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7 months old baby: still mixed feeding Posted on 22/01/2013

Breastmilk or formula? I'm not going to tell you which one is better as I've been doing both and it works well for me. I started breast feeding since Amelie was born...
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14 weeks baby: Teething already? Posted on 21/09/2012

Well, we have passed the 12 weeks mark already and as far as I've read and heard, the first 3 months of a new baby'life are the most difficult to deal with....
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35 Weeks + 2 Days: My Birth Story Posted on 26/06/2012

On Friday 15th June 2012 I’ve phoned the Birth Unit at Gloucester Royal Hospital at 6am as I couldn’t stand the pain anymore. I thought I was at the beginning of Early Labour so...
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35 weeks pregnant: Nesting Posted on 14/06/2012

I was at home with the cats yesterday and I started doing the washing up as usual. All of a sudden, I looked around me and realised that the whole kitchen looked...
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34 weeks pregnant: I'd better pack my Hospital bag! Posted on 12/06/2012

I started losing my mucus plug last night. I thought it was my waters breaking but it wasn't. After phoning Triage at the hospital this morning, they've confirmed this and put my...
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34 weeks pregnant: Did my waters break? Posted on 12/06/2012

Last night, my other half (OH) and me had a lovely time making homemade pizzas. After dinner, we were just having an ice-cream for pudding whilst watching TV just like any other...
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32 weeks pregnant: Starting Maternity Leave early Posted on 25/05/2012

Week 32 of my pregnancy has been particularly emotional so far! First of all, I started my Maternity Leave as of Monday this week. I don't work in an office anymore (I...
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31 weeks pregnant: Midwife appointment Posted on 17/05/2012

I was looking forward to my 31 weeks Midwife appointment for various reasons. The first reason was because now I only have 9 weeks left until my due date so it is very...
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26 weeks pregnant: Baby things you need Posted on 12/04/2012

26 weeks pregnant: Time to start thinking about what baby things you need to get. Print off our quick list and get shopping.
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24 weeks pregnant: It's V-day! Viability Day in Pregnancy Posted on 29/03/2012

24 weeks pregnant: Congratulations, you reached V-day! But what does this mean...?
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22 weeks pregnant: Baby friends, Do I need any? Posted on 16/03/2012

22 weeks pregnant: Time to start making baby friends, but is this important?
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20 weeks pregnant: Worried about my next scan Posted on 08/03/2012

20 weeks pregnant: Am I being irrational? I just want an alive healthy baby!
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20 weeks pregnant: Information Overload! Posted on 02/03/2012

20 weeks pregnant: Ditching the tide of parenting information that seems to be coming from all angles I visited my friends for help.
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19 weeks pregnant: Buying our first pram Posted on 23/02/2012

19 weeks pregnant: We road tested many prams this week and have ended up with the perfect pram.
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17 weeks pregnant: Feeling very pregnant Posted on 09/02/2012

17 weeks pregnant: A few new sypmtoms and a landmark moment this week with some advice from my friends.
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15 weeks pregnant: Babies unexpected heart beat Posted on 26/01/2012

15 weeks pregnant: I am shocked, I really didnt expect my midwife to tell me this today.
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15 weeks pregnant: Downs syndrome tests Posted on 25/01/2012

15 weeks pregnant: The midwife has taken blood samples to test for downs syndrome and other problems.
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14 weeks pregnant: Finding support groups Posted on 18/01/2012

14 weeks pregnant: Still bleeding during pregnancy, should I be worrying? How to find support...
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13 weeks pregnant: Our belated dating scan Posted on 17/01/2012

13 weeks pregnant: Following last weeks terrifying rush to hospital we finally get to have my dating scan.
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11 weeks pregnant: Our Baby Surprise Posted on 03/01/2012

11 weeks pregnant: Breaking the news or our pregnancy to the family.
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10 weeks pregnant: Our Last Christmas (Just the two of us) Posted on 28/12/2011

10 weeks pregnant: Our last christmas together, just the two of us.
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7 weeks pregnant: Rushed to Hospital! Posted on 27/12/2011

7 weeks pregnant: my early pregnancy bleeding has become even heavier and was rushed to hospital...
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6 weeks pregnant: Keeping things secret Posted on 20/12/2011

6 weeks pregnant: Gathering weight and my bleeding has stopped. Now, can I keep this secret another 6 weeks?
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5 weeks pregnant: Getting off to a good start Posted on 12/12/2011

5 weeks pregnant: What to do in early stages, should you be excited, how do you sleep?
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4 weeks pregnant: Feeling pregnant! Posted on 06/12/2011

4 weeks pregnant: Early pregnancy symptoms. Beef never tasted so good!
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3 weeks pregnant: Early pregnancy bleeding Posted on 29/11/2011

3 weeks pregnant and I have started bleeding regularly - could I be losing my baby?
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2 weeks pregnant: To tell or not tell, that is the question Posted on 22/11/2011

2 weeks pregnant: Who to tell about your pregnancy, who not to tell and why!
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1 weeks pregnant: Telling the Doctor - My first visit! Posted on 15/11/2011

1 week pregnant: Time to tell the doctor and get your first check up, but what is it like?
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Im Pregnant! WOW!! Posted on 29/10/2011

im pregnant: MIssed my period and I quite simply cannot believe it. What now?
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Trying to conceive: Month five 'Some inside knowledge' Posted on 21/09/2011

As you know from my previous posts I am not being very focused on trying to conceive lately. To be honest, I am not even thinking about it which is good I...
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Trying to conceive: Month four 'New life' Posted on 31/08/2011

Don't get too excited about the title, it isn't a baby! Auntie Flo (AF) visited again on the day when we moved house from Bristol to Gloucester. She is getting a reputation...
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Trying to conceive: Month three 'Knock, knock...' Posted on 25/07/2011

Who's there? Aunt Flo (AF) coming very late! Not only that but she (my period) arrived straight after doing a Home Pregnancy Test (HPT) yesterday which was obviously negative!As you know, I...
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Trying to conceive: Month three 'Hope is in the air' Posted on 19/07/2011

Last Saturday, I was minding my own business in the loo when I noticed some light bleeding/spotting. I thought that is a bit weird because my period is not due until the...
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Trying to conceive: Month one 'Stop eating!' Posted on 23/05/2011

People who know me can assure you that I absolutely LOVE food! It’s in my blood! My dad’s family are very good cooks and I enjoy pretty much everything. In summary, I’d...
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Deciding to become a family Posted on 12/04/2011

Deciding to have a babyAt 32 yrs old my body clock was ticking and that was what caused me to think about when in my life I want to have a baby....
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