The MSE Pregnancy Club

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Agutka wrote: »

But then my boobs haven't grown at all either !!

OMG, you've just reminded me. Arrrggggghhhhhhhhhh! :rotfl:

I went from a B cup to an E cup and eventually back down for the last 4 years to a D cup. Oh heck... I hope I don't end up a permenant 2 sizes bigger with this one :eek:

sarahmoon_2

aeuerby wrote: »

Hello, can I play and join the list too?!

I've just realised I'm (only just!) pregnant. Due 10th December.
It came as a bit of a shock, my last child (daughter) was born 10 years ago - it was her birthday Sunday.

I did get pregnant last April but I sadly lost it having had the IUD I had removed. Now finding out I ws pregnant last year was a huge shock :eek: - I found out 6 weeks after my mum died.

Since the miscarriage we didn't use contraception - I did try abstinance but hubby didn't usually let me . So it shouldn't have been a surprise but we weren't trying.

Anyway, sinced telling hubby about said baby, he hasn't spoken too me. He hasn't touched/cuddled me and certainly not warmed my feet! I'm waiting for the shock to wear off for him before we discuss it any further.
He didn't want me to keep the last baby but saw I couldn't terminate so reluctantly agreed.

The problem we have (as many do) is finances are very very tight and another child (this would make 3) will obviously streatch things very thinly.
But I'm sure we'll muddle through.

Anyway I was wondering if some of the other mums to be could maybe start a thread on the cheapest/best places to buy essentials like prams/buggys, car seats etc???:D

Hi, we're expecting our fourth which was a complete suprise for us aswell. Same here abstinence didn't work!!! Anyway what I wanted to say was that we got a moses basket and a cot on Freecycle which I'm sure they'll have in your area, and a neighbour was getting rid of her pram, so we haven't spent a penny. Having a baby does not need to be expensive and the majority of second hand stuff is in pretty good nick. I'm intending to hit Poundstretchers (or is it Instores now??) for cheap vests and babygros because they outgrow them so fast and buy whatever baby products are on offer each week.

My OH was pretty stunned at first but I'm now 19 weeks and showing and can feel movement and he's showing a lot more interest!

You'll be fine money wise, we all just muddle through somehow. And the baby certainly won't care that its babygro isnt the best money can buy!!!

Justie

sarahmoon wrote: »

Anyway what I wanted to say was that we got a moses basket and a cot on Freecycle

It's recommended you buy a new mattress and moses basket mattress as there's an increased risk of cot death if you use second hand mattresses... kiddicare do them cheaply though

and car boots always have baby things too

jbbonce

sarahmoon wrote: »

Hi, we're expecting our fourth which was a complete suprise for us aswell. Same here abstinence didn't work!!! Anyway what I wanted to say was that we got a moses basket and a cot on Freecycle which I'm sure they'll have in your area, and a neighbour was getting rid of her pram, so we haven't spent a penny. Having a baby does not need to be expensive and the majority of second hand stuff is in pretty good nick. I'm intending to hit Poundstretchers (or is it Instores now??) for cheap vests and babygros because they outgrow them so fast and buy whatever baby products are on offer each week.

My OH was pretty stunned at first but I'm now 19 weeks and showing and can feel movement and he's showing a lot more interest!

You'll be fine money wise, we all just muddle through somehow. And the baby certainly won't care that its babygro isnt the best money can buy!!!

yeah, in instore they are 7 for £5 and the same price in asda. I'm sure they'll all look the same covered in sick anyway.

ebony

izoomzoom wrote: »

Hi, just wanted to say hi, welcome and C..O..N..G..R..A..T..U..L..A..T..I..O..N..S

Many thanks Izoomzoom.

It hasn't sunk in yet, in fact I feel fine......apart from the bloating, gas, constipation, headaches, loss of appetite and OH's interrogation regarding my diet:-)

incognito

i guess i have been putting it off for long enough, time to add myself to the EDD list....

