January Babies
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Topic: January Babies
Posted By: emmaohara
Subject: January Babies
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 2:47pm
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Just saw the Decemeber babies thread and though I'd start a Janauary one.
I am due New Years Day ( poor midwife hope her heads not too sore!!) I have a 10 and a half month old baby boy Ben so my babies will be pretty close, hope to hear from other January Babies............. |
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Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 3:00pm
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OH MY GOD.
This makes my impending doom.. I mean birth seem all the more closer now! January babies already! Congratulations, hope you have a happy, healthy nine months. 
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 3:09pm
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Hi emmaohara, How far along are you, and congrats on the pg!!!! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 3:44pm
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How did that happen i only just had my january baby, well 4 months ago but it feels like only just.
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 5:25pm
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Yeah it feels like I only just had my January baby... thought you were gonna ask me a question! lol All the best for the next 9 months! -------------  |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 8:45pm
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OMG I only jsut got used to seeing Dec bubs now we have Jan bubs, Im thinking the same as you Renee.
CONGRATULATIONS!! New Years bub eh, what a way to go into the new year  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 9:26pm
| Congrats Jan babies are great (Jack is Jan 14) |
Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 12 April 2007 at 9:35pm
Ditto for the shock of the others! - January bubs already!!!
Congrats 
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Posted By: emmaohara
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 8:22am
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Yea it seems only yesterday i was pregnant with Ben and that was 10 mths ago, time flies, I'm 4 weeks at the mo, so a newbie!!!! I forgot all about the sickness, tiredness etc, funny how your body "lets" you forget aye, just like birth ( ahem!)
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 11:10am
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Wow - its scary to think that when you are having your little one, mine will be a few months old already!! Yikes - the first 3 months have gone so quickly!! Congrats! Well Done!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 1:45pm
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Good grief, there is a January 08 thread already
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Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 5:53pm
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2008 already! Cool! All the best! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 11:19am
| Wow January came around quick! lol |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 7:43pm
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maybe sticky so it doesnt get lost
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 10:32am
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Sticky! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 17 April 2007 at 11:14pm
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Well, if Im pregnant, I'll be having a January baby aswell :D Fingers crossed I get BFP and I can join you all in here!! ------------- |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 18 April 2007 at 7:10am
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 7:13pm
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Adding number two for Jan.
I'm due around Jan 5th. Hasn't sunk in at all but thought I'd come say hi anyway 
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 27 April 2007 at 2:19pm
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oo congrats Bobbie
How are the Jan MTB feeling? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 29 April 2007 at 3:58pm
Well, if AF doesn't come (already 2 days over..) I'll be 5 Jan as well!!! and will be adding no.2!!!! Going to test on Wed morning if no AF.... ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Bobbie wrote:Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 1:37pm
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Well just got back from Melbourne to a crazy workday and I've spent my lunch hour phoning MW and getting bloods done.
Slowly starting to get a handle on things - body is already changing a little. I didn't even recognise my torso when I saw it this morning - I have hips!!
Other than that normal symptoms. I'm a little tired (not much) and I can't get within 10 feet of alcohol as the smell is just horrible! (not that I'd want to drink it anyway) lol! I'm sure the other symptoms aren't far away -------------  
 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 04 May 2007 at 4:37pm
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Well guess I'm going to be talking to myself for a while here
All visitors welcome to pop in and say hi. Tiredness has reared its ugly head today  -------------
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 04 May 2007 at 6:34pm
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Ok ill come say hi since i so badly want to be here!!! Wont know for a wee bit yet tho.
