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2 Week Postpartum and Baby Update - Belly Shot

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Hi friends, here is my 2 week postpartum and baby update video including belly shot and how i'm getting on. This week has been really busy with midwife visits and Christmas, i feel like the whole week has flown by and i haven't even had time to think haha. I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Labour and delivery story, x2 epidurals, 14 hours ! https://youtu.be/Y-OcU6AZ0II?list=PLlGBQ0DFXFGZ8PMUxhT1HFIZdrUkoWUsJ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New Years / Bonfire Night Activity Craft - Firework Picture

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Heres how we made Firework pictures with the children. Like this?? Check out my Youtube Channel here :  A Childminding Mummy To start use either black paper or card. Cut out star shapes and let the children glue on as much or as little as they like. Finish off by adding colourful glitter and gems.

Our Christmas Day - What we got up to !

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Hi everyone we have had a wonderful Christmas this year and Monkey really enjoyed himself. Take a look at what we got up to !! Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas, lots of love A Childminding Mummy xx I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Labour and delivery story, x2 epidurals, 14 hours ! https://youtu.be/Y-OcU6AZ0II?list=PLlGBQ0DFXFGZ8PMUxhT1HFIZdrUkoWUsJ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook:

Christmas Activity Craft - Christmas Tree Cards

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Heres how we made Christmas Tree Cards with the children. Like this?? Check out my Youtube Channel here :  A Childminding Mummy To start with we pre bought foam tree stencils from the pound shop, but this will work with a cut out or a sticker. Decorate the tree with stickers. Fold a piece of card in half and stick on the tree. Finish off with a lovely drawing inside.

A Day In The Life, With A Newborn and Toddler - My First Day Alone !

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Hi everyone my other half has gone back to work after his paternity leave, starting to freak out about doing it alone but here we go !! Day 1 went a lot smoother than what i thought, so fingers crossed it sticks :D I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Labour and delivery story, x2 epidurals, 14 hours ! https://youtu.be/Y-OcU6AZ0II?list=PLlGBQ0DFXFGZ8PMUxhT1HFIZdrUkoWUsJ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at:

1 Week Postpartum and Baby Update - Belly Shot

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Hi everyone here is my one week postpartum and baby update with belly shot. I can't believe its been a week already, where has the time gone !! Princess is doing very well and sleeping 5 hours at night at a time !! I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Labour and delivery story, x2 epidurals, 14 hours ! https://youtu.be/Y-OcU6AZ0II?list=PLlGBQ0DFXFGZ8PMUxhT1HFIZdrUkoWUsJ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me a

Christmas Shopping Toy Haul - Toddler/Boys - and Stocking Fillers

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Hi everyone, with only a week left until Christmas i thought i'd show you what bargains i have found for Monkey, these are his main and stocking fillers. I always struggle to think of ideas for presents so this might help any of you pick up those last few things. The shops i have found these items in are - Argos, The Entertainer, Poundworld and Wilkinsons. I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------

Meet My Baby Girl - How Our First Day At Home Went

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Hi everyone, i would you to meet my new baby girl born 12/12/16 at 5:28am. Here is how were got on for our first day back at home and what we are using to make life that little bit easier. I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achildmindingmummy Twitter: https://twit

Christmas Activity Craft - Reindeer Feet

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Heres how we made our reindeer feet decorations. Like this?? Check out my Youtube Channel here :  A Childminding Mummy To start paint your hands with grey paint and press onto card then leave to dry. Then paint a foot in brown paint, press onto card and leave to dry. Cut the shapes out and cellotape them together. Decorate with funny eyes, either print some out, use googly eyes or draw them on. Use a pom-pom for a red nose and add a string or pipe cleaner so it can hang up.

Labour and Delivery Story - INDUCED - Epidural

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Hi everyone here is the labour and delivery story of how my little princess arrived !! It took 14 hours, 2 epidurals, a yoga ball and a lot of pain haha. We went in at 11am on 11/12/16 to be induced and was given the pessary at 1pm. By 2pm my contractions were that strong i already started on the gas and air and was 3cm. My contractions sped up that fast i was given an injection to slow everything down. I was taken up to the delivery suit and asked for an epidural. The first one had shooting pains down my left leg and i could still feel everything, it took 45 mins for the specialist to come back out of surgery to try again and even then it wasn't perfect as i could still move my legs and feel slight pain. By this time there wasn't much more they could do so gave me diamorphine, which helped me have a sleep. I was examined early Monday morning to find we were 10cm and ready to push. However my contractions had slowed down that much they became irregular and had to have somethin

Preeclampsia Scare and Hospital Visit

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Hi everyone sorry its been a while and a lot has gone on so here is the first part to our labour story ! I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx

Cadburys Taste Test - New Freddo Drinking Chocolate vs Orignal Drinking ...

