Week 40 + 6 – Birth story of Ameli
We had a little girl at 4.40 am on October 4th! She weighed in at 3.52 kg which I believe…
Pregnancy Week 40 – Day By Day
MONDAY So, 40 weeks came and went, and baby Button not only didn't show, but didn't even pretend to be…
Pregnancy Week 39 – Still just waiting and preparing, waiting and preparing
A midwife, Agnes, came early on Tuesday and didn't stay long. She is entirely happy with the baby's movement, heart…
Pregnancy Week 38 – Ailments and Impatiently Waiting
I do empathise with people who say the last four weeks of pregnancy are the toughest. I've not had too…
Pregnancy Week 37 – Maternity Leave & Pregnancy Photos
It really is funny how time stretches to suit your to do list. Whilst working full time I could do…
Pregnancy Week 36 – End of Employment and a Baby Shower
I had a very stressful 36th week of pregnancy - not so much due to the pregnancy, necessarily as the…
Pregnancy Week 35 – Preparations, SPD and Dreams
We have had a very good week, I think. Last Sunday we inflated the birth pool in the kitchen as…
Pregnancy Week 34 – Midwives, Exercises and First Aid
Dear Button, These last two weeks have passed in such a blur of activity and emotion and 'baby stuff' and…
Week 32 – Getting Bigger And In To Practice
Baby, It has been a very intense week this week. Things are suddenly seeming to become very real, and I…
Pregnancy 31 Weeks – In A Bad Mood
I find myself in a strange place today. I am moody, irritable, annoyed. I'm annoyed at other people's never ending…