Due in July 2007

[RH]

Hello All

Hope I am correct in beginning a thread for July 07. BFP today (23rd October) and EDD 2nd July 07.

By way of a brief introduction; live in the South West, work part-time, have DD aged 5 and DS who is almost 3. Have been incredibly lucky this time as made decision to try for third and hey presto seem to have achieved it on first attempt (much to DH disappointment if you know what I mean!!).

Look forward to 'meeting' you and sharing this amazing experience with you.

Hiya Chocolatepeanut!

I haven't told anyone yet - i'm hoping to keep it a secret for as long as i can get away with.

All of my friends and family know that i would love a 3rd child ...but none of them can think of any reasons why (??) they think its crazy to want more than 2 children and so i've already encountered a lot of negativity and thats before they even know that i'm pg!! So, i'm keeping it to myself for a little while longer ...i will be upset if they're negative and i'm determined to enjoy my pg

I'm glad you're enjoying your pg so far - i think you have a FAB attitude and agree with you 100%

xx

Hiya Cakehead! Nice to be on board

Did you get anything nice for the wedding?

I know what you mean about not being able to wear it again for a while. i've just ordered some new work-gear much to dh's dismay ...but hey, a girl has gotta look her best

xx

I have had a really bad headache all day and it just wont go.Think its the hormones but going to bed now as knackered

night night everyone

Hello all. Will tentatively join this thread - haven't done a pg test yet due to two previous miscarrages but 5 days late and pretty sure I am. Had really bad back ache and bloating symptoms last week but just background headaches now. I won't test until I get better symptoms then won't be disappointed. I should be due on 3rd July if dates correct, but periods have been shorter since last m/c so could be earlier. Look forward to hearing about you all and good luck for the next few weeks for everyone. ps hope i'm not putting a downer on things - just find it helps to be realistic.

Hi beanymum

I woke up thix morning and had a brown discharge.My boobs felt normal so I tested and its a negative

I am gutted but am clinging on to the fact that I can get pregnant and as soon as this AF arrives I am back on the clomid

Its better to find out at 5 weeks that its not goning to happen than 6 months,and knowing that helps.Buy still v disappointed

Good morning all, can I join the thread. Due date is 10/07. Also dubious as had m/c but have had a very healthy dd since.

Similar symptoms of bloating and back ache.

Fingers crossed.

Sorry chocolatepeanut, just posted then read yours. I do know that devastated feeling.

Hi all, can I join in. Just got my BFP and no. 4 is on its way in July. Mum is devastated and refusing to acknowledge it but DH, big sis and Dad seem pleased (DH vvvvvvvvpleased!). Feel v. tired _ have DS who is 5.5, DD who is 3.5 and DD who is 1.5, but so excited at the thought of another baby (the last prgnancy for me I think). Hope you are all keeping well.

Hello earthtomummy, I have a six month old, so a rocky road from here on in I think. Late thirties now so figured I needed to get a move on as we want three or more. We have resigned ourselves to a busy few years.

Oh Chocolatepeanut, I'm sorry. You take care of yourself.

Hi Flipflop and Earthtomummy. Am very tired too. DH and I went to bed last night at 8.00!

Chocolatepeanut, so sorry. I posted and have just read yours. Take lots of care.

Chocolatepeanut - i'm so very sorry to hear your news.

I wish you all the very best - take care

xx

So sorry about your news Chocnut.

Hi, hope you are all feeling ok. My mum still is barely talking to me, but otherwise I'm fine. I have no winter clothes but there's little pt. buying any now,so I think I'm resighed to looking pretty awful till I get into mat. clothes. If no.3 was anything to go by shouldn't be too far away!

Hello earthtomummy, I am in the same boat, just bought two long sleeved tops from M&S with good stretchability. My pants are already tight but I guess this is what happens the second time round. no more fastened buttons !!

Hi All

Welcome to all the new July 07 thread MNers.

Choc Peanut - So So Sorry to hear your news . Wishing you all the best for next month.

