My name is Brenda, I have 3 kids, who are all well past the bambino stage, although at times I do wonder if they will ever grow up! I have been lucky enough to be a full time stay at home mum, who has cleaned, cooked and been the unpaid chauffeur for these lucky lucky kids. Now though, with them all at full time school and getting more independant as the days go by, I have turned my hand to doing something for myself. What with having loads of friends and family with new babies or young bambinos being able to search out the best new finds for Mamas to Be has given me a new direction.

I am the editor of Budget Bambino Goodies where you can find the best baby bargains and The Green Familia filled with green products for all the family.

What product made your pregnancy easier?

Clarins Body Oil as my bump often got itchy and this helped soothe the itch.

What did you love about being pregnant?

I could eat cake when I liked and not have other people make you feel bad about it.

What did you hate about being pregnant?

The morning sickness, I am not good about being sick at the best of times but the constant nausea feeling was the worst.

Best piece of advice you received about pregnancy or birth?

It was from my friend who said: “Everybody will tell you what to do and how to do it, but nobody knows you or your bambino like you so smile sweetly and only listen to what you want to listen to!” This is what I impart to all my first time Mama friends to this day, if a friend asks me for advice on a certain subject then I will give my view point but what she does with that info is up to her.

Worst piece of advice you received about pregnancy or birth?

It was the continuing harassment from the midwives about breastfeeding, it is something which never ever appealed to me and something I was adamant about but the continual harassment from the midwives was very stressful.

What is your best piece of pregnancy shopping advice?

Check out your main purchases in person to make sure it is exactly what you want, then you can search on line for the best price available. So many buy things because it is the hip thing to buy but when they get it they do not like it or it is not suitable for them. Also make a wish list of things you would like as many friends or family like to buy gifts thus avoiding receiving dodgy gifts.