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Number five

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Twit · 02/03/2011 19:27

I'm not sure that I'm posting in the right place TBH, but here goes.
I never planned more than three, I find four hard. I have only just started feeling acceptance for this pregnancy (I'm 22 weeks now)- not wanting any thing to happen etc and I'm starting to feel a bit excited.
I think what I want is some reassurance that it will all be ok, which is why I posted here - as I feel I might get practical advice as well as not being judged for having more than two.Sad

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Rilith · 03/03/2011 13:42

Awwwww You will be fine hun.

Just embrace the changes it brings instead of fighting it. Everything will slot nicely into place :)

slipperandpjsmum · 03/03/2011 18:09

You are def posting in the right place lots on here with 5 plus.

Congrats firstly x

How old are your others? As Rilith said you will be fine. The more children you have the more they slot in.

What do you find hard at the moment? Maybe people could offer some advice/ideas about making life more manageable?

GaribaldiGirl · 03/03/2011 18:42

i've got 5. it's marvelous 95% of the time!

congratulations.

'the more the merrier' DH and I always say.....

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Twit · 04/03/2011 10:58

Morning, I have 3 DS's and a DD, 12,9,5,3. DD will be in the middle when this one is born (we think it's another boy)
I know that what will be will be, I suppose I'm worried about coping, DS1 is a bit trying at the moment and I can't help thinking it will only get worse.
I am very much a take things as they come person normally, but I'm finding it hard to see past the difficult stuff to the good stuff right now I guess.
Thank you for your replies, I just need cheering up I think (and not to have the raised eyebrows).

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Insanitybecomesme · 04/03/2011 11:04

My no5 turned out to be 5&6, they are 13 months now and its great, some days can be tough but those days are out weighed by the positives, I have found thebigger the family the more it all slots together in the endSmile.

Clair1980 · 04/03/2011 15:14

awwww.. feel just like you... im 11 weeks with number 5 and we thought we were going to miscarry again so i was floating on cloud nine when an emergency scan revealed all was well xx im slightly nervous about how its all going to work itself out but these days i just think what the hell and go with the flow...
like you, its the judging from other people that starts you thinking.. i called my mum as soon as we got the all clear and she literally bawled at me down the phone, asking me what the hell was i thinking and why didn't i think to use contraception for at least another year!! (might be something to do with the fact their ages are 9, 7, 2 and 8 months) but hey ho you can't please everyone can you so why bother trying!! enjoy your pregnancy as best as you can xx

tummytickler · 04/03/2011 20:19

I am 6 weeks pregnant with no5 too, and I feel the same. I have really wanted a 5th for ages and had 2 miscarriages, but this time I am terrified.
I am so poorly with morning sickness, I am dreading telling people and my dc's are acting up big time at the moment. I do not know what has happened to them but they are being really naughty and I do not have the energy to sort it out properly.
BUT I am trying to stay optimistic. For me, everything slides when i am pg, I feel so awful, but once baby is here I am sure it will all be fine.

Rilith · 05/03/2011 06:30

Oooo Twit Your 4 are the same ages as my eldest 4, and yes my eldest is very trying too, trying my best not to throttle him... LOL

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Twit · 06/03/2011 12:45

I think he is the major factor with my stress levels at the moment.

I'm finding this pregnancy really tiring (although it might in part be due to the fact that I'm older Wink )

I think part of my problem is that I wasn't planning any more - and feeling guilt about maybe not going through with this one doesn't help. I am way past that now, wishing time would fly so we can get to a point where this one is safe if born and I feel I can relax and really get going with baby stuff. I really hate the drag of post 20 week scan to,say, 36 weeks. Sooo dull (which is obviously a good thing)

I find as more people are finding out the more I have to keep gritting my teeth, smiling and nodding whilst in my head telling them to eff off and mind their own business. I have found it's making me feel more vulnerable when out BUT more protective of the (unborn)babyTwit.
Does this attitude ever go?

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Rilith · 06/03/2011 17:34

I am 26 weeks with no6 and my youngest is 20 months...

I am definitely feeling older now... LOL its my 35th birthday this month Ooo Yey Hmm Thankfully most of the people that found out about this baby have been humorous and not rude, lots of "oh you must be mad" etc the classic "dont you have a telly?" ooo good one I havent heard that one before Hmm and the odd few rude ones just get told to shove it basically.

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Twit · 06/03/2011 18:13

I'm a day shy of 23 weeks, are you due in July too? Or are you early August?

Yeah, we had the comments with DS3, but I feel more judged this time, or possibly paranoid (?)
It's good to know I'm not alone, thanks. Smile

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baskingseals · 06/03/2011 18:21

just wanted to say congratulations. i have 3 and would absolutely love another but am too old and crumbly. i am very jealous of you all, please ignore negative comments, i'm sure lots of people are just jealous too.

every baby comes with its own bag of flour.

Rilith · 06/03/2011 19:27

I am due beginning of June :) My Youngest will be 2 in July :)

bellylicious · 06/03/2011 20:09

Envy that is all

no honestly i am he he he

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Twit · 07/03/2011 16:06

Duh! Pregnancy brain. 26 weeks is before me! Blush

Does the bag of flour also come with eggs? Grin

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