Im jealous of your tiredness im sure ill change my mind when its my turn but until then ill just be in envy of you -------------   
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Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 06 May 2007 at 11:35am
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Yah Bobbie! Welcome to the prengnacy thread . All the best for a happy and healthly pregnancy. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 06 May 2007 at 6:58pm
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Thanks AN E
Aww wrxchic I really really want you guys to be here too. I'm following the 2ww thread with much interest
Heaps and heaps of baby dust to you all. -------------
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Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 06 May 2007 at 7:04pm
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Hey Bobbie - list your name on the due date thread - it needs to be updated for 2008!!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 06 May 2007 at 7:34pm
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Think I'll wait a bit longer but thank you. I'm not completely decided on the details. -------------
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 8:50pm
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How you feeling Bobbie? Im really hoping to join in the Due in Jan 08 thread soon :) Im testing around Thurs and then Saturday If I get a neg on Thurs..
So you didnt have any real symptoms until the last few days right? Im nervous about AF showing up early again  But Ive been feeling..slightly more tired at night, peein a fair bit every now and then, a few cramps(light) and eating like miss piggy, lol!!
Anyways I'll stop gibbering lol I SO hope I can join you in here by the weekend or just after! ------------- |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 11:31am
Sheza I Pm'd you 
Feeling good actually. Not getting any more tired and cramps come and go. Sneezed yesterday and felt like I'd pulled something in my stomach
A little paranoid about not feeling a bit more. I keep worrying something's wrong but it's early days so probably pretty normal I guess. Off to Altair Consultants tonight to get my initial LMC options talk - should be interesting. -------------
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 7:03pm
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Aww dont worry you will bw fine, I cant wait until you can post a baby bump picture!!
Im glad your feeling good though!! Thats great. And thanks for the PM :) ------------- |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:21am
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Yay! I see I'm going to have some friends joining me here soon
Congrats girls! My appt with my consulting midwife went well. I got my Bounty information pack which should keep me busy reading for a while. She's taken my EDD from my LMP which puts me at the 3rd of Jan but if I had a 25 day cycle then the baby will have an EDD of 1st Jan! eek! And Woot! I have a midwife sorted as of last night and my Antenatal classes are booked! Yay feeling very organised. 
Woke up early to meet a friend for morning coffee and now I really wish I hadn't. I had to walk up the hill to work and now I feel faint and a little sick. I think I just overdid it - too much exertion and not enough sleep. Funny how you underestimate the effects of pregnancy. -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 11:33am
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Hi Bobbie, thought I would pop in and say hello. I have just had a BFP but haven't been to the doctors yet (appt tomorrow) so I'm a little hesitant to jump right into the thread yet. I might jinx myself All going well, my due date would be around 17 January.
Got a few questions for you though if you don't mind - having just gone through what I'm coming up to. What is the Bounty pack? Never heard of them except on this site but still have no idea what is in it. Did you find a midwife as soon as the pregnancy was confirmed or is there a date to wait until before they will take you on? And is it necessary to book the Antenatal classes straight away? I thought that would be a lot further down the track. And a New Years baby would be great! Imagine the awesome parties they could have every year -------------  
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 11:52am
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Hey Amber,
Congrats again! (I've posted in the 2ww thread as well) Don't worry I totally understand how it feels when you first find out
A bounty information pack is just a folder of pamphlets, free samples etc. I think you get another bounty pack when you give birth with more samples in it but I could be wrong there. I contacted a midwife as soon as I was confirmed with the doctor because my best friend (AN_E on this board) is using the same one and they can get booked up pretty quickly with the recent baby boom. I'm on the shore too and I'm using Kate Sheppard Midwifery so you could give them a call. What they will probably do is refer you to Altair Consultants who will give you the run down on everything and take your basic medical history and background. Then Altair will contact the midwife for you (if you decide to use a midwife). I booked AN class with the parents center for the same reason - they get booked up quickly. The woman I booked with said often by the time people are 12 weeks they're turning them away as they only let 11 couples in per AN group. -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 1:12pm
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Wow, you really have to be on the ball here. Once I see the doctor I had better get straight onto it then. Thanks for that info. -------------
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:18pm
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Me count me in not doctor confirmed yet but im pretty sure im knock up man thats weird to say. Will go to doc maybe tomorrow after work so hopefully will show up + for them too. Based on huggies EDD chart i am due 16th Jan 08 so a day before you Amber
What was everyone 1st reaction? I instantly though crap what have i done im so not ready!!! But im over that now still a little worried about pushing something big out in 8 months tho!!! -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:38pm
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My first reaction was "nah, can't be, I'll wait and try the test again" and I haven't quite gotten past that yet. I was telling DP how big the baby would be at the moment and it seems really weird that it's actually there. I still can't quite grasp that there's a little wee baby inside of me.
