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Fact 30/30 – I delivered Toby on my own…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by florencejoy

January 15th 2014 Fact 30/30 I delivered Toby on my own… 2013 was, I think, the most difficult of my life. Very early on in the year, just three days after my birthday in fact, an early pregnancy scan revealed … Continue reading →

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29 September 2013… He’s arrived!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Baby Boy ‘Eager’ was born at 5.15am, weighing 3lb 15oz. Arriving at 32 weeks & 2 days he is spending some time in the Neonatal Unit. He is doing really well & breathing without support. Ed and I had our … Continue reading →

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28 September 2013… (32 weeks & 1 day pregnant…)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Hi again, It’s Saturday morning. I thought I might be able to go home yesterday, as the doctor had suggested I may be able to ‘wait it out’ at home, with regular check-ups at the hospital. However, I now know … Continue reading →

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27 September 2013… (32 weeks pregnant…)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Just an update for you as I can’t remember who knows what! I am seeing the consultant this morning, who will let me know if I can go home today or tomorrow, or whether I need to stay in until … Continue reading →

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25 September 2013… (31 weeks & 5 days pregnant…)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Dear friends, I am 31 weeks 5 days and this morning my waters broke, so just over 8 weeks ‘too’ early. Thankfully it happened before Ed went to work so he was able to bring me in to the Antenatal … Continue reading →