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Anyone due July 2004

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Jemma7 · 06/11/2003 10:46

Well never thought i would be the person starting one of these threads!

Thought i was due 29th June but have now realised it's 6th July.
5 weeks and 2 days at present, am so unbelievably excited - I am so looking forward to being pregnant and having a beautiful baby at the end of it.

Loving it already and only found out yesterday - hasn't really sunk in yet but sure it iwll in time - Cannot wait to tell everyone now

Someone hurry up and join me!

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Twink · 20/01/2004 17:31

Brilliant news BK, congratulations I was really hoping it was you behind NGPY

(Although it's a drastic way of avoiding Race For Life for another year)

madgirl · 20/01/2004 17:33

If there is a neurotic club then I think i qualify for the committee! BossyKate don't know you as Bossy Kate (yet!) but great news about your nuchal NGPY!

littlerach · 20/01/2004 19:24

So glad it's all ok, BK, bet you are relieved.
I am 28 next month, and was 25 when I had DD. Most of the people that I met through DD were quite a lot older than me, but it's so good that motherhood becomes a common factor, and you do meet and get on with people you probably woild not have spoken to previously. It is also reassuring as everyone has the same worries and hopes for their little ones. I have met some of my best friends through pregnancy and post natal groups - you really need that support.

Tinker · 20/01/2004 19:35

Great news bk

Quackers · 20/01/2004 20:29

WOW Bossykate, I am over the moon for you!! What a lovely surprise. I am so happy as we has m/c at the same time and now hopefully will go on to have a successful pgcy!! Glad you have revealved yourself finally, I know you as you - IYKWIM!!!!! I'm due day before you!!
I do think there are a lot of us who have had m/c's esp on this thread. 1 in 4 women will have a least 1. I am just so grateful to have you lot!!!
Re doppler, I got it on Ebay from ultrasound technologies in Wales. I'm very pleased with it and have vowed to only use during a panick. This was made more clear to me yesterday as my Doc said the baby was wiggling away from the doppler, so they musn't like it. Feel quite a pro though with my new 'toy'!!!

bossykate · 21/01/2004 08:24

thank you, eveyone

quackers, i don't trust myself with a doppler!

twink, haha no running for me for quite a while.... but of course i have given up the evil weed...

Marina · 21/01/2004 10:53

Fabulous news bossykate and what a relief to get the nuchal out of the way. Many, many congratulations!

SpringChicken · 21/01/2004 11:05

Don't know if this is a stage everyone goes through but am feeling really fed up at the minute - not with myself, or the baby, or being pregnant - I'm fed up with work!

Maybe it's because i know i am going to have 6 months off soon, maybe i'm loosing motivation - just feel like i can't do anything right at the minute!
Ho-hum, just feeling sorry for myself!

Anyone got any idea's what they are having? Everyone keeps asking me but i honestly haven't got a clue - DP is adamant it's a boy, Mum is adamant it's a girl but i really do not have the slightest inclin either way - does anyone?

littlerach · 21/01/2004 11:07

Everyone thinks I will have a boy. Mainly because ths pregnancy has been so different to first (apparantly this is indivative!!) Also because I was sick at first (another sure sign!!!!)
I found out with DD so will hopefully do the same.

Quackers · 21/01/2004 11:08

Hi SC/Jems! Sorry you're fed, it;s normal, especially like you say, if you'll be taking time out. I can only think about one thing at the moment!!! I'm counting the days till I leave here though. But I've never been happy here. I have always had great jobs and been happy. That's why I say to myself now, if your not happy - leave. You'll spring back - scuse pun! Just hormones too, they won't help!!

SpringChicken · 21/01/2004 11:31

Yeah i know - i was even considering making myself a little chart the other day couting down the days until i leave!
When are you finshing up Quacks?
I'm struggling to find a cot i like anywhere - all the ones i like so far are bloody sold out - ARRGGGGGGGG

mears · 21/01/2004 11:32

Congratulations Bossykate

Helsbels · 21/01/2004 11:47

Jems - take a bit of advice from someone who wishes she had taken it!! Slow down and ENJOY this time. Don;t wish it away - it goes so fast you will look back and not believe it. Make the most of going to the hairdressers/beauticians restaurants and pubs. Make the most of being able to go shopping and have a leisurely walk round. Don't worry about cots yet - there is loads of time. I know it is exciting - it should be the best time of your life but just take each day as it comes and really make the most of it. Believe me, when you have the baby you will wish you could stay at work that extra five mins to finish an important job or that you could book to go to the hairdressers after work!! Not trying to dampen your spirits - you need to plan but you also need to relax and make the most of this last 24 weeks as being you and not a mum {{{}}}

hoxtonchick · 21/01/2004 12:11

cogratulations bossykate

Quackers · 21/01/2004 12:12

Agree Helsbels, it's easy with retrospect to say make the most of it but it's true. I really enjoyed my first pgcy and made it time for me, cos I knew what a shock to the system it was going to be. Having a second pgcy is tough, cos if you feel sick or really tired etc.. you just have to keep going as there's a demanding first child in tow! Much as I adore her, I love time to myself!!

