Closer’s pregnancy blogger Suzanne Shaw: ‘I went through so much heartache trying to breastfeed’

Suzanne Shaw talks about remembering Cilla and starting the final countdown to baby- just eight weeks to go!

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Before I talk all pregnancy and babies, I want to send my sincere condolences to Cilla Black's family and friends. Such a tragic loss and the entertainment world is a better place for having such a talent a part of it. May she RIP and I hope her loved ones are managing through this sad time.

As for Katie Hopkins's shameful tweet, poking fun at celebrities showing their respect for a loved legend who will be sorely missed by millions, her spiteful and twisted message was sickening. For a supposedly intelligent women it was an EXTREMELY dumb comment. What a vile human being!

On a much nicer note, my little cousin Claire has had her first baby. She is just so beautiful and perfect. They named her Khloe Kathleen Bentley. Both mum and baby are doing well- so proud of her. It's a little scary because in the list of friends and family having babies in this crazy 2015 baby boom, it's now me up next. Flippin' Eck, time has flown by!

It's been a very different week compared to the last couple of months. At the moment my life is completely saturated with the pregnancy and baby world, which of course is to be expected, however, getting back to my day job this week was so great.

I'm proud to announce I start shooting a comedy/horror movie in January called 'Neighbours from Hell' and this week I filmed the promotional video for it. It was so much fun. A little tricky at times trying to hide my bump but we managed to get away with it. It's such an honour to be working alongside the legendary Colin Baker, he's so talented and so lovely too and both having to be made up as demons was a little bizarre but amazing fun.

Suzanne with Colin Baker
Suzanne with Colin Baker
And in full make up!

Corey is really getting into his acting at the moment so he came along with me to see how it all works. It was right up his street because not only does he love comedy, he's also obsessed with horror movies. Oh and get this, it's such a small world, Colin Baker's daughter used to be Corey's teacher at school!

Suzanne with Corey

I've started to go through a growth spurt again and NOTHING fits me. I ripped a hole in my faithful H&M pregnancy leggings this week which I cried about for an hour. In comparison to my last pregnancy, this time really has been a walk in the park but I will be honest, waddling around, not being able to fit into my clothes and the exhausting emotional roller coaster I will not miss.

Suzanne managed to keep her baby bump hidden during her latest shoot

A few weeks ago, I had a little taste of swelling hands and feet which is one of the many pregnancy side effects, and it's started to creep back in, however it's not got too bad at the moment, touch wood. I'm still fitting into my shoes which I'm thankful for because seeing the recent pictures of Kim Kardashian, I really felt for her. It's not pleasant and looked a little painful to say the least, still, she always looks totally gorgeous.

I very kindly got sent the Tommee Tippee starter kit, breast pump and their new 'Express and Go' kit. They are great and much needed. I've decided I'm going to breast feed, hoping all is well. I struggled to with Corey and at the time with suffering with post-natal depression I didn't put the extra pressure on myself with battling on through.

Another baby haul!

I'm all for 'breast is best' but I'm certainly not up for anyone judging anyone else's decision on what is best for them and their situation. It's so important to educate women on breastfeeding and the huge benefits but as for pressuring them, that's not cool. I had that from a health visitor when Corey was first born, she made me feel useless for not powering on when she knew nothing of the heart ache I was going through. The more supported you feel more willing and relaxed about it you're going to be. This time I will do everything I can to breastfeed and I'm lucky I have the support around me, especially from my independent midwife Virginia. In our next appointment we are going to talk all about breastfeeding and my approach to it. Will let you know all about it next week.

8 weeks to go until my due date and yep I'm certainly counting!

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