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April 2020 Babies

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Islandermum · 17/07/2019 14:40

I'm so excited to start this thread. Looks like I'll be due 1st April from my ovulation day (28th July by last period)!

I'm absolutely over the moon after a MC in May.
Bring on the April Babies!

Age 23
Baby #1 (pregnancy #2)
EDD 1st April

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April 2020 Babies
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BumblieBee · 03/08/2019 19:37

@Nearlyusnai I think I've sent you a message, but I've done it from my phone so it may not have worked 😂 I've only ever sent PMs using a laptop before!

dearn · 03/08/2019 20:57

I don't know how to send a DM either for the FB group

Footprints5 · 03/08/2019 22:21

@Nearlyusnai could you send my a pm too please. I only have the app. Thank you Smile

pea94 · 03/08/2019 22:35

Just booked in for a private 7 week scan for the 24th August and then first midwife appointment is 30th! Wish I could go now, I don't think I will believe it's real until the scan!

J43mum · 03/08/2019 23:35

I can't pm either Confused

newgirl89 · 04/08/2019 06:16

Can I join too?! Can I wait until my scan??

Also - it's so hard to disguise the fact you aren't drinking at social events!

BristolBear · 04/08/2019 08:31

Morning :)

I'd like to join the FB group too, but as with a couple of others I'm thinking of waiting until my 12wk scan if that's ok?

jellyb20 · 04/08/2019 09:10

What symptoms is everybody getting so far? Mine are sore nipples, the occasional cramp and I am weeing so much! I'm also constantly tired and really struggling sleeping. No sickness yet though luckily, but occasionally feeling a bit nauseous when I'm eating. Only 4 weeks gone so I'm sure the sickness will hit soon!

Sorbfsiabs · 04/08/2019 09:34

I'm also an admin of the Facebook group if anyone wants to send me a PM with a link to their Facebook profile, I can send you a friend request and then invite to the secret group x

mummy0207 · 04/08/2019 10:18

I found out this week I am pregnant with my unplanned second child!! Partner isn't sure it's the right time as my first born has just turned one! Any second time mums expecting with any advice xx

WBWIFE · 04/08/2019 13:54

@mummy0207

Pregnant with my second. Second pregnancy on contraception!! It isn't the right time for us we are currently renovating our house we've bought and living at my parents with our 2 dogs and toddler. We had 3 holidays planned this year and Vegas next year. We've had to cancel Vegas as that would be around due date.. Husband is trying to get. A job which is employed but less money than him being self employed but more stability. So we will have to get used to another drop in money as well as me going on mat leave.. BUT I just can't stand the thought of me having an abortion, I am pro choice but I know I could never forgive myself. I'm not strong enough to go through with it.

So yes we are keeping the baby and dealing with it. We always wanted 2 but just happened sooner than hoped. We were going to wait a couple of years.

Hope you're okay and can come to a decision xx

MindyStClaire · 04/08/2019 14:04

mummy0207 both my pregnancies have been planned and it's enough of a head fuck, Flowers to you.

What you do is completely up to you.

We'll have a a two year age gap, or a few weeks less. That'll be the biggest gap between first and second in our main group of friends! We only want two, so we're telling ourselves in two years time we'll be past the baby years, we found the first six months particularly difficult on DD. We want a second so we'll have to do it again at some stage, may as well get it out of the way and move forward.

One couple we're friends with have an 18 month gap between their first two. It looked hard at first (although they were thrilled) but all of a sudden one day they turned up for lunch and the two boys were eating the same food, playing with the same toys. In the space of one afternoon I went from thinking they were mad to thinking they were geniuses. Grin

HarryPotterandtheSAHM · 04/08/2019 16:43

I have a 19m between my boys and it was fine! You get used to being organised enough to manage, and like MindyStClaire said when they eat the same food, like the same toys etc it’s great!

mommybear1 · 04/08/2019 16:58

Hi can I join?

Found out we are expecting our second yesterday. Due date currently 11.4.20 ❤️ so excited. My PFB is 22 months he will be 2.5 when baby comes.

Age 41
Baby #2
EDD 11.4.20

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Islandermum · 04/08/2019 17:47

@mommybear1 huge congratulations!

