#3things: helping me to fake the 8 hours sleep look

The baby is sleeping really well - for a four week old. But the breastfeeding means that I'm up two or three times a night - and have been for the past month. So right about now, I'm not looking too fresh come the morning. So I've found a few things that help to fake it - and I thought I'd share them.

1. Washing my hair (and even just showering) is proving difficult with a newborn who doesn't like to be left on his own for even a second while I jump in the shower! So I've been relying on dry shampoo A LOT. This Extreme Volume dry shampoo by CoLab (which comes from a collaboration with Ruth Crilly of A Model Recommends) is my newest find - it smells divine and helps to rejuvenate my hair - even after four days!
2. Mascara is a must for making me look awake in the mornings. An eyelash curler really helps too. Right now I'm loving this Limited Edition Bourjois Tropical Festival Volume Clubbing mascara (which is on offer right now) - it really helps to curl my lashes and makes my eyes look wide awake (or a little awake!).
3. Finally, this Rimmel London Sculpting Palette by Kate Moss is a new addition to my make up bag and I totally love it. I wanted to try it for a while and picked it up as a little treat earlier this week. I've not actually used it to contour yet (no time!) but I have been using the highlighter and blusher every day this week and both give me a lovely glow.

Any other tips for looking awake after a night of newborn feeds and nappy changes?

3 things: I miss about not being pregnant

Last week I posted about 3 things I was missing because I'm pregnant. I quickly realised that there were a few more...

1. A cup of coffee. Particularly my morning coffee. I know I could still have a coffee once a day - or even, occasionally - but before I was pregnant, I used to have 4-5 cups a day to get me through the day. When I first found out I was pregnant, I came down with flu and completely went off coffee. Once I was feeling a bit better, I decided not to go back on it at all. But I do miss it.
2. High heels. My feet are already a bit swollen and bloated and even some of my flat shoes aren't very comfortable anymore. High heels are definitely out of the question. I didn't really wear heels that often before I was pregnant, but I miss dressing up in them now.
3. A good night's sleep. This is the thing I'm missing the most! My back and hip pain wakes me but even before that started, my hormones were waking me up every few hours during my first trimester. For someone who used to sleep like a log for eight hours a night, this was a shock to the system.

#3things: I miss about not being pregnant

Sitting on the sofa the other evening, watching TV and thinking about how things have changed over the past few months and that got me thinking about the things I miss...

1. Brie - this is a weird one. I wasn't ever really that into brie before (I mean, I'd eat it and enjoy it) but almost the minute that I found out I was pregnant, I wanted brie - A LOT! Go figure!
2. Prosecco. This really isn't a weird one. For anyone who knows me, they'll know that I love prosecco! A glass of gorgeous fizzy bubbles is my idea of perfection. I miss that. A LOT.
3. My waist. Admittedly, this isn't quite how my waist looked before bump appeared but I really don't think I made the most of having a waist when I wasn't pregnant! I intend to change that after this little one is born!

#3things: last minute mother's day gifts

Mother's Day is literally just around the corner (it's Sunday, if you'd forgotten!). If you're looking for some last minute gift inspiration for your mum, look no further.

You could go with a card - and maybe some flowers. But why not go one step further. Here are my top three gift ideas for your mum this Mother's Day:

A spa day, voucher or treatment will offer your mum a bit of time out. You could join her for a spa day together, or let her have an hour or two of "me time" with a voucher for facial or massage.

Afternoon tea is a favourite in our family. Lots of places are offering afternoon tea for Mother's Day - just be sure to book in advance.

Or how about some jewellery? Something personalised will be a special keepsake for your mum for always. Check out not on the high street for more options.