Tag Archives: Relationships

The Baby Gap – the book

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Katherine Baldwin

This is the second time I’ve used the title The Baby Gap for a blog post. The first was on April 2, 2011, two years ago. Wow, two whole years. That’s a sobering thought. Have I really been blogging that … Continue reading →

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Break on through to the other side

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Katherine Baldwin

Breakthrough (Noun) a significant development or discovery, esp in science ⇒ a major scientific breakthrough ⇒ the test is a breakthrough in the early diagnosis of disease an action or event that represents the removal of a previously existing obstacle or barrier to progress … Continue reading →

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Waiting for my honeymoon

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Katherine Baldwin

Yes, I’m waiting for my honeymoon. But before you fall off your chair, no, I haven’t gone and got married. Nor am I even remotely close. I don’t think exchanging a few emails with a couple of random guys on … Continue reading →

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The curse of the capable woman

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Katherine Baldwin

I spent the August bank holiday weekend with a bunch of intelligent, capable, successful, sporty women in their late 30s and early 40s. We were doing what independent, childless women of our age do on a bank holiday – pleasing … Continue reading →

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Taking the plunge

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Katherine Baldwin

It’s official. I’m dating again. I don’t mean dating anyone in particular – now that would be news – but rather I’m back in the dating pool, after some time spent sitting on the sidelines, wrapped up in a robe … Continue reading →

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Can women have it all?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Katherine Baldwin

It seems the debate about whether women can have it all – the career and the family – just won’t go away, which isn’t a bad thing, because it’s a debate I find fascinating and that I very much want … Continue reading →

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Somebody to love

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Katherine Baldwin

When I looked at my last blog post just now, I felt sad – and not just because it was entitled ‘A space for sadness’. It’s dated June 5th. Twenty-one days ago. Three weeks. That would be fine if I’d … Continue reading →

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Love is all you need

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Katherine Baldwin

“All you need is love, love. Love is all you need.” I thought today’s blog title was fitting, partly because I’ve just spent a few days in Liverpool – birthplace of the Fab Four – and partly because I’ve given … Continue reading →

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An appeal for anecdotes

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Katherine Baldwin

Just a quick post today with an appeal to my lovely readers for some anecdotes. I’m working on a potential newspaper article and I’m looking for some input from women who are approaching the end of their fertile window, who … Continue reading →

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Calling off the search

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Katherine Baldwin

It’s official. The search is over. After spending much of my life looking for a husband and father to my future children (often without even realising I was doing it), I’ve decided to stop. I’m not sure how long this … Continue reading →

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