Fit City Mum
fitcitymum.comLondon based Finnish career girl and fitness enthusiast blogging about my journey to motherhood. Blog themes in 2018 include my baby Maia (born December 2017) and maternity leave from investment banking, house renovation and wedding planning for our wedding in Italy in July.Lifestyle#baby #2 #mum life #streams of thought #baby update #coronavirus1Seuraa mua!Sijoitus >200. (lifestyle) ja >500. (kaikki blogit)
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The first month with a newborn baby
It’s been seven weeks since our little Noah Oliver was born. I can’t decide whether it’s “only seven weeks” or...Fit City Mum
My positive birth story – part 2
The second stage of labour, when the cervix is fully dilated and you push the baby out, is the part when things get pretty intense and a bit messy,...Fit City Mum
My positive birth story – part 1
My second time giving birth was a positive experience. Not easy, enjoyable nor pain-free (I wish!!) but positive nonetheless. I was not afraid, I...Fit City Mum
Hypnobirthing – hippy-dippy nonsense or worth...
I was debating on whether or not to write about hypnobirthing before giving birth because obviously it’s too early for me to say whether...Fit City Mum
39-weeks pregnant – struggling to stay positive
I’ve struggled to stay in good spirits in the last two weeks… That’s why I’ve also felt reluctant to blog. But the truth is...Fit City Mum
Maternity photo shoot – part 2
The last weeks and days of pregnancy can feel so hard! I’m nearly 39-weeks pregnant now and feeling very ready to not be pregnant anymore. But...Fit City Mum
Maternity photo shoot – part 1
I wanted to share with you some images from my maternity photo shoot. In my first pregnancy I was tempted to have professional photographs taken but...Fit City Mum
Things to do on maternity leave BEFORE the ba...
Based on my experience of two pregnancies, I would highly recommend starting your maternity leave at least a few weeks before the baby is due...Fit City Mum
37-weeks pregnant – last update?
The end is near! I’m 37-weeks pregnant and my baby has dropped deep into the pelvis with head engaged – hello lightning crotch!...Fit City Mum
2019- It’s a wrap
When I had my end of year appraisal with my boss a few weeks ago I tried to lighten up the mood by starting the meeting with “well I’m glad this year is over!” (Yeah I know, I should have been a...Fit City Mum
Birthday party – Maia 2-years old!
I thought I would cry but I didn’t. My little girl turning two feels like a huge milestone for all of us! I wanted to throw a little party for...Fit City Mum
34-weeks pregnant – Our toddler’s reaction to...
Quiet at last! My first days on maternity leave were quite emotional and a stressful too (see my last two posts) and only now I feel like I can relax...Fit City Mum
At the hospital
[TMI alert, not for the easily grossed out.] Just a quick vent about yesterday which was a really, really bad day… As I wrote in my previous post the constant stress and exhaustion I’ve been dealing with...Fit City Mum
An abrupt end to my life as a pregnant career mum
And just like that, it all stopped. The rush, the stress, the pressure – the feeling of drowning I’ve battled since January. There have...Fit City Mum
30-weeks pregnant – Enjoying the beginning of...
Days feel long and tiresome but the weeks seem to fly by! I’m 30-weeks pregnant with our second baby and despite feeling pretty heavy,...Fit City Mum
Baby prep – shopping for baby number two
I’m feeling totally exhausted from work (and it’s only Tuesday!!) and generally pretty “meh” today. I’ve been at home...Fit City Mum
Fear of labour – finding the courage to do it...
“I birth fearlessly” said the note given to me by my yoga instructor. She told me I don’t need to learn to give birth, my body...Fit City Mum
24-hour babymoon – weekend getaway at Luton H...
24-hours of no one demanding anything from me – I’m sure every mother can appreciate how blissful that was! I would not trade my life for...Fit City Mum
25/26-weeks pregnant – baby kicks and practic...
The last weeks of the second trimester of my second pregnancy! Not the easiest but luckily the past couple of weeks have been quieter at work, or at...Fit City Mum
The nightmare of trying to navigate the UK sc...
Despite having lived in London for six years, I am still a foreigner in this country and having received my primary school education in Finland, the...Fit City Mum
Diary of a career mum – a week of my (crazy) ...
I often refer to my life as being a bit crazy right now, trying to combine a full time investment banking job, being a mum to my 22-month old...Fit City Mum
My toddler Maia
When I feel like I’m struggling (see my previous post), I try to focus on all things positive in my life, the best thing being, of course, my little girl Maia. I stopped writing the monthly baby updates when Maia...Fit City Mum
The highs and lows of my life as a pregnant c...
On a good day I feel like a rockstar – the geeky type in a suit and wiping bottoms after work – but a rockstar nevertheless. I might have...Fit City Mum
20-week ultrasound scan and gender reveal
A week ago I was getting very nervous. It was the night before our 5-month ultrasound scan and I was getting anxious about whether the doctors would...Fit City Mum
Pregnancy update – weeks 18-19
A week shy of the half way mark! And I finally feel fully pregnant, physically and emotionally. It always takes a bit of time to sink in,...Fit City Mum
Is it crazy to go on holiday abroad with a to...
We keep the chaos at bay and our mental health intact by following a trusted and familiar routine with our 20-month old toddler girl. Apart from the...Fit City Mum
The most inspiring pep talk I’ve received as ...
I recently attended a training course called “How to make an impact in meetings” which I had thought would be very relevant to me since I’m in a...Fit City Mum
