This went nothing like I imagined but something like this... About 4 weeks prior to due date: The boys in my team ask - 'should we keep a bucket under your desk incase your waters break? what if that happens??' Me - 'Your waters don't just suddenly break, that is like SO unlikely to happen. … Continue reading My Birth Story
Category: Pregnancy
Preparing for ‘The Birth’ – Is there any point?
In short, Yes. I think so. And by this I don't mean writing a birth plan, because trust me, your birth won't go to 'plan'. But that's not to say it can't be a positive experience. Some women will have a relatively straightforward labour and birth - the textbook type - if there even is … Continue reading Preparing for ‘The Birth’ – Is there any point?
How did I ever survive the morning sickness? (the answer lies in cheese…)
During my second trimester, and pretty much most of the third trimester, I loved being pregnant. Perhaps I was fortunate in that I never really felt tired, I didn't gain a lot of additional weight, I wasn't an emotional wreck (although others might disagree...) and generally just felt my usual self. However, for the first … Continue reading How did I ever survive the morning sickness? (the answer lies in cheese…)
The woes of maternity wear
I might work with numbers and spreadsheets every day, but I work in the fashion retail business. So I am surrounded by clothes. Soooo many clothes. Every day. And I have been for the past 12 years. I blame this for my slight shopping addiction. Add to the mix that I work for a company … Continue reading The woes of maternity wear
And then there was a Baby 