Helsbels · 21/01/2004 12:15

Absolutely, Quacks! When DS had chicken pox last week he was really ill, I had sinus infection and it killed me to bend down and pick him up, plus felt so tired!! I read somewhere on this site once that you do not know what tired is until you have a baby and I have to agree - before I was just lazy!!!!!

Quackers · 21/01/2004 13:12

ROFL Helsbels!!! Me too, thought I had it tough before DD, nope just lived in a world of me, me, me!! Wouldn't change it for the world

Chickpea · 21/01/2004 14:22

Helsbels I could't agree more. My ds who is now seven was a darling during the day and still is but a darling that did not sleep though till he was 2yrs old!!! It felt like a lifetime then and I was soooo tire all the time. Would have loved more time to myself, but now it all seems so long ago and I enjoy the occassional lie in when ds and dd are amusing themselves.

That said I am really excited this time as I feel like a first time mum again (it's been so long!) and I think it is hard sometimes to appreciate the freedom you have until you no longer have it.

I mentioned earlier on in the thread that I was thinking of having ds and dd at the birth. There was a conspicuous silence on the point. Has anyone any experience of children at the birth or views. I'm interested in what you think as mums/mums to be.

Helsbels · 21/01/2004 14:28

Chick pea, I think it is a very personal decision which I would not like to comment on for other people. It seems on Discovery Health that in the USA every one is there, friends, neighbours, father in laws!! For me it was a very personal experience and I was not even sure I wanted DH there (though I was very glad he was and have never looked back)- but unless there was no option I would not want DS1 there (he will be 2.10)I think it could be traumatic for him and I think I will have enough to worry about without worrying about him being ok. Also, I think it would take DHs attention from the birth and I know how much he 'enjoyed' the first one. So, for me no - I think just the 2 of us especially if something was to go wrong. Also, last one was very quick and I threw up all the way through so the last thing I would need would be DS asking if I was ok!! Still, so many people do it - it can not be that bad and historically it has always been a family event, perhaps I am just a bit prudish/selfish?!

Quackers · 21/01/2004 14:30

Are you having a homebirth Chickpea? I would be happy for my DD to be there for early labour and straight after birth, but I would be frightened of scaring her and she would of course be looking at what was going on. I wasn't even noisy but I would still just be weary, but it depends on their ages. What is acceptable for us could be a huge thing for a little kid to deal with. Having said that I would love to involve her as much as possible. It gets the bonding going immediately. I just feel it's a moment I wouldn't want DH and I supervising DD while I'm giving birth! What were your thoughts on it in particular?

Chickpea · 21/01/2004 14:35

I don't think you are prudish or anything else. I would certainly agree if my ds and dd were as young as 2.10 but they are a little older and I think much of it depends on how they are prepared. My dd (5.10) is keen to be there but my ds ia a little more reticent. I think I'll just play it be ear for the time being and see how we all feel a little nearer the time.

Helsbels · 21/01/2004 14:39

In that case - leave the decision to them as much as possible. Perhaps you could let them watch discovery health or something so they at least have an idea? Alos, promote the idea of good pain? I think that if they want to be there and you're happy then it could be a wonderful experience for all of you - a real bonding time for the whole family, good luck whatever you decide - keep us posted

Chickpea · 21/01/2004 14:40

Quacks - I hopefully will have a homebirth if all goes to plan. My first was at home and was calm and perfect but my second was in hospital as she was breach.

I worry a bit about them seeing me in pain and I worry a bit about not being able to have the full attention of dp. I have heard mws recommend that there be someone there to take care of the kids but then I may as well just erect a public auditorium in my bed room, sell tickets and be done with it!!

SpringChicken · 22/01/2004 11:01

Morning All,

Helsbels - Know what you mean about relaxing and that there is plenty of time to buy cots etc - i have just been looking at the minute out of interest and being bored at work - it does make me panic a bit, i'm thinking if all the ones i like now are sold out when i don't really need one it'll be sods law that when i do need one i wont be able to find one i like!

Got my date through today for 20 weeks scan - 19th Feb @ 2.00 - I'm sooooo excited - will hopefully be able to see so much more than last time (our last picture was really really clear)
I will be 19+5 by the time the scan comes round!

SpringChicken · 22/01/2004 11:15

He he he he he - have just been told by a member of my team that although i am getting a bump i don't look like i am putting weight on all over - apparently i still look the same from the back!

Ahhhh bless - she deserves a pay rise

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