Monthly Archives: July 2010

Poo, puke and pee

I have never in my whole life spent so much time talking, thinking and interacting with bodily fluids. First of all it was mine in action during labour and then discussed in great detail afterwards and now there’s Phoenix’s emissions … Continue reading

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Feeding frenzy

Today is our fourth day at home with our new little treasure. Just writing ‘fourth day’ is actually quite comforting. It feels like I should know what I’m doing by now but realising it’s still mega early days is reassuring! … Continue reading

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He’s here! (my labour story)

So much to catch up on! Where to begin? Phoenix Martin joined our world on Friday 23rd July at 11.04am weighing a lovely 7.1lbs. I’m just sitting here now watching Ben blow his little mind with baby apps on the … Continue reading

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The beginning of being overdue

So here we are a day beyond our due date. No big deal so far I guess but if I go to two weeks over I think I’ll turn into a crazy lady. My mum kindly reminded me in her comment … Continue reading

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Due date came and went!

Well considering I was meant to be having a baby today I had a really busy day! I thought I’d try to keep busy and it might just happen so I ended up going all over the place, but still … Continue reading

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Due date looms

Tomorrow is my due date. This date his been imprinted on my mind for so many months I can’t believe that it’s actually here. It will be weird if it comes and goes with no baby action. I’m kind of … Continue reading

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An exciting delivery!

Hmmm sorry if that title was a bit misleading still no baby here. However, I was awoken this morning by a delivery of this futuristic egg-shaped highchair! It was a present from Ben’s brother and his partner (thanks guys!) and it’s … Continue reading

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An after thought…

Is two entries on one day committing ‘blogicide’? I’m still not sure of the blogging etiquette, but I hope not. I just thought that I should maybe say a little bit more about me. I’ll try to keep it brief … Continue reading

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5 days and counting

I am massive. There’s no other word for it. Yesterday I went swimming and in the changing room a woman actually did an intake of breath when she clocked my bump. Plus a lady in Morrisson’s actually commented on my … Continue reading

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