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OT - rambling - should I believe this???
Some folks are..... dumb? I was vomiting all day long for almost a
month, went to the doc and he said I had a sinus infection and the draining mucus was making me nauseous. He treated me with antibiotics and codeine cough syrup for several months to "cure" me. A month or two later, my (female) supervisor saw me in profile and said I needed to go back to that doc and get a pregnancy test. I was 5 mo. along. And I had been told I probably couldn't ever get pregnant by a military OB/GYN! I had a healthy 8 lb. 9 oz. son from that "sinus infection"! LOL Leslie (young and ignorant back then!) marigold wrote: Any one know someone who did not know they were pregnant till 8 months or farther along? I just got a phone call from our 4 year old grandsons mother letting us know she is pregnant and has to move. Her and DS split up almost 2 years ago, but we stay in touch with her so that we can still see DGS. They live 6 hours away so we have not actually seen them for some time. Her story is that she hadn't been feeling quite right for sometime, Dr was testing for thyroid and other possible problems. About 2-3 weeks ago she started feeling movement like feelings, which made her wonder about pregnancy but she just kind of pooh poohed the idea and her mother passed it off a gas related. She hasn't had a boyfriend (not DS) for sometime now, but insists she was on birth control while they were together. At her last Dr's appointment she mentioned the movement and Dr checked and confirmed that YES she is pregnant! As near as they can figure the baby should be here about the end of March. I guess I'm sort of amazed! I can't imagine not knowing for that long. She claims she has not gained any weight and is still wearing the same jeans she was 8 months ago. DH and I have been sworn to secrecy as she hasn't told many people yet, so I can't discuss this with any of the family. I know I've heard of women that have actually given birth without knowing they were pregnant, but always wondered if it was just a story made up cause the woman didn't want anyone to know. In my world babies are always a blessing (sometimes in disguise). I have chosen to accept her story as told and offer what support I can, but I can't help but wonder if she just didn't want her ex and his family to know about this baby. DS (her ex) and his new significant other are the parents of DGS to be - also due in March! My other question is since this is our DGS's baby brother or sister is it ok to consider ourselves grandparents to this one too? I think it would make our visits with DGS less confusing. I'm sure Mom would be more than ok with it and DH and I have no problems with the idea. ...I guess I just answered my own question. The only objections would come from DS & his SO(maybe/probably) and possibly other children that already think we are bonkers. Since we will only see this baby once or twice a year because of the distance, I don't think we will be accused of spending too much time with this one and not with the biological grandbabies. Well, thanks for letting me ramble. Putting thoughts into words helps to clarify things sometime. I am curious though if it really is possible to go 8 months without figuring out that you are pregnant??? Marilyn stunned, confused, and bubbly cause there is another new baby coming!!! |
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OT - rambling - should I believe this???
marigold wrote:
Any one know someone who did not know they were pregnant till 8 months or farther along? I've had a friend who hid her pregnancy from everyone, and then gave the baby up for adoption. She didn't gain a lot at all, and managed to get by with baggy clothes all winter. Went away for the week she was due, and came back. She kept wearing baggy clothes for an extra month, then "announced a diet" and started wearing tighter clothes. But she knew. Another really fit and muscular friend gained only a few pounds and never needed maternity wear either. She didn't realize it until about 4 months along. And many of her friends didn't catch on until month 8 or so. My other question is since this is our DGS's baby brother or sister is it ok to consider ourselves grandparents to this one too? I think it would make our visits with DGS less confusing. I'm sure Mom would be more than ok with it and DH and I have no problems with the idea. ...I guess I just answered my own question. The only objections would come from DS & his SO(maybe/probably) and possibly other children that already think we are bonkers. Since we will only see this baby once or twice a year because of the distance, I don't think we will be accused of spending too much time with this one and not with the biological grandbabies. Think of your self more as godparents to the new child. I have an Aunt Teddy and Uncle Lucky who aren't blood relatives, but they are Aunt and Uncle, just the same. I'd feel blessed to be invited to participate in all of these children's lives, and certainly that mom can use all the emotional support she can get, and if she welcomes it, be there for her. -georg |
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Yes it happened to two of my cousins:
Cousin #1 was on the "pill", even had a period every month, she was always on the chunky size and didn't actually gain any weight. Cousin #2 was obese and thought that she had a gall bladder problem, she was on that implant type of birth control. Neither one had any morning sickness, I never had morning sickness either but I knew when I was pregnant! Bonnie, in Middletown, VA On 18 Feb 2006 19:46:26 -0800, "marigold" wrote: Any one know someone who did not know they were pregnant till 8 months or farther along? I just got a phone call from our 4 year old grandsons mother letting us know she is pregnant and has to move. Her and DS split up almost 2 years ago, but we stay in touch with her so that we can still see DGS. They live 6 hours away so we have not actually seen them for some time. Her story is that she hadn't been feeling quite right for sometime, Dr was testing for thyroid and other possible problems. About 2-3 weeks ago she started feeling movement like feelings, which made her wonder about pregnancy but she just kind of pooh poohed the idea and her mother passed it off a gas related. She hasn't had a boyfriend (not DS) for sometime now, but insists she was on birth control while they were together. At her last Dr's appointment she mentioned the movement and Dr checked and confirmed that YES she is pregnant! As near as they can figure the baby should be here about the end of March. I guess I'm sort of amazed! I can't imagine not knowing for that long. She claims she has not gained any weight and is still wearing the same jeans she was 8 months ago. DH and I have been sworn to secrecy as she hasn't told many people yet, so I can't discuss this with any of the family. I know I've heard of women that have actually given birth without knowing they were pregnant, but always wondered if it was just a story made up cause the woman didn't want anyone to know. In my world babies are always a blessing (sometimes in disguise). I have chosen to accept her story as told and offer what support I can, but