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herhonesty · 27/07/2012 13:56

so tested positive on thursday am for a due date of ... 1st april.... anyone else? early days yet but after 2 years of trying for no. 2 i am very excited!!

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JessieEssex · 22/08/2012 09:03

8+0! Woo-hoo! Only 10 more days until I'm past the point where I mc'ed last time. Please stick little baby...
On the point of telling older children, my 2yo DD knows that there's a baby in mummy's tummy but I don't think that she is anywhere near grasping the concept that the baby will at some point come out of my tummy and live with us! When I mc'ed last time, I told her that the baby had gone away and would be back soon - she accepted that straight away. I've no idea when children's understanding of pregnancy and birth develops.

JessieEssex · 22/08/2012 09:04

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JessieEssex · 22/08/2012 09:04

Ps, congratulations kelle!

Dysgu · 22/08/2012 09:59

Congratulations Kelle

Fingers crossed for the next 10 days - and beyond - Jessie

With regards to DP helping out - he is great and helps with nights, evenings and mornings and is great at giving me a break even when he has spent the day at work. It might help that he gets to spend 3 - 4 hours travelling, which might not be great for him and does make it a long day but means he gets time to play on his iphone or chat with his commuting friends. It means he gets a bit of time outside of work/home...

It also helps that he is great at early mornings and I am great at late nights so we really only have the hours between 2am and 4am when we would both naturally be asleep. I like to stay up late and he is up at 5am each day even when he is not working so if the baby (or either of DDs) needs something before 2am it is me who gets up (or is still up!) and if it is after 4am then it is down to DP to get out of bed, if is isn't already.

5+0

EssexWelsh · 22/08/2012 10:21

Did we hear from babyjames or did I miss it? Hope everything ok?

HiHowAreYou · 22/08/2012 13:24

babyjames sadly has a thread on the pregnancy loss topic. :(

KittyBump · 22/08/2012 13:29

Hi all, can I join in? I got my BFP on Monday but tested again today with a digital just to make sure - and to convince DH! From LMP I'm due April 29th but I suspect it may be later as my cycles are irregular since they returned in June. (DD is 20 months and still BF once a day) kellestar we were on the same Dec 2010 thread!
Congratulations to everyone. I'm so excited!

CamelKnees · 22/08/2012 13:45

Hinto the newbies. Congratulations.

Was thinking about babyjames today. Am gutted for her Sad

CamelKnees · 22/08/2012 13:46

Hi to
Not hinto!

woollywomble · 22/08/2012 15:00

Hi Ladies, please could I be added to the list? I did join a while back but have been away and haven't posted. Think I'm due around 19th April with DC3. Sorry to hear about babyjames.

Have stinking cold at the moment and stupidly took two ibuprofen yesterday, thinking they were the safe option when it should have been paracetamol. Now I'm really paranoid as have spent all day reading that ibuprofen doubles your chances of mc and at 41 I suspect I'm already in the high risk category anyway. Can't believe I didn't double check first and feel so annoyed with myself. Now if something happens I'll never know if it was going to happen whatever, or because I took the painkillers. 12 weeks seems such a long time to wait at the moment!

babyjames · 22/08/2012 15:32

Thanks for your thoughts. I will sadly be saying goodbye as have lost the pregnancy. :( Just wanted to say all the best to you lovely ladies and thanks for your support.

aufaniae · 22/08/2012 15:42

babyjames I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending you hugs xx

itsaruddygame · 22/08/2012 15:56

Hello would like to Join!

I am 38, first preganancy and very excited. I am 7+3 and feeling quite sick - was relieved to hear of others stodge eating experiences as it is all I want to eat!

I had an early scan last week as have had some brown spotting (all way through so far), whilst it was a bit of a worry my scan showed all OK and a heartbeat which was great news. All looking good so keeping my fingers crossed!

I am sorry to hear about your loss babyjames.

EssexWelsh · 22/08/2012 16:00

Sorry to hear babyjames hope this is part is not too painful in every way and best of luck for the future

miarosemum · 22/08/2012 16:14

babyjames, so sorry for your loss...and am sure you will be back on the antenatal boards soon...

well I had my gp appointment today and got given 'emmas diary', antenatal testing booklet, and my antenatal record folder. lots of reading! and then when I got back home, my midwife appointment and scan appointment had come through! my scan will be at 10+5. I had my last scan with dd at 14 weeks so this one is quite early, anyone else having an earlish 12 week scan like me?

