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Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Register Please see the sticky on the gossip forum for this worthwhile register.

Babies!

Ness has had her baby girl, Lauren Elizabeth
Harri has had her baby girl, Beth and baby boy Matthew
Purplesam has had her baby boy, Solomon Michael
Cara has had her baby boy, Oliver
Sar has had her baby boy, Thomas Noah
joesangel has had her baby girl, Isla Sian

Pregnancies!

Blue line for SuzG(TTC2L)
Blue line for Fauna
Blue line for TwinklesEssex
Blue line for LouS
Blue line for Chick
Blue line for Mini
Blue line for Soobie

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Birth stories
MadameMoo mistook her early labour pains with Declan for hunger
By about 5.30 / 6ish I was in so much pain that I really couldn't cope anymore, we called the midwife back in and asked for an epidural. A mean old bag of a midwife told me I didn't need one if I would just use the entonox properly! Then - would I like a bath instead? No, because they don't help! So the next thing I know I'm off for a bath. Gas and air beside me the contractions did start to get bigger gaps between them and I managed to drift off between them. They were still really powerful and painful though so each time one hit me a torrent of swear words and general abuse came inexplicably from my lips! Straight in the firing line was Toby who got shouted at for eating hard boiled sweets noisily right next to my ear! Then it was the whole NHS system who were making me have a bath when I wanted an epidural! No-one could escape!

Tools
Due Date Calculator works out your due dates from either your LMP or Ovulation dates
BMI Calculator works out your Body Mass Index

Articles
Cloth Nappies - Dispelling the myths by SallyA.
GBS Update from Olthomas available in this posting
Abbreviations used in notes by MrsMoby
Miscarriage
Bronchiolitis/RSV - Read the facts
Natural Solutions
TTC2L/Fertility terms list
The Food Standards Agency's Healthy Eating During Pregnancy advice page
Anita has collected tips on cheap baby toys and calming a crying baby
Worst days and Best days collected by Max.
Educational Kitchen Fun
Outdoor Learning Fun
Choosing the right sling

Recommended products
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Natural Solutions to Infertility

Anita Anon writes: "I was initially sceptical about this book, but agreed to read it to pacifiy friends, and was intruiged by it's quietly rational approach to making your body the best possible place for a baby. My husb and and I followed a good part of her suggestions (went organic, filtered water, cut down/out alcohol and caffeine, took vitamins as suggested), and fell pregnant 4 months later. So far (6 months on!) this pregnancy is going well. I would recommend this book to all couple trying to conceive, particulary if they are having difficulties, or are about to try assisted techniques, as I'm sure this can increase your chances substantially."