Honest Opinion?
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Topic: Honest Opinion?
Posted By: toniellis
Subject: Honest Opinion?
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 6:30pm
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Ok. I want some honest opinions....Do I really look like I'm nearly ready to have my baby???? I have had a lot of jokes about how I must be having twins or that I'm lying about my due date.
I donn't think I look that big? But even my fiancee reckons I look pretty far along! I'm only just 4 months pregnant, or 18 weeks so not even half way yet. http://www.MyonlineImages.com"> 
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/toniellis/images/Preggie%20Belly.jpg I couldn't remember which one makes the picture show... Hopefully you can see one of them anyway! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
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Posted By: crazy_crazy
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 8:42pm
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i was probably a wee bit bigger then u are but my baby was small ------------- http://www.youngnutrition.net"> 
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 9:54pm
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Really? Wow I couldn't imagine being much bigger at only 18 weeks. I guess I'm just stressing because I don't remember looking so obviously pregnant at the same stage last time with Alex, and he was 9 pound 2.
------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 24 December 2005 at 10:47pm
Toni, you dont look THAT huge. I wasnt very big at 18 weeks, but this is your second so nice and stretch already!! 
BTW, hope this bubba is kinder on your ribs! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 25 December 2005 at 3:57am
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First of all, I think your figure looks wonderful, and I love the top you are wearing in that photo! Secondly, I reckon you'd probably look a lot more 'round' if you were further along / closer to your due date - although it's not like I speak from experience, just a feeling really, and also I do realise that womens bellies can be vastly different at different stages so yeah. I think some people can just be outright rude ! Maybe they've never really had to deal with someone being so obviously pregnant around them, which is a shame really. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 25 December 2005 at 9:59am
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hi Toni
I found myself looking more pregnant earlier with B2 as well. Now, with just a fwe weeks to go thouhg, I don't think I am much bigger than I was with jake. I think at about 30 weeks, the tummy growth stopped being so much more than before - if that makes sense! |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 25 December 2005 at 6:49pm
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Thanks Aimee I'm hoping for no problems with my ribs this time too! Bubs is moving around heaps but kind of harder to feel than Alex was, I think because this time my placenta is in front this time.
Thank you Jax! Its lovely having a compliment like that. They have been very few & far between lately. The most I ever get from Spencer is "Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm big belly....". I don't think most people mean to be rude (although I have had a couple of nasty comments about how close together my babies will be), usually the people who comment on my tummy are little old ladies at the supermarket. I'm hoping I don't get as big as I was last time because last time I physically couldn't drive for the final 4 weeks. Couldn't reach with my feet unless I squished my tummy in tightly  ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 25 December 2005 at 8:55pm
i was showing with my boy at 6 weeks had a little bump and everything i think u look cute so dont worry about what people say  ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 7:11am
I can't comment on showing of course but I agree with what others have said...I think yhou look gorgeous in that photo!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 10:15am
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I'm only just six weeks and I already have a sticky outy tummy - but that's probably a combination of too much Xmas dinner and retaining fluid!
But it is common to be bigger earlier second time around, and it doesn't neccessarily mean bubs will be bigger either. Lots of the Mum's here have had smaller bubs second time round. I think your baby belly is cute! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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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: nadine05
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 9:48pm
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http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/pregnancyphotos/l/blphotogals.htm
take a look at this site - it has awesome pics of womans tummys at every week of gestation. Its great to compare how you look to how others look at the same time - i was really surprised at how big some woman are earlier on. And remember the more babies you've had the bigger you will be earlier - just enjoy!!!
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 26 December 2005 at 11:39pm
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Hi toniellis i was about your size at 4mths preg with twins and ppl went on about how big i was (i didnt know i was having twins until 5mths) and i used to get snotty with them cos i didnt think i was too bad but then i woman i used to work with was pregy at same time and she was tiny all over so i guess they compared us. You so have to look at that above site cos that are sooooo many diff tummies. some woman barely with a tum at 26 weeks and others looking heaps further along at 16 weeks or so. its so amazing to see all the diff tummies and should make you feel better and maybe you need to get your other half to have a look.
Anyway i think you have a beautiful belly and look great ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 27 December 2005 at 10:30am
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I had a look at that site & it was great! Made me feel alot better.
My friend Amber is due 5 weeks before me & its been a bit awful because I'm looking alot bigger than her. But its only her first compared to my second so it makes sense I suppose. ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 31 December 2005 at 4:07pm
| with caitlyn i didnt show till 7months but i have heard u show earlier with ur second ...but anyway I think u look lovely and people with their smarmy comments can bugger off!!lol |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 January 2006 at 9:26am
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Meant to say that you have a gorgeous belly Toni!!!
