Bump Diaries
Week 39 – The cold
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 Read more…
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Week 38 – Family panic
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 Read more…
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Week 36 – Lightening
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 Read more…
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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 physio department for two issues 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 nor did I want to 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 I have seen him since 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 early on that I wanted 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 too far to get to 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 birthdays – the idea of 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 celebration in Brighton instead. I Read more…