Rainbow Babies. Making it through the storm, missing our Angels, loving and hoping for Rainbows.

So happy for you mias! I love the name Finn, what weight is he? I hope you are recovering after the section, sending my love to the three of you and lots of floaty hugs up to Mia. X

Congratulations mias, such lovely news xxx

It must be lovely to see similarities between him and his beautiful big sister xxx

So so happy for you and MrMia xx

Congratulations! So happy for you all! Mia will be one proud big sister! Enjoy!

MrMia and I are excited, relieved, and proud to announce the safe and uneventful arrival of Finn at 9.39am this morning by elective c-section. We both couldn't help but cry at the sight of him after all the hopes and worries of these past nine months.

Upon his emergence into the world, Finn immediately showed similarities to his big sister, with a series of loud and indignant yells. He also then weed on the paediatrician not once but twice as she checked him over!

While Finn has dark hair, his face is very like Mia's own when she was born. And like her, he is already proving to be enthusiastic about his food and when awake, very interested in the world around him.

MrMia has happily held Finn most of the day, with a look of utmost content on his face. We can't believe Finn is finally here.

Thank you Mia darling, for this most amazing gift of happiness.

And thank you all, for the hand-holding. You are all brilliant.

Thanks little she was much better during the night luckily! Parents have left this morning, tomorrow my brother and his boyfriend arrive! Been busy days, feel quite tired!

I think I am coming round to your way of thinking Spilt. Today, for some unknown reason, I don't feel quite so worried. In fact dare I say I feel a little excited about seeing the little bean again!! Hope I don't regret saying that.

Blue - Hope L is better today. Has she managed to keep any milk down since yesterday?

Hello to everyone.

little the worrying never stops! Once you get that BFP, you'll never stop, trust me!
L has been throwing up her milk all evening, I hope she settles during the night.

How are you today rainbox? Sinking in??

Glad you've had a great birthday weekend angel, sounds packed with stuff!

little your DH is right I feel. Worrying is inevitable, just enjoy any moments where the hope and excitement outweighs the fear. I was very scared to "believe" in my pregnancy, I thought I could stay emotionally distant and thus protect myself. Eventually I realised I was just conning myself about managing to stay detatched, and that actually I'd rather bond with the bump and have lovely memories of it whatever the outcome was going to be. I know with Bobbie who I lost, I have lovely memories of talking to her, sharing her scan pics with family, dreaming of the future, being excited with DH etc. Even though she didn't make it home to us, and I was and continue to be so gutted and heartbroken I am so GLAD that I had properly engaged with her whilst I had her. So I made an effort to do the same with Freya despite all the fear. So hoping your scan will bring good news xx

Yay, Rainbox. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So pleased for you. Welcome to the rollercoaster!! Here for handholding should you need it.

Thanks Angel. Glad you had a good birthday.

And thanks to Elly. You're quite right. My DH stated yesterday that even if I had a scan everyday I would still be worrying! I guess it's just because I feel a bit in limbo land at the moment as I can't feel anything moving yet and it is probably too early to hear heartbeat so just...waiting! Spotting seems to be easing a bit so hopefully that is a good sign. Only 4 days to go!! Fingers and anything else I can cross!! Today I am pregnant!!

WTW - so glad Holly is getting better. Must be a relief.

Big hugs and thinking of you Kleine and fan.

Hello to everyone I have missed. The sun is shining here even though it is still freezing. Off to walk the mutts. Take care everyone, xx

Blizy so want it to be a good outcome for u ... Xxxx
Rainbox huge congrats xxx remember my mantra??? Xx
Little9 12 weeks wow? Good luck Friday.
Elly is your next scan Thursday? Hope u re ok? Xx
Miasmum xxxx
Hi all ; we re good had a lovely birthday today , lots of nice presents, cards & messages. Good night last night though quite tiddly so paying for it today!!!!been out for tea earlier with my mum, dad, Ant & Phebs then chilled . The other half already set off for Bruges ( sis, BIL, & his family) after calling in for a cuppa earlier today. We re off tomorrow eek ... Can t wait ... I love it... Xxx
Oh hope Holly is ok Wtw ??
Right, off for my beauty sleep in preparation for more celebrations!!!
Work ... Who needs it??? Xxx

Oh rainbox I love this news!! Congratulations my lovely - I know it's also a worrying time but as you said 'Today you are pregnant' Oh I have everything crossed for an uneventful 9 months for you my friend xx

Thinking of you lovely Kleine how are you doing? You must be so sad and disappointed, I hope you aren't also in too much physical pain xx

Hmmm Blizy that is a puzzle, fxxxxxx that its what we all hope for you and not the ad's mucking about with your cycle

Miasmummy I know you are keeping your actual date quiet but wanted to gently say I am thinking of you a lot and cannot wait for your birth story xxx

Little Holly is getting a little better each day, horrid horrid cough still though and her sleeping has gone totally to pot but we'll get there!

