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Week 37 – Physio
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 Read more…
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Week 34 – Old People
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 Read more…
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Week 35 – Boundaries
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 Read more…
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Week 33 – Baby shower
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 Read more…
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Week 31 – Antenatal NHS Course
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 Read more…
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Week 30 – Birthday
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 Read more…
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Week 29 – The Babymoon
These days a lot of pregnant couples go away for one last baby-free holiday before the baby arrives called a babymoon. With all the nausea and back issues we decided to do a mini babymoon Read more…
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My journey with Postnatal Depression
Postnatal Depression is something that everyone knows exist but often it not actually discussed. Most people know that Postnatal Depression can be deadly but beyond not much else is generally known. When you are pregnant so Read more…
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Week 28 – Glucose Test Number 2
28 weeks for a pregnant lady with a starting BMI of 30 can only mean one thing – the start of the third trimester and the second glucose blood test. In my first midwife appointment Read more…
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Week 26 – Preparing for Birth Class
I love the pregnancy yoga classes LushTums run so when I found out that they had an afternoon class that was all about getting you prepared for birth class I jumped at the chance to Read more…