Very clucky
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Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 04 January 2006 at 8:42am
I think your belly is gorgeous And I don't think you are overly big at all. Tell everyone to sod off I say  ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 04 January 2006 at 8:59am
Hahahaha Nikki! So when is YOUR next one???? 
Feeling ALOT better after hearing from everyone so thanks. I will be 20 weekson friday & I have an anatomy scan on Monday so fingers crossed I can find out if I'm having a boy or girl. I really want a little girl, then that will be it for me, no more babies....Unless we have a boy in which case we will have another go in a few years. I can't wait until Monday! Please please baby don't cross your legs! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 04 January 2006 at 11:10pm
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Shoosh Toni!
I ate heaps at lunch today and looked about 5 months preggo again (damn stretched belly) and Zeke kept joking about it. Wasn't impressed. He stopped when I told him to shut up or it might really happen I'm so mean!
Hope the babe co operates at the scan! |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 January 2006 at 8:48am
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Ooooh good luck for Monday Toni, hope baby behaves for you! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 09 January 2006 at 8:44pm
Yay its a boy!  ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 09 January 2006 at 8:46pm
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Yay! Congratulations Toni
Very convenient for clothes etc and you can try again for a girl later
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 09 January 2006 at 8:59pm
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Thanks Nikki! Yes very convenient Hoping this baby is a bit smaller so he can fit the newborn clothes that Alex never fit. Fingers crossed anyway!
I think I will wait to see how I cope with two before trying again Knowing my luck I would end up with a little rugby team of boys  Yikes!!------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 09 January 2006 at 9:15pm
| Excellent... 15 little slaves |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 09 January 2006 at 9:32pm
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Congrats Toni! Glad bubs co-operated for your scan ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 09 January 2006 at 9:37pm
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lol Nikki I like the way you think! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 7:50am
| I was told about the lady who had the first NZ baby for 2006. She has decided not to have any more kids as "ten is enough"....hmmmm, yes, I may draw the line before ten however. Lewis keeps threatening to have a soccer team, although now he said a sevens team is okay too. how nice of him. |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 8:31am
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I used to want a rugby team, then went down to a soccer team, then a sevens... now I am happy with a little Golf player, LMAO!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 9:31am
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Yay Toni, congrats on your little boy!
As far as numbers of kids go: Nathaniel wants 6, I've told him we'll discuss it after 5... ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 10:00am
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Blimey you guys are keen!!!! I want a little family...as long as I get a girl I'm happy to stop at 3 (or 4 maybe). I have 5 brothers & 3 sisters plus 2 cousins who live with my mum.....It was very crowded!! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 10:33am
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I'll just be having the one baby. Jono has two others so 3 kiddies in one family is plenty!! ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 10:45am
| Actually we are keen on 3. Mum reckons that our birth control isn't working and we'll end up with that soccer team. |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 11:50am
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Funny Liz, cos its your story of how B2 was created that makes me extra extra careful!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 10 January 2006 at 1:33pm
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hubby says we are going to stop at 2....but i'm not so sure cos if the next one is a boy also, i think i'll be tempted to try again for a girl.
hehehe, i'll probably keep going and end up with a whole rugby team too!! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 14 January 2006 at 12:44am
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my friends cousin always wanted a girl,she had a boy when she was 18 and she and the dad married when their son was 7 and had another baby-a boy,then when that son was 5months she got pregnant again and the scan said girl-yay!! exciting buy the pink clothes etc- then she gave birth and,oh look- another boy,then she fell pregnant again and yep u guessed it another boy!
So 4 boys-very goodlooking lovely boys and no daughter-and she didnt want anymore-then one day she felt sick and went to the doc and yep! pregnant again....had a scan and lo and behold-twins!! had the babies a wee lovely little boy and ......finally....a girl! makes me laugh-she still had to have a boy in order to have a girl.....who as u can imagine has her brothers wrapped around her little finger |
Posted By: 1ontheway
Date Posted: 13 February 2006 at 2:36pm
| I THINK ITS COOL TO HAVE A BABY BELLY AS I NEVERED SHOWED WITH MY CHILDEN UNTIL I WAS AROUND THE 6-7MTH STAGE. THE OTHERS SOUND JELIOUS SO DONT WORRY HAY GOOD LUCK WITH GETTING A GRIL I HEAR IT IS THAT SEASON FOR THEM |