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Name: Katie Sampford-Curry

Age: 23

Location: Hertfordshire

Due Date: 28th May 2010

Any other children: Ellie (5) Mollie (2)

Partner’s name and age: I am no longer with the Father of the baby.

 

How did you feel when you found out that were pregnant?

I was excited and happy but nervous as I had just had a miscarriage and I didn’t want this one to end in the same way.

 

How has the pregnancy been up until now? Fantastic! I couldn’t  have asked for a better pregnancy, apart from the worrying at first about loosing the baby it has been a breeze.

 

Have you had any cravings? I’m craving smells! (Fabreeze, Milton, My guinea pigs hutch hay cut grass)… sounds a little crazy I know but not uncommon.

 

Have you found out the gender of your child? Yes, it’s a boy! Almost five scans confirmed this (I wanted to be sure).

 

Have you got a birth plan? I would like a homebirth so fingers crossed there are no complications towards the end of my pregnancy,  When I had the girls I realised that having a birth plan is  just a waste of time because my births have never gone to plan, I don’t plan to use pain relief like I did with Mollie’s birth.

Are there any suggestions you have for other expectant mothers? Enjoy every moment as you cannot get the time back, and do not buy too much unisex clothing. So many people buy you gifts and you will want to put your baby in colour rather than creams and whites once they arrive.

 

What have been the positive aspects of your pregnancy so far?

1. You can feel kicks/movements and words cant even describe that feeling!
2. You get to buy a new wardrobe of clothes for your expanding bump.
3. You know at the end of the nine months  that you have an amazing reward (a son or daughter)

What have been the negative aspects of your pregnancy up until now?

1. Heartburn
2. Not being able to shave my legs once I got further on into my pregnancy.
3. Weird dreams!

Any other comments or suggestions that you would like to share with MBM?

I have a tip! Have a printed list of what to pack in your labour bag ( even a homebirth should have one just in case of emergency). Also keep a list of things that you need to buy for your child and tick them off as you purchase each item.

 

Mums Baby Magazine would like to thank Katie for her time and wish her all the best in her upcoming birth!