I'm kinda laughing that I actually got a BFP this month as I spent most of my TWW helping to look after my really naughty (but cute) 2 yr old nephew and by the end of it I was thinking "maybe I don't 'really' want a kid" and what do ya know ... BFP. -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:49pm
Oh my gosh Amber I am SO glad you posted that cos I was too chicken to post in here yet! And wrx I said it in the other thread, but congrats again!! I'm also to be confirmed at the doctor, hopefully tomorrow morning. I don't really know my EDD cos my last cycle was really weird and hadn't been off the pill all that long. My guess at the moment is January 13. Eek! Is anyone else really nervous about telling people? I'm just nervous about what I think people are gonna say.. the whole "was it planned" question will come up, and when we say yes I'm just worried they're gonna think we're nuts! I don't know how my parents are gonna react They both can't wait to be grandparents, but I think they will see it as very un-practical at this time in our lives.
ETA: Oh and does anyone know if I'll be able to get an early dating scan, as my EDD is sooo uncertain? ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:55pm
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Aww Im SO happy for your girls!!!!
I so hope I can join ya in here by the weekend or just after ------------- |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:58pm
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Yeah, that's exactly the same as me Arohanui. My DP's family have been hassling us for years to have kids (they all love them) so I know they'll all be really stoked. I have told both my sisters that we are trying so they won't be too surprised but I'm pretty sure that both my parents will think that we aren't ready 'practically' yet. They will be happy once they know about it (mum loves kids) but I know there will be all the questions at the start and the disapproval. That's what I'm really dreading, I know they're gonna make me cry and feel as though I've done something wrong even though I've wanted this for a long time.
I'm going to the doctor at 5pm tomorrow (thurs) so hopefully I will have a definite result then. The lines are there but I don't fully believe it yet. -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:00pm
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Oh Sheza I hope so too!!
Man I just did a wee experiment with the EDD thing. According to my last AF, if my cycle is 28 days (which it was for about 3 cycles before the random last one) my EDD will be: - 8 January And if my cycle is 46 days (which is how long it was last cycle), my EDD will be: - 26 January A pretty big difference!! I'm guessing it's mid/late January cos the test is still so faint. ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:00pm
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I hope you do too Sheza all the best -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:02pm
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Wow Arohanui, that is a big difference. They might let you have one of the early date scans to pinpoint your due date. That'd be cool to be able to see the baby early. -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:08pm
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Yeah it would be cool to see bubs early.
Does it sound silly that I'm still doubting I'm pregnant? ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:13pm
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Not at all, I still am -------------
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:29pm
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this is all so crazy and i have no idea how i will tell anyone might get it confirmed and tell mum for mothers day then wait till end of 1st trimester to tell everyone else and yeah i will so put up a stink so i get a early scan it would be so cool to see baby early!!! -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 9:36pm
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I don't know whether to tell mum on mothers day or not. We live in separate towns and I'd have to tell her over the phone. I think we'd rather do it in person so we might have to wait another week or two until we can travel down. Oh I don't know there's so much to think about at the moment. And I just want to shout it out to everybody, thank goodness for this site and you all to share it with. Mind you firstly, I need doctors confirmation. -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 8:08am
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Yeah I'd want to tell my mum in person too Amber. And I agree, this site is helping alot!!
