I am not blooming

[BroccoliSpears]

Me in pregnancy: tired, blotchy, spotty, puffy, fat, pale, waddly.

I caught sight of myself in the mirror after swimming and decided that I have to do something.

Money is not abundant.

What shall I do?

Was thinking of getting myself to beauticians for eyebrow shape and eyelash dye. That makes a big difference.

Facemasks? Worth it?

An actual facial at the beautician? Suspect this is not the best use of small funds available.

Wear makeup day to day? It feels yucky.

Tinted facecream? Bit of fake glow?

Manacure? Pedecure? Would these make a big difference? I can't reach to paint my own toenails. My fingernails aren't bad though.

Drink more water , eat lots of fruit - kiwis great for vits E & C which are great for skin, exfoliste, put a moisturiser on at bedtime, get plenty of rest, go for a mum-to-be massage, look after yourself x

No, no. I want to cheat.

You can't cheat my love, it comes from within. You don't get healthy glowing skin from ingesting rubbish (would love to name names but will prob get sued!!)
Anyway, you floozy, thought you were on a restricted budget??

I can't win.

Well I'm stuffed if I can't cheat.
My diet is healthy, varied, fine, I drink loads of water, and ROFL at the idea of getting enough rest - I have a non-sleeping toddler.

Still - a massage and facial might be nice?

I've always found off the shelf facepacks a bit rubbish and just irritating. A beautician should be able to do something tailored - some places do mum-to-be packages.

I too have a wakeful 13&1/2 month monster - I look ten years older

Lots of luck x