EDD list

Mrs asandwhen - 28th March 07 - date changed to 28th march after dating scan.
PrincessTaylor - 2nd April 2007
worto03 - 3rd April 2007
Bargain Babe-a-Licious! - 3rd April 2007
austmanic - 7th April 2007
Moonbeam - 7th April 2007
Saver mum - 9th April 2007
Money_Maker_Shaker - 10th April 2007
Persontypething- 11th April 2007
Tranmererovers - 11th April 2007
JDC110571- 17th April 2007
Happiness Fairy - 19th April 2007
babitee - 20th April 2007
Anya - 21st April 2007
debtfreehopeful - 21st April 2007
alm721 - 22nd April 2007
Mrskennyjosiah - 24th April (wish me luck still breech & I'm 36 & a bit weeks eeeeekkkk!!!
moohound - 27th April 2007
SusanCarter - 27th April 2007
India - 29th April 2007
Flea72 - 30th April 2007
angiepanj - 1st May 2007
LillieFlower - 2nd May 2007 (changed from 20th April after scan)
sampainter - 3 May 2007
maralum - 6 May 2007
Bronzesurfer - 08 May 2007
Chef1980uk - 10 May 2007
Lydia.42 - 11th May 2007
Snaggles - 12th May 2007
Bump – 13 May 2007
dm72 - 14th May 2007
tequilla_slammer2002 - 14th May 2007
Banana1975 - 14th May 2007 - BOY
abijanzo - 20th May 2007
garrapata - 23rd May 2007
mrsrsp - 28th May 2007
jocymru- 28th May
George's Mum - 29th May 2007 (according to the scan anyway!)
Morty_007 - 29th May (day before our 3rd wedding anniversary!)
Becles - 31 May 2007
Lubava - 1 June 2007
Cheapskate - 5 June 2007
Karma67 - 5th June 2007 - had amnio..everything ok and having a BOY!!
Sophiedb – 8 June 2007
Sav - 15th June 2007
Elliot's mum - 16th June 2007 (No 1 is now 3 and No 2 is now 1- are we mad??!)
Katyag - 17th June (2 days after my bday, and the day after our wedding anni!)
famood - 21 June 2007
Chubacheroo - 24th June 2007 (changed from the 23rd)
noodlebutty, (Tricia) - 27th June 2007
Raybells - 28 June 2007
Mrs Steveeeee - 28 June 2007
Lotta Littlies - 29 June 2007
bdpm2003 - 29 June 2007
jenpoptab - 29 June 2007
Lisamiddle - 2nd July 2007
Sam0mule - 5th July 2007
Bargainbabe - 6th July 2007
Twirlypen - 7th July 2007
jo_b - 14th July 2007
janinegr - 15th July 2007
*Louise* - 19th July
Valentine x - 20th July 2007
mercurystar999 - 24th July 2007
Welshlassie - 29 July 2007
Eels100 - 26th July 2007
Terminally Short Of Cash - 31st July 2007
Kimmy310 - 1 August 2007
KarieBlue - 1 August 2007
Katym79 - August???
Simone2697 - 2 August 2007 (subject to change - scan 11/01/07)
rina-3rd august 2007
Caleo - 7th August
LoopyLouLou - 8 August 2007
Libert23 - 16 August 2007
Claire Jones - 19 August 2007
catalepticdru - 17 August 2007 using Naegele's formula. Though it'll be guaranteed I'll give birth on any day but this one!!
Shortie - 21st August 2007
Justie - 25th August (or 28th depending on which way you calculate it)
saver_sam - 25th August 2007
Dormouse - 28th August
lou031205 - 8th September 2007
rachelja - 9th September 2007 (2 wks before dd 4th b'day)
LizzieAndThomas- 9th September
skintio (kate) 16th september 2007
Almost-skint (sammie) - 16th september 2007 - same as you Kate!!
vzzbux - 2nd Sept
nickydee5 - 25th Sept 07
SeptemberBaby - 26 September 2007
Agutka - 30th September 2007
pestcontrol - 30th September 2007
fac73 (Jennifer) - 12th October 2007
incognito - 14th October 2007
jtotheb's wife - 24 October 2007 (twins!)
THE MIDDLEMAN - 3rd November 2007
Curious George - 9th November
nadnad - 14 November 2007
hippychick1 - 15th November
clarkey1000 - 16th November
Cel - 8th December
Ebony - 10th December
jbbonce - 16th december (but hoping to keep my legs crossed til jan)

