‘I Think My Midwife Hates Me’ and Other Random Thoughts of a Mum To Be With Social Anxiety

‘I Think My Midwife Hates Me’ and Other Random Thoughts of a Mum To Be With Social Anxiety

It is hard for me to admit this, but one of the first feelings I felt when I realised I was pregnant was regret. Not because I didn't want this baby, you understand. This is a very much wanted and planned for child. No, it was simply due to the overwhelming sense that I was [...]

Please Don’t Tell Me I’m ‘Lucky’

Please Don’t Tell Me I’m ‘Lucky’

It's a given that announcing a pregnancy brings with it a lot of congratulations. It's a major life event and something a lot of us will look forward to with great anticipation. Even if you aren't one of the expectant parents yourself, the arrival of a new family member or the offspring of a close [...]

Why I DO Want a Girl, Actually

Why I DO Want a Girl, Actually

Any pregnant woman - or indeed partner of a pregnant woman - will be able to tell you that a huge amount of the pregnancy is spent answering pretty much the same questions over and over again. I remember quite vividly, whilst pregnant with their first, my sister in law telling me she was considering [...]