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Elizabeth D Thomas's avatar

Honestly, a baby pic once a week would get my dopamine going as we Americans enter the final 99 days of our big Presidential election. :) For privacy, I'd even just take a zoomed in chubby elbow, or a finger over mom or dads finger, or a baby smile.

Good luck on baby #2. I went without pain meds for both my kids (my choice) and was startled how extremely different the labor was between them! Kid #2 solidifies anything you attribute to you on baby #1, ain't you. haha Genetics is wild.

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Star-Crowned Ariadne's avatar

Wow congrats!! I’m due in 6 weeks and pretty tickled that we’re due around the same time. The fact that you’re doing anything at all is impressive! One episode a week is plenty. Take it easy before the newborn onslaught 🥳

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Eliza Mondegreen's avatar

Just wishing you better health, a safe delivery, and a healthy baby <3

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Tom B's avatar

All the best Louise!

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Tom B's avatar

More than happy to be supporting your work by the way (You’re walking your talk, good for your credibility 😊😂🙂)

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Tom Collingwood's avatar

All the best to you and the delivery.

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Arif's avatar

Going back to one episode per week is pretty sad but completely understandable.

Hoping everything goes well for you Louise, really enjoyed discovering your show late last year. And congrats on the second child and reaching 100 episodes! Hope for much more to come.

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Russell Dodds's avatar

I hope all goes well, especially in light of the present challenges.

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Mr Black Fox's avatar

Wishing you lots of support and care as you prepare for the arrival of your second child. God bless!

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Julie Weigley's avatar

That's more than enough. Take care of yourself. Looking forward to the announcement of the birth of your second child!

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Eska's avatar

Good luck and congratulations Louise! We're 2 under 3 currently and it is sure spicy! We wouldn't go back though, my heart is bursting with love!

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Poor Richard’s - Today's avatar

Bless you! You are doing good work!

And bless you and your new child at this time especially!

With love.

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Martin T's avatar

Very best of luck with the last leg of the journey, and thank you for keeping the show on the road in the meantime.

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Craig Brown's avatar

Hope you feel better

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Pallavi Dawson's avatar

Thanks for letting us know and good luck, hope all goes well.

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Zahira's avatar

Hi Louise, thanks for plugging the MMM book clu, IRL events and Discord channel!

As I've said before, part of building a motherhood friendly culture should include understanding and support for new mothers. It is absolutely fine to drop down the episodes and pause the bonus episodes, the most important thing is the health of you and baby, sounds like you've had a terrible run with sickness / pain. Look after yourself and hope you feel better!

If you want to open an option for additional donations / gift subscriptions to cover any shortfalls to allow you to have a more restful maternity period, I am sure many listeners will oblige. Take care!

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Louise Perry's avatar

that's really kind, thank you Zahira - it is possible to buy gift subscriptions, I'll send out a reminder and link with my next post

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Christian's avatar

Good luck with giving birth! I'm sorry that you have had such terrible luck with the various illnesses and difficulties, but it's almost over now, and you'll soon have two babies. What an accomplishment!

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