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Week Thirty Nine: The Birth Story

October 1, 2010by Ben Wakeling 3 Comments

Ha! You wish. Sorry chaps and chapesses, if you want the birth story (plus a tonne of other hilarious stuff) you’re going to have to buy my book. I feel […]

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Win a signed copy of ‘Goodbye, Pert Breasts’!

September 26, 2010by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

You never know, it might be worth something one day… The lovely Becky at Book Reviews For Mums has written one of the best reviews I’ve ever read of ‘Goodbye, […]

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Week Thirty Eight: My lovely lady trumps

September 24, 2010by Ben Wakeling Leave a comment

I’ve learned to keep my mouth shut, as it always seems to get me in some kind of trouble – or at the very least earns me a withering stare. […]

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The Story So Far…

September 23, 2010by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

So, you may have gathered through my incessant Tweeting and Facebook pimping that ‘Goodbye, Pert Breasts’ is out now as a book, packed full of hilarious observations on pregnancy and […]

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It's doubtful she'd look this happy.

Week Thirty Seven: Not that I ever massage children, mind you…

September 17, 2010by Ben Wakeling 5 Comments

Mental note: apparently, “Sucks to be you” is not an acceptable response after your mrs grumbles about how uncomfortable she is. You may feel I’m being harsh, and I probably […]

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*Fanfare, trumpets, etc*

September 10, 2010by Ben Wakeling 15 Comments

Today’s the day! ‘Goodbye, Pert Breasts: The Diary of a Newborn Dad’ is now officially released! I would smash a bottle of champagne against the side of my laptop like […]

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"I should not have worn makeup..."

Week Thirty Six: Houston, we are engaged and ready for launch

September 10, 2010by Ben Wakeling 1 Comment

This week began by a trip to the hospital. Jess’ hands and feet had swelled so much her toes looked like they warranted their own biceps, and as well as […]

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Week Thirty Five: Public Enemy No.1

September 3, 2010by Ben Wakeling 2 Comments

Jess is actually beginning to resent me a bit. I know! Me, of all people! I’ve been nothing but charming. It’s because she wants to be skinny and fit. I’m […]

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Yessss. GET IN.

Lend me your ears…

August 31, 2010by Ben Wakeling 6 Comments

I come bearing good news, like a payslip or page 3 of The Sun. ‘Goodbye, Pert Breasts’ is going to be published as a book! OK, so no agents wanted […]

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"Two weeks left, and yes. There's only one. Now beat it."

Week Thirty Four: If you ask me that question one more time…

August 27, 2010by Ben Wakeling 4 Comments

“So how long have you got left?” “Are you sure there’s not two in there? They hide behind each other on scans, you know.” (Upon hearing the response to the […]

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Figuring Out Fatherhood

My fortnightly column for Parentdish...
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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