I'm going to the doctor this morning and I have this horrible sick feeling that he's gonna tell me I'm not actually pregnant!!  ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 8:17am
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Yeah, I have one at 5pm and I'm feeling the same way as you. I had a really sore pain in my right side last night which has scared me a bit. But my cat had decided to sleep on me so maybe I was just lying in an awkward position
Good luck at the doctors, I'm sure he'll confirm what you already know -------------
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 8:40am
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Yay congrats arohanui and wrxchic (and again to Amber!)
So happy you girls are here. I don't know if this will make you feel better or not but I still keep expecting someone to tell me I'm completely imagining it. Even though my bloods confirmed it I still have to fight with myself sometimes not to take another preg test.
I guess it won't really become more real until we get our scans. oh editing to say wrxchic even though I'm glad you've got a preg ticker instead of a ov ticker I miss your cute rabbit -------------
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 8:46am
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**lurker in**
I just wanted to pop in and say that I never believed I was pregnant until the 12 week scan! I even had a dating scan at 6 weeks, and still didnt believe it! I had the worst morning sickness, tiredness, sore boobies and all and it still took ages to sink in! Believe it girls, you are pregnant, even as hard as it is to believe! Congrats to all on your BFPs and a happy and healthy next 9 months !!! **lurker out** ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 9:12am
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Also I see BellaB will be in here too as well! OMG so cool.
Congrats Bella! -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 10:06am
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Well... I made the doctor tell me that he was absolutely 100% sure that it was positive lol...
We are due 8th January ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 11:11am
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Congrats Arohanui, must feel a lot better knowing that the doctor agreed. -------------
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 12:57pm
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Hey ladies, a lots been happening in the last couple of days!
Since I have no AF, I had no idea when to test, but seeing as I'm going to the specialists tomorrow to get provera and clomid (although will now just be getting blood results and a blood test to confirm! YAY!) I thought I should test as I wouldn't want to take those drugs if bubs was already there. To my surprise, a BFP came up so quickly and so clearly! YAY! I should be due around mid-end Jan I think? Who knows actually! |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 1:32pm
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YAY Congratulations Emz What a neat surprise that must have been Must be a relief not to have to take any meds either.
There really is something in the water at the moment, there are BFP flying around everywhere -------------
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 2:15pm
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Yay Emz that's great news! I'm so so glad you've made it in here this month. I remember you saying you had to go on Clomid so it's nice that nature has sorted that for you
Oh boy I've been overdoing it lately. Had to work until 8pm last night (and started early) and now I'm struggling today. I'm so so tired. I have a baby shower to throw in 2 days and I'm just feeling so overwhelmed by it. So much to organise - urk! Doesn't help that work wants me to come in on Sat (I've said no) -------------
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Posted By: ffudehtpu
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 4:26pm
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Ok so i've finally got the courage to post here, this makes it official i am pregnant, but only DH & i know at this stage. According to the doctor i have only just made in to this thread. I am waiting to hear back from a midwife, none of the appear to want to work on new years day. i am consoling myself that babys rarely ever come on their due date. So many coments up here are familiar to me, keep forgetting that i am pregnant then, i remember again! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 4:39pm
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Wow, so many pregnant women!! Congratulations to everyone that is expecting. Reminds me of the June mums as there are heaps and heaps of them too!
Hope you all have a happy and healthy nine months, I'm just about to finish my time being pregnant (for the first time) and I'll remember it for the rest of my life. It's such an amazing and special time, so treasure the time you have to bond with them inside you.
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 5:48pm
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Thanks eomachine!
OMG when are you supposed to start organising midwives etc? I guess the docs can tell you that. DH had a big grin on his face when I told him - so cute! I'm so tired though due to stress and other things, but now some of the weird feelings I've been having make sense to me. I think I'm due around 17 Jan. Estimated ovulation date was 26 April, but since I don't have a cycle I just counted back 2 weeks from there to put into the EDD calculators. |
Posted By: ffudehtpu
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 6:02pm
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Hey ems I remeber you from NZWP, i was newb got married in November last year. My doctor got me onto a mid wife and gave me a bounty pack. My advice don't read too far forward, i am now less that impressed about the childbirth thing, contemplating adoption as a strong alternitive. In all the wanting to get pregnant i never really though about the pushing it out bit. (actually, pushing it out i think i can handle, it was the section on cutting that got me). Congrats on your pregnancy ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 6:37pm
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I so miss my wee bunny on my ticker as well but i couldnt find another one. Im still lookin for my ticker i will stick with so expect it to change every now and then. Man if i cant decide this how am i ever going to pick a name!!!!
