Men and labour - a good mix?

Is being in labour really that dull for men? 

I only ask the question because when I was enduring a particularly painful wave of contractions (and bending over holding on to my husband's hips for relief) I heard - through my moans and groans - his fingers swiftly tapping away at the Blackberry.

Looking up and seeing him engrossed in an email I gave him a knowing look that really needed no words whatsoever, apart from "Any chance?"

He retorted: "Just checking a few last minute emails before signing off, darling."  Through gritted teeth I firmly but politely responded: "Turn it off...now."

Now there's commitment and commitment for you...or perhaps it's just boredom. 

A bit about me: Knickerbocker glorious?

A bit about me: Knickerbocker glorious?: "Having uncomfortably given in for weeks, I am now at the point in pregnancy where I'm asking myself an all important question; should I..."

Knickerbocker glorious?

Having uncomfortably given in for weeks, I am now at the point in pregnancy where I'm asking myself an all important question; should I venture into the (apparently) wonderful world of big pants?

At the moment they still don't hold much appeal, so pros and cons from mums (and mums-to-be) would be appreciated and general knicker comments/advice.

Thanks and bottoms up all! x

Cheeky's Beauty Blog: ***BLOG SALE**** ~~HUGE CLEAR OUT~~

Cheeky's Beauty Blog: ***BLOG SALE**** ~~HUGE CLEAR OUT~~: "First of all I will get all of the blog sale stipulations out of the way. 1. Please leave your PAYPAL email address in the comments along w..."

Make It, Bake It: Cheese and bacon muffins

Make It, Bake It: Cheese and bacon muffins: "I always find it difficult to think of interesting breakfasts and lunches that the children will enjoy and these cheese and bacon muffins co..."

Make It, Bake It: leek and Potato Soup

Make It, Bake It: leek and Potato Soup: "The fabulous Kelly over at A Place Of My Own is kindly sharing another great recipe with us, this time for Leek and Potato Soup

Thoug..."

New Mummy's Tips: Money Saving Tips – Grocery Shopping

New Mummy's Tips: Money Saving Tips – Grocery Shopping

All in the pain (sorry, name!) of fashion

Went out for a romantic meal on Saturday night with hubby, opted for a stylish navy top, long paisley scarf with matching (yep you've guessed it) leggings and long flat suede boots with tassels (the tassels are an extremely important fashion accessory at this particular moment in time, you understand).

The only problem was that when I went to put the boots on, my pregnancy calves were so swollen that after (painfully) squeezing my way into them, the heat of the leg-on-suede began to hot up so much that the boots felt like leeches by the end of the night, making them excruciating to walk in (I didn't let this show btw!)  

Interestingly, it was the boots being prized off at the end of the night that was the true spectacle of the evening. Suffice to say that after getting myself into a variety of uncomfortable and unsuccessful positions, husband had to come to the rescue!

So I'm now left asking myself the following question; do I kiss goodbye to my beloved flats for the season?!

A bit about me: Non underwire hell

A bit about me: Non underwire hell: "Last worn at a mere 14 years of age, the non underwired bra is back in my life with a vengeance. And oh, how I loathe it.&nb..."

Non underwire hell

Last worn at a mere 14 years of age, the non underwired bra is back in my life with a vengeance.  And oh, how I loathe it. 

To add insult to injury I've had to fork out my hard earned cash at Bravissimo (yes I am a bigger woman up top) to buy both a white and black option.

For years I have acted on Gok's essential advice about investing in a good bra to shape the upper part of the body and divert attention from other less flattering parts, but there's just no chance with a non underwire...or is there?

Thank goodness for baggy jumpers and oversized carigans, I am loving them.