This is a strange one I'll grant you

[Doublebubblebubble]

This is fully lighthearted! But can any parents with newborns or little ones remind me why I don't want to be broody.

Okay, so here goes, if this is in the wrong spot to post this let me know. Basically I have 2 children, 10 and 5, I have been pregnant 5 times, have had a stillbirth of twins and 2 miscarriages. My partner has had a vasectomy and I have a coil, the problem is my mirena is due to be replaced in early december and I keep thinking, maybe, just maybe, if I dont get it replaced and just get it removed I could fall pregnant, 1million to 1 but a chance lol. Hubby obv wouldnt be happy and nor would i really. I genuinely hate being pregnant -it makes me super anxious, I get hyperemesis everytime too. but I am so damn broody at the moment. I wake up in the morning, baby. I go to bed at night, baby. I'm thinking of babies more than christmas. 2 of my friends are pregnant at the moment as well so I blame them.

Remind me why not to have another child. Make me not broody please

RandomMess it doesn't stop when they are allegedly adults either...
(mine all emerged from teen vileness into fabulous adults but somehow they are still expensive.. !)

I think it might be an idea even without the hormones. O mean isn't the advantage of men getting the snip that we can stop pumping the chemicals into us?

@Legoandloldolls I'd be 49. My eldest would be 27. We could go out to the club together!! Haha!! Grab a granny night

Tbh just the fact that Blippi now exists I would never have another child. I can't take another round of that wanker on my TV.

Or 26. I can count I promise!

@TheBabyAteMyBrain my 5 year old loves Blippi - it appears he may be with you a while longer.

@SleepingStandingUp

I think it might be an idea even without the hormones. O mean isn't the advantage of men getting the snip that we can stop pumping the chemicals into us?

That would be nice. No periods though...

I had a beautiful moment earlier this year where my friend had a gorgeous wee lad. I held him, cuddled him, breathed his head deep...and then he pulled the cutest face, filled his nappy up to his armpits, and I was able to pass him back to his DM to deal with.

Your fanny will fall out after another 😂😂😂

It's awful. The worry of pregnancy (and I am SO so sorry for your losses). The nausea and nothing-will-ever-be-possible tiredness. The being poked and prodded and clambered over, and a year of feeling like a fat, sleep deprived milk machine instead of an interesting, intelligent, functional human. Don't do it OP.

Oh I'm so glad to have children and not babies these days!!

@Doublebubblebubble aye, he may be prancing about my set for a bit longer but if I had another I'd be adding 5+ years to the sentence!

I'm an excavator, excavator, hey dirt! See you later...

Admit periods suck ass. But you might find it takes a few months to settle (i mean of they're extra shitty for a few months don't blame me, i don't even have small babies to placate you with, mines 11 months)

@TheBabyAteMyBrain aaaaand the song is already in my head

@simonsays23 theres life in the old girl yet!!

First labour was 4.5 hours
Second labour was 5 hours with twins who were breech
Third labour was emcs

Shes fine.

I remember in the depths of refluxy newborn chaos, dd aged four, looked me in the eye, sighed and said "Mummy. Why did you want another baby?" I put my head on the table and said "I don't know".
*To be fair that baby was very much wanted and is fabulous but dear god it was hard work.

People will think you're grandma at the school gates.

Don't do it. They all turn into teenagers. Don't. Do. It.

Get more cats! I have 4. They are satisfying my broodiness for the time being, but I can’t wait for grandchildren!

Simulate having a high maintenance newborn for a week or 2. Set your alarm to go off every 2 hours during the night, and force yourself to stay awake for at least 40 minutes each time. Play baby screaming through your headphones for 3 solid hours each evening. Periodically throughout the day throw rancid milk over yourself. Tell your children they're getting a puppy, and when they've reached pitch excitement tell them that no, they're not - that should put them into emotional states similar to what you'll have to deal with if they were to have a new sibling in the house. And cut out all alcohol and caffeine during this time.

That should help to reset your thinking.

I had hyperemesis and wrote myself a letter whilst pregnant reminding myself of how awful it was if I ever got broody. But that newborn stage, the sleep hit me hard and never any time for yourself.

I had a miscarriage, then a stillbirth and then I got my rainbow. While I was pregnant the third time round I said absolutely not going through all that again. I suffered with ptsd and anxiety. But as soon as I had my son I instantly knew I wanted another and have been broody even since even through the night feeds, crying and tiredness. They are just amazing and he makes me so happy! And they grow so quick.

Although I don't see why you would need your coil renewing if DH has had the snip? I would have thought that's contraception covered unless I've missed something?

@MrsMarrio I'm so sorry for your losses

The reason I have contraception is that i hate periods, (and also double dutch to make sure no babies)

I have better chances of winning the lottery ( well a tenner) twice than getting pregnant but there is just something in me at the moment that is longing for a baby. The feeling of a baby inside me. Somewhat The attention of being pregnant. The joy of a healthy baby. Buying all the baby stuff. Nesting.

You ladies are doing a great job of reminding me of the worst parts of newborns (ykwim) but keep them coming. Im definitely doing the alarm idea!

Ive just seen someone post about bitten nipples. I breastfed for 19 and 20 months for each child. I dont understand how I have forgotten all of this. Off to the drs I go for some senility pills.

[quote Doublebubblebubble]@ButterMeUpScotty My 10 year old DD is asking for make up most of the time and how to style her hair and basically to be a grown up more and more. She asked if she could make me a coffee the other day, which was nice but shocking, I was like NO you are too young to be using a kettle but then I was like, is she? (She has her whole life planned out -she wants to be a chef and normally helps me with cooking so she is very sensible). Thats my baby. She shouldnt be doing such grown up things. My youngest,ds, started school this year and because he is my last it just feels like constant pain not having him around. I even got a kitten this year but shes already grown up too. I asked DH for another cat but he said no (for now ) I guess Im going to be a crazy cat lady in the future.[/quote]
This made me chuckle. My 'baby' surprised me today when she told me what she'd earned this month, and she is getting paid more than me!

Get a cat.

That's hormones 🙈 the last burst of baby making before they all vanish and leave us with dry vaginas and saggy bits.