February 2012 Baby Bus!

[m1nn1em0u5e]

So who is due February 2012?....

Im due 1st February with baby number 3!....Already have 2 Sons, age 8 & 4....

Found out on Monday :)

Hi everyone,

Still a definite lack of symptoms here - so much so that I just did another test and it's definitely positive, so that's put my mind at rest a little.

I'm very thirsty and tired and do feel slightly queasy when hungry so perhaps they are about to appear!

I have my midwife appointment in 3 and a half weeks and by then it won't be too long until the 12 week scan and I can stop lying to everyone!!

Is anyone having their second and feeling a bit nervous about it? I love dd1 so much, she is just beyond amazing. A part of me feels like dc 2 will have a lot to "compete" with and I might not be as naturally taken with him/her.

Tell me I am being ridiculous please.

Lola - I feel JUST like that. DS is so cute and wonderful, I do worry that I won't feel as strongly about Squidbaby (DC@)

I know this won't happen though, in my rational mind

Sorry, DC2 rather

Lola - I've been worrying that number 1 will grow up feeling he "wasn't good enough". :(

Og good we're all being ridiculous. I can blame it on the hormones then!

I felt like that when I had ds2 - worried that he wouldn't match the wonder that was number 1, and also worried that I might be ruining our perfectly good family by changing the dynamic with another baby - and of course we adore ds2 just as much as ds1 - he is a different character but no less wonderful, and within a minute of him being here we couldn't imagine life without him. Now, I am worrying about adding another one to the mix, so I guess it is all down to hormones!

lola
This is my 4th you love them all equally but differently.
My 3 love each others company (well most of the time)
As for not good enough you tell them they were so wonderfull it made you want more!

Oh gosh Lola I totally felt like that about DC2! But although her birth wasn't as emotional (too quick!) as DS's, I fell in love with her the second I saw her (so squidgy and cross and a little bit purple) in a way I didn't first time. She's a very different person to my PFB - and he is my PFB! But you do this kind of multiplying of love so no one child gets more or less than the other.

harriet I'm worried about adding a third too. My two have a great relationship, so a bit nervous about what will happen to the balance. And about being 'Outnumbered'.

How old are yours phlossie? Mine will be 7 and 4 when dc3 comes along - I have been sounding them out for some time along the lines of 'would you like another brother or sister?' and they were both adamant that they woudl be happy to have a sister! (I am convinced I will have a ds)
Saw my gp today so have officially told someone about it - she told me not to run anymore and to make my mw appointment when I am 10 weeks. And so the waiting begins....

Hi all & welcome to new people.

Wow - thread has come along since I last posted - are we at 12 weeks yet? yaawnnnn......

Am knackered today and got the bus to the station as my legs didnt want to work so decided against the usual 20 min walk! Took the bus 30 mins to get to the station though so missed my train!

My lovely DH went and bought 6 bottles of my fav wine at the weekend.....hmmmm charming! But I guess it means when I do fancy some wine its the good stuff! Thats if he doesnt drink it all first!

Lola - am with you on the DC2. DS is PFB so good and everyone (oh OK maybe just grandma) comments on how gorgeous and well behaved he is (......mind you they dont have to spend a rainy sunday indoors all day with him!). So am also worried about no.2 and DS feeling left out!

Will be sticking at 2 though - cant imagine 3......!

Tic Tacs seem to be my thing this pregnancy - last time it was no added sugar Ribenna - was convinced DS would come out purple!

Called the midwives today and they pretty much laughed at me and told me to wait another few weeks and someone would get in touch! In my defence the website did tell me to call them if I hadnt heard from them in 10 days!

Totally feel the same, DD1 is the most amazing little person, we are best friends so I worry about another one coming along, and having to take some of the bond I have with DD1 away to give to the new arrival! How silly!
I know she will love a little bro or sis though, so realise it's just my silly mummy head being irrational!
First apt with midwife tomorrow, excuses to give to work planned, hope I get a nice MW and glad to get the ball rolling. One step closer to the 12 wk scan, every day is a day closer, keep saying it over and over!!

Haha, maybe I'm the only one that had no qualms whatsoever about having DC2. We always knew we wanted more than one, and DS1 is so sociable he'd be hard work as an only child. He was also a very chatty and reasonable toddler (nightmare baby mind!) so when DS2 arrived he wasn't jealous at all, and was perfectly happy for me to breastfeed etc as long as I chatted and played with him. The boys are such great friends, I love the interaction and close bond they have :) Basically the pros of having 2 massively outweigh the cons and we were certain of that from the start.

