Here it is, my birth story. Beware as it is long… but then so was my labour! We arrived at the hospital at 10am on Monday to be induced and little Althea wasn’t born until 3.22pm on Tuesday so it was a very long labour in the end! Now I Read more…
Pregnancy lowers your immune system so getting a cold or other bugs can be so easy but can it also be an early sign of labour! As I fast approach my due date, every little symptom is getting the good old Google treatment to see if it could be a Read more…
At 38 weeks I am nearing the end of my pregnancy and now that little one is full term, she could arrive at any moment! Surprisingly this week I found out how being so close to the end can bring out the crazy in family and friends. This pregnancy has Read more…
Lightening (or when your bump drops) is a normal stage of pregnancy but what does it really mean. For me almost all this pregnancy I have felt terrible – this is mainly due to my inability to be able to eat more than just a handful of food. It seems Read more…
Aches and pains come with Pregnancy – often it can get so bad though that you need a bit of help from a physio or chiropractic therapist. Back in January I was referred to the physio department for two issues – a hip pain that had only been an issue Read more…
Taking the bus is a vital method to travel, especially when you are old, disabled or have too big a bump to drive. I have never had a driving licence – I couldn’t afford it nor did I want to try when I was 16/17 and at 18 I had Read more…
Babies are exciting for a lot of people – sometimes though you need to set boundaries with family and friends. This weekend I was visited by my dad – this is only the second time I have seen him since getting pregnant due to how far away he lives. It Read more…
In the US, Baby showers are common place but that isn’t the case so much in the UK. They do still happen and are a great way to celebrate before the baby arrives. I knew early on that I wanted a baby shower. For me it was nothing to do Read more…
There are so many parenting courses around today, including one run by the NHS. When I first found out I was pregnant I looked up a number of antenatal courses in the area. Most were too far to get to and many others I hadn’t heard great things about. When Read more…
It’s my birthday! But what do you do and get for a heavily pregnant lady for her birthday when her life is about to change. Find out how my partner managed just this. I love birthdays – the idea of finding the perfect gift for someone and celebrating another year Read more…