Today Eliza and I took a trip back to King’s College Hospital for my final post-pregnancy appointment at the haematology clinic. It was strange being back with a baby this time, especially considering the amount of time I’d spent there before she put in an appearance. Anyway, here’s a conversation which took place today, with…
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Cow / baby
Eliza in her Cowshed baby towel (from my Shiny Red workmates). Possibly one of the cutest things ever; also, one of my favourite photos of her so far.
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Out of the office
Maternity leave has now officially started; my last day in the office was just before Christmas. I ended up finishing at 34 weeks due to a combination of remaining 2011 holiday and the festive break, plus it seemed pointless to go back for four days in…
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Pregnancy weeks 32 & 33: brought to you with the letter C
According to the 32 week scan, Baby C is on the small side but has long legs. Hey there, flamingo baby! All was also fine at subsequent check-ups with midwife, blood and thyroid clinics. At the moment there’s thankfully no reason to suggest anything other than a normal delivery, although the midwife very gently told…
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Pregnancy week 31: a snapshot from last weekend
My friend Nick came to stay, for the day: it was very lovely to see him, and hi Nick! We spent a large portion of our 20’s having lots of fun getting drunk in random places around the city, but how things change; that…
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What things should we do before the baby arrives?
We’re now over the 30 week mark, and in the words of my mum, who texted me the other day when I mourned the sad state of my once perfect belly button, ‘go Baby C!’ One of my pregnancy iPhone apps gives a daily progress update, and ever since it went from being ten plus…
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A Baby on Board in Pregnancy & Birth magazine
It’s finally out; I’m in the December issue of Pregnancy & Birth as part of the group feature, talking about this blog. As a PR used to getting clients in the press it’s a strange reversal to see yourself in print, but I love the photo and how the article has turned out. As I’ve mentioned…