I thought you might like to know that after all my traumas of losing babies - then being turned down for adoption by Sharon Shoesmith-alikes - it rather looks as though at the end of June I will be spawning. Something of a surprise, and such a miracle I still can't really believe it.
Please cross your fingers, toes and any other prehensile appendage you possess that it's all OK. And come and tell me that I'll be a great mother.
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I'm fairly sure that this is going to put a smile on every TMOers face today. Congratulations herbs. Really, really happy for you - that's fantastic news.
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Marvellous news Herbs. Who said there was a Recession on, eh? And I wish you were my mum. Although that would probably be a bit too weird for either of us to handle, so probably best if you stick with your real babby for the time being.
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Fantastic news herbs! Huge congratulations. Though I would like to counteract Carter's proxy advice and say you can wear your own jeans with a Belly Belt and a Band-O (both available on amazon)apparently forever. Though maternity skirts are to be recommended and there seems to be no getting away from the need for tops.
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I am so thrilled for you Herbs. I have gone all Ready Brek Glow with rare and genuine glee. Congratulations. Absolutely fucking brilliant.
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Ooh lordy, I've come over all weepy. It's the hormones, you know.
I still can't really believe it's all going to be alright, despite being 18 weeks, with no problems, and seeing him battering his tiny fists and feet against my womb on a scan two days ago. Have yet to have the big scan when they give you all sorts of risk factors and probabilities of problems and send you scurrying to google, but I'm trying to have faith.
I caved in and bought some maternity trousers last night, as couldn't stand being cut in half by usual trews, being held together with a hair hand, any longer. I don't know why I didn't wear them when not pregnant either. Comfiest things on earth.
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Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl yet? Are you even interested in finding out now, or would you prefer a surprise?
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I don't know yet, but have a strong feeling it's a boy. We do want to know - it makes it more real, I think. I think the fact that I've squeezed another human being out of my noo-noo will be enough of a surprise on the day...
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Herbs, that's really wonderful news, and is making me smile like a loon! I'm absolutely convinced you'll be a wonderful mother.
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quote:Originally posted by herbs: I don't know yet, but have a strong feeling it's a boy.
After my wife successfully predicted the gender of our four children prior to their births, I've learned never to scoff at a womans strong feeling. Congrats again...this is absolutely stunning news.
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I predicted/guessed the sex of the ones I lost, too, which turned out to be right. Though of course it's a 50:50 chance anyway.
Only told my work today, as only passed my probationary period last week! Went down surprisingly well, considering I promised I was in the job for the long haul, blah blah, but will now be going on maternity leave less than a year after I started the job...
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This is the best news I've heard in ages and I am beside myself with glee and delight for you. You will be an AWESOME and EXCELLENT mother, no doubt about it.
I'm totally up for Baby Meat 2010 and if your prediction is right, it'll be full of little boys. Unless Thorn & Octavia have a girl, of course.
I'm off to wipe the tears from my eyes and enjoy the warm gladness in my heart that this thread has given me. I'll keep popping back for updates so make sure you keep us posted.
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About this baby meat. Can we still come if we don't have lil ones? Lol. Maybe a BBQ or something would be better. You know, rather than a bar.
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Aces! Excellent news, herbs. I'm only posting this late cos' we've been out doing ante-natal things all day. If the Baby Meat happens we should do it at the Herne Tavern. It's a pub in Dulwich, full of families, nice food, nice beer but all the babies there are *****. The place needs some quality TMO DNA, and I'm sure you've got enough quality DNA for all of us.
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