So how were the doc appoints? Im thinking about heading down after 7.30 (after 6 ya can just head in any old time up till about 10 at my docs) -------------
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 10:27pm
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Well been to Docs and only got a faint line there shouldnt have gone at night but oh well. I was told they cant confirm it but the nurse i saw was so excited and told me that its looking really good that i am. She said they could do a blood test to confirm but if i wait a couple of days and test again it will be stronger.
Im going to test again on Sunday and tell my mum if its strong hopeful the family will keep it to themselves tho i dont really want alot of people knowing until its safe or closer to it. So how is everyone feeling? Where are you all? -------------
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 10:28pm
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Man its quiet in here....
Are you all tucked up in bed? I remember when I was 5 -6 weeks with ethan... all i did was work and sleep!!! Nighty Night you bakin baby ladies!!!!  ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 10:29pm
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Hi wrxchic!
I'm just lurkn around. How are you feelin tonight? ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 10:42pm
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Im feeling pretty good aye just read back through the thread and didn't realise there were another 2 join in here as well today man must have been the legs up the wall advice that was going around start of the month hahaha
I should really go to bed im so tired but too excited to get off the net how bad is that hahaha
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 5:47am
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Hello, I was soo tired last night that I went to bed early ... as you can see I've woken up really early too now
Here begins my epic: I went to the doctors yesterday but came home quite upset so just needed a bit of time to process everything myself before coming on here. He asked to see my HPT's and was happy to confirm my pregnancy off those and said my date of 17 January sounds about right. If we go from the start of the last AF it is 14 January but I have a longer cycle so I'm sticking with 17 January. My blood pressure was up though and he said that coupled with me being overweight classes me as a high risk pregnancy. There was a bit of awkwardness when he was taking the BP though which I felt contributed to it being higher. He even made a comment that it has always been ok before. In the end he has referred me to another lady (ex midwife) who can go through everything with me and she apparently will help me to find a LMC (I guess a lot of midwives won't come near me being a high risk pg). Of course he suggested going to specialist obstetricians which would cost about $1,300 and cover the whole pregnancy and post natal care. I told him I'd rather not have to pay that if possible. If needs be we will but I would really rather use that money on baby stuff if there's someone else in the public system that can provide similar care. It will also mean that I can only birth in certain places. He also reminded me that it's early days yet and that a miscarrage is still possible blah, blah, blah. So I actually came out of there quite upset and had a cry with DP last night. So I go in for a few more bloods today, and make an appointment with this lady and I guess just see how it goes from then on. What a big downer on my excitement -------------
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Posted By: ffudehtpu
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 7:59am
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Oh Amber thats terriable, what a crappy doctor! The doctor i went to see was really nice and reassuring. Good luck with eveything, i hope you get a great midwife. Keep your chin up and good luck with it all! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:36am
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What a crappy doctor!!! Ignore him. Take each day as it somes. You have a beautiful bubba baking in you.
If you are overwieght, so what! Plenty of other ladies have been there, done that!!! Try to relax for the moment. No heavy lifting.... Be careful with your foods and think positive!!! get a second opinion if you feel really upset! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:36am
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Yeah Amber that's pretty distressing. I mean they should tell you that MC is possible but not in such a way that it sounds likely. I really hope that you can find an alternative to a $1300 Obstetrician. Surely there are heaps of people out there who are high risk but can't afford that figure.
Liz (ffudehtpu) welcome and congratulations - we might be EDD twins depending on my cycle.
