December 2013 - blue, pink, what do you think?

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New thread! Pile in!

Glad it's not just me being a cow then. I can totally understand how me being pregnant might be hard for her but as I say, a quick congratulations would be nice

Re: Royal baby, I'm a bit about George because it's what I've wanted to call a boy (after my late Grandpa) before I was pregnant and before I'd even met DP (obviously Kate should have known this, bitch!) I'm sure there's a bunch of 31 year old Williams though that people don't really make that connection with, so hopefully it won't really matter when/if we have a DS.

abc that was my reaction too!! I know I was thinking Alexander George Edward or something like that

Thanks for the advice re. Babybond, we've booked their next available appointment, which isn't for 3 weeks! I feel like such a spoilt brat dwelling on it though. All the people who I mentioned earlier who were adamant that we shouldn't find out are now smugly saying 'oh I'm quite pleased you couldn't find it, it's much better this way', and 'it'll be a lovely surprise for you on the day!'.......well it isn't up to them, it's our decision and we'll find out if we want to! It's still a surprise wether we get the news at 20 weeks or at birth, and really, there are only 2 options! If you can't tell, they've really got on my nerves!

I'm also annoyed that William and Kate have chosen Alexander as part of the name, it's my favourite boys name and one the few that DH and I agree on.

Congratulations on the flat abcdemma!

Argh just realised I meant to aim the congrats to pistachio and the friend related post to ccsays... latest bout of pregnancy brain lol

abcdemma, I knew exactly what you meant, from one pregnant brain to another!

No worries, I knew what you meant abcdemma. And congrats on the flat!

Yeah, I got a lot of weirdly disappointed folk too, pistachio Don't let it bother you though, it's so lovely when you do find out. Plus with babybond you get the novelty of pre-warmed ultrasound gel

Ooh pre-warmed gel, how luxurious!

pistachio I also hate it when people try and tell me that I shouldn't find out about the sex. it's my decision. it's still a surprise, just an earlier one. I found it something to look forward to halfway through pregnancy.

on the subject of names, I need some help. both dp and I were born here but are of Latin American origin so speak Spanish. We both love our first sons name and chose it really quickly. however we are struggling with choosing this ds name. open to suggestions which are ok sounding in both English and Spanish. so far we have:
Sebastian
Gabriel
Luis
Emilio
Benjamin
Diego.
Benicio

won't be offended if people hate any of these. I feel like I've lost perspective on whether they are nice or not.

Love how Gabriel sounds in a Spanish accent & also Sebastian & Diego. Also ( I know its not on your list) but Emmanuel also sounds amazing in a Spanish accent!

I've never met a bad 'Benjamin'

on the subject of names though--a close friend who knew I wanted to name my dd1 'Olivia' has had a daughter last weekend and named her 'Olivia'...I'm quite upset about it.

I adore Emilio but that may have something to do with my l

Love of 80s films! Either way I think it's a great name

Chilli, I'm in a very similar situation, have Latin American roots so looking for a name that goes well in both Spanish and English.

From your list my favourites are Benjamin and Sebastian. We have also been considering David, Martin, Daniel or Thomas/Tomas for a boy. Tricky though!

Love both Benjamin and Sebastian. Dp snorted at Sebastian tho and we already have a Ben in the family.

Dp and dd both decided that they don't like Emmeline or tobias. I love both. Have William with a nn of will and amelia as reserves.

Terrible about the train accident in Spain.

Congratulations on the flat abcdemma

George was the top of our list, I guess we'll be rethinking that now. If like ccsays it was after a family member, we'd still be using it, but for DH and I it's ruled out now.

Queen that is frustrating but luckily you've still plenty of time to think of another lovely name.

I really like Benjamin, Gabriel and Diego
DP and I have so many girls names that we like but hardly any boys names... Don't think we'll be drawing up any shortlists until we've found out which one we're having!

And thats great news about the flat abcdemma! Congrats!

I like Gabriel and Sebastian- love how Gabriel can be shortened to Gabe but not sure about Seb. Sebastian is on our list but it seems to be getting more and more popular and DH and I do like less common names.

Thanks for all your replies. Very helpful. At least we have a while to decide.
Molly SJ You made me laugh - I think the association with Emilio Estevez is inevitable for 80 children.
Re Royal baby name - I reckon that those of you who had chosen it for yourselves could still use it. As someone else said I'm sure any Williams born in the same year as prince William don't get the association.

I love Sebastian!

Queen, that's rubbish. On the bright side, as taking said, you have ages to find one you like even more!

I have a confession to make.......... I have not been doing my pelvic floor exercises. I have good intentions every so often, but I always forget to do them after a couple of days.

So, I have downloaded an app. It's called 'my pff'. It's not fantastic, but you can set a reminder and it opens the app up and takes you through a little exercise. It only lasts about a minute or so but it is definitely better than nothing! It's free too, so that's an added bonus.

I wet myself yesterday, and while laughing about it later with my dad he looked really confused and asked me "are you going to Europe next week?" I was really confused so I just went "what? " and he repeated "are you going to Europe next week?" and I just said "no..." and he goes "oh. I thought you might be incontinent."

Cheeky git! just thought I would share!

Oh no Futterby! Your dad should be on the stage

When you say wet yourself, was it a lot, or just a tinkle when you laughed or sneezed?

I haven't experienced any of that yet, something to look forward to I'm sure!

I didn't even notice it! Just went to the toilet, pulled my trousers and pants down and there was a huge wet patch! I panicked and thought my waters had gone which prompted a trip to triage for a speculum and a three hour wait just to find out I'd pished myself

Oh dear flutterby! I'm sure that's happened to me before- recall going to the loo then pulling my pants up and wondering what that small trickle was down my leg! Hasn't happened recently tho. I have a mild prolapse (from pushing 2 babies out already I guess!) so I'm paranoid about it getting worse. Was seeing a specialist when got pregnant so stopped going- not much point right now! But she just gave me exercises to do to improve it. I find it SO hard to remember too. Might try that app! I was told I had to do it at least 10x a day!! I'm lucky if I remember to do it once. Just in case any of you don't realise just don't do them on a full bladder or you can get a uti.

Oh dear flutterby! I'm sure that's happened to me before- recall going to the loo then pulling my pants up and wondering what that small trickle was down my leg! Hasn't happened recently tho. I have a mild prolapse (from pushing 2 babies out already I guess!) so I'm paranoid about it getting worse. Was seeing a specialist when got pregnant so stopped going- not much point right now! But she just gave me exercises to do to improve it. I find it SO hard to remember too. Might try that app! I was told I had to do it at least 10x a day!! I'm lucky if I remember to do it once. Just in case any of you don't realise just don't do them on a full bladder or you can get a uti.

I am so glad this has come up because I was just going to ask if I was alone futterby mumof two gannetgob I've just coughed and little bit came out and when I was in the throes of being sick the last couple of weeks always a little bit would creep out, I am so so glad this is not just me!