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Hi friends, ive been sent a small pot of the NEW FREDDO Drinking Chocolate and thought we would test it against the orignal Cadburys Drinking Chocolate. See how we got on and if we would buy it again. I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsy... 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achildmindin... Twitter: https://twitter.com

Christmas Activity Craft - Baked Salt Dough Tree Decorations

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Heres how we made salt dough trees. Like this?? Check out my Youtube Channel here : A Childminding Mummy Recipe : 1 Cup Plain Flour               1/2 Cup Salt               Less Than a Cup of Water               Food colouring Start with the Flour, Salt and Food colouring. Combine them together and start to slowly add the water. Keep adding more colouring if the colour is not strong enough. Once the mixture has gone like a dough ball DON'T add more water. Make a stencil out of paper or buy one. Cut out the tree shape and use a straw to add a hole for the string. The children can then push holes into the dough, but not all the way through. Then they are ready for the oven, bake on low heat (75c) for at least 4 hours. Keep turning them over so both sides dry out. Once dry they are ready to paint with bright colours in the holes. Leave to dry and add some string to hang up !

Christmas Activity Craft - Christmas Wreath

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Here's how we made Christmas Wreath's with the childminding children. Like this?? Check out my Youtube Channel here :  A Childminding Mummy First start with a paper plate and paint it a lovely shade of green, make sure you get right to the edges as when its dry you need to cut out the middle. We downloaded images from google such as, bows, bells, baubles and holly. Added them to a word document and printed enough out for each child. Then glued them to the plate ring.   And to finish it off add a bow and some string to hang up !

DIY, Fix Play-Doh With Baby Oil ??

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Hi everyone i have been requested to try out this DIY, can you fix dry play dough with baby oil? I normally fix all our play-doh with water and here is the link to that video: https://youtu.be/7wBn8hp3j8k I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsy... 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achildmindin... Twitter: https://twitt

41 Weeks Pregnant, Symptoms, Mucus Plug, Contractions, Vlog

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Hey everyone how have i not given birth yet !! Where is this baby? So this week i've had a lot of new symptoms including mucus plug and contractions. I also had my sweep which might have kick started me into labour ! Take a look at my last belly shot ! I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook

Making a Santa House and Posting Our Santa Letter !

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Hey everyone today i thought i would finish off a few Christmas Activities, i found a lovely Santa house instead of making a gingerbread one which i would eat the entire thing by myself lol. My son really enjoyed finishing off his santa letter and posting it away :D I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsy... 40 Weeks Pregnant Vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook: http

Pregnancy Evening Routine - Full Term - 2016

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Hey everyone today i did my evening routine with an added extra from being pregnant, it was about 10pm so Monkey was fast asleep already. Here is a list of the products i used: Colgate mouthwash Morrisons - Fragrance free baby wipes Simple - Light Moisturiser The Body Shop - Body Butter - Gingerbread I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ 40 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/iz60QqkULis?list=PLlGBQ0DFXFGZ8PMUxhT1HFIZdrUkoWUsJ Looking through my sons learning diary/memory book: https://youtu.be/Y6_U8GgUA3w Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A ---------------------------------

40 Weeks Pregnant - Now Over Due - Where is this baby??!

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Hi everyone, i cant believe i made it to 40 weeks, ive had so many pains and braxton hicks i was sure i would have popped already!! This week ive been having real contractions, not many but strong enough i can't talk through them. Let me know in the comments when you think i will pop !! :D I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Looking through my sons learning diary/memory book: https://youtu.be/Y6_U8GgUA3w Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------

Santa Video and Letter To Santa - Christmas Activities

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Hey everyone, we had a few hours to spare tonight so we watched a video dedicated to Monkey from Santa and wrote our Santa list with an Argos catalogue. I did have to mention to Monkey to pick only pick out things he really wants and not a toy from every page. I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Looking through my sons learning diary/memory book: https://youtu.be/Y6_U8GgUA3w Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ke

39 Weeks Pregnant - Belly Movements and Hiccups

Hi everyone, i have struggled this week to get footage for a belly movements video, the baby has either been really sleepy or the movements have been really far apart from each other that they don't really look like movements on camera. I did fast forward some of the clips so you can see the wiggles a bit better :D But i did get the HICCUPS !! Heres the link to the video : https://youtu.be/NXSKHnbRTfU I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Looking through my sons learning diary/memory book: https://youtu.be/Y6_U8GgUA3w Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks p

Top 10 Pregnancy Tips !! Things Every Pregnant Woman Needs To Hear !

Hey everyone i wish i looked into tips and advice when i got pregnant, so i made my own little video of the things I've seen and heard that have helped me throughout both my pregnancies. The body butter i use is from The Body Shop, its a bit pricey but i love the different smells and its lovely and thick and lasts all day!! Highly recommend!! Heres the link to the video: https://youtu.be/5Goleyet_UA I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Looking through my sons learning diary/memory book: https://youtu.be/Y6_U8GgUA3w Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks

39 Weeks Pregnant, symptoms, stretch marks, vlog

Hey everyone i have 4 days until my due date, where has the time gone. I have noticed a few changes this week including my annoying stretch marks and braxton hicks. Take a look at my video : https://youtu.be/g7U_YRkXphQ I hope you enjoyed this video if you did please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel :D :D thanks xx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heres a link to my other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsyvtRQ-6Xbb5E7RK7N7CQ Looking through my sons learning diary/memory book: https://youtu.be/Y6_U8GgUA3w Primark haul for my hospital bag: https://youtu.be/EgmJA6DZsKc 34 weeks pregnant vlog: https://youtu.be/t0Ecy-t2g18 Baby shower haul: https://youtu.be/duQGBR9U56A Take a look at my 33 weeks pregnancy vlog: https://youtu.be/dg2zIl_aOhQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up to date with me at: Facebook: https