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New pouch or new baby?

I've realised that having a new pouch is a bit like having a new baby. 

It's unpredictable, wakes up frequently in the middle of the night and disrupts your sleep. 

It makes your tummy sore and swollen and 'down there' isn't quite right. 

It has a lot of gas, explosive poo and needs nappy cream. 

You can't drink alcohol or finish a meal incase it all kicks off. 

You don't want to be in hospital but don't want to go home either as then you will be left to deal with it all by yourself. 

NB x


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