Tag Archives: Second trimester

26 Weeks – Consultant Appointment and Blood Pressure Clinic

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

A few days ago, I had my consultant appointment at the hospital. I had originally been referred due to my BMI, but with the blood pressure concerns coming up, that had become the focus of the appointment.

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It’s Not a Disability

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

One of the biggest struggles I’ve had since being pregnant is travelling. I travel every day into Central London for work during rush hour. It’s a twenty minute journey and most of the time the train is very busy.

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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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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!

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20 Weeks! Half Way, Misbehaving Babies and Names!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Today I am 20 weeks pregnant! Little girl is apparently the size of a banana or a whoopie cushion, depending which site you are reading. She apparently has everything that she will have when she is fully grown, just in … Continue reading →

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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.

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Finding Out Who Is In There…

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

Yesterday (16+5), we had our gender scan. The countdown had been absolutely immense! Both of us were tired of calling baby “Chip” or “they” as people often said “are you having more than one?!”