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After thinking about all the possibilities, it does look like I'll need to go back to work to make ends meet. Hubby has been self employed and the money flow has been erratic, so because I have a really steady job I've thought long and hard and decided to go back. If you read my post about nursery places you'll know that getting paid not an option as we can't afford double the fees for the twins not to mention Emilie, so hubby will stay at home on the days ....
I am not impressed with my body at all!
I have been on the equivalent of over 100mg and up to around 200mg of morphine a day. I have cut out my day time dose but cannot get below the equivalent of 40mg of morphine (20mg of oxycodone prolonged release) a night.
If I take any less than that I get involuntary leg spasms, shivers, hot and cold spells, its horrible. Add to that I get nervous and very restless as the day wears on. Oh and I have no appetitie so I am losing weight ....
Pregnancy Foods
Eating whilst Pregnant - A guide through the minefield.
When you are pregnant there is lots of advice on what you should and shouldn't be eating. This guide is designed to help you sift out the facts from the old wives tales.
It is important to eat a balanced diet whilst pregnant to make sure your baby gets all the nutrients it needs. It should also give you the energy you require to care for your growing baby.
You should try to eat:
Plenty ....
During pregnancy the female body goes through many, many changes. Some hormonal, some mental and some physical. One of the common changes that can occur is a change in the skin, in form of pigmentation or sometimes rashes. Most of these are completely harmless although occasionally, they may be an indication of something that needs further attention. Here are some of the most common rashes that can occur during pregnancy:
Pigmentation changes
Well the Salmon Luke competition has come to an end. a Huge thank you to Salmon Luke for donating the fantastic prizes and for all of you who took part.
Well we asked What are the full names of the two colours the me-feed-me sets are available in?
The Answer was Rocket Blue and Pefect Pink
So all the correct answers went into a hat and the 5 winners are:
madgirl3kids
crazyfox
Mrgreedylookalike
mum2willNkimi
Pinkreptile
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