Call the midwife

Yes, I thought she looked enceinte. And wouldn't Sister Monica Joan have had her eyes tested by an optician first ?
We seemed to leap straight to surgery.
Yes and they do have ages of spare time for meaningful chats. I was always rushed of my feet.

Anniebach wrote:

"But St Anne was mother of the virgin , big difference to first wife who is childless and has to come to terms with second wife's child."

Yes indeed and I did remember that. I just felt that the smile on St Anne's face is so wise and understanding that it applies to the two wives situation too. And probably many more similar human situations where ego is not given pride of place.

I too kept wondering where the children were merlot since the Turners have dispensed with the services of the au pair.

The midwife actress's pregnancy was a bit unfortunate as they were trying to cover it up at a time when it might have fitted the storyline rather well - a pregnant unmarried midwife - tsk, tsk!

It is a very cheesy programme - so why do I watch it?

I thought the two wives story depicted the subjugation of the two women to the man, not a sweet happy family. And the child-bride!

But St Anne was mother of the virgin , big difference to first wife who is childless and has to come to terms with second wife's child.

I enjoyed the programme, there must be women who can relate to the two wives story and Sister Monica Joan's struggle with fear of the scalpel was so moving

Sorry, No. You'd have to scroll quite far down to find it. I think that the story of the two wives makes a worthy moral point. The whole family is important for the child and the older woman actively cooperates and gains more than her own peace of mind.

www.allposters.co.uk/-st/Leonardo-da-Vinci-Posters_c26087_.htm?AID=261392184&KWID=1955576936&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign

I hope this poster pic of The Virgin with Saint Ann will appear!

Doc Turner is coming across as quite creepy and who's looking after the small children now the au pair has gone back to Paris?

I loved that story about the two wives. I thought of that painting by Leonardo of St Ann holding the adult Virgin on her knee.
However I don't like the doctor's soppy facial expressions.

Just read your post, Christinefrance, thanks. I'm afraid the TV/remote situation is only the tip of the iceberg, you wouldn't believe the half if it but it's not my problem to discuss.
I enjoyed last night's episode but not as much as usual.

My dear sister was a nurse and had a colleague with an alcohol problem. One day she turned up for work under the influence, was marched to office and told she had to go to a nearby residential unit for treatment. She was there for six weeks, no family contact. She recovered and was so grateful afterwards. She hadn't realised just how bad her problem was. There was no pussy footing round, it seemed brutal but it worked.

Oh, that reason for Trixie's temporary leave had totally passed me by! Thanks for the explanation.

I didn't think tonight was a great episode. The Pakistani family story felt trite and patronising. The pica story seemed silly. Sister Monica Joan's cataracts was more interesting, though.

Yes, that's right Greenfinch they had a baby girl called Wren.

Yes, Helen George and Jack Ashton had a baby girl sometime last autumn.

Apparently she had a baby girl by C section having been put off a natural birth by the programme.

She had a daughter a few months ago - her partner is the actor who plays the vicar. She talked about the problems she had towards the end of the pregnancy when they were doing publicity for the programme.

I saw an article about her a few weeks ago.I believe she has had a baby or is going to have one with her husband who is the vicar in the series.I hope I have got that right.

I think she must be!!

Bellanonna I was thinking along exactly the same lines!

I did think Helen George had put on a little extra weight. Perhaps congratulations maybe in order.

I enjoyed this evening's episode. The issue with Sr Monica Joan's eyesight was, I thought, very well portrayed. Her fear and the way she expressed herself, was so touching, as was the way Fred spoke with her and helped her to make the right decision.

One of the few programmes I look forward to, but I agree with Bella, I thought tonight's episode was a bit boring. Found myself thinking it must be nearly the end when it was only just past half-way.

Trixie has been given six months’ leave. Seems excessive. Unless, of course.......?

I don't think it was the best episode of the series. I still enjoyed it though.