Category: Appointments
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My Baby’s First Weeks at Nursery: A Journey of Tears and Triumphs
The day finally came. My baby was about to start nursery, and while I knew it was a significant milestone, I couldn’t shake the emotions. Excitement, anxiety. The First Drop-Off: Tears and Heartache The first day of nursery was tough. As I dropped him off, his little face crumpled, and the tears started flowing. It…
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First Painting Experience
Parenthood is a beautiful journey filled with precious moments and memorable firsts. One such milestone is a baby’s first painting experience – a delightful and messy endeavour that allows parents to witness their little one’s curiosity and creativity unfold. Today, I embarked on this artistic adventure during a baby social session, expecting laughter, colourful memories,…
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Motherhood
Little one was born on 9th March 2023. He is the most perfect little dude ever. He is just incredible. I have loved every moment of being a mum so far, and I have made some great friends in my local area. The joys in which he brings not just me, but friends and family…
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Two Week Wait – TWW
It has been a few weeks since, well months. Since I gave any form of an update on here. The past few months have been a little crazy with work and the whole IVF journey. As many people know, I have been doing IVF for other two years and in June, I had one of…
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A letter to my 16 year old self
Dear 16 year old me, What is it you really write when you do a ‘A letter to my 16 year old self’ This is something I would have advised you on, had I been able to go to the future or even back in time. I can not change the past, but maybe another…
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Online Hospital Appointments
Over the course of the past year, I have had a range of online hospital appointments and remote appointments. What I can say is, I so much prefer these for a number of reasons and I am in hope that these remain after the pandemic has calmed down. They are many reasons for me to…
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Donor Picking vs a Dating Profile
I have been very busy over the course of the past few months looking for a sperm donor. The only way I can describe looking for a donor, is literally like a dating profile. Don’t forget you can follow this journey on my blog too. When picking your donor, you get to pick a variety…
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PGD Treatment
Over the course of lock down, i have been going to and from the local hospital and Leeds hospital for lots of tests. All of these tests are to ensure I am well enough to have the IVF / PGD treatment and that I will be a good mum. I was at my GPs for…
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Pre Implementation Genetic Diagnosis
Hi, I am Kay. I am going through PGD (Pre Implementation Genetic Diagnosis). Hence the title designer Baby. I am ensuring that my disability is not going to be passed over to my off spring when i go through IVF as a single person. I am blogging the whole experience, through written, podcast and video…