TTC LIST
Daisykate124
Dougggie
Cookiesncream
suzukibabe
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Bun
RJH090384
jo101

BIRTH LIST
Winnie81 - Evie Grace - 28 July
Essexhoney - Rubie - 1 August
bella121984- 15 July - BOY!
Andycarmi 30th August - Girl
sooz - 13th August - boy
oueyouey - 27th September Libby Rose
Sazere - 17th October 2006 Elise (plus DS5, DS4, DD3 all 4 by CS)
cha97michelle - 18th October - Boy
purplepatch - 30th October - Girl
brummiebabe - 3rd November - Grace
Jane - 6th November - Susannah
Dondo's Other Half- 7th November- Neive
rchddap1 - 14th November - Lily Marie
Downsizing - 14th Nov - Beth 8lb 12.5
Bailey - 17th November - Jack William 7lb 1 oz at 37+1
2Princess Mum - Boy 7lb 13oz at 39+2 1hr 49min labour, gave birth in bath at home (unplanned but Bliss!!)
LifeisEvenbetter - 23rd November - Eve Catherine 6lb 3oz
Ziggy2004(Anne)-30th November Boy Ruben 9lbs 7 12:55
benmollymoo (Jane) - 1st December -Boy 7lbs 12 oz, Home VBAC at 39+6 (but only by 25 minutes!) Still no name!
Phatmouse - Baby Daisy, Born 09/12/06, 9.46am, 7lbs 10oz.
Modgit - Joel Benjamin, born 12/12/06 2.03 pm, 9lb 8oz 8 days late, but worth it!
maow425 - Boy! 13th Dec - 0259, 8lbs 13 oz Name: Viking
allroundgoodguy 15th Dec -Boy 6lbs 8oz 10.09am. Not born Xmas Day in the end! Names, are a bit of a problem!
Hennypenny - 19th December Girl No 2, child no3 - Kira, born 19-12-06, 8lb 15.5oz, 9 days early. Middle name giving us a bit of a problem, but sure it will come to us eventually - really like Holly, but surname is Woods so would be a bit unfair!
J's_Other_Half - William Robert 7lb 5oz C Section (labour never started, never mind progressed!) 21st December.
Lu T - Imogen Beth, born after 5 days of contractions at 23.15 on 26 Dec 06 by c-section, 8lb 10oz
JULIE-mr boy 4 born 13 days late on 2nd jan at 20.12
Andrea - Eleanor Francesca (6lb 5oz), 9.39pm, 18 Jan 2007
JibbaJabbas - Oliver James born 16th Jan @ 09.52hrs weighing 9lb 7 oz 2 weeks early by c section
Immoral_angeluk - Kaitlyn, born 29th Jan @ 6.02 weighing 8lb 2oz 7 days late.
Loopy Lobes - Baby Girl born 5th February 7lb 3oz
Erinath - Beth born 5 days late on 5th February 2007 at 15:01 weighing 9lb
Leilasmum - Erin, born 7th Feb at 15.42, weight 8lb 1oz
tryingtobegood -Beth born 8th Feb , 10 days early 8lb 6oz
Gingham Ribbon - James Fraser, born 10th Feb, 10 days early, 9lb2oz.
Davina_M - 13th Feb 2007 - boy
Teerah- Lorcan born 16th Feb, 5 days late, 8lb 2oz
Murphy The Cat - a lovely daughter, 17th Feb, 9lb 2 oz.
dejoxy - girl 27th Feb, 7lbs
Charlotte664 - Baby Ruby (not elizabeth!) 2nd March, 10lb 3oz
Broomey - Baby Holly, 2nd March, 6lb 5oz
cathys1 - Cameron (boy) 28/03 7lb 10oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Tazandtommy - 21 October 2006 - BOY!
bex06 - 6th November 2006
RozeePozee - 7th November 2006 - BOY
Beks - 10th November - Girl!
aimo - due 6 December 2006
Lyndsey - 22nd December
Jude123 - 27th December, boy or girl
funky- 01 January 2007 - ???
Peanutpie05 - 5th Jan 2007 (which prob means dd will arrive 19th Jan)
Strontium - 5th Jan 2007 - our first daughter!
Madam Broke - 11th Jan 2007
Lucycat - 2 Feb 2007 - BOY! :O)
Hampshirebabe - 5th feb 2007
SarahNeedle1872 - 11th Feb '07.... Boy
sleepyclaire - 13 Feb 2007
logiebear - 15th February
Musey - 19th February 2007
Victoria1972 - 2 March 2007
Mrs_Monkey_Boy - 7 March 2007
Halfangelhalftart - 8th March 2007
sjacb36 - 11th March 2007
Suey64 – 15 March 2007
mrsbez - 16 March 2007
mummyto4and1onway(sharon)- 19th March 2007(I have a 5,4,3,1 yr old already)
Rebekah - 22nd March - moved forward!
moo842 - 23rd march

