Due June/July/ August 2017

[GirlieCat]

MrsSparkles, I agree the doc seems lame. This was first time I met him. I was seeing the nurse practitioner for all my previous visits. I think he was rushed because it was just a "confirmation of pregnancy visit" and not the actual first prenatal visit. I already told hubby that we will do the first real visit but if I don't like him or what he has to say then I am looking for a new doc. Once I am further along and can tell friends, then I can ask for referrals from ladies I know who have recently had babies.

[MrsSparkles]

That's really good that you're going to give it a proper shot.
Like you said maybe he was just rushing.
Last time (ectopic), the midwife who checked me in at 8 weeks was thorough but really blah.
I guess it's cos they can't get too excited until that 12 week mark.

[All*blue*everything]

I think 8 weeks will be enough to see a heartbeat, although sometimes it doesn't show up until later and all is still fine.

Hope you don't mind me saying this, but your Dr sounds kinda lame ; talking too fast, doing something you're not comfy with, can you change to a different one?

Here in the UK we don't have to pay for the basic NHS care, and I have never been so grateful !
Will have to pay £395 for the NIPT, but that doesn't seem a lot compared to you US ladies.
Then again on the plus side...I have been in American hospitals, and they are so clean and spacious, not like some of ours - my local one is run down and there are no private rooms.

I thank god for the NHS!

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[bre_cooper11]

I am posting here so much because we haven't told anyone else! haha

I went to take a nap last night after work and didn't get up until this morning to get ready for work and the kids up for school. Loving beef jerky and chips. Also hate everything on my tummy and I'm either showing or bloated already... still crampy too... sometimes so much it worries me.

We also surprised our kids with a dog last night! It was great... my husband's co worker found it on the side of the road and it's a BOY! haha

[MrsSparkles]

Bre - I am so happy that you gave that doggy a home.
Such an awesome thing to do, hope your new family members brings you many years of joy.

I told my Mum last week, and she is being really shitty about it, she thinks we're too old to have children, and that we should take a hint from 'God'

[MrsSparkles]

AllBlue - Yes me too.
Although I fear it will all be a distant memory when our little ones are older, seems the government is intent on privatising it

[All*blue*everything]

Bre - I am so happy that you gave that doggy a home.
Such an awesome thing to do, hope your new family members brings you many years of joy.

I told my Mum last week, and she is being really shitty about it, she thinks we're too old to have children, and that we should take a hint from 'God'

I cant believe your mum said that! How can anyone not be happy about grandchildren...?? My family were a bit negative with numbers 3 & 4 but that was only because they were close in age and handfuls so they were worried about mw coping. Now theve seen ive survived nearly 4 years with 4 sons they are all very happy and positive about this baby!

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[bre_cooper11]

I cant believe your mum said that! How can anyone not be happy about grandchildren...?? My family were a bit negative with numbers 3 & 4 but that was only because they were close in age and handfuls so they were worried about mw coping. Now theve seen ive survived nearly 4 years with 4 sons they are all very happy and positive about this baby!

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Family and people can be so rude! I can't believe they would say that! I've only told my mom we were swaying and she was on board and she will probably come to help for the summer... fingers crossed. I am worried about DH's family and other people... even though I shouldn't. We probably won't announce until we know the gender or I am too far to hide it... which maybe sooner than I want, haha!

[bre_cooper11]

Bre - I am so happy that you gave that doggy a home.
Such an awesome thing to do, hope your new family members brings you many years of joy.

I told my Mum last week, and she is being really shitty about it, she thinks we're too old to have children, and that we should take a hint from 'God'

Thank you!

I think God gave you guys a blessing and that's a bigger 'hint' than our age! haha

[MrsSparkles]

AllBlue - The proof is in the pudding isn't it ?! They can see how amazingly well you've done.
I really believe a child is a blessing, and you've been blessed with more than most, so your family had to get used to that lol