Hardly Showing
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Topic: Hardly Showing
Posted By: Roksana
Subject: Hardly Showing
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 11:49am
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Hi Ladies....
I was just looking at Janine's Baby site, and she has a picture of her 18 weeks tummy. I was shocked! I have nothing!???? People can't even tell I am pregnant......and yet I was told that my bub is growing fine and is of a healthy weight and size. Is this normal??? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lou
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 12:12pm
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I poped out about 16weeks with Sophie, but everyone is different. Different people show at different times ------------- Mother to two beautiful children - Sophie age 6 and Ephraim age 4 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 12:17pm
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Happy 2nd birthday Sophie!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 12:38pm
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It was also her second baby, you show earlier with your next usually because everything is stretched from the first. Dont worry. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 12:49pm
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ohh happy birthday Sophie ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: lou
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 1:00pm
Thanks it was on Sunday - better update her ticker ------------- Mother to two beautiful children - Sophie age 6 and Ephraim age 4 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 1:11pm
I was kind of the same. I didn't really start showing obviously until maybe 20 weeks but now I have been catching up!  I thought it was strange too but loads of people told me it was normal for a first pregnancy as your tummy hasn't been stretched like that before. I was also a "big girl" anywau so it wasn't as obvious as it would of been if I had been petite!
Happy Birthday from me too! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 2:09pm
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i went from barely anything at 19 weeks to knocking things over at 20 weeks. also member everyone is different
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 2:18pm
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Well I am 19 weeks 1 day now...let's see if any thing changes in a week or two. I am wondering where the baby is hiding?
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 3:07pm
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Happy belated birthday Sophie! Welcome to the Mum's of Terrible Two Year Olds Club Lou , Maria and I are well experienced members!!!
I didn't really show with Maya till about 19 or 20 weeks, but when I did, oh boy did she just pop out! As long as baby is healthy Roksana I wouldn't worry too much - in a few weeks you will be wishing that you had clothes that fit, and that you could breathe without being elbowed in the ribs! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
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: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 3:29pm
Han didn't start showing until I was about 23 weeks, and even then it just looked like I had been drinking too much beer and eating too many pies! (Hrmmmm... I actually was prior to finding out about Han. I remember looking at my little pot belly and calling it "Speights baby"  )
Just remember that some women go through their whole pregnancy not knowing they have a baby growing inside them! 19 weeks is still pretty early, it's from now on that it gets a bit more interesting! |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 9:39pm
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Hey, don't worry.. I was much bigger this time than i was last time - last time all the girls in my class kept telling me to "hurry up and get fat already!!" so nice of them.
I have photos of me at my 21st birthday.. 5 months pregers with Paris, and you cannot see anything at all! It does feel weird, and you do wish that people would just notice that you are pregnant.. but just think.. hopefully your tummy will go back nicely afterwards. (I am sooo happy to report, that mine is pretty much back to normal.. just a tiny little bit of flab.. looks flat under clothes though, you other ladies can hate me if you want, lol) This time i popped out quite quickly, then once i got to just over 30 weeks it all stopped. I was bigger this time than i was with Paris, yet Paris was my bigger baby by a whole pound. Don't stress.. your baby is healthy, and probably just tucked up nicely. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 8:47am
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Hi Roksana.
I wouldnt worry, a friend of mine worked at a garage, up till she was 39 weeks and very few people knew she was even pregnant. She was always really skinny. As I've said in the past, I'm dreading when I cant hide my belly, as I'll get all the grannys running up grabbing at my belly
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 8:49am
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Thanks guys....
I was starting to wonder, if there was some thing wrong with me. I guess, now I wait and see......  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 10:16am
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i was around 20 wks b4 i showed with Xander.i was around 12 wks with Harmony only cos i never lost xanders weight.i hate u Janine lol ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com"> 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 4:20pm
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I was around 20 weeks with Kiya before I started showing... and that was when I found out I was actually pregnant! This time, I started showing around 16 weeks... but people still didn't believe me how far along I was - I was at church the Sunday before Josiah was born, and someone asked me if I was 8 months yet! She nearly fell over when I told her I was due on Wednesday (which was when he was born)! I was bigger with Josiah too, but he was smaller than Kiya. Weird.
