This post about my 30th week of pregnancy is actually bought to you from all the way over at 31 + 5 weeks; I’m hoping the baby doesn’t inherit my lateness gene. I could blame this momentary blogging-lapse on the third trimester catching up with me (at this point I went back to being unbelievably…
-
What things should we do before the baby arrives?
Read moreWe’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…
-
Pregnancy week 29: colds, clothes and colour schemes
Read moreWoe was me this week; Alex was away and the annoying cough I’ve had for ages turned into a full-blown coldy chesty thing. This involved staying home from work, losing my voice, and a big old dose of self-pity. It’s quite odd being this sort of ill and pregnant, as I’d normally take anything available…
-
A Baby on Board in Pregnancy & Birth magazine
Read moreIt’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…
-
Pregnancy week 28: baby, one more time
Read moreThis week served up a double helping of Crawshaw Jnr sightings; the scheduled 28 week scan, and an unplanned second viewing at my hospital clinic appointment. My very un-sexy thyroid problem can cause issues with growth – hence the extra planned scan – but the good news was everything was fine…
-
Second Trimester Symptoms & Some Weird 2nd Trimester Pregnancy Symptoms
Read moreWant To Know About Second Trimester Symptoms During Pregnancy? What are all the unusual second trimester symptoms that no-one ever tells you about during pregnancy? As I’m now in the third trimester, I thought I’d round-up all the 2nd trimester symptoms I’ve been experiencing for the past few months (here’s my unusual pregnancy symptoms from…
-
Pregnancy week 27: a blissfully normal week
Read moreI’m trying not to speak too soon as there’s still one day left of it, but it’s been a very uneventful couple of days so far, especially after the past few weeks. I went back to work and then just did completely normal things like going out to dinner with friends, shopping, and lying on…