Growin' Paynes

Growing Paynes - Week 12

The Final Countdown - With just days to go before the birth, Simon examines a few old wives tales...

Growing Paynes - Week 11

The Brat Pack - As the baby rapidly approaches, Simon starts his sleep deprivation programme early and packs his Hospital Survival Kit.

Growing Paynes - Week 10

Where's the manual for this thing? - Simon plods through the baby books...

Growing Paynes - Week 9

O Brother Where Art Thou? - As the big day inches ever closer, Simon starts to bemoan the lack of support from other Dads.

Growing Paynes - Week 8

Tat's Entertainment - Simon ponders the wisdom of getting your newborn's name tattoo'd on your body.

Growing Paynes - Week 7

Name and Shame - What's in a name? Simon's struggling to think of a name for his unborn child.

Growing Paynes - Week 6

Resistance Is Futile - Simon attends his first Ante Natal class, and finds himself worrying about the plight of the male seahorse...

Growing Paynes - Week 5

Be A Good Scout - Simon's been painting the campsites red (or more likely, green) while Ness gets down to some serious shopping...

Growing Paynes - Week 4

Iron Maiden - This week, Simon is tortured to within an inch of his life. Luckily, he lived to tell the tale...

Growing Paynes - Week 3

The Emotional Rollercoaster - This week, Simon got something stuck in his eye...

Growing Paynes - Week 2

Pregnancy Brain - Does being pregnant mess with your mind? This week, Simon asks how you can gently suggest to your expectant partner that she might be going a bit, well, daft.

Growing Paynes - Week 1

Introducing yourself - Dad-to-be Simon Payne introduces himself in the first edition of his weekly pregnancy blog. Over to you, Simon!

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