i did post a couple of times when i initially found out i was pregnant but then i decided that it might be tempting fate (it makes sense in my head) so i have been lurking for the last couple of months.
i am not having too bad a time of it, lots of nausea and completely off my food but i am hoping that will pass soon cause i am 14 weeks. does anyone else find it really nerve wracking telling people?? i know i will get a good reaction but i am shaking like a leaf before hand.
does anyone have any tips for flying long haul?? going to be going to new zealand to visit family when i am just over 18 weeks.

daphne_descends

incognito! :hello: I was wondering where you were. It's good to see you on the list - I know what you mean about tempting fate, I started to get a bit paranoid myself.

I'm 14 weeks too and still waiting for the energy levels to rise/nausea to end/appetite to return - it had all better get a move on :mad:

No tips of flying from me, can't stand it... sounds worth it though for New Zealand!

gemmaj

hello (again), I'm still not brave enough to add myself to the edd list, although I survived the doctors!

I am now 7+1, and since I am a little overweight (and its my first pregnancy) its ridiculous to think I'd be showing yet ... but none of my trousers have fit for weeks?! Is this just bloating? (Is it possible to be THIS bloated??)

Anything I can do about it?

incognito

fac73:hello: i am so glad to know that you are still feeling out of sorts too - everyone says you feel better after 12 weeks but i am still a waste of space, thank god my OH has been understanding. i think i am still in denial about the whole thing though. at the scan i was relieved there was a heartbeat and that there was only 1 :eek: but i just looked at the screen and saw a baby, i couldnt really get to grips with the fact that it was MY baby. then i felt horrendously guilty about feeling like that.

Agutka

gemmaj wrote: »

I am now 7+1, and since I am a little overweight (and its my first pregnancy) its ridiculous to think I'd be showing yet ... but none of my trousers have fit for weeks?! Is this just bloating? (Is it possible to be THIS bloated??)

Anything I can do about it?

I had that at the beginning. Huge belly, I assumed it was the pregnancy, but it was just my digestion going haywire. A few erm 'incidents' later I was back to normal. I guess I am slightly bigger now, as I couldn't do up my more fitted skirts at the weekend, but haven't put on any weight, so it's just getting re-distributed.