Having DS3 on the other hand may rock the boat a bit. DS2 is such a mummy's boy and I'm not sure he'd like to relinquish his place as baby of the family. I'm hoping that as he'll be 3.5 by then he might be more understanding, perhaps. Also hope that the baby doesn't feel left out as the boys are such a team of two already.

my ds2 is also very much a mummy's boy and I have my worries that he might be abit put out by being ousted as baby..but - kids are so adaptable and families just adapt, and before you know it you can't remember it being any other way.

So im due on 7th Feb. I got a scan today which showed i am 5 weeks 6 days but i have to get another one in 2 weeks which will be more accurate. Im extremely dizzy 24/7 its a nightmare.

Also agree with the above with feelings about having another child after DD1. Very nervous for probably no reason!

oh here! :)

Miamama: DC2, 27th Jan
Moofins: DC2, 30th Jan
m1nn1em0u5e: 32, DC3, 1st Feb
EsmeWeatherwax:39, DC3, 1st Feb
greenygrassy: DC1, 1st Feb
belindarose: DC2, 1st Feb
chocolatesparkle: 28, DC1, 1st Feb, Oxfordshire
puzzletree: DC3, 1st Feb
wompoopigeon: DC2, 2nd Feb
TopazMortmain: DC1, 4th Feb
currybaby: 36, DC1, 4th Feb
Lolarennt: DC2, 4th Feb
Annie210905: DC3, 4th Feb
rnbsmum: 39, DC3, 4th Feb
AJ71: 39, DC2, 5th Feb
Lifeissweet: DC2, 5th Feb
LankyLegs:31, DC1, 6th Feb
Clarinsgirl: DC2, 6th Feb
Gobolino: DC1, 6th Feb
Millie26: DC2, 7th Feb
babycarmen: DC2, 7th Feb
TheDuckSaysMoo: DC2, 7th Feb
Twittwooo: 33, DC1, 8th Feb
Woowa: DD 16 mths, due 8th Feb
gonerogue: 31, DC2, 10th Feb
Diedandgonetodevon: DC2 10th Feb
MrsHuxtable: DC?, 11th Feb
WaterKelpie: DC1, 13th Feb
prescanname: DC2? , 13th Feb
AnnieOnAMapleLeaf: 33, DC2, 15th Feb
willitbe: DC4, 17th Feb
Xavielli, 26 DC4 due 17th Feb
Louby86, DC1?, 17th Feb
QueenFee 30 DC4 17th Feb
Phlossie DC3 19th Feb
AlpinePony: 37, DC2, 19th Feb

harriet mine are a similar age to yours - they'll be 6 and 4 1/2. In fact DC3 is due a couple of days after DC1's birthday. Are yours both girls? I have one each. Like you, I have sounded them out, and guess what? DS wants a brother and DD wants a sister! One of them will be put out (unless I have twins - horror).

All you worrying about DC2s - don't! They're lush. Mine is very cuddly and affectionate (she's nearly 4), and DC1 is starting to get all independent. You'll have a different relationship with each of them.

I felt terribly guilty when I found out I was expecting dc2 as ds1 was only 6 months old! Not at all anymore, they are so so close. When we decided ds2 would be the last I felt bad for him that he would never be as close to them as they are to each other. So this baby will be the same age difference as between ds1 and DD so hope they will be as close. I know it's cliche but babies do bring their own love with them, they are all so different but wonderfully so!

Phoned my doctor today to arrange a repeat prescription and to ask if it was still safe to take them when pg, she the said we might swell start the ball rolling with my ante natal care! So she is sorting out my notes for me to pick up tomorrow and is arranging a booking appointment with the midwife and a nuchal scan. That's one less thing for me to worry about!

Can't believe how many posts since i last looked! Think we need to be on here all the time to keep up properly. Symptom free here too, desperate for scan at 9 weeks, will hopefully book tomorrow. yay. Just love some visula confirmation. WHat did people do before scans?? They weren't around when I was an embryo!

