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Monthly Archives: July 2010

Yet another blog…

July 31, 2010by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

My dear lords, ladies and gentlemen, Just to let you know that I have another blog where I post non-pregnancy related thoughts, observations and general writing stuff. I’d be yours […]

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"Not the face!"

Week Thirty: Government money = Xbox

July 30, 2010by Ben Wakeling 4 Comments

“Thirty two weeks today,” beams Jess, her cheeks flushed after a particularly exerting trip up the stairs. “We’re getting close.” I feel bad, like you do when you’re about to […]

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And thinking about this.

Week Twenty Nine: All she needs now are the tiny little arms

July 23, 2010by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

You know when you’re sat on the loo after a particularly challenging steak the night before, and you know it’s going to be a big one, yet you also know […]

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I said 'cry', but I forgive you, because you're old and energetic.

Week Twenty Eight: I admit it…being a woman must stink

July 16, 2010by Ben Wakeling Leave a comment

I have a wisdom tooth growing through and the pressure on my gum is causing untold pain. “You have no idea how much pain I’m in.” I mutter glumly, nursing […]

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Yeah, someone like you, pork chop.

My Bad

July 12, 2010by Ben Wakeling Leave a comment

I did something terrible this weekend. One moment of madness; a rush of blood to the head. Something which lasted for a moment, but which I will regret for the […]

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Swiss Army Knife probably not required, although still awesome.

Week Twenty Seven: Iron in, as opposed to ironing…

July 9, 2010by Ben Wakeling 1 Comment

I know I’m not the one giving birth, but I still regard the impending due date with a bit of anxiety and (dare I say it) fear. Sure, it’ll be […]

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Week Twenty Six: “Which circles are clearer, the green or the red…?”

July 2, 2010by Ben Wakeling 1 Comment

Jess is sat on the settee watching TV, and I’m beavering away on the computer, just waiting for the moment when I am asked to haul her to her feet […]

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The obligatory birth story

Ah, the memories

I want a hold!

The fibs kids tell

A conversation with my baby daughter

A day in the life of my two-year-old son

Little Horrors

Santa's Watching You

Five Things You Will See At Every Nativity Play

Hooray, I'm Back At Work!

Is my son losing his innocence too quickly?

Do you ban your children from watching any kids' TV programmes?

20 years from now

Three days on MacGregor Ward

The horror of playgroups

Potty training: easier said than done

How fortunate we are

Things I’m Doing

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