I’m writing about being 35 and 36 weeks pregnant all the way from the lofty heights of 37 weeks (full term, finally!). It’s strange how even two weeks seems like a long time ago, now that we’re within scratching distance of the due-date finishing line. However, looking back there were several notable things that happened…
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Pregnancy week 34: managing to not have a Christmas baby
Read moreSo, this week was Christmas! Thankfully though, there were no surprise early presents of that nature, and Baby C remains firmly suspended in-utero…hopefully for a good portion of January too. It’s funny to think it was me and Alex’s last one as a couple, as next year we’ll be three. However, this year the two…
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Pregnancy weeks 32 & 33: brought to you with the letter C
Read moreAccording 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
Read moreMy 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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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…
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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…