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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Pregnancy week 26: an unexpected medical mini-break
Read moreI’ve always been pretty lucky health-wise, and the last time I was made to stay in any kind of medical facility was when my tonsils were taken out at the grand old age of five (I got to eat ice cream and was given a Care Bear, so it wasn’t at all bad). It was…
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New things for the baby
Read moreWe’re now starting to make baby steps towards getting things ready for January (or February, depending on whether a certain little person inherits my lateness gene). My friend Tara – who had her first baby a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant – sent me a list she’d compiled of all the…