Yep I was tucked up in bed pretty early last night. Oh boy last few days have been hard with tiredness. This morning I feel a bit sick too but it may just be the tiredness again.
I think I'll take a half day today - that will help drop down my overtime that I've done. I can sleep and then start baking for my friend's baby shower. -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:40am
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Oh Amber that sucks - I'm sorry your doctor was like that Is he your usual doctor? Sounds like you might want one who's more positive and supportive.
We're excited for you Amber!! And I'm sure it's going to be fine!!! Ffud - congrats on your pregnancy!! I hope it's a happy and healthy 9 months for you. I was really glad with my doctor, he's been my doc since I was born and was really excited for me and positive. He didn't even mention miscarriage although I know that it happens. I'm a bit worried about that, I want our baby to be ok! We told our immediate family last night, my parents are getting excited (after obviously being a wee bit shocked at first cos it's earlier than they expected) and mum was like "I'd better start knitting!" lol. DH's mum was sooooo excited - honestly I wish I'd taped it so you could all hear... "oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh I love you so much oh my gosh I'm gonna be a grandma oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh" and it went on for seriously like 10 mins!! The funniest part is that she is already a grandma!! DHs sister was the same, almost screaming down the phone and crying lol, but DH's dad was the cutest cos he was like "oh... awww... awww..." he didn't know how to react or what to say, and when DH got off the phone with him he looked all embarrassed - typical men not knowing how to act with other men. It was so cute. Has anyone else told their family yet? ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:45am
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Yeah I was in bed early too last night - as well as the physical tiredness, it's a lot to take in. I decided to take a sick day today, as I've got heaps (beginning teachers get loads of sick days cos it's expected we'll get sick). So I'm having a lovely time sitting here in my dressing gown and slippers!
Bobbie I've been exhausted the last few days too - mind you I often get pretty tired, but it seems even worse. And I've been feeling a bit sicky too - though like you it could just be the tiredness! ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 9:23am
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Morning Baking Ladies!!!!!
Hope you all slept well!!! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 9:30am
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Thanks everyone, I'm kinda feeling a little better today although still worried.
Liz - congratulations I hope you have a wonderful and healthy pregnancy. I was wondering why you chose such a strange username - until I finally clicked a little while later  he he
Arohanui - that's great that your family were so excited with your news. I'm going to put off telling our families until a little further on and once I know a bit more about what to expect. -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 9:37am
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Oh, nearly forgot. One thing I was happy about this morning was being able to wake up and not have to worry about taking a temperature before getting up and being able to goto the loo without having to POAS I had been doing them all up until this morning (just in case), and have decided I won't need them for a while now. -------------
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 10:12am
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Yay on not having to POAS and take temp!!!! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 10:22am
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yeah I agree. Not having to wake up at 06:30 in the weekend is bliss (will enjoy it while I can).
I told my parents and my sisters and DH's parents the day we found out and have also told my best friend and her DH and another close friend. Just wanted to have a support network incase anything went awry. Everyone else will have to wait until we hit 12 weeks. Mum has already offered to come over every 2nd day after the baby is born to help around the house and help me out - which I think is awesome! With only 2 days in hospital I'll be wrecked and at least this way I'll know that DH is eating properly
My Dad has really suprised me. I didn't think he'd be that interested but he's actually planning to fly in around the time the baby is born. (he lives overseas)He's really excited and keeps ringing to find out how I am. DH's parents are stoked but in their own quiet way. My baby sister was a bit unsure how to react when I told her but my other sister was so stoked she was going to be an aunty she was almost in tears! -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 10:36am
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Wow, Bobbie you have such a supportive family. Your mum will be a big help at that time and that's really cool that your dad is so excited. I'm not sure if you've said or not yet but is it their first grandchild? -------------
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 11:34am
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Ill be the first on my familys side and a 4th on my DPs
How bout the rest of you are these first children and first grandchildren? -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 11:54am
Lol have I missed something or do you guys know eachother IRL and therefore it's something I just don't know?! I'm intreged!