6+5

aufaniae · 22/08/2012 16:24

Teapig you'll manage :) DS was a total surprise! I had no savings, was on a temp contract and DP had to quit his business and move countries to be with me and bump, so effectively made himself unemployed!

We coped. Babies need much less that you're led to believe. You'll be heavily marketed at now you're up duffed! And it's lovely to go out and buy lots of stuff for the baby if you have the time and money. But in reality a lot of it is not really necessary. They don't even actually need a room for ages! (We were living in a 1 bed flat until DS was 1yo. And even after we did move, he didn't actually move into his own room till he was over 18 months).

A cot, sling, car seat, moses basket and basic changing mat are my absolute essentials. And ideally a buggy but I could even do without at first if I had a good wrap-around sling. That's just my list - others may disagree! :)
A baby bath is nice, but you can just as easily was them in a tub in the sink when they're little (I'm not joking!)
You can get this kind of stuff ahead of time and spread the cost. We're pretty skint this time round too as both full-time students atm, so it'll all be coming from ebay except the car seat - unless some lovely relatives get us baby related christmas presents! Grin

Then the "running costs" if a young baby are pretty low, especially if you are able to BF. Nappies are the biggest expense IIRC. If you're really trying to save money you can use cloth nappies, I meant to last time but never quite got round to it Blush. You can get babygros fairly cheaply. Pretty outfits can be expensive, but if you've got a keen eye for a bargain you needn't forgo that pleasure - stock up ahead of time when you see something you like in TKMax or sales.

We'll have the baby in with us until s/he is at least one, and we'll continue to rent the 3rd bedroom to our current (lovely) lodger until at least then, so that'll help too.

SneezySnatcher · 22/08/2012 16:41

Babyjames so very sorry for your loss.

sunnysunnyshine · 22/08/2012 16:55

Hi all,
Haven't been on here for a while - had scan last wk after spotting but sac was empty. Had a shitty wk worrying then scan this morn showed heartbeat :) So relieved! My dates were a wk out as I ovulated a wk later than expected.

Pls can somebody add me to the list? I don't know how to on my phone... Thanks.

6+6 Due 11th April

sunnysunnyshine · 22/08/2012 16:57

PS. Babyjames I'm so sorry to hear your news. Look after yourself xx

Dysgu · 22/08/2012 17:00

babyjames so sorry for your loss. I hope things work out well for you all in the future.

We are also planning on doing this baby much cheaper than the last time. TBH money is not particularly tight but I am thinking of applying to go back to work part-time; otherwise I will stay full-time but we might have to reconsider our childcare as the monthly bill will go up to £1300 (which, in itself, we can afford if I am working full-time but it still means the children will be in shared care and I kind of think that money should pay for more 1-to-1 time) with our childminder.

When are people considering buying stuff? I guess after the 12 week mark. We had so much stuff but freecycled our 2 cots, loads of clothes, gave a buggy and a stroller to my DSis, so basically have almost nothing under 3yo. We do still have the reusable nappies - only because I never got round to getting rid of them so now they will be even better value-for-money (although we do use disposables when we go out for the day just because it's easier) and I don't see any reason why (if this one is) a boy cannot wear pink spotty nappies!

and we have done very little besides potter about the house today as I have been feeling so nauseous - DP is on his way home so will take the girls out to the park for a run around.

alwayshopeful13 · 22/08/2012 17:51

babyjames I'm so sorry to hear your news. Look after yourself xxx

LoobyLou33 · 22/08/2012 17:56

babyjames sorry to hear your sad news. I hope you'll be able to take some time, and get the support you need. xx

JaquelineHyde · 22/08/2012 19:41

So sorry babyjames I'm sure it won't be long before you are back on another month.

Look after yourself xx

HaveALittleFaith · 22/08/2012 20:04

I'm so sorry to hear that babyjames. I'm late to the thread so we haven't met but I just wanted to say how sorry I am.

Teapig · 22/08/2012 20:30

babyjames, I'm so sorry for you loss. Sending you lots of hugs, as hard as it is you'll come through it and be on an antenatal board again soon. Take care of yourself xxx

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