Due December 2025

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Hi!

Just thought i’d start a thread as I know a few of us have found out we are expecting! Would love to hear everyone’s stories to start us off as I know December feels soooo far away yet!

I’ll go first, I already have one child, he is 6 years old Totally did not plan to have anymore once me and his dad split, I was one and done. However, years on met my current other half and I just knew straight away I had a change of heart. We started trying 18 months ago with negatives every month, later finding out there was infertility on both our sides. We moved in together January this year after deciding we would give IVF a try once we were settled in new GPs etc, only to find out we were pregnant! This came to an abrupt end 3 days later where we had what’s known as a chemical pregnancy. Absolutely heartbroken I had half given up, what were the chances we would fall pregnant again so soon after so long of nothing?

Well, here we are, after only 1 cycle later, pregnant again! Hopefully this time is different for us, it definetly feels different!

@GlowWorm89 i feel you! I have nothing to do now, most jobs been allocated elsewhere but I’m fortunate to work from home so I can chill and just check emails sporadically.
im enjoying the slow down to be honest, extremely tired today! I did loads yesterday round the house and sorting baby clothes and feeling it today!
When do you finish? I’ve got a week and half 🙌🏻

I’ve still got 2 more weeks after this week. Last day is the 5th Dec.
I still go in and do enjoy being as active as I can. But the feeling of being pushed to the side is not nice, even tho I know they mean well. And the days when I’m working from home are full of guilt feeling like I’m letting everyone down. I must be having a bad day today as not been able to shift this feeling xxx

@Mama09876 I'm not eating a great deal, my urine is on and off ketotic and I am worried about the gallbladder effects but also I had Covid and the GD so it's a triple whammy. I think it is a lot of hormones.

I am tempted to ask for an elective but I'm worried they will try to push me to 39 weeks. I don't have any other scans or follow ups booked with my Consultant now so who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️

I might give into an epidural eventually, my midwife friend has assured me they're common, safe and rarely have issues unlike spinal taps. I just can't get my brain to stop thinking about all those patients who ended up in agony after needles in the back, severe headaches, nausea, collapsing etc. I guess as nurses we don't think about the trauma of seeing this until something like this where we have to confront our fears.

I have a bag packed and very glad I did as I needed it last week! Baby has a separate bag, just need to sterilise some bottles and get some milk measured out in case it's needed.

@GlowWorm89 I'm sorry you're feeling un-needed (not sure that's a word!). I am sure that's very much not the case and your team are trying to protect you and baby. Enjoy doing less whilst you can.

We did this in my mumsnet thread with my son - we made a private Facebook group for people to join and then a few of us met up from within that (I met one of my closest mum friends that way!) - it was really nice in the early days having a platform to post on at 3am when you're feeding baby and knowing you'd get a response within 5 minutes because inevitably everyone else was awake too 😂

Aww @GlowWorm89 try not feel like that. Just start switching off maybe? I know it’s difficult but if they’re reallocating job id take advantage! Start enjoying the last few weeks and enjoying that slow time now before baby arrives! 🤍

@CheeryPombear Cricky you’ve really been through it this pregnancy! Sorry you’re going through it all & must be a lot to deal with. I had Covid with my 1st at around 30 weeks I think I was maybe even 34 and everything was fine with baby (as reassurance) we even ended up getting it again when she was 6 weeks old! Christmas Day in isolation in 2021 wasn’t great! 😂

I really don’t know anything about it all to be honest (you’ll know much more being a nurse) but I think if I had stresses etc and elected C section would be the best option I’d consider, if they’re talking about induction from 37/38 surly they’d also consider C section from then as well?

God I didn’t even consider bottles 🤦🏼‍♀️ I keep thinking it’s going to be the same scenario as my first in & out no issues/bf etc when in reality that might not happen. I’ve packed a suitcase & packed light compared to last time 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m too relaxed I can feel it, far to laidback about it all.

