OMG OMG OMG!

• 11-10-2008 6:54 AM

  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 42

  OMG OMG OMG! Reply Contact I had my first son June 17th this year, and on sat. got not one but, 5 positive pregnancy tests...I had to just keep taking them, I figured it would change I guess...anyway, I find it to be crazy considering my husband and I have "done the deed" prob. 5 times since I had Tucker! BUT...I guess it only takes once right???? Anyway...I'm so very happy but, a little horrified at the same time! I have gotten some not so nice comments from many people which ticks me off but, I know people will always be that way! One of my questions is I know they say not to lift heavy weight while preg., and I have a twenty pound 5 month old...I'm wondering what am I going to do when he gets AND I get huge???? Thanks so much I look forward to being a part of your community, I'm sure I'll think of plenty more questions later!!!

• 11-10-2008 8:14 AM

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  amanda1778734 Joined on 11-10-2008 Posts 1

  Re: OMG OMG OMG! Reply Contact If it makes you feel any better.. I have done exactly the same! not planned but not unwanted. Everyone thought we were mad but we just thought the deed had been done and we would deal with it! Mia was born 27th April 2007 and 12 months later (practically to the day!) Neve arrived. I had no problems through the pregnancy.. lifting or otherwise. Don't get me wrong, carrying Mia up the stairs or changing nappies did become a little difficult towards the end, But nothing that wasnt managable. I have to be honest we also encouraged Mia to walk so by 12 months she was up and about (which did make things easier once Neve came along). Having a baby always has its challenges... so having 2 is just more to love! with not that much more effort because your doing it anyway! I'm enjoying every minute of my 18 mnth old and my 6 month old. Good luck and stay positive!

• 11-12-2008 6:44 AM

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  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 42

  Re: OMG OMG OMG! Reply Contact Thank you so much for your encouragment! It's great to know someone else has done it! I found out (from the estimating from my last period) that this baby will be due the day after Tucker was born (June 18th, 2009). I'm having ups and downs big time because not everyone has been so positive but, I promised myself after my last pregnancy that I was going to enjoy my next and not take it for granted. AND...I intend to do that. I do have my hubby who is very supportive but, he sometimes doesn't understand these new emotions! I know I will make it....I HAVE TO...but, you have made me feel so much better! Good to know I'm not alone! Thanks again! -Christina

• 11-13-2008 1:05 PM

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  lvmomofthree Joined on 02-12-2006 East Lansing, MI Posts 92

  Re: OMG OMG OMG! Reply Contact Well, first off congratulations!! We have a lot in common-my fifth is due June 17, 2009 and my third and fourth were 10 months apart. It was very difficult the first few months-I thought I'd never sleep, I had a newborn, 10 mth. old, 2 yr. old and 7 year old and my husband and I had seperated a couple months before my fourth was born so that made things a lot harder. Gradually, things become easier, esp. when my husband and I gt back together. I asked my dr what the risks were carrying with being pregnant back-to-back and she said that I should definitely take my prenatal vitamin (I wasn't so good with taking them w/my previous pregnancies) but other than that everything would be okay. It does get difficult carrying the infant carrier while hugely pregnant :) I got a lot of negative comments and continue to get them-you just gotta blow them off, although it's difficult. Just know that it will get easier and it is definitely fun when they're older-mine are constant companions.

• 11-28-2008 8:32 PM

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  Cookiethief2 Joined on 12-18-2006 #1 5/17/06 #2 6/11/07 Posts 6,944

  Re: OMG OMG OMG! Reply Contact You CAN do it!!!  My girls' original due dates were the exact same day, just 1 year apart. lol  My first was born at 39 weeks via c-section and my second's due date changed a few months in and then she was born 11 days overdue(VBAC).  So, they are technically 12 months and 3 weeks, almost to the day.  The only thing I can suggest is to have HELP for the first few days if your husband has to work.  There will be so many times where both will be crying and then so will you.  It is overwhelming, but once you learn that new little bundle, the older child learns that you still have time for them, and you get a little bit used to "no" sleep, things calm down! :)  I think the first 2 weeks is the hardest with the first week feeling impossible.  Of course, looking back and then looking ahead...I'm gonna do my next two back to back. It has been so much fun....

• 12-20-2008 11:16 AM

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  Chrissy3043781 Joined on 09-18-2008 Posts 12

  Re: OMG OMG OMG! Reply Contact You CAN do it!! I love this message! I was terrified too when I learned I was pregnant again after only giving birth to my daughter 7 weeks earlier! I am due in April of 2009 and as the time gets closer and closer, I am getting really excited! I have gotten so much good advice and support from friends and family that I feel that I can do it! If people like Jon and Kate Plus Eight can do it with 8 kids, we can certainly handle two! It will be a challenge, but it will also be the greatest adventure of our lives!