Sex was no problem for the first few months of pregnancy - most of the time, with all those hormones pounding around, Jenny's sexual appetite was as voracious as ever. The only problem was our constant (misplaced) concern that sex would put pressure on the womb and harm the baby - a worry which would sometimes kick in at the most inopportune moment.

In the final months, only two sexual positions seemed possible - doggy and her-on-top. It also became more difficult to cuddle in the same way. As she started to get swollen ankles, dodgy knees and varicose veins, she began to pad herself up with what seemed like a dozen pillows before bedtime. After about 35 weeks I even had to help her put on her shoes and socks.