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Tag: Pregnancy

June 14, 2021 helenlouisechandler

New Beginnings

March 21, 2019 helenlouisechandler

Being a Unicorn

June 30, 2017July 4, 2017 helenlouisechandler

Mumsnet Postnatal Care Campaign

December 7, 2015 helenlouisechandler

The Seventh Day of Advent: Trafalgar Square crib blessing

December 5, 2015 helenlouisechandler

Fifth Day of Advent: Breastfeeding

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 helenlouisechandler

In search of style

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 helenlouisechandler

The delights of being cosy

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 helenlouisechandler

Friendship

November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 helenlouisechandler

On the Third Day of Christmas

October 8, 2014 helenlouisechandler

Seeing red

October 1, 2014October 1, 2014 helenlouisechandler

Framing rainbows

June 24, 2014 helenlouisechandler

Second childhood

June 17, 2014 helenlouisechandler

Miscarriage

February 6, 2014 helenlouisechandler

When we were thirty-two

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Nativity

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This was one of my absolute favourite ever dresses from @boden_clothing - I just love the 1950s style Riviera print. However, it was never that good a fit for my post-pregnancy and breastfeeding shape, so when the zip gave up the unequal struggle and broke, my super talented SIL @esther.chandler turned it into the most gorgeous midi skirt. It is now super-comfortable as well as pretty, and I am loving the Mid-September sunshine which is enabling me to get some wear out of it this year.
Taking things one step at a time this week. It has been the first week of both children being back at school, and my expectations of what I could/should/must achieve might have been a *tad* unrealistic this week.
Finishing off the summer holidays for this one with the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (first time I've ever seen it too), then a picnic in St James' Park and a spot of tree climbing in Green Park. Love being a tourist in our own city sometimes.
When I saw this photo, one of a load my friend took on a camping trip at the weekend, my first reaction was that I looked like a pregnant hippo, and a wave of scalding shame washed over me.
Mid week, mid holidays feels.
You know that thing when the zip on your suitcase breaks completely and irretrievably while you are packing? Well, sourcing a replacement suitcase in West Cornwall on a Sunday afternoon proved tricky, so I have come up with this pragmatic solution. Chic, isn't it?

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