I keep my legs and underarms hair free religiously (via razor and epilator). I cannot bear spiky legs or hairy armpits (and DS comments if he sees any hairs under my arms "Mummy you've got hairs").

I paint my toenails a neutral colour once every 3 weeks or so (so you'd have to look closely to see any chips). I will do a quick eyebrow pluck every now and again and the bikini line is probably best not spoken about right now.

I have a facial scrub in the shower which I might use once a week but I do look after my skin by cleansing, toning and moisturising once a day.

And that is IT. I haven't been to the hairdresser in 8 months...I used to go every six weeks. My waxing appointments were as regular as clockwork and now I NEVER go. It's killing me, especially the hair. I was never one for facials, manicures or pedicures except as the occasional treat.

It is mostly because we simply don't have the money at the moment but partly because I feel pregnant and frumpy and it's just gonna get worse before it gets better so there is a sense of feeling like I am pushing the proverbial uphill at the moment. DH has promised me that next month I can go the hairdresser...even he has noticed the greys appearing.

I have compensated by making sure I don't wear daggy clothes around the house, I'm always ready to go out. I put on a bit of makeup every day...just blush, mascara and clear lipgloss.

I do need to feel somewhat attractive, otherwise I will avoid contact with people and I also find it affects my mood and my parenting if I feel like a complete feral. Another reason I do it is because my mum was a really daggy mum and I do remember feeling a bit embarrassed that she never made any effort with her appearance and I want my kids to feel proud of their mum when she is around them. I remember admiring other mums who got their hair done and wore a bit of makeup.

Truthfully I am planning a big makeover when this baby is born. It's the last baby and as much as I feel sad about that...I want my body back. I am so looking forward to being able to lose the preggy weight for the last time and then just maintain it...get my ugly veins fixed, ditch the mismatched maternity underwear and preggy clothes.

And I have to say that if I feel unattractive I don't even want to DTD...so looking after myself has benefits for the entire family!!!