Sorry, ladies, but you are going to hate me too... I was back in my jeans the day after Josiah was born ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 08 June 2005 at 4:28pm
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yeah i think thats the case with a few ladies.being bigger 2nd time round but actually having smaller babies! I am in that group. ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 June 2005 at 9:12pm
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Here's hoping! I had a 9lb1oz 38-weeker, so I definitely don't want bigger next time round! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
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: lizzle
Date Posted: 09 June 2005 at 9:49pm
| woah! I think jake was 7pounds. |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 11:45am
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Hi Ladies....21 weeks today and still no tummy. Well not enough to say I am pregnant...just looks like I have gained a few pounds.
My midwife told me on Thursday, that it looks normal???? hmmmmm  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 12:07pm
| as long as baby is a good size don't worry!! And then reread your complaint. You are complaining about not looking big anmd uncomfortable. REJOICE IN YOUR CURRENT STATE OF FREEDOM!!! (Well, freedom-ish) |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 12:12pm
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Thanks Lizzle......I know I should not complain....but I am the most paranoid mother to be, I keep thinking...where is the baby? does it have enough space in there? Blah blah.
I am having a growth scan done next Monday...so hopefully bub is growing fine. I am sure in a month or so I will be posting a new topic..."I am toooo BIG, is this normal?" ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 7:26pm
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i on the other hand am sick of the comments - "you are much bigger this time than last time". and i thought i got big last time. i feel like a baby whale now...
just remember we are all different, and come in all different shapes and sizes regardless of pregnancy. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 7:54pm
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Only a few more days tho Deb, I'm picking this little guy to be early! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
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: Bizzy
Date Posted: 20 June 2005 at 10:27pm
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he can come now for all i care - just so long as he is facing the right way...i have so had enuf. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 8:40am
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Oh, if only I had your problem, of not showing. I'm a beached whale. I am the same size now, as I was at 38 weeks with my last one. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 9:42am
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Oh Bonnie...I love your new ticker! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 10:21am
| Me too. I liked knowing what the baby was doing when I was pregnant. I had a book that compared your baby to produce..."you're baby is now the size of a cantaloupe", it just made me hungry |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 12:08pm
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Mine was a size of an avocado few weeks ago....I don't know what it is now....Lizzle may be you can tell me (if you still have the book). ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 1:30pm
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That is a great ticker!
Roskana - I took a while to show too but now I am wishing that it hadn't started!! I really feel huge and yesterday was my first day of full blown indigestion!! YAY (not!!) I am finding it really hard to sleep most nights too and I still have so long to go!! I just keep reminding myself why I am like this and dreaming about the joy of having our little one with us soon!!
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 1:43pm
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Yep, it is a cool ticker. If you want one for yourself, just scroll over it and click(much the same as your other tickers), it should bring you to the web site. Its easy and free. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 2:11pm
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Gosh, I've been having heartburn nearly every day...its just horrible. I keep drinking water but it does not help. The baby is also very active, and it is getting very uncomfortable to sleep.
My hubby seems to think that I am starting to show... well I don’t think so. Hey newmum, at least you have 10 weeks to go....I have 18 weeks....wow!!!!
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 4:13pm
I know, I didn't mean to moan sorry. I just had a bad day that's all! Today is much better, I even baked cookies!!  You have heart burn already? I guess it surprised me yesterday as I have been lucky so far! Here's to time flying! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 4:22pm
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Hey..if you cant moan to us, who are you going to moan too....right?
I've had heartburn for week and a half now....and they say it will last till the end!!! Ouch 
I wish I could bake, I work till 5 (some times 6) and by the time I get home, all I want to do is sit down. Cookies....ummmm ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 21 June 2005 at 6:16pm
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Hey, Roskana, for heartburn try milk or flat ginger ale. Worked for me, may not for you. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 11:24am
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I am not a milk person, so I might try flat ginger ale...if that does not work I will give milk a go.
Can it be low fat milk? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 12:46pm
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I don't see why not... it seems to work along the same principles as spicy foods - water makes it worse, milk settles it. Yoghert is good, too. For me, though, icecream seemed to bring it on. Go figure! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:09pm
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Damn! It would have been nice if Ice Cream made it go away, any excuse! Thanks for those tips, I am going to try those!! Can the yoghurt be flavoured or is plain best? I don't suppose it really matters...
Yeah, it is nice to be at home and have time to do those sorts of things, I am really lucky not to be working at the moment. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:11pm
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My ticker seems to be stuck... It should read 30 Weeks and 4 Days, don't want it making it seem longer! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:17pm
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Imagine me, I am trying to work...and the baby is in the mood of some kick boxing ...or some thing in those lines.
