A shrill beeping noise interrupts my blissful slumber and I force my eyes open to see what could be the source of the annoying sound. It takes a couple of moments to register that it is, in fact, my alarm. I struggle for clarity until I remember that I have an appointment with my midwife first thing this morning. My back aches as I force myself out of bed and when I go to stand I realise how puffy my ankles are. Gah, pregnancy is so glamorous in the later stages, I think to myself with a wry chuckle.
A slow, hot shower helps to ease the aches from my body and by the time I step out from underneath the steaming jets, I feel ready to face the day. I have the time so I spend a few minutes blow-drying my hair and putting some makeup on to disguise the paleness in my complexion and when I stan
