Castlemartyr Resort

Hey everyone I was down in Castlemartyr last week I stayed overnight. I love Castlemartyr I had been down there for a spa day recently it was brilliant couldn't fault it so we decided to go down and stay overnight. Sarah at the check in desk was so welcoming and checked us in right away. We had booked in for spa treatments and dinner that night. It was a lovely relaxing night away.

The Room

Walk in Shower

Bedroom View 

The room was very spacious with twin beds with tea/coffee making facilities they also provided robes and slippers. The room had a flat screen tv and touch screen controls for lights and curtains. The bathrooms are very spacious and have separate rainforest shower,with a full bath and double vanity area and separate toilet.

The Bar

We had lunch at the Knights Bar which was a lovely relaxed atmosphere overlooking the stunning gardens our waiter Jack was brilliant he brought us out tasters of the soup it was celeriac soup which I never had tasted but it was lovely .We also ordered a cheese board which was delicious and non alcoholic mojitos were to die for I would go back there for them alone.

The Spa

As I said I love the Spa I couldn't fault it the girls are brilliant down there so friendly and welcoming. I always recommend the spa to friends they have some great offers down there. I got a well needed facial and back neck and shoulder massage with a lovely therapist called Yvonne. We relaxed after in the relaxation room with sweet treat of a smoothie, fruit and granola bar. There is Jet pool ,sauna,steam room you can also use.

The Bell Tower

The breakfast had a great selection of fruits,yogurts,pastries,juices and a cooked to order menu.

Overall it was a great night I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again for a treat I cant wait to try the afternoon tea soon.:)

How I prepared my body for pregnacy

Hey everyone so you would have seen on Facebook my big news last week so I wanted to write a blog hoping it will help someone else get their positive test. You should consult your doctor before you try any of the below methods as they may not be suitable for you.Although baby making can be fun it can become quiet stressful to so I have put together some tips that might help someone.

Birth Control

I would recommend coming off birth control 3 months prior to trying for a baby so you can get to know your cycle. I also would recommend taking Zinc and Magnesium which will help regulate your cycle.

 
Ovulation Tests

You will need to do ovulation test to find out what time you ovulate through your cycle. The average women will ovulate on day 14 of her cycle but everyone is different and if you have irregular cycles then these are a must. I used two types the Clear blue digital ones and the ones from Dealz. The Clear blue are €34.99 for a pack of 10 test and shows up 3 digital results low fertility, high fertility and peak fertility. When I first used them I never reached peak in the 10 test so I had to buy another pack which is quiet costly to be honest I much preferred the ones from Dealz cheap and cheerful and done the job. The test line should be as dark if not darker then the control line which means its a positive and you need to get busy that week as it should be your fertile window. I did the test first thing in the morning many people test twice a day in order not to miss the LH surge. I also used the app called the Period tracker which estimates when your fertile week is and its a fun way to keeps track of things.

Probiotics

Good sources of Probiotics

• Organic yogurt (must say live active cultures/bacteria)
• Kombucha
• Kefir
• Fermented & cultured vegetables (raw sauerkraut)
• Probiotic supplements

Probiotics Benefits


   

• Boosting immune system.
• Preventing and treating urinary tract infections.
• Improving digestive function.
• Healing inflammatory bowel conditions like IBS
• Managing and preventing eczema in children.
• Fighting food-borne illnesses.

I took Bio Kult everyday and also drank Kombucha.

Fertility Tea

I came across this Fertility Tea Ballymaloe food festival I drank this every second day brewed it and drank it cold you can buy it Here

Pineapple 

If you're trying to get pregnant, try eating pineapple during the week after ovulation because it contains bromelain, which thickens the uterine lining to help egg implantation. I was eating pineapple like there was no tomorrow now it may be a myth but its worth a try.

Self Fertility Massage

Again I was willing to try anything I did this the week before ovulation find the video tutorial Here. 

So they are my tips try not stress about it and relax take time for yourself. If anyone has any question give me a mail and I will try answer them as best as I can.