I'm Having a Baby After a 10 Year Gap - *HORMONES Please Proceed With Caution*

I just wanted to say

CONGRATULATIONS!

No questions from me ?

Massive congratulations mooey!

Firstly Congratulations,

Have you noticed a difference in care for pregnancy since you last child to now?

Do you find people judgemental?

Not even 'Will the baby be getting the GN'R lullaby CD?'?

Thanks for being there Panj! xx

Not even 'Will the baby be getting the GN'R lullaby CD?'?

Thanks for being there Panj! xx

SURELY that goes without saying ?

I haven't received any care yet but I know that certain 'rules' have changed when it comes to caring for a baby eg the way bottles are made up and when you can start to wean them.

I found people more judgemental when I had my son at 19 - no one has been judgemental this time, everyone is pleased that we're having a child of our own.

Are you scared to start from scratch again? (This is my biggest fear).

Congratulations! When is baby Moo due?

Petrified.

My kids are so independent and I have been thinking for years that my 40's will be kid free IYKWIM.

When I found out, I felt guilty about the fact I had literally changed my kid's lives and was scared that they would hate the idea and about the effect it would have on my daughter as she is insecure. I literally cried and cried to the point that I ended up telling them as I was in such a state. Luckily they're both over the moon.

Luckily one of my closet friends has a baby who will be about a year when mine is due so I won't be on my own and I think the good things about having a baby easily outweigh the bad. Also, we're still young!

Are you thinking about it again then??

Massive congratulations Mooey! Is your daughter excited to have a brother or sister?

Christmas Day! Everyone finds this amusing as I'm mad about Christmas.

You know im pleased as punch ?

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Yeah, she wants a sister but my son doesn't mind.

And you won't be far behind me. Did you know you're at your most fertile after coming off the pill, apparently. Ha!

Massive congratulations Mooey!! I'm sure your children will really enjoy having a new baby brother or sister (any preference??)

I'm so confused!?

It makes no difference to me but there hasn't been a girl in Mr Moo's immediate family for three generations, so if I had to choose I would say a girl.

Have you spoken to A about it?

More congrats! So exciting all these OT babies ?

She is always going on about wanting a little brother but if it actually happened I'm not sure she'd be best pleased!

What does little Tricks think about you possibly having another baby?

Snap!!

Mine are now almost 17,14 and 4. I felt a bit guilty at the beginning as well however it is so lovely having the whole experience again. Your new baby will be so loved and cherished. I enjoyed feeling more secure in my life and loved loved everyone being so excited with no negatives. Enjoy and massive congratulations to you all.

Kids adapt, youngest SS is 10 and he has gone from being the baby and having Mum & Dad completely to himself to having a baby sister, a step mum, an (almost) step dad, a step-sister and another baby sister on the way - all within 18 months.

The thing about babies though is after about two weeks you can't remember what life was like without them. The nicest thing my youngest said after my baby was born was "i never knew it was possible to love someone this much"

Best Christmas present though!

Have you started to peek at baby items on the internet yet?!

If it's early...

Only a couple of bits.

Congratulations!!! It's so exciting, I'm getting totally broody and want another baby soon, but OH wants to wait 2-3 years aftr the wedding as we're planning on moving house next year and he wants to be settled there before all hell breaking loose with a baby (his words, not mine)

My daughter is 7 in June so if it is 3 years then there will be a 10 year gap too for us!

Massive congratulations!

No questions just ???

I bet she would be! You'll just have to make sure that she's involved.

I'll be giving my beloved children the job of choosing the baby's middle name.