SECOND TRIMESTER

Did somebody say pregnancy updatesss?!

Happy to say that my sickness has calmed down so much. No vomiting either! I really thought I'd be suffering through out this pregnancy. Are any of you in your 2nd trimester and still extremely sick? I would recommend seeing a doctor as soon as you can. I didn't want to take medication however the tablets I was prescribed helped immensely.

Baby is moving soooo much, kicking like there's no tomorrow. My 'bump' is growing slowly but surely. It looks huge in photos but just there in person. I think (probably not) I look smaller than what I am nonetheless I feel this far gone. Bruh possibly further 

I've finally told the majority if not all *re thinks* of my friends and family I'm expecting. This includes my 4 year old son. I told him last because gat damn he can chat! HE WAS SO HAPPY. Of course he's gone on to tell his nursery, family and strangers that he's going to be a big brother. The bump gets loads of hi's, bye's, good mornings and about 100000000 kisses daily. 

Back pain has been ridiculous. Going wee a billion times an hour has been annoying.

Gender reveal time...

Let me start by saying that nobody knew the gender having except my cousin. She knew because she was the chosen one and helped out by filling the balloon with the correct colour and contacting the baker about the sponge colour. Many people thought i knew and was just holding back the info, weird flex but ok.

So yaasss, last month I found out the gender of this lil gymnast. Some of you would have come here from instagram and would already known that I'm carrying a... BABY GIRL! Like wow, I really thought I'd have all boys or a few boys and one girl. Most people predicted I'd have a girl or that I was carrying twins (maybe next next next time L O L) Big thanks to all my friends & family who helped and got things in order whilst my baby brain was doing the most 😩

TO DO LIST:

•  Plan my baby shower
• Get the kids room sorted
• Go out for mocktails
• Start buying baby girls some clothes with colour
• Let others help me
• Take more pictures with the bump
• Get flewed out aka babymoon

Top-Jeans-Heels

Also shout out to the people who bring me food. I love you the most, you're all doing amazing.

DM x

FIRST TRIMESTER

I'm pregnannnttttttt
again

I had no idea. There were no symptoms to begin with so I was literally doing the most *sips cocktail*

Although my waist widened very early on in my pregnancy I still didn't think I was. Especially as I was trying to gain weight (get thick or die trying) I thought it was exactly that.

But no,

God had better plans.

The moment I peed on that stick, morning sickness kicked innnnnn!

I honestly don't understand why it's called 'morning sickness because it comes at any point in the day.

EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Just like my first pregnancy I tried every remedy. The ginger biscuits, peppermint tea, lemon water, crackers, lemonade, prayer... you name it. I eventually was admitted into hospital and was prescribed anti sickness tablets which stopped the vomiting. Praise God. I still feel sick but life is manageable now.

I have no cravings at the moment and barely ever know what I feel for.

Which is annoying because my body tells me I'm hungry but I take so long to decide I start feeling sick.

After being depressed for so damn long I'm feeling positive about what's to come. This little blessing is already helping me make changes for the better and start the things I thought were impossible. So yassss, I'm about to take this journey easy. I plan to create loads of memories during this time and take a lot of pics too (because where are the pics of my first pregnancy pls??)

This post was rushed however there will be more mummy blog posts to come

 so stay tuned & stay blessedt 

Mummy Dans ♡

Fur jacket similar - Unitard - Converse x Play CDG

Necklaces - Crop top - Cycling shorts - Zara men's sneakers similar - Primark Anklets

YOU ARE ENOUGH

The best month of the year has started, the greatest season of the year has begun...

Welcome to AUGUST aka LEO SEASON (Virgos who??)

haha, but yasszz i'm just stopping by for a quick outfit post. *waves*

I also wanted to remind you that you are PERFECT!

There is no need to do extraaa things to please

others because you are brilliant at just being you.

If you've got to make changes to be accepted by something or someone then just leave it alone.

Don't lose yourself

do it for

you and

not for

them.

Iron Maiden t-shirt - Pretty Little Thing skirt - Public Desire boots

Independent woman

As we go through life we are expected to become more independent. We reach a time where we have to start making our own meals, pay bills (lol that rhymed) and ultimately become self-reliant. But lets be honest, not everyone has the ability to be independent or rather the mindset to take the step into independence. Below I have listed a few reasons why you should try to become more of an independent women.

Independence promotes happiness. Emotional independence improves your relations with the people around you. It helps you to interact with them better as you become more in control of your emotions. It will ultimately bring out the best in you leading to a happier YOU. 

Need a confidence boost? The fact that you're more likely to take matters into your own hands without having to wait for others means you will be more likely to try out new things. You will eventually start taking bigger risks leading to bigger rewards. Go youuuu!

It decreases the the load of others. If you're capable of meeting your own needs, the pressure you put on others will lessen. Friends, family and colleagues will eventually begin to notice and possibly trust you enough to seek your assistance *taps head like the roll safe meme* 

The rewards are better! Yes, you heard it here first. If your goal is to become independent in some way then you will get a sense of accomplishment when you do so. Financial independence is a goal for many of us, right? Whats better than not having to answer to anybody, being debt free and in control. Emotional independence can also bring you less disappointment. I'll take one of those, thanks.

 Remember ladies, learning how to support yourself is necessary for any success you ever hope to achieve. Hopefully we can all become so comfortable in ourselves that we take the right steps to take charge of our lives and do whats best for us. 

*hums Destiny's child - Independent woman pt.1*

love yourself always

Dannika Monique

Vintage top / Pretty little thing joggers / Boohoo heels / H&M coat