Waves and love to all - sorry not to properly name check xxx

Hmm, I have just done some googling and think I may be the fluoxetine ad's messing with my cycle. I will be making a dr appointment ASAP!

Thanks for that split, I have no idea when I ov as I forgot to buy sticks for my cbfm. But going by my previous cycles I should have ov around cd 14/16 so af was due 19th nov. I,don't know what is going on, I'm a bit confused. This is the longest my cycle has ever been. Oh, my LP is normally 14 days.

Rainbox ah that is just lovely news, you have made my day I did wonder when you were posting about dauphinoise and tattie scones yesterday.... what I neglected to say when I said I'd once had just roast potatoes for lunch was that that was when I was about 5 weeks pg with Freya Congratulations!!

blizy am I right you mean 14dpo? Am hoping for you. A long time ago (whilst ttc Bobbie) I came across these stats:
"The percentages of those who get their BFPs by set dpo are as follows:
10dpo=35%
11dpo=51%
12dpo=62%
13dpo=68%
14dpo=74%
15dpo=80%
16dpo=88%
17dpo=92%
and there are some who have not got their BFP until 21dpo"
So inconclusive BFNs at 14dpo can still be very normal even if pg. Fingers crossed xx How long is your LP usually?

Congratulations rainbox! So happy for you x

I am now on cd 14 and still no af, just had another bfn. Wtf is going on?

rainbox congratulations! Don't worry about upsetting other people, we all understand!

kleine so sorry! X

Meant to say, the rainbows were obviously a sign for you!!! How far along are you, do you think?

Oh wow rainbox, huge congratulations!!! That's such fab news, so pleased for you lovely!!

kleine xxx. Thinking of you so much xxx
fan hope your break is doing you good xxx

angel so glad Phebs is feeling better and that you're too - hope you have a fantastic birthday and lovely week off x

wtw so pleased that Holly rallied and is back home now, what a relief. Hope you are all ok x

blizy fx for a Vegas baby!! Good luck to your DH - that sounds a bit weird but hopefully you know what I mean!

spilt I hope Freya is ok x

mias hope these last few weeks/days are passing quickly for you.

Fx little, sure everything will be fine, I was terrified, and still am in the run up to every single appt, it's only natural x

rainbox, fx xxx it is really hard being back at work, take care x

Balloon releases and flowers are lovely ideas, thank you x

Hello all. I am struggling to get on here at the moment but have just caught up. I am so sorry for Kleine. Hope you are as ok as you can be.

Glad Holly and Phebs are on the mend.

Fx for Rainbox.

blizy hope your af sorts itself out (or that it means something precious has happened).

As for me... I should now be (hopefully) 12 weeks today. Have my 12 week scan next Friday so fx all is still well. Am starting to worry we won't see heartbeat this time as still getting brown spotting although not as much. Boobs are still mega sore though (was prodding them today at work without thinking about it and one of my work colleagues noticed - think that, along with my ever increasing belly has given the game away somewhat!). Please, please, please be ok little rainbow.

Sending hugs to everyone and sorry I haven't mentioned you all personally. Will try to keep up with thread more from now on. xx

Hi angel, I'm ok thanks for asking.
Dh had his second date with the cup on Tuesday, just waiting on the results. Now I have an issue, af is 12 days late but I ave been have been getting negative tests, I am very confused, I hate the way my body keeps playing tricks on me!

I'm glad the babies are feeling better, especially Little Holly!

Angel, I hope you have a fantastic birthday weekend, you really do deserve it. X

I hope you are all well, sending my love to everyone and our angels and rainbows. X

Spilt glad alls ok with Freya. Know what you mean about routine going by the by. Phebs only just gone to bed now though appearing very tired at tea time , 6 ish... When she was ill she really dropped her appetite...
Wtw so glad about Holly xxx hope you all manage to get some rest now... Love to u all xxx
Kleine xxxx
Blizy how are you? Xxx
Fan xxxx
Hope all are ok? So cold , had a lovely day shopping on my OWN .., lovely .... Seeing a friend tomorrow then hair cut . Phebs off nursery tomorrow , then out with mates tomorrow night.
Love to all xxxx

Just want to pop by and pass
My love and thoughts onto Kleine.
Fan I am also thinking of you. X