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The ‘Berry’ Pregnancy Diaires – week 22

Erm… So it’s a bit of a short one this week! Friday 25th October – 22w 2d I had a major pregzilla meltdown yesterday over the cupcakes I’m making for my cousin’s wedding. Bloody hormones! They are done now though so I’m relieved (and tired. And achy!). Saturday 26th October – 22w 3d It’s been a long day as we have been at my cousin’s amazing wedding all afternoon/evening. I am absolutely shattered but it was definitely worth it!  Tuesday 29th October – 22w 6d I’ve had bump pain today, not like anything I’ve had before. It’s not like BH, …

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#NIAW – National Infertility Awareness Week

As many of my regular readers will know, infertility is a subject which is close to my heart as I have been through it myself (you can familiarise yourself with my story here), as well as the journey of many friends. It is still such a taboo subject which many do not like to talk about, especially those going through it.  It is the fear of that stigma being put on them that they don’t work – though from personal experience, I also know many put this label on themselves – I did.  Infertility is nobody’s fault. But you think it is …

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The ‘Berry’ Pregnancy Diaries – week 21

Thursday 17th October – 21w 1d So excited we have our scan tomorrow! I still have no inkling of the gender whatsoever, but from previous scans and my bump, I would say 75% of people have commented that they think it’s a girl. I just don’t know!  Friday 18th October – 21w 2d Today was scan day! I wasn’t feeling as nervous as usual, only slightly, I was just excited to see our berry again. We’d already decided that we were going to have a surprise, but I knew I would still be tempted. I was able to empty my …