world, including many new mums. Amongst these fans there are an army of celebrity yummy mummy’s including; Helena Christensen, Charlotte Church, Sheree Murphy, Alison King, Kirsty Allsop, Tina O’Brien, Tess Daly, Denise Van Outen, Kym Marsh and Angela Griffin.
Alongside the revolutionary ingredient, PurCellin Oil™, Bio-Oil’s Key ingredients include:
- Vitamin A – helps improve the skin’s elasticity, texture and tone
- Vitamin E – The most widely used antioxidant in skincare products today, Vitamin E increases the moisture content of the epidermis, thereby making the skin softer, smoother and more supple. Vitamin E also assists in the maintenance of healthy-looking skin
- Calendula Oil – Calendula Officinalis, more commonly referred to as marigold, has been used for centuries as a natural antioxidant and has the ability to clarify and stimulates the growth of new skin cells
- Lavender Oil – Lavender oil is widely known for calming and soothing benefits
- Rosemary Oil – Rosemary oil helps to invigorate and it has a mild antiseptic capabilities and thus eases congestion, puffiness and swelling of the skin
- Chamomile Oil – Chamomile has a calming and soothing effect and is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin
Bio-Oil is preservative-free and is not tested on animals. Available from Boots, Superdrug,Tesco, Asda,Lloyds Pharmacy, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Savers, Bodycare, SemiChem,T J Hughes, Wilkinsons, and independent pharmacies nationwide. Also find out more at https://www.facebook.com/biooiluk
60ml rsp £8.95
125ml rsp £14.95
200ml resp £19.95
Thermacare Heatwraps Review
Having a mild case of SPD with this pregnancy I was relived when I was asked to review the Thermacare Heatwraps for www.mummynews.co.uk. I feel uneasy with taking any kind of painkillers with pregnancy so these fit my situation perfectly!
Generally my lower back starts playing up after a day on my feet so I choose to test the 'lower back & hip' wrap when I had spent the day decorating the nursery. I figured that was bound to set it off so waited for that twinge to start & excitedly stuck the wrap around my waist as instructed. After what only seemed like 15-20 minutes I had noticed the wrap heat up & start to generate a warm, comfortable & easing feeling.
I had thought when applying the product that it might slip or become uncomfortable after a while but I managed the full 8 hours wear with no niggles or dodgy looking re-adjustments. I can highly recommend this product for anyone suffering with any level of back, side or neck pain. So much so I've got myself a few for my changing bag...just incase!
With the second wrap being for a completely different area I decided to try using the Upper Back, Neck, Shoulder & Wrist HeatWrap after one of my weekly physiotherapy sessions as I normally come home feeling like a punch-bag. Again it was easy to affix to the area & stayed put for the advised 12 hours. With it being a much smaller wrap I didn't get the same effect as quickly but it did help in between my should blades for long enough to keep active for a bit longer than normal.
The website www.thermacare.com or www.backexperts.co.uk/about-thermacare.aspx shows the full range of the products available for purchase, gives handy advice, tips and videos on how to have a better back all year round.
The Lower Back & Hip HeatWrap is available as a single wrap for £3.36 or £6.12 for a pack of 2.
The Upper Back, Neck, Shoulder & Wrist HeatWrap is available as a 3 pack for £6.12.
Soothe your back and hips with ThermaCare® Lower Back & Hip HeatWraps.
ThermaCare® HeatWraps keep on working even after you take them off for up to 16 hours of back pain relief. That’s 8 hours of heat while you wear it, plus 8 hours of relief after you take if off.
Delivers heat that penetrates deep, warming the muscle right where it hurts—to relax, soothe and unlock tight muscles for long-lasting pain relief
- Specially designed to fit your back and hip area
- Allows you to move freely while delivering therapeutic heat
- Thin enough to wear discreetly under clothing
- Flexible enough to be worn on the move, during chores or while relaxing
- Available in S/M, L/XL
Single-use wraps can be applied to sore muscles and joint areas of your neck, shoulder, upper back and wrist.
- Provides temporary relief from minor muscular aches and joint pains associated with overexertion, strains and sprains, as well as minor pain associated with arthritis.
- Allows you to move freely while delivering therapeutic heat to relax tight muscles.
- Thin enough to wear discreetly under clothing.
Flexible enough to be worn on the move, during chores or while relaxing
MUMS SPEND 2 MONTHS OF THE YEAR CARRYING THEIR KIDS
Almost half (48%) of mums who suffer aches and pains say lifting up their kids causes the most strain. This is not surprising after a new survey revealed one in five mums carry their kids around for four or more hours a day when they are young – this equates to a full two months spent carrying their child over a year!
One in 20 (5%) of the women, who were part of a survey of 3,000 men and women carried out by ThermaCare® HeatWraps, say their muscular or joint pain was initially caused as a direct result of pregnancy while 7% say lifting their child was the initial trigger.
The survey further revealed the impact muscular aches and pains have on everyday parenting activities with 22% finding the constant tidying up after their kids a strain, whilst 18% find bath time a back ache, and just over one in 10 (12%) say play time and pushing a pram leaves them aching.
More than one in ten (11.99%) parents say muscular or joint pain interrupts their time with their children on a daily basis, while one in five says it is a nuisance a few times a week.
ThermaCare® Lower Back & Hip HeatWraps are specifically designed to keep up with people who want to put back pain to one side and get on with the day, allowing you to keep on working or resting without restriction. The patented heat cell technology gives deep penetrative therapeutic relief, that lasts up to 16 hours* and is as effective as taking six ibuprofen tablets**.
For tips and advice on back pain visit www.backexperts.co.uk Please note: Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using ThermaCare Heat Wraps.
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