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I have chosen to run for NCT.  NCT help parents from pre and early pregnancy to the first 1000 days of a child's life.  They are not just an important social link for many new parents and parents-to-be for coffee mornings and antenatal sessions, they also provide a wealth of support when life turns upside down and your pregnancy ends.  

I personally used NCT as part of my 10 year journey prior to giving birth to Ewan.  It certainly was bumpy, I wanted answers which were not necessarily available and I read everything.  NCT website had networks of mums-to-be experiencing similar issues and although, I never made actual contact with anyone, it was my way of having a support mechanism and see I was not alone.  This support kept me focused at times when I needed to hide but I kept going.  NCT networks alongside my husbands support was invaluable.

I keep up to date with NCT even though Ewan is now 12.  I am pleased to see NCT campaign and provide greater awareness of postnatal mental health and provide support at a time that should be the happiest but for some it can turn into the darkest time for no apparent reason.  I have personally seen a friend experience mental health post pregnancy and I know NCT provided a valuable link to providing independent advice, support and networking.  

So my challenge is set, I am on a mission to run London Marathon, a marathon I have wanted to run since my running adventures began, which was pre pregnancy to keep a clear head and be fit for when Ewan came along.  

I will keep you informed of my journey along the way, check out my Strava stream for my training runs and if you fancy a few miles with me, you are more than welcome !