Another week Another scan Another problem diagnosed Fifth baby and I am learning new things all the time This time it seems that I have Moderate Polyhydramnios Too much amniotic fluid In our NHS Trust they diagnose Polyhydramnios By measuring … Continue reading →

It is no secret that David and I had a difficult journey to parenting 5 cycles of IVF ICSI finally resulted in the birth of our beautiful twins During the times of invasive tests and treatments I often thought about … Continue reading →

On Saturday we got up very early And headed off on a train to London We were on our way to the zoo! We had first breakfast on the train While playing a traditional zoo game I went to the … Continue reading →

Tomorrow I will be 35 weeks pregnant In 4 weeks time I will be picking a day to be induced All being well And assuming our Sprinkle does not decide to make an early entrance We still have lots to … Continue reading →

A month ago at The Baby Show I was invited to an intriguing meeting About a brand new product To help new mummies and mummies to be Before and after birth To tend to the different aches and pains We … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago now At 32 weeks pregnant We had a very special family experience Nine months is a long time A long time to grow a baby A long time to wait for a sibling to be … Continue reading →

For the last year or so We have been made aware Of the Finnish Baby Box tradition Through traditional and social media Since 1938, expectant parents in Finland Have been given a Baby Box by the state Preparing them for … Continue reading →

This week has been emotionally and physically exhausting A week of fear and anger and sadness and utter disbelief Someone who wishes to remain anonymous After reading a post on my blog And vastly misinterpreting the content Decided to report … Continue reading →

Yesterday Social Services came to our home Acting upon an anonymous referral Via NSPCC About the emotional wellbeing of our children Social Services called on Monday To tell us that they would visit on Tuesday They then arranged to come … Continue reading →