One whole year of being Sophia's Mama and it's harder and better than I ever imagined. She is bold, brave and bright. She's cheeky and chunky. She is delightful, determined and occasionally dramatic (no idea where she gets that from!). She loves books, chocolate, chicken and light shades. She is partial to orange but she [...]
It's taken quite a while to write this blog. I've told this story so many times that it's imprinted on my memory. But at the same time, little details are starting to drift away, so I think it's time to get it down on paper. Those who read Pregnancy Blog 8 will know that the [...]
10.13pm Friday 30th July 2021, The Countess of Chester Hospital Well, after a rather hectic afternoon, I'm here, Nathan is home, both of us getting as much rest as we can before a category 3 C-section tomorrow morning. Yesterday I went to see my midwife for a sweep which was fairly successful, and later in [...]
T'was the night before due date and all through the house... Dad-to-be was stress baking (poppyseed and walnut loaf). Mum-to-be was relaxing after her second shower of the day (the heat!). The nursery was ready (apart from the fire alarm battery, which needs replacing, but baby won't actually sleep in there for another six months [...]
Rev Poppy 