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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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I've suddenly realised what's inside me, and well....<sniff>

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McPhee · 06/04/2012 21:37

I hit 27 weeks today, and suddenly decided to go and do a search to see what baby would possibly look like now. Lots of lovely articles on what baby can do, what stage of growth he/she is at etc came up. Then I stumbled on youtube, and googled 27 weeks pregnant. OMG....I've sat totally mesmerized, watching people's 3/4D movies. I don't know what I expected but it's blown my mind to think that there really is a proper, tiny, holdable baby inside me now. Never in my dreams did I ever think I would be someones mummy , and it's really really going to happen now.

It's left me rather tearful, and thankful

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Wolfiefan · 06/04/2012 21:50

Congratulations on your little miracle. I remember feeling exactly the same. It's good to forget the things like backache or having to pee in the cup and think about getting to meet the little one growing in there!

ChippingInNeedsCoffee · 06/04/2012 21:58

McPhee :) It's soooo exciting isn't it , I know you are going to be a great Mummy!!

Snowboarder · 06/04/2012 22:00

Lovely post McPhee! It amazes me even now that I'm growing a real life person inside me... And I'm on DC2!

Just to add some further perspective, you say you're 27 weeks, well my DS1 was born at 28 weeks and was a tiny (2lb 12oz) but fully formed human being. His eyes were open, he had a full head of hair, was exactly like a normal baby except a bit smaller with baggy skin. He kicked, grimaced, cried and mewed... It is amazing how 'complete' they look at such an early gestation.

He is now a strapping 1 yo and I'm looking forward to doing it all again with DS2 in a few months. Hoping I can cook him longer though!

Best of luck with your little bundle [busmile]

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McPhee · 06/04/2012 22:06

Life is just so bloody precious. I've never wanted anything more in my whole life. It almost feels like my love has ten folded just tonight , and my god I badly want to hold my baby

Chipping, thank you. I really hope I am. If I can be half as good as my mum is to me, then I'll be happy.

A very good friend of mine had her baby at 24 weeks. Her son is now 11. Life is a bloody miracle. Keep cooking Snowboarder x

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Snowboarder · 06/04/2012 22:27

Ah McPhee, you've made me all teary too! I have resisted getting excited about this baby because I was so worried I might loose him (hang ups I guess from having DS1 so early previously) but he will be 'viable' from tomorrow and all of a sudden I realise how much I love him and need him. I am willing him to stay where he is will every fibre of my being!

You sound like you will be a fab mum. Not long to go now and you will be sat snuggling your precious newborn. I used to love the night feeds, knackered though I was. Having that tiny bundle nestled in the crook of my shoulder, smelling their milky breath and listening to their contented noises. Best feeling in the entire world IMO!

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McPhee · 06/04/2012 23:06

I remember the run up to baby being 'viable'. And like you, I didn't dare connect with my bundle until then.

Oh my, far too many ruddy hormones here tonight

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Florin · 07/04/2012 07:28

I am 29 weeks and recently baby has been kicking a foot out and leaving it there so u could really have a good feel and work out his heel etc managed to show dh last night too. As you said the reality of it being a proper human being in there and in not to long I am going to meet him really hit me and made me feel really enotional. I am amazed how much I love this little boy already, it is such an overpowering feeling.

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McPhee · 07/04/2012 08:47

Aww Florin what a lovely post.

Love is such a strong emotion, as are their kicks

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alwaysanauntie · 07/04/2012 10:35

I'm nearly 35 weeks & DH has been fairly silent throughout my pg (was planned, he's just not a 'let's talk about our feelings' kind of bloke) so now that lo has finally grown some muscles & is running out of space you can see my whole tummy change shape when she wriggles, which he felt for the first time last night. The look of amazement on his face was brilliant, at last he understands what I've been banging on about! :o

babygsmummy · 07/04/2012 10:57

Oh what a lovely post,I am resisting the urge to look on you tube because Im haveing an emotional day,I feel like Im on the verge of tears.I am 28 weeks pregnant and a first time mum,my baby is sitting on the left side of my body and Its all over there,well I think its possibly two hands togeather pushing out towards my hip.

like awlays my husband doesnt say much but when it comes to things like the scans,hearing the heartbeat and the first time he felt our baby moved his face was amzeing.

good luck mummies.

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