Miamama: DC2, 27th Jan
Moofins: DC2, 30th Jan
m1nn1em0u5e: 32, DC3, 1st Feb
EsmeWeatherwax:39, DC3, 1st Feb
greenygrassy: DC1, 1st Feb
belindarose: DC2, 1st Feb
chocolatesparkle: 28, DC1, 1st Feb, Oxfordshire
puzzletree: DC3, 1st Feb
wompoopigeon: DC2, 2nd Feb
TopazMortmain: DC1, 4th Feb
currybaby: 36, DC1, 4th Feb
Lolarennt: DC2, 4th Feb
Annie210905: DC3, 4th Feb
rnbsmum: 39, DC3, 4th Feb
AJ71: 39, DC2, 5th Feb
Lifeissweet: DC2, 5th Feb
MIddledaughter: DC2 5th Feb
LankyLegs:31, DC1, 6th Feb
Clarinsgirl: DC2, 6th Feb
Gobolino: DC1, 6th Feb
Millie26: DC2, 7th Feb
babycarmen: DC2, 7th Feb
TheDuckSaysMoo: DC2, 7th Feb
Twittwooo: 33, DC1, 8th Feb
Woowa: 32, DD 16 mths, due 8th Feb
gonerogue: 31, DC2, 10th Feb
Diedandgonetodevon: DC2 10th Feb
harrietlichman:39, DC3, 10th Feb,
MrsHuxtable: DC? 11th Feb
WaterKelpie: DC1, 13th Feb
prescanname: DC2? , 13th Feb
AnnieOnAMapleLeaf: 33, DC2, 15th Feb
willitbe: DC4, 17th Feb
Xavielli, 26 DC4 due 17th Feb
Louby86, DC1?, 17th Feb
QueenFee 30 DC4 17th Feb
Phlossie DC3 19th Feb
AlpinePony: 37, DC2, 19th Feb

My ds1 is a real mummys boy but at 3 coped fine with dc3.
Actually dc3 has been a doddle such an easy child and because you already have routines in place then they just fit in.
My 2 adore having someone who they can boss around and be the baby in their mummy and daddy games.
One of the big differences I noticed with no2 was how much less they needed entertaining. Ds2 would sit for ages in his bumbo just watching the kids in action.
I did have a bit of jealousy from ds1 but I solved it by carrying ds2 in a sling leaving my hands free to deal with the other 2

1st february or 31st jan so i'll stay here if that's okay with everyone xxx

HI Everyone - and congrats to the new people

I've had the weekend off t'internet so just catching up now.

minnie to hear your HG is rearing it's head. I secondteh squidgy baby at teh end to keep you going.

I am absolutely knackered today - I think DD has gotten really clingy in the last week - maybe she can sense that I'll be deserting her from next week so she has not gien me a minutes peace.

DH has gone out walking the biggest dog because I haven't go thte strength for her anymore and i'm cooking his dinner having put DD to bed.

Methinks bed is beckoning very early.

Hope everyone is ok.

Just updating the list with my proper name (I was PreScanName but I accidentally outed myself so have given up )

Miamama: DC2, 27th Jan
Moofins: DC2, 30th Jan
m1nn1em0u5e: 32, DC3, 1st Feb
EsmeWeatherwax:39, DC3, 1st Feb
greenygrassy: DC1, 1st Feb
belindarose: DC2, 1st Feb
chocolatesparkle: 28, DC1, 1st Feb, Oxfordshire
puzzletree: DC3, 1st Feb
wompoopigeon: DC2, 2nd Feb
TopazMortmain: DC1, 4th Feb
currybaby: 36, DC1, 4th Feb
Lolarennt: DC2, 4th Feb
Annie210905: DC3, 4th Feb
rnbsmum: 39, DC3, 4th Feb
AJ71: 39, DC2, 5th Feb
Lifeissweet: DC2, 5th Feb
MIddledaughter: DC2 5th Feb
LankyLegs:31, DC1, 6th Feb
Clarinsgirl: DC2, 6th Feb
Gobolino: DC1, 6th Feb
Millie26: DC2, 7th Feb
babycarmen: DC2, 7th Feb
TheDuckSaysMoo: DC2, 7th Feb
Twittwooo: 33, DC1, 8th Feb
Woowa: 32, DD 16 mths, due 8th Feb
gonerogue: 31, DC2, 10th Feb
Diedandgonetodevon: DC2 10th Feb
harrietlichman:39, DC3, 10th Feb,
MrsHuxtable: DC? 11th Feb
WaterKelpie: DC1, 13th Feb
mistressploppy: DC2 , 13th Feb
AnnieOnAMapleLeaf: 33, DC2, 15th Feb
willitbe: DC4, 17th Feb
Xavielli, 26 DC4 due 17th Feb
Louby86, DC1?, 17th Feb
QueenFee 30 DC4 17th Feb
Phlossie DC3 19th Feb
AlpinePony: 37, DC2, 19th Feb

Due date feb 15th but as it will b csection more like the 2nd. Baby number 3, DD is 8 & DS is 5 x

Hi first timer here age 32 due date Feb 14th. The first valentines day dd as far as I can see! Had the swollen and sore boobs and dizziness but no nausea as yet. Will pop back when not on my iPhone.