And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is up, the Santa hats are out and the first doors on our advent calendars are open.

I love this time of year. It is my favourite. And it’s one of the few times still full of magic even as an adult. I’m going to be soaking up every minute of joy the next few weeks bring and I hope December is full of moments of joy for you too.

Happy December! 🎄
AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell and there’s so much to entertain the whole family whilst you do your Christmas shopping! 

Visit The Lexicon Glow Room for a magical light experience that will dazzle you with 20,000 LEDs. It feels like the room goes on forever! Then, take a dip in the Light Pool, a magical ball pool with golden balls to be found and prizes to be won!

If that wasn’t all, have a photo in the giant Christmas bauble ‘sparkling selfie station’ and follow the Twinkle Trail, spotting baubles in shop windows to collect the clues and enter to win fabulous prizes this Christmas. Plus, share your sparkling selfie station pictures, tagging #thelexiconbracknell or email them to marketing@thelexiconbracknell.com and you will automatically be entered in a competition for the chance to win a restaurant gift card too. 

There are also special performances from local choirs, bands and singers and even the chance to meet Bluey, Hey Duggee and Chase from Paw Patrol! You can be sure that a trip to The Lexicon will have something for everyone over the festive season this year. We loved our visit to The Lexicon last weekend and know we’ll be back again before Christmas!

Find out more on @thelexiconbracknell website.

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AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! We had our first Glow Marwell experience tonight - and we loved it. It may even be the best light trail we have been to.

We spent well over two hours at @marwellzoo, enjoying the light installations, indulging in the food stalls and cafe, toasting marshmallows and even meeting Father Christmas! 

Glow Marwell was such a nice way to kick off the festive season - and it’s on all the way through December! If you’re looking for a really nice festive activity the whole family can enjoy, this could definitely be it!
AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparent AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparents this year? @famileo_uk is a wonderful gift, giving the recipient a personalised gazette of family news regularly throughout the year - and it costs from just £5.99 a month. 

Multiple family members can use the same subscription, all posting messages to be added to one gazette - and sharing the cost of the subscription too! It’s great for parents, siblings and children to all share their news with grandparents each week, fortnight or month. 

We’ve been sending my dad Family gazettes for a while now and he absolutely loves them. It means we tell him all the little things that are happening and not just the big news you remember to mention in phone calls. The children get to upload their own messages to their grandad and it’s definitely made them feel closer, building a stronger relationship despite living far apart.

Find out more about Family over on the blog - link in bio - and buy a subscription for your nearest and dearest this Christmas. It’s a gift they will definitely love to receive.
Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing the Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing these updates every week but I like having somewhere to put all these photos!

They’re now three months old, super loving and happy, making biscuits and purring constantly.

They stay in ‘their’ room overnight but explore the house during the day, getting more confident as time passes. They even got to the point of relaxing on the sofa with us last night.

Fred & George are now very much part of our family and I can’t imagine them not being there now - even at 7am when they’re miaowing at the door for breakfast!
AD | Stuck for screen-free entertainment that your AD | Stuck for screen-free entertainment that your kids will love? Claim your FREE Banjo Robinson activity pack today!
 
Reading for pleasure is a key indicator of a child’s future success, but if your child doesn’t love to read, what can you do? We know it’s not always easy keeping kids entertained and away from screens, so we’ve partnered with the award-winning @banjorobinson to gift you a FREE activity pack, worth £9.99.

Here’s a little look at the Banjo Robinson subscription - Troy loves it! Travelling to world with Banjo is so much fun! You can read our full review over on the blog and claim your free activity pack too - link in profile.
A whole week of Fred & George. We weren’t meant A whole week of Fred & George.

We weren’t meant to get more cats just yet but sometimes the universe sends you things when you don’t expect them.

These little guys needed a home and a family to love them. And we had a home and a lot of love to give. We still miss Leia but this pair are definitely helping make me feel whole again.

They are both used to us now, and love us. They’re less nervous, give us cuddles and let us pick them up. They’re still living in our spare room but starting to explore the rest of the house under supervision. 

They play fight constant. Love toys, especially a crinkly feather thing on a string attached to a stick, and love being up high. They are an awesome pair and we are so glad to have them.

Thank you @millbrook_rspca @rspca_official for trusting us with ‘Lonestar and Starfish’. We could not love them more. 

#catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofig #catsofinsta #catlovers #adoptdontshop #rspcarescuecat #kittensofinstagram #kittens_of_instagram
[AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing abo [AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing about our half term break at @pottersresort and it’s over on the blog if you want to go have a read.