Anyway - first child for us, first grandchild on my side and 3rd on DHs. It's quite funny because I'm the second to youngest grandchild on both sides of my family, but the first to get married and the first to have a baby! Wrx I'm sure it will come up darker really soon, my doc told me that pregnancy hormone levels double each day at this early stage, so even testing tomorrow morning will give you a much darker line. Yeah so we've just told immediate family (parents and siblings) and a couple of real close friends. They know that "mums the word" until we tell them its out! ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ffudehtpu
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 12:07pm
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Ok Clarification on the user name, read it backwads, i was a bit stuck as the first tiem i tried to log in something went wrong then i had to think of another user name. DH won't let me tell people yet. We have purchased a book for his mother and will post it to her next week so she will find out that way (its all about grandma and baby). First grandchild on husbands side, 4th on mine. We are a bit nervious about telling my mother as she can be very controlling. but well tell her in the next couple of weeks. She'll be very very very happy. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 12:09pm
No, we don't know each other IRL, I just thought the username ffudehtpu was odd until I realise it was "up the duff" backwards I'm usually a little slow clicking at things like that
This will be our first child, 2nd grandchild for my parents and the 9th for DP's mum and the 11th for his dad. His family are old pro's at babies -------------
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 12:13pm
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I've told my mum and my sister. Haven't told Dad (mum and dad still together) just cos he'll freak out (but will be happy in his own quiet way).
Got it confirmed today, I'm between 4 (which I think I am) and 9 (going by last AF) weeks. Dating scan in two weeks, get to see bubs! |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 12:16pm
Lol ohhhh, man I had no idea, I was looking at it thinking "it just looks like a random arrangement of letters, but I'm sure it must mean something" - you are far more onto it than me to figure it out Amber ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 12:18pm
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Oh, that'll be so cool emz. Getting to see bubs this early
I have just told my mother and she was really great. I still ended up blubbering away while I was talking to her though. She's going to get dad to call when he comes home from lunch. That will be all the hard part over for me. She said what a lovely Mother's Day present  I just can't stop crying, geeze -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 12:27pm
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Oh emz thats awesome you get to see bubs soon!
Awww amber thats so nice your mum was so great - and hey, now you can just blame the tears on your hormones ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 3:07pm
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Ha ha, yeah, I have an excuse now I have told all my immediate family now and they were all really great. It feels like such a relief to have that part over with and now be able to share it with them. -------------
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 7:27pm
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well did another test and its heaps stronger so ill go back to doc tomorrow just for a check up and find out what i need to do next. Been having a few wee pains so will see what they think maybe get an early scan which will be fun. I have told one friend who told me first when she got preg with hers so i owe it to her and im happier knowing she knows and i can talk to her. Dunno if i can wait until Sun to tell mum but will try. -------------
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Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:54pm
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Amber and wrxchic are you due on the same day????? How very cool!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:58pm
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Looks like it if not within a day of each other -------------
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 8:34am
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haha yeah I didn't figure out Liz's name until Amber made that comment and then it clicked
Yep this is our first child and my mum's first grandchild. It's my dad's second but he isn't close to his son from his first marriage. How did you guys tell DH? I was going to be all cool about it but on the day I just dragged him into the room and gave him the test and said "how many lines?" lol - I think his response was along the lines of "erm two....holy sh*t"
I'm in bake mode for the baby shower. I suck at baking. I have no idea why I do this to myself (and others)
The baby cupcakes have come out well but the gingerbread looks a little worse for wear (although it tastes nice). But I have to ice the gingerbread with something other than the normal Royal Icing as that has egg white in it. Off to the supermarket to try and find alternatives. oh yeah midwife rang yesterday. I have my first appt on the 31st of this month. -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 9:56am
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Ooo haven't you been a little housewife Bobbie, with all that cooking! Sounds YUM.