On the other side of the coin - I work in a client facing job and no clients have been told I’m pregnant yet - they’re based overseas so don’t see me in person. As a result I’m still working super long days. No one to hand over to and getting very stressed!

@CheeryPombearechoing the suggestions of an elective section - Charlotte's birth was a planned c section and it was a really good experience. The spinal was a bit rough but there's so much other stuff going on that you might not focus on it as much. It was a really relaxing experience and would really recommend it (as bizarre as that sounds)!

@McNicolacongratulations 💕

36+6 today! We had another scan this morning and the baby’s growth slowed down a bit but consultant is not concerned. Last time she mentioned induction at 37 weeks but after today’s scan she is happy to wait until 38 weeks and booked me in for induction on the 27th November.

Still have few things to get sorted including finishing packing my hospital bag. I’m glad they didn’t push for induction at 37 weeks and I have another week. Originally I was going to finish work on 22nd November however as soon as we knew I won’t be going past 38 weeks I moved it to the 8th November. I’m glad I did as it has been tough in the last few days with fatigue and managing my blood sugars.

@CheeryPombear
aww bless you, what a journey you had with this pregnancy.

I’m also terrified of childbirth although I have been through it once and still decided to have another one. I had epidural with my first over 10 years ago and had no side effects so I will see how I can manage pain and decide during labour if I want epidural again. I did think about c section but I have an active blood clot and will have to stop my heparin injections on the morning of my induction. So my consultant mentioned there is higher risk of another blood clots forming with c section and advised to try to push her out first.

We made it to 36 weeks and hospital phoned this morning with an induction date - we are booked in 3 years to the day after it was confirmed our last baby had gone to heaven. It feels a little bitter sweet but I'm feeling a bit more positive about things now I have a clear countdown to focus on. It would be amazing if he is born that day but also would be nice to keep that day for our angel.

I've had 2 relatively better days with just relaxing and watching TV apart from doing a load of washing/dishwasher. Feeling very guilty but also know I need some self care.

I've read about induction and c sections and still not overly keen on a section, but will do it if they recommend. All the paperwork says induction can be more painful than natural labour but I've decided it can't be as bad as gallbladder pain or a miscarriage so I can cope. I'm open to all other pain relief except epidural unless nothing else works.

Not long now ladies ❤️

@CheeryPombearthat's got to be so emotional for you, I completely understand. We had two miscarriages last year so absolutely feel you. Can't wait for you to hold your rainbow baby ❤️

This is definitely butting things in perspective. I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling. Hopefully you don’t have much left and you can start enjoying your maternity leave.

How’s everyone feeling?

If I ever have any more no way I’m working up to 38 weeks. Needed to finish last week really. I feel so tired! Even though I’ve got so much to do in the house.
I’ve got a toddler who’s ill and been up all night, I did think last night this is getting me ready for a few weeks time 😂

I just want to get to 1st Dec then I’ll be fine whenever the baby comes.

Just feeling very crappy! 😩

@Mama09876 39 weeks today over here and definitely feeling muddled / conflicted emotions over the fact that it is both nearly time but also may be nowhere near time! Had another round of acupuncture today and the baby has definitely dropped lower into my pelvis as I feel the increased need to pee 😂 …sleep is just impossible at this point and I’m either grumpy and irritable, laughing hysterically or sobbing; there is no mellow / placid setting!

Im feeling...DONE 🤣🙈 This is baby no3 and i've had a horrid cold since last week, no energy, waking up at 3am every night until at least 5/5.30am. Iv finished work thankfully so daytime naps are saving me but im just fed up now, and i feel awful saying it as i know im so lucky to be at this stage. I am just so ready to have baby here now. Hope everyone else is doing ok 🤍

I’m 35 weeks today, still have another 2 weeks of work but I have a rotten cold so have called in sick today and feel quite guilty. My toddler has it too and kept me up a lot of the night so I just feel so run down. My iron is very low and not coming up very quickly with the supplements which I’m sure is contributing to my lack of every. My ferritin is less than 10!