I am going to have a very active baby!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:25pm
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han used to kick like a maniac, and yes, very wriggly kid!
i remember working while preggo... worked up until 38 weeks. i could have worked the last 2 but had uni stuff to do and i was too lazy maybe i couldn't have actually... standing on my feet shelving books was hell.
(need to be reminded of how horrible the last bit of being preggo was!) |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:32pm
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Talking about active babies - I would not be surprised if mine turns out to be the next Mike Tyson or something!! You can definately feel and see an arm or leg and almost grab it!! Crazy! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:37pm
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Reaching for starbursts on buses?
(That's what the ad is marketing right? My memory is so shot!) |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 4:41pm
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ohhhhh....I like that ad!! Don't know if it was startburst tho.... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 9:21pm
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roll-ups. hhm i watch too much tv.
talking about active bbies.. did anyone else find that the time their baby was the most active was the time they went into labour? Ayja and Paris were both very active night babies.. I constantly would wake at about 1 to Ayja kicking, and that's when i started having pains.. both when i had my false alarm and when i actually had her.. and for the first week or so after i had her she seemed to be awake constantly between the hours of 1am and 4-ish... it was weird. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 22 June 2005 at 9:38pm
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Hey Janine,just tried to pm u but ur inbox full ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 10:59am
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Maya moved a lot from about 20 weeks till about 32 weeks. After that I started to worry that she wasn't moving enough, but a scan at 36 weeks showed that she had run out of room to move so that's why her movements had slowed.
She did seem to kick a lot more when I was in labour, I remember crying when they put the epidural in thinking I wouldn't be able to feel her anymore, but the epi doesn't actually stop the feeling which was good. But then she turned around from posterior to anterior during labour, so there was a fair bit of movement going on in there! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
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: Roksana
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 11:05am
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I tell you what...I am sitting on my chair and leaning as far as possible, I can barely reach the keyboard....The baby is just in the mood to be active. Some times it feels like kicks and punches...and then you have that rolling motion from side to side or up and down.....isn't this fun!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kas
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 11:13am
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Active babies try having 2 in there kicking you, some days it gets abit much and i have to tell them to slow down (haha). They don't keep me awake a night i think thats when they do most of there sleeping so i'm happy with that i just hope they stick to that routine when they are born (haha). With Blair it was totally different he did the opposite and when i went into labour man did he move heaps you would think thats when they would be really still with everything else thats going on around them. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nadine05
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 1:47pm
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just trying to see if ive done the ticker thing right!! Hope it comes out Just had 2nd scan today cause the midwife thought babe might be breech. - but all is well. And still definately a GIRL!!
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 1:57pm
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Nadine...your ticker did not work....copy and paste the one that starts with URL.
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 10:00pm
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You know what I miss? Watching my tummy jump up and down and squiggle and squirm! It was so much fun!
And when the baby had hiccups it was hilarious! My whole tummy would move as Hannah hiccupped. So different from the kicking and prodding, as that was in such a select area. Ahhhh preggo belly *sigh* bit of nostalgia! (Just gotta remember how much it sucked going to the toilet every five minutes!) |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 10:36pm
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Alex was a really active baby too. Kicked all hours of the night and most of the day too.
I worked right up til my due date...Milking cows. Spencer (my man) used to tease me about hooking me up to the milking machine. Nicknamed me "Big Belly" coz I was more round than I was tall. Those were the days....sigh....Miss the tummy but so glad I can hold him now!! ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 23 June 2005 at 11:19pm
| i kinda liked the tummy moving thing too. Didn't miss the heartburn though!!! And not being able to eat yummy food. BTW jake tried tabasco sauce today, when daddy's back was turned. He does not like it. |
Posted By: nadine05
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 7:46am
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thanks for the advice! You can see im up with the play .... not!! Hoping it works this time! |
Posted By: nadine05
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 7:54am
YAY it worked!! The scan yesterday said this little bundle of mine has an estimated weight of 6 pound already!! (Mainly because of her fat tummy) My last 3 babes have been around the 9 pound mark but now im worried that this one will be like 11 pound  (shes on the 75th percentile) SO ..... i think im gonna stop eating .... well, chocolate and cakes etc anyway! The amazing thing is - ive only put on 4 -5 kgs so far! By the way the genitals were EXTREMELY obvious - there is no question in my mind now regarding the gender - she better watch out for her 4 big brothers! (poor girl!)