I told DH by saying I was gonna do a test, came back in and said "doesn't that look like a faint line to you?", "yeah pretty darn faint, you can barely see it" and it went on like that lol. Then the next day it was "gosh it's getting darker isn't it... it's still faint though" and I did all the research on the internet but he still didn't believe me! Mind you I didn't ~really~ believe it either. So the time I told him for real when we were actually sure, I rang him and said "we're having a baby", "are you for real?!", "yep doctor said 100%". LOL so it was kind of a continuing telling ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 11:24am
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I whispered it in my DH's ear when we were having cuddles. He got a little grin on his face - was so cute.
My mum's taken it a bit strangely - she's so shocked (as we all are!) and then said "Oh, I guess I better say congratulations then". I think it's just because I'm young and she wanted me to go out and get my teacher registration before I had kids - we had other ideas!
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 11:48am
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Lol emz - ditto about the teacher registration! Dad asked what it would mean for that, and I told him that I do have 5 years to do it, and if later down the track I want to I can work part time to get it (2 1/2 days a week is the minimum I think).
I want to be a stay at home mum, but I know that later on I have that part-time option. It'll all work out really I'm sure ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 11:49am
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Hey a bit random, but how old is everyone on this thread? I'm 22, DH is 29 ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 1:02pm
Hehe I was just going to ask you guys how old you all are. Im 24, my partner is younger than me by a fair bit. But thats not an issue for us We want to get married soon aswell, in a few years once we have saved up the money and stuff ------------- |
Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 3:14pm
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im 24 and partner is 27. Just back from docs again and yep i definatly in this thread they say due 17 or 18th of Jan so ill leave my ticker as is at the 16th for now until my 12 week scan. Got my info pack as well so should probably have a wee look through that. So Sheza when are you testing? -------------
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 4:18pm
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I have done three tests so far all BFN, but AF isnt due until tomorrow or the day after so there is definitly still hope for me.
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 6:47pm
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I want you to join us in here too Sheza!
I'm 21, DH is 25. Pretty young but we want to be young parents I think we're doing alright cos we're financially stable (own house, no other debts etc), and done what we want to do.
I really just want to get to my scan so that I can get my EDD! I hate not knowing! And then I want to get to 12 weeks without any hiccups. Waiting, waiting, waiting! I really hope I'm only 4-5 weeks (which would make me due about the same time as wrxchic) cos I don't want to give birth 2 weeks either side of xmas - all my family goes away and mum would have to give up her holiday to be with me (as DH will be overseas until June). Starting to sink in for me that if all goes well, DH won't be around for the first 4-5 months of little peanut's life but we knew that, and we decided that we'd rather have a baby now than wait for him to get back from Timor again. Going to be hard by myself though - I guess single mum's do it though.
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 7:09pm
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emz - with support you will be great. Get those support networks organised sooner rather than later!!
I know that the waiting sucks (waiting to O, waiting in the TWW, waiting to get a BFP, waiting to find out EDD, waiting to hit 12 weeks, waiting to get 20 week scan...waiting, waiting, waiting) But remember to relax and enjoy the pregnancy and dont wish it all away cos you are waiting! I didn't really relax during my first PG. It all goes past so fast.... So enjoy being pg... you are all carrying a new life inside you! you are all so special! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 8:01pm
Aww You will be ok, you will have your family for support
Im the same as you, me and DP want to be young parents, and because DP is alot younger than me if we wait longer I'll be older and I really want to start having kids now, and he understands that and wants the same things as me so its great and he's perfect! Love him to bits. We have a little flat that is attached to my parents house so we have cheap rent and not a lot of bills, and once we have saved up some money we will move out and into our own place cos I really want baby to have his/her own room. But the main thing is that we will have a roof over our heads, and its warm and cozy hehe So, I finally feel like my life in complete, and as soon as we have our little one and get married I will be so content *sigh* lol I just gotta gotta get my BFP, Im so impatient, I just want to know either way... AF better stay away!! ------------- |