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Told I could never have children - Wrong!

268 replies

Pitterpatter2 · 01/06/2010 13:49

I have just GOT to tell somebody!

I have been married 8 years and was told before the marriage that I could never have children. So no contraception for all this time. But I missed my last two periods and the doctor told me today that I am 100% certainly expecting a baby!!

My husband is currently on a plane to Singapore but he now knows the brilliant news. Mumsnetters can be the second to know bacause I have lurked her for so long.

I am so excited!!!!!

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ChocHobNob · 02/06/2010 15:29

It's great to read some lovely news on here

Congratulations! x

Littlefish · 02/06/2010 15:43

Congratulations! We were told the same thing, but have our wonderful dd (aged 5) to prove everyone wrong!

As to when to tell people - it's really up to you. Some people like to wait until after their 12 week scan so that they know things are generally ok.

Some people choose to tell parents and close relatives earlier, but then tell everyone else after the 12 week scan.

Some people tell everyone straight away.

It's really up to you.

How many weeks does your GP think you are?

My DH was very proud of himself too, and was also in the Far East when I found out. I had to give him the news by phone. He was abosolutely stunned.

franke · 02/06/2010 15:50

Lovely news, congratulations. My dh is away at the mo and we've been talking on the computer with skype - so much better than the 'phone (and free ).

Get yourself some folic acid woman and enjoy your pregnancy!

giveitago · 02/06/2010 16:47

Congrats

We were also told we couldn't have kids. He have a gorgeous 4 year old.

Enjoy your pregnancy.

What a beautiful surprise.

CliffBarnsby · 02/06/2010 21:48

Congratulations!

SlightlyScatty · 03/06/2010 16:19

Congratulations! I'm so pleased for you!

FoghornLeghorn · 03/06/2010 16:22

Wonderful news Brightened up my day

mummytowillow · 03/06/2010 21:43

Yay... huge congratulations

Mummy0108 · 03/06/2010 21:46

Thats great news! My DH was told after his chemo that he couldn't have kids and they were wrong! Congratulations

NotSoRampantRabbit · 03/06/2010 21:49

How fabulous! Congratulations pitterpatter and DH. Have foolish grin on face! Very lovely...

Ladyem · 03/06/2010 21:51

Lovely news!! Congratulations!

darcymum · 03/06/2010 21:56

Happiness is sooooooo infectious, many many congratulations.

Can you run this thread until your baby is born please?

kittya · 03/06/2010 22:49

can I ask how old you are? Congrats!!

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Pitterpatter2 · 04/06/2010 07:32

I am 30 so not particularly old to be having my first child. I thought I had come to terms with being childless but now I am expecting I have realised what an impact that was having on my life. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel more normal.

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ladylush · 04/06/2010 10:28

Huge congratulations

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Psammead · 04/06/2010 11:30

Ohhh I've come over all teary!

What a lot for you to take it! I can't imagine all the emotions going through you right now.

Congratulations! Keep us updated :D

MyGoldenNotebook · 04/06/2010 11:41

Another one feeling teary here! Yes, please do keep the post going - or come back and post at regular intervals. Wonderful, wonderful news xxx

edam · 04/06/2010 11:46

Wow, what fantastic news. Am SO pleased for you. My sister was also told she couldn't have kids - had been trying for years with her partner (she has PCOS). Split up with him, met a new man and four months later surprise.

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Pitterpatter2 · 04/06/2010 19:31

Well the men at the office (a solicitor's) were not ever so interested in my news. The senior partner, actually a nice enough bloke, immediately started researching maternity leave!

I have been very lucky because like my Mum I have had no morning sickness. MIL had it quite badly and is so jealous of me. No strange cravings either except I suddenly could not bear the taste of my toothpaste and have switched brands.

Folic acid has slipped into conversations again. Luckily I have been on vitamin supplements for a few years so the late diagnosis isn't an issue.

I think I am due a scan next week but the promised call didn't happen. Will I be able to see much?

DH is due back from Singapore in 8 days. I wish he was here now!

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fandango75 · 04/06/2010 23:29

oh my lovely lovely some happy news on MN at last thrilled for you

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Pitterpatter2 · 22/06/2010 12:09

Here I am back again. The doctor thinks I am 13 weeks pregnant now and everything seems to be going OK except now I am really starting to notice that I am changing shape!

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Maybee · 22/06/2010 12:11

Congratulations how fabulous

MoominMags · 22/06/2010 12:18

This thread makes me happy! Definitely looking forward to more updates x

AnyFucker · 22/06/2010 12:23

Fantastic news !! Well done to you both !

I was told when I was 27, childless, I had undergone the menopause

Devastating!

But here I am (after a few false starts ) with a teenager and a nearly-teenager