I wanted to put some of my favourite photos on the grid too as the kids did so many fun activities - they had THE best time. 

Giant swing, segways, climbing, archery, laser clays… there was so much to do that we couldn’t fit it all in - we need another trip!
And there ends our October half term - well, apart And there ends our October half term - well, apart from Troy who has a bonus week off!

This half term has been pretty lovely. Troy had his school residential the first weekend and then we had a really lovely few days in Norfolk before heading home and picking up two new members of our family - Fred and George. 11 week old rescue kittens who have pretty much stolen our hearts.

It’s been so nice to have a chunk of quality time with this pair and now I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays. These two are the best company and I really do live for the school holidays. 

How has your half term been?
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7 Things Nobody Told Me About Pregnancy | AD

*This is a collaborative guest post

You may think you know everything there is to know about pregnancy. If you have friends who’ve been pregnant, they’ve likely told you everything to expect. Still, there are a few things that people always fail to mention. Read on to learn more about the things no one tells you about pregnancy.

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1. “Morning” Sickness Doesn’t Just Happen in the Morning

Morning sickness is perhaps one of the biggest misnomers of all time. While some people wake up with nausea that resolves by lunchtime, many others will experience “morning” sickness at any and all times of the day. Some get it in the afternoon or evenings, and some unlucky women experience it all the time.

2. Strangers Will Get Personal

For some reason, pregnancy seems to give strangers a license to say whatever they want to you. They’ll ask all sorts of personal questions about your weight gain and symptoms. They may even feel they have the right to make comments about things you’re doing wrong, such as drinking a coffee or gaining too much weight. 

And that’s just the comments. Strangers will also feel like they can touch your belly without permission. Get ready for random people to touch you anytime you’re out in public. 

3. Cardiac Arrest is a Threat

You hear about all sorts of things that can go wrong during your pregnancy, but you probably don’t think much about heart issues. While rare, cardiac arrest is a condition that affects around 1 in 30,000 expectant mothers. If you have difficulty breathing or experience severe chest pains, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately.

If you do stop breathing due to cardiac arrest, it’s safe to perform CPR on pregnant woman. It’s also safe to use an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) to perform CPR in pregnancy. It’s always crucial to everything you can to resuscitate, as you could be saving two lives instead of just one.

4. Sleeping Becomes Difficult

Everyone talks about how much sleep you’ll miss once the baby is born, but they rarely talk about how difficult it is to sleep while you’re pregnant. Once you hit the third trimester and your belly gets enormous, it’s so hard to find a comfortable sleeping position. Everything hurts, especially your back, legs, and feet. If nothing’s hurting, then the baby may move around a lot, adding to your discomfort.

You may find yourself tossing and turning most of the night. Often, once you manage to get comfortable enough to drift off to sleep, it’ll be time to get up and go to the bathroom. You’ll probably have to go a few times a night. You may want to invest in a pregnancy pillow to help you get comfortable.

5. Enjoy Your Last Few Months Without a Child

While you’ll likely spend the majority of your pregnancy anxiously awaiting the moment when you’ll hold your baby in your arms, it’s also essential to take that time for yourself and your partner. Don’t feel guilty about doing things you love, such as binge-watching a tv show, taking long showers, or going out to dinner. 

Once you have your baby, everything will change, including the amount of free time you have. While you’re going to love caring for your child, it’s a full-time job. It may be a while before you get time to do some of those things you enjoyed before having your baby.

6. Every Pregnancy Is Different

Once you get through your first pregnancy and move on to your second one, you may think you know what to expect. However, as most second-and third-time mothers will tell you, every pregnancy is different. Just because your first pregnancy is difficult doesn’t mean your second one will be as bad. 

Symptoms can vary wildly from one pregnancy to the other. You may have horrible morning sickness with one pregnancy and feel great with your next. You may not gain much weight with your first baby but may gain a lot with your second or third. 

7. Birth Is Just the Beginning

For most of your pregnancy, you may be primarily focused on making it to your due date and then getting through labor. You might feel like things will slow down once that happens. However, once you get the baby home, that’s when the real fun begins. You’ll realize that you have this incredible baby that you also have to figure out how to raise.

Final Thoughts

Pregnancy is a miracle and is often one of the most incredible parts of your life. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t come without its ups and downs. While you may face lots of unexpected moments while pregnant, try to enjoy the ride. In a few short months, you’ll have your baby, and that will make everything worth it.

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