Oh I also have nothing prepared for the baby, I know they won’t sleep in it yet but their room is full of junk, the pram needs cleaning, car seat needs sorting, I need to find the old baby clothes and wash some more that I’ve accumulated…. Just feel so unprepared vs my last baby!

@IcyLimeSwan i feel the same! Today none stop peeing and my pelvic floor must be shocking because sorry TMI but I literally can’t hold it in at times! 🙈 I’m hoping it’s just baby moving lower.

@UNICORN1589 the day time naps have been a saviour as well. Working from home has helped although haven’t napped today, only had about 4/5hrs sleep last night yet I’m lying in bed currently wide awake, you’d think I’d be able to just drift off! I’ve defo notice my sleep this pregnancy is terrible! Must worse than with my 1st.

Sound like we’re all got that dreaded cold/flu 😩 & to make it worse the toddlers have as well.

@Pinkstuffs you’re not alone! I’ve left a lot of things down to the wire with only 2 weeks to go I’m still washing stuff, baby room is a dumping ground and only just got round to sorting car seat today (it’s still not in the car but washed now)
I had everything ready months before my 1st came, not with this one! 😂

Now I’m over 37 weeks I just keep thinking every little feeling or movement or pain is the start even though I went over with my 1st so could still have another 3+ weeks left!

the parents have come to collect our dog today as they’re having him while I wait for baby to arrive - I’d debated keeping him with us but it just feels like it’s best for everyone if he’s with people he loves and trusts, doesn’t then get distressed witnessing me going into labour, and can think he’s having a little holiday before he comes home to adjust to all of the changes. But my goodness, my heart hurts. I held it together to say “see you later” so he felt like it’s a normal trip to his doggy-grandparents (he honestly loves it there and gets very spoiled), but the second the car left the drive I’ve just been bawling like a baby, I immediately miss him and keep thinking how when I next see him his whole world will be upside down - he’s been our main baby for the last 3.5 years 😭 I just hope he’s going to know how loved he still is. Anyone else have a dog and feel the same or has to adjust them to earlier babies born? My hormones today honestly 😭♥️

Im sure he will be spoilt rotten at the grandparents. We have 4 dogs and always find introducing new members to the pack (dogs or babies) by putting down a blanket that smells of the new member before they actually come home. So if possible once baby is born wrap them in a blanket to cover it in their smell then pass it to grandparents for them to put down for the dog to investigate. Im sure he will be enjoying his little holiday 🥰

Hope you are all doing well ladies ❤️ really not long now!

I've been back in hospital since Monday - my liver function is worsening and my bilirubin is now getting higher so I'm itchy. They proposed induction for tomorrow!! But unfortunately unless someone goes into spontaneous labour tonight, there is no room at the inn on labour suite (they can only take 4 inductions) so Saturday it is....he's finally coming! I'm so relieved/anxious/excited/scared.
I've blubbed most of the day.

I convinced the ward to let me out for a few hours, went to Morrisons and got loads of Braxtons 🤣 and then went home for a quick visit with the dogs. They're unusually calm so I don't know if the mother in law has drugged them or whether they can tell something has changed.

Next time I'm home I should have Baby Pombear in my arms. 🤯

@CheeryPombear eeek that's exciting that things will start happening on Saturday!! Sorry to hear you've been back in hospital, it's so rubbish being in. Fingers crossed for you that induction goes well and Baby Pombear is here soon!

Our baby girl was born last night. She is 6lbs 10oz. Our son is coming today after school to meet his baby sister. We are so excited! As soon as 24hrs observations are up we will be going home.

i ended up having an epidural as contraction were coming quick and were intense but it only took 3 pushes for baby to come out

@CheeryPombear
good luck on Saturday, fingers crossed induction goes well

@CandyRain89 congratulations!!! Hope all goes well and you're home today, and the siblings meeting goes well ❤️

@CandyRain89 congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations! And happy birthday to the little one. Hope you’re both doing well ☺️