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Oh dear :roll: Sorry to hear you've had such a bad time with your midwife. I've been really lucky with my midwife. When I mentioned being vegan she didn't really express any concern, and mentioned that she was happy to not have to go through the importance of eating lots of fruit, veg, and...

That's a lovely bump. It's really neat and like a real baby bump! Gorgeous. xx

Hello! :-) I'm in Manchester, but moving to Stockport (Heaton Mersey) in a couple of weeks. So far I've been going to St Mary's and they've been lovely. I've had a few problems (bleeding and abdominal pains) and really couldn't fault them on how they've taken care of me. I had my booking apt...

So sorry to hear that you have all this going on. I really don't have any advice, and can't imagine how distressed you must be feeling right now. Didn't want to just read and run. Have you asked your midwife about this? When I went for my booking appointment, mine mentioned about grief and...

Hello! Yes, it's lovely to see other vegan mums here too. I've been vegan for nearly eight years and am in pretty good health. I was actually anaemic when I was still eating meat, and a year after starting a vegan diet I was able to give blood! I think it's mainly down to being conscious of...

What a lovely thread! I really like filling in and reading these. How old are you? 29, 30 when baby's born Are you married? no How many children do you think would be the right amount for you to have? We've no idea yet! I'll be happy just to get this one out safe and healthy! Will you...

Aw, how lovely! I wouldn't worry about the dates thing. I had a similar thing happen and they put me back a whole week. It did feel like I was 5 weeks pregnant for about a year though! We had another scan on Monday and everything is in keeping with those dates and they baby looked just fine. I...

Oh no, that's not the type of stress you need right now. Your vaccination will keep you safe though. At least working in a school, even though they tend to be popular places for bugs and things to hang around, everyone is going to be very vigilant. I work in a huge office where a lot of people...

I don't think it's a pointless thread! Even though you didn't feel like you had a water infection, it's likely that they've just picked up up early on, so you don't end up feeling as rotten as you have in he past with them. I had one before I was pregnant, and the thought of going through that...

Really sorry to hear you're feeling so rough. I've started to feel a bit better over the past couple of days. Still feeling sick most of the day, but have had spells here and there when I've felt pretty well, and I've managed with just a nap, rather than a nap and bed at 9pm! If I keep my...

Congratulations and good luck! xx

I used to smoke too. Maybe that reformed smoker thing is happening to me! It's just courtesy when it says not to smoke, to erm, well, not smoke!

Yeah, we saw the poor kids today having to sit there whilst their parents smoked. It's bad enough anyway, but when they're obviously so poorly you'd think their parents would just do anything to help them.

I feel like a ranty busybody on my soapbox! :roll: There have been a few occasions when I've had to go to the emergency gynecology unit, and I just makes me feel even more upset and stressed every time. xx

Is it just me, or are maternity hospitals some of the most smokey places around? They seem to be worse that pub doorways! Every time I go to mine, there have been literally dozens of patients and visitors hanging around the doors having a (not even crafty) cig. There are huge signs all over the...