Tag Archives: 2015

Twenty-Five Week Midwife Appointment and Blood Pressure Drama

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Last Friday I had my twenty five week midwife appointment. It’s nice that since changing hospitals, I don’t dread midwife appointments any more and I actually look forward to them. It does make the world of difference.

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24 Weeks and Viability

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Friday 4th of September was a very exciting day for this little family of mine. It was the day that we finally reached twenty-four weeks pregnant and medical viability.

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Bad Maternity Experiences and the Journey to Changing Hospitals… (Part Two)

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

At the end of my last post Bad Maternity Experiences and the Journey to Changing Hospitals (Part One) I mentioned that we were looking into changing hospitals due to the experiences at the one closest to our house. Both hospitals … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, first baby, hospital, lesbian, mother, NHS | Tagged 2015, babies, baby girl, different families, dignity, hospitals, inclusive, lesbian couple, maternity care, respect, two mums | 7 Comments

Bad Maternity Experiences and the Journey to Changing Hospitals… (Part One)

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

When it came to choosing a hospital for our maternity care, we thought it was an obvious choice. We went for the one closest to our house, knowing that when the time came to have this baby, the hospital was … Continue reading →

Posted in assistance, healthcare, hospital, inclusivity, pregnancy, two mums | Tagged 2015, bad experiences, first pregnancy, hospital, maternity, midwives, same sex couple, sperm donor, two mums | 17 Comments

Getting The Nursery Ready

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Yeah, I know, we’ve maybe peaked a little early on this one!

Posted in 21 weeks pregnant, baby Eden, baby girl, Nursery, pink, team pink | Tagged 2015, 21 weeks pregnant, baby, baby chip, baby clothes, baby girl, decorating, eden, ikea, nursery, Second trimester | 9 Comments

Stupid Things People Say…

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Since being pregnant I’ve noticed a few things about those around me and things that people say. Some of it is utterly ridiculous and I really don’t know why people feel the need to say these things.

Posted in advice, pregnancy, second trimester, two mums | Tagged 2015, advice, half way, happiness, infertility, negativity, pregnancy, pregnancy after infertility, pregnancy after loss | 19 Comments

Are We Irresponsible?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

A couple of days ago I read this article in the Telegraph about internet sperm donation. It wasn’t the usual sensationalized nonsense that you find in some tabloids, but it certainly did have the old “using a known donor is … Continue reading →

Posted in baby girl, clinics, facebook, pregnant, sperm donors, stis, two mums | Tagged 2015, artificial insemination, baby, clinics, facebook, home insemination, responsibility, sperm donor, stigma, superhero donor | 4 Comments

Eighteen Weeks!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Today we are eighteen weeks pregnant.

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Disbelief… (17+2)

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

I have to say, I’m still finding it hard to believe that we are here.

Posted in 2015, baby girl, pregnancy after loss, two mums | Tagged 2015, baby girl, disbelief, pregnancy, pregnancy after infertility, pregnancy after loss, Second trimester | 3 Comments

Twelve Week Scan! We Made It!

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Yesterday was our twelve week scan. Officially we were 12+4, but here they like to do it between 11+3 and 14+3, so we were right in the middle. I have to say that, even though we had seen Chip twice … Continue reading →