Martini Mummy

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Skin saving lotions and potions...for the pregnant ones

My skin is shot. Being pregnant with number four, not getting a lot of sleep (thanks to the other three) and working in the city mean my poor face is needing some serious help. As you may well...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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How time flies...

Seriously? My last post was 28 July 2012? Well, there's quite a bit to catch up on: - I have a new job. I'm head of communications in EMEA for an international law firm that is just about to...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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Proud to be British

What luck. I managed to watch the Opening Ceremony last night from some of the best seats in the house - and although I didn't get home until almost 5am, it was definitely worth it. Amazing....

Jul 28, 2012 Like

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The greatest show on earth

The countdown has started...I cannot believe it's less than one week to go - after 18 months, it's almost here and will be over too quickly. Even the weather seems to finally be turning. Yes, the...

Jul 22, 2012 Like

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Well, Ive made it. Just. Back for my first full week of work, after the birth of tiny Martini. Shattered? Of course. Shock to the system? You bet. But the chance to meet Boris and Dame Kelly Holmes...

Jul 8, 2012 Like

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Jubilation abound

What a fantastic weekend we had at Martini Towers. We headed down to the Garden Party at Hampton Court on the Saturday, which turned out to be a very sunny affair (there was a slight wardrobe...

Jun 7, 2012 Like

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Updating a minimalist wardrobe

For those that dont remember, or havent shared my pain, my normal (and by that I mean non-maternity) wardrobe is severely lacking. I was reminded of this when I lay out my normal clothes - Im back...

May 30, 2012 Like

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Sunshine, wellies and sickness

Isnt it just bloody typical. Finally, for the first time in about six months, the sun decides to shine and we have a beautiful garden where I should be enjoying it. Unfortunately, both Tiny and I...

May 23, 2012 Like

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Getting back on the fashion wagon

It has been nine very long months, but Im finally thinking about getting back into normal clothes and updating myself on the latest trends. Quite frankly, my whole maternity wardrobe is going...

May 15, 2012 Like

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Double chocolate chunk muffins - and no sleep to speak of

I am absolutely loving being the mother of a newborn again. Third time round, I think Im probably more relaxed and just enjoying the time with Tiny - I know it wont be long before shes stomping...

May 5, 2012 Like

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Drum roll please... Its a girl!

Its been a long old wait, but on Saturday 21 April at 6.06am, our beautiful daughter was born. It hadnt been a good night. In short, I was in early labour and was admitted to the hospital at about...

Apr 26, 2012 Like

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Tick tock, tick tock

For goodness sake, how much longer? Without doubt, the waiting is the worst part of labour. At least once its started, you know it will all finally be over at some point in the next few hours. This...

Apr 13, 2012 Like

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Looking for love in London

So, I have this friend (really, I know people often say this and really mean themselves - but rest assured, in my current state, this really is about my friend) and what she really wants is to meet...

Apr 8, 2012 Like

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38 weeks and counting...

Its official. Im exhausted, I cant really walk and Im in pain. In short, I have to admit defeat. The third pregnancy has won.Next week, Ill be 39 weeks pregnant. Yes, the photo above reminds me...

Mar 24, 2012 Like

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Splashing about on the river

I really do love my job. I spent the day with Tim Brabants, current Olympic kayaking champion, and it never fails to amaze me how inspirational Olympic athletes are. Their dedication and commitment...

Feb 24, 2012 Like

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People Carrier - the final nail in the coffin

You know youve crossed a line, and are never coming back, when you finally give in and admit you have no choice but to purchase a people carrier. They arent pretty, and they certainly arent hip,...

Feb 19, 2012 Like

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Winter skincare - pregnancy style

With the sub-zero temperatures, my skin has hit an all-time low. Pregnancy number one didnt impact my skin at all. In my eighth month of pregnancy number two, my skin suddenly became so dry I...

Feb 11, 2012 Like

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Really, I just dont care

On one of my journeys home from work this week, I picked up on this thread from Mumsnet which made me chuckle. It started as a list of things people really couldnt care less about, and then...

Jan 21, 2012 Like

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A new dawn in cleansing has arrived at Martini Towers

Now, Ill be honest. When I opened my Christmas present from my sister (who, for those that are not regular readers, lives in New York) Ill openly admit I didnt have a clue what it was. I had never...

Jan 11, 2012 Like

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Travelling BC (before children) vs travelling with kids

Well, weve made it. 9 hours out and 7.5 hours back, on the mighty American Airlines. Despite the aircraft looking concerningly like it was recently used to film Pan Am (seriously, televisions in...

Jan 4, 2012 Like

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A week of learning...

Its been quite a week. Ive been kayaking with Olympic Gold medalist Tim Brabants twice (well, okay, he kayaked and I stood on the bank - well, come on - the water is about 10 degrees. Im not that...

Nov 19, 2011 Like

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Happy Halloween! (How very American of me)

I honestly cannot believe its Halloween already. Where did 2011 go? Here at Martini Towers we really have go into the Halloween spirit (which I know goes against everything it should do here, but...

Oct 30, 2011 Like

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New home, new beginnings

Moving house is undeniably hard. Dealing with the seller, the purchaser (love the chain system that is so successful in England), the solicitors and the estate agents is nothing but fun, fun, fun....

Sep 24, 2011 Like

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Moving on...

Well, its been a long time coming, but we finally have a move date. 23 August to be exact. It hasnt been easy. To be honest, I think Ive aged 32 years, but thats another story. We exchange next...

Aug 12, 2011 Like

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Its official - moving house is hell

Whoever said money is the root of all evil had clearly never moved house. (Although, to be fair, money is causing its fair share of problems during this move - so maybe not wrong, just...

Jul 19, 2011 Like

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A slightly pox-ridden Martini Mummy Towers could be moving...

MM Towers is not the best place to be in the world right now. My darling daughter (who, may I remind you is just seven months) has caught the chicken pox. Mini Martini (my two year old son) had it...

Jun 12, 2011 Like

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Holiday? What holiday?

Well. That certainly was an interesting three weeks. Let me summarise:1. This was the holiday of the phantom wedding. In other words, there was no wedding. Which meant there was no holiday in...

May 9, 2011 Like

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Its up to you, New York, New York

We leave in three weeks. Theres no doubt that Im absolutely dreading the travel (not least because I *accidentally* put the wrong date of birth in for my daughter so we could buy her a seat - why...

Apr 6, 2011 Like

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Keeping up appearances

The very fabulous notSupermum recently wrote an excellent post on making the effort to put on make-up. It made me think - it is actually possible I make more of an effort now than I did before...

Mar 23, 2011 Like

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Martini Mummy

Skin saving lotions and potions...for the pregnant ones

How time flies...

Proud to be British

The greatest show on earth

Back to normality...of a sort

Jubilation abound

Updating a minimalist wardrobe

Sunshine, wellies and sickness

Getting back on the fashion wagon

Double chocolate chunk muffins - and no sleep to speak of

Drum roll please... Its a girl!

Tick tock, tick tock

Looking for love in London

38 weeks and counting...

Splashing about on the river

People Carrier - the final nail in the coffin

Winter skincare - pregnancy style

Really, I just dont care

A new dawn in cleansing has arrived at Martini Towers

Travelling BC (before children) vs travelling with kids

A week of learning...

Happy Halloween! (How very American of me)

New home, new beginnings

Moving on...

Its official - moving house is hell

A slightly pox-ridden Martini Mummy Towers could be moving...

Holiday? What holiday?

Its up to you, New York, New York

Keeping up appearances

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