I'd love to join an FB group but agree with some of the other ladies that I might wait until 12 weeks, just to be sure. Also, worried about anyone finding out by accident.
This week has been more tough, nausea, sickness and serious mood swings. Although I'm pretty sure I have it mild but FTM so nothing to compare it to. I'm 6+3 today and have a scan on Friday so hopefully I'll see the little heartbeat.

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mommybear1 · 04/08/2019 18:05

Thank you @Islandermum it took us 7 years to conceive DS1 so 21 months is a record for us Grin.

Tbf that sound spot on with my first pregnancy I didn't remember the mood swings Blushbut DH did. I'm just constantly tired and feel very bloated. Best of luck for your scan on Friday ❤️

ShirleyPhallus · 04/08/2019 19:17

Happy weekend ladies, how is everyone feeling?

I’ve now had my first antenatal appointment which was a LOT of form filling, questions, taking some bloods. Nothing very interesting.

I have had discovered Sainsbury’s do non-alcoholic wine so have a glass of sparkling 0% which is actually pretty delicious

BumblieBee · 04/08/2019 19:27

@mummy0207 we wanted an 18m-2y age gap as most children in my extended family are that gap and it's lovely, but through various health setbacks we've ended up with 3y. There are pros and cons to all age gaps, I think smaller gaps are harder when you've got a baby and young toddler but easier as they get older as they have more in common, like others have said. It's about what works for you though

bee222 · 04/08/2019 19:46

Hi everyone! I had a bfp today at 12dpo. I had a MMC at 8 weeks back in April - so I am terrified right now. Not letting myself get excited just yet but it's so hard not to. Just going to be thankful i'm pregnant each day and keep my fingers crossed for a happy outcome.

This will be my first baby.

yoy114 · 04/08/2019 20:31

Hi all according to conception date +2 weeks( had procedure done on cervix in June so can't trust period dates) due 8th April. Can't stop worrying, it's my first pregnancy.

mummy0207 · 04/08/2019 21:20

@MindyStClaire @WBWIFE @BumblieBee
Thank you for your replies, it's just so hard because I want this baby more than anything and I'm not naive to the fact it's going to be really hard and I've had 10000 thoughts over the past 24 hours, will we cope, can we afford it, is my first born going to miss out - he is my best friend I can't imagine it not being me and him! My partner works a lot, long days and sometimes 7 days a week. And it's hard to understand from his point of view when we are on completely different pages with this! We have always said we would have two it's just happened sooner than planned and I cannot grasp how he could even consider a termination now but try again in a year or two! I am 30 years old so I'm not getting any younger! X

WBWIFE · 04/08/2019 21:35

@mummy0207 the thing is, men don't understand. They can't because they've not had life grow inside of them.

My husband gets that it would tear me apart having an abortion. Even though he knew that he didn't actually realise what an abortion meant. Either a procedure or the pills which can be extremely painful.. Once he'd read that and heard my side of how I don't think I could abort a baby and then try for another in a year or two like nothing had happened he understood.

I said to my husband our first we were in a much worse position financially and stability having only been together 8 months when I found out and me still owning a house with my ex, my husband on an apprenticeship!! So how could we abort a baby where were in a safer position and yes we would have to adjust and tighten our belts financial wise but you would have to do that at any stage!

You need to have a chat with your DP and just be completely honest with how you're feeling and go from there I think x

Bramble1983 · 04/08/2019 22:34

Hi ladies,

Currently exactly 5 weeks here from our second IVF and desperately hoping this might be our take home baby, after our other IVF ended in MC at 10 weeks.

Would love to be part of the Facebook group please. Could someone send me a private message / add me please 😀

Noodlesxxx · 04/08/2019 23:01

Hi...im currently 4+3 with number 4....freaking out abit here because i cant bear the thought of morning sickness again!!! Also because we lost twins at 7 weeks back in january...it was such a complicated miscarriage...totally drained me physically and emotionally....hoping and praying all goes well this time

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 05/08/2019 10:20

Joining tentatively. We got our bfp on Wednesday 31st after 2.5 years of trying. I had ivf and a frozen transfer. Currently I think I am 5 weeks and 2 days based off my transfer. Estimated due date will hopefully be around 4th April. I’m so worried that something will go wrong. I would like to join the Facebook group but maybe after my scan to see hopefully all is ok.

Congratulations to all the other ladies x

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