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Posted By: lou
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 8:31am
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if you want the tucker to come up each time you need to go into your profile and add it there
Feeling Sophie moving was certinally my favourite part of being pregnant ------------- Mother to two beautiful children - Sophie age 6 and Ephraim age 4 |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 9:07am
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Yeah, I miss feeling the movements too... and so does Nathaniel! He keeps putting his hand on my tummy and saying "Awww, no kicks." ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 1:59pm
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It is an amazing feeling! I don't think I have felt our baby have hiccoughs yet (it just kicked me so maybe I am wrong!?) and I can hardly see the tummy move when I lie down because my boobs are so huge
I was holding a frineds 8 Week old son yeasterday as he was sleeping and my baby woke up and started kicking/boxing something wicked! Do you think it was jealous!? It was funny anyway!
My hubby loves it now that it is so vigirous, I suppose he feels much more part of it all now. I definately won't miss the heartburn or toilet breaks either! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 2:00pm
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Hmmm, my stupid ticker still seems to be stuck!! Maybe I should do a new one... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:02pm
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My baby has its moments...today it is much well behaved. Unfortunately it is still too early for my hubby to feel the baby....
My heartburn seems to have eased.....but now I am running to the toilet every so often.... I am looking forward to Monday, when (fingers crossed) we find out what we are having. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:13pm
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How exciting, I kind of wish we knew what we were having now too, but not long to go and we will know anyway! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:18pm
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:23pm
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Mind you Ana....last scan the baby decided that we should wait, and lay in a funny position the whole time. We just hope that this time the baby is a bit more cooperative. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:26pm
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Naughty thing! Do you have any feelings/preferences to what you have? People ask me all the time and act as if I should just "know" but I haven't a clue!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:35pm
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Well I always wanted a girl first and then a boy...but I have a feeling (and many have told me), that I might be having a boy.
I don’t really care, as long as it is healthy. But I would like to know in advance. So did you guys decide not to know? My hubby doesn’t want to know, I told him too bad...I want to know.
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:40pm
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Yeah, we decided to have a surprise! I just hope that it is healthy and strong but don't really mind whether it is a boy or a girl. My best friend sent me a list of characteristics where you were supposed to be able to tell if you were having a boy or a girl but according to that we are having half of each, hahaha.
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:48pm
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No not really....weird huh? I am nearly 22 weeks??!!
However my tummy does seem heavier..... Gosh you have 9 weeks to go...wow!!! Are you getting excited? Have you bought every thing you need? Did you have a baby shower yet? Okay enough questions!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:54pm
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I know scary isn't it!!! I am so excited though, I can't wait!! I pretty much have everything I need, just a few last minute things and we still don't have a car!!! I have told my hubby I am not biking to the hospital when it is time!! He is being too picky me thinks! I won't be having a baby shower as we don't really know anyone living here in Wellington that well and the few people I do know wouldn't be worth it! It would be silly. I am slowly getting to know other young mums or pregnant ladies through the internet which is great. I feel less isolated then and it is good to have people to have a coffee and a chat with!
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:15pm
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Ahh..you are in Wellington, I am in good old Auckland.
I have bought nothing so far, my parents bought a cot and mattress but since we just bought a house it is sitting in their house, till we move in next month. I have decided to wait till my baby shower (in 2 months) and then buy what I didnt get. I have loads of friends and work mates (who are very excited about my baby). However things like baby seat, pram and change table will be bought by us or Mother in law. It says you are teacher....did you teach in Wellington? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:22pm
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I did my teacher training here but left straight after Uni and was living in Germany for 5 years. I taught there though at a private English school. I love teaching!! I really want to go back to it one day. My mum and mother in law have been great helping us too!! It is the first grandchild for both of them so very exciting but my mum is in Nelson and my MIL is in Germany! Sounds like a good idea waiting for the baby shower!
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:32pm
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Oh that's nice, is your hubby German?
Our baby will be the first grandchild for both families and will be the first great grand child for my side of family (and hubby's father side)....so as you can imagine my baby will be spoilt. My mum is from Ukraine (Mum's dad was from Poland)and Dad Indian so I am half half...my hubby is also Indian so my baby will be 1/4 of every thing...it will be a confused baby. ummmm Are you planning to stay in Wellington for good? or move back to Germany? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:37pm
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My hubby grew up in Germany but is actually Polish (coincidence!!) and i am German born but grew up here in New Zealand from the age of 3.
What are you going to do with languages? Will you only speak English? We would like the baby to have both German and English (we speak German to one another so it will pick that up pretty quickly i suppose). Well, ideally we would like to live in Nelson as we both really like it there, job wise we had to come here but maybe in the future... It is really hard here though especially withour friends and stuff. Some days we would love to go back to Germany straight away as everything was definately easier there, especially finanially. But we both think NZ is a great place to raise kids compared to Europe so we will try and stick it out!!
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:39pm
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Hi Roksana, I would go with your gut, what you think your baby is. I had a feeling this one would be a girl and it is. My last, I had a feeling it was a boy and it was.
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:52pm
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Yeah well language will be interesting.....See though my Dad is Indian, we speak a totally different language to my hubby. I speak both and Russian, Ukrainian and English.
My grandma (Dad's mum) will be looking after the baby while I am at work, so baby might pick up that language first. We would teach it hubby's language....but wont encourage english as they pick it up at school. However I will try really hard to teach the baby Russian...but I dont know how successful that will be. Thanks bonnie...I will let you know on Monday. I will email you. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:55pm
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OMG! That could get confusing! Anyone else out there have bi/multi lingual homes and how is it working out?? Would be interesting to know! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 4:58pm
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 6:50pm
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lol, roksana, everyone thought i was having a boy this time, and told me so very often.. from the way i was carrying, the problems i was having.. the fact i died my hair and it went a complete different colour(apparently "boy" hormones will do that, lolol, whatever)
i think sometimes you do "just know" it's when others start putting their own opinions in your head that you can get a bit cloudy.. but then, I must say, when they told us Ayja was a girl, I made the sonographer check twice. I always thought if i had one of each i would want a boy first. simply cos boy's first will look out for their little sis. but a girl first then a boy means the boy will always be "my stupid little brother" lol, dunno, i guess i will never find out. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 7:57pm
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I discovered I was pregnant with Kiya at 20 weeks... when I was about to have my only (with her) scan a little over a month later, I said to my mum "I think I'm having a girl" and then we found out I was right. I never chose a boys name, I felt I didn't need to (although it took me most of that month to decide how to spell "Kiya" - pronounced kii-yah .)
With Josiah, both Nathaniel and I felt we were having a boy pretty much from when we found out I was pregnant, at 5 weeks. We found out that we were right at 22 weeks, but didn't tell anyone (including Kiya) until 2 weeks before he was born. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 24 June 2005 at 10:08pm
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harmony will be xanders annoying little sister lol,and she will probably develp crushes on her brothers mates lol arghhhhh I shouldnt be thinkionh that far ahead cos it'll give me grey hairs befor i reach 30!!!!!! ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 26 June 2005 at 8:13pm
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lol, Mike already has heaps of grey hairs.. and with two daughters, if he isn't fully grey by the time they hit teens.. he will be soon after. lol ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 27 June 2005 at 9:50am
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Okay Ladies....I had my scan today. And the scan guy said he is 98% certain that I am having a ...............................GIRL!
Thanks Bonnie for the girly vibes!!! 
I must say tho...because every body was telling me that we are having a boy...I convinced myself too. But I am very happy...I always wanted a girl first. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 27 June 2005 at 12:39pm
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Yay, Roksana!!! Congratulations!! Now you can go and get gorgeous girly things, lol ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 27 June 2005 at 1:40pm
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 27 June 2005 at 9:58pm
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Kewl! That is really neat for you Roksana!
there's some really gorgeous stuff out there for girls right now. We went over the weekend and got some stuff for Paris and Ayja, and sorted out the stuff they'll wear for their pixifotos in a few weeks, Pumpkin patches baby girl stuff is so cute with the bugs and butterflies on it. and it's not so pink it's sickening either.. they have a good range of nice colours. Watch out, it's addictive.. once you start buying cute things, it's hard to stop. (we got a cute sweater for Paris with a monkey on it, and just had to go back and get another one with a kitty on it.) ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 28 June 2005 at 9:05am
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There are so much range for girls...and I am very happy that I can dress her up.
My mum went mad when she found out it is a girl....she said she saw soooo many nice stuff.....I said as long as all the cloths are not pink!!! And yes I think I will be addicted to shopping for my little girl. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 28 June 2005 at 1:59pm
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Congrats on having a girl! Everyone else is right, girls are so much fun to dress.
I'm terrible. Shoes are our vice. Maya owns more than 30 pairs of shoes!!! Some are hand me downs, but I am guilty of buying most of them, and when my dad gave her $20 to spend a few weeks ago she went to Target and picked.... shoes! My latest splurge was $65 on a pair of gorgeous Converse All Star boots with yellow and red hippy flowers on them, they were so cute I went into the shop about 4 times to look at them, thinking I can't justify paying that much for shoes for Maya, but eventually I had to have them. I usually go to Northcote to the factory shop centre and buy Maya's clothes from Pumpkin Patch and JK there coz they are so much cheaper. I find now that she is older and growing a little slower it's worth paying the extra $$$ for the 'designer' stuff because it lasts longer. And the adjustable waist jeans that JK and PP have are great for my tall skinny girl. I do spend far too much on clothes for her, but I kind of justify it by saying she's my only child, and so I can afford to spoil her a little. I just need to make sure I don't spoil her into becoming a little brat! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 28 June 2005 at 2:23pm
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I use to work for PP and always admired the beautiful clothing they had for girls....and wished quietly, that my first born would be a girl.
I use to get a really good discount at PP and now I think I wont buy as much from them (as they are very expensive). I must say tho, the amount of quality checks they do on each of their clothing...its worth paying the price. Now I cant wait!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 28 June 2005 at 2:36pm
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I wish my girl was a bit more of a "girly-girl" but her favourite outfit at the moment is kindy clothes of trackpants, a skivvy and a jersy! Of course, the trackpants and skivvy are a matching shade of pink or purple (and her knickers and socks are the same colour as well! ) so at least she coordinates her outfit a little bit.
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 8:34am
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My mum is praying that we have a girl!! She already has images of fairy dresses and ballerina slippers in her head, LOL
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 8:56am
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 9:12am
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I used to really want a boy, but now I think I really, really won't mind. I just hope everything goes well and I can't wait until the baby is finally here!!! I haven't had any indigestion since about thursday and it seems like somehow the baby is quite low?? My tummy starts really low and seems different. Mum said that is way to early for that to happen, and I know that but... anyway my m/w is here tomorrow and she will be able to tell me what is going on, maybe baby just changed positions, or maybe I will know if it is a boy or girl earlier than I thouhgt!!? I am also REALLY weepy this week, is that normal? Do the hormones kick in again more now towards the end? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 9:45am
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I have been weepy since I got pregnant.......Some one has to look at me the wrong way .......
Gosh!!! The baby might be bored in there and is ready to be pampered soon.....Well keep us updated! May be baby is trying new comfortable positions…I am sure all is well. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nadine05
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 1:08pm
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Congrats roksana on your little girl! I know what guys mean about girls stuff - imagine what its like after 4 boys!! im driving the boys and my hubby mad with pink and fluffy things! Im having a great time doing her room - its a dream come true for me (us) http://www.baby-gaga.com/">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 1:14pm
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Oh Nadine....you have 5 weeks to go.....are you excited? are you all organized? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 29 June 2005 at 4:28pm
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new mum - i found i got all weepy about now as well - one minute you're fine, the next you're an irrational crying mess. lol.
Emma.. I find the same thing for Paris - if it weren't for the adjustable waists from PP and Jk.. her pants would constantly fall down. The good thing about having 2 girls - is that i can justify buying neat stuff for Paris, cos even if she grows out of it quickly.. it will get used again. lol. I think that's actually made me worse! ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: nadine05
Date Posted: 30 June 2005 at 2:45pm
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Yep Roskana - im getting excited alright - on a practical level i know how much hard work its going to be with newborn and the rest of them, but on the other hand i cant wait to meet our daughter!!
Im pretty much ready equipment wise and at the moment im looking forward to 36weeks when i normally wash all the little clothes!! Cool at the best of times - but little pink things ......... (sigh) i cant wait... http://www.baby-gaga.com/">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 30 June 2005 at 2:48pm
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Awww.....how exciting!!!
I am looking forward to all the pink/purple things too. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 30 June 2005 at 3:59pm
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lol.. girls look good in blue too - especially if they have big blue eyes! (although for the first little while, pink is nice.. otherwise people ask you if it's a boy.. lol) ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: nadine05
Date Posted: 30 June 2005 at 4:40pm
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i have to say - Im over the pink thing to a certain degree - but its really hard to find newborn things in anything other than pink/white or blue!! Older baby stuff has more variety when it comes to colour - so im trying not to buy too much as, unlike my boys - i will have to buy new stuff each time she grows (damn it!!) And with not much summer stuff around at the mo - a girl can only wear so many clothes between now and summer. AND then theres waiting til we meet her and see what sort of colours she suits - and like janine says - sometimes girls really suit blue - and i have HEAPS of that!! not too mention pressies when shes born!
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