Thanks to all those who have posted about 'sharing' the news with others...told my sister this evening as we were celebrating DS 3rd birthday and she just did the open mouthed "I don't know what to say!" bit but then 'warmed up' and started listing all the things I could borrow..so hoping for a few more postive responses. Have yet to tell my best friend - she had her DD in August following many unsuccesful IVF attempts which is the best news ever but part of me doesn't want to steal her thunder. This whole business is a political/emotional minefield!

For those who are struggling into their clothes already - that is exactly what I experienced with my DS (2nd full term pg). By 3 months I was in maternity clothes but then growth slowed for about 3 months before a last spurt in final months. I felt like I had been wearing the same limited wardrobe for ever!!!

We also have a wedding to go to at the beginning of December and I have no idea what to wear. I have a newish wrap around dress which I am hoping will still wrap around if you know what I mean . I am also already the nominated driver (oh the joys!) but won't complain as this is all too precious....

Good news, my mum rang today and apologised for her reaction to the news of my pregnancy. I just feel so relieved and pleased, like i can relax and enjoy. Hadn't realised how stressed it had made me feel. I'm slightly lost with who has how many DC already or not and who is on the July thread. Pretty scatty at the mo. Do you all have children already?

Oh dear. Am not looking forward to showing quickly this time with No. 2. Am eating like a horse already and think my colleagues are wondering why I just can't wait until 1.00 before I run out for a sandwich. Also was hoping I could delay telling them until the New Year, but the prospect of all the Christmas lunches we have doesn't leave me with much hope...
First time I was pg my boss noticed my bust size increase almost immediately. (She was a woman, btw.) Then she ordered a bottle of chamapagne to test me by seeing if I could drink it. I've got a new boss now, thankfully. A man who doesn't notice my bosoms at all...

I have a question and need some advice. I am leaving work at the moment due to moving up North and not being able to get another job (nurse). Anyway, have my leaving do next Sat and obviously will not be drinking. The problem is that one of my really good friends from work and personal has just had three weeks of injections in the first stage of IVF. She knows that I am trying to get preg, so should I tell her as I am sure she will guess if not drinking. Or. Do you think I should try and make another excuse ??? Help.

Flopflip- If you don't want her to know (because you don't want to upset her), then I suggest you say you're not drinking because you're TTC and therefore making an effort to be healthy etc etc. See if that works. In a few months you can always say that it was early days and you didn't want to get too excited about it. I'm sure she'll understand.
I am not looking forward to telling my sister the news, as she has been TTC for a couple of years, has been through loads of tests and had just been referred for some fertility treatment, but as she's just moved to a new area, she's been told that she'll have to go to the bottom of the waiting list again.

I think when you get preg, there is always somebody you know who is having difficulty. It took us 18mths with the first, and many of my friends and sister got preg in that time. I was gutted.

Flopflip - think you are right...what should be the most amazing exciting time is multi layered because of the impact your news has on others. However, I don't think anyone could fail to be pleased for you even if it does take them a little time.

My Mum finally said something nice about my pg yesterday...almost a week since I told her!

Would be grateful for some advice from all please. We are considering screening for the first time with this pg as I am VERY concerned about the impact any problems would have on my DD and DS. I grew up with a disabled sister and although my parents did their utmost to treat us the same just the fact they tried so hard made us different if you know what I mean. I am confused though what we would do IF the results came back indicating something could be wrong...not sure if I could risk an amnio etc. Has anyone been down this path before?

RH, I'm wondering about the same thing too. Personal circumstances different to yours, obviously, but received my Neuchal scan date yesterday and the accompanying leaflet showed the odds for various things going wrong and it slightly put me into a panic.
I don't suppose there are any easy answers to situations like this. I'm 35 and not sure what I'd do if the scan showed up something.

Cakehead

It is such a difficult one for so many reasons....I read a thread on the pg area last night where most MNers who contributed seemed to suggest that it is not worth having the screening unless you would be prepared to do something about it if the results indicated something was wrong. My initial reaction is that I disagree with that - at least we would be informed if we undertook screening as opposed to the shock of the unexpected when the babe is born. I also think I will spend a lot of the pg obsessing about it all unless we are screened. Whether we could 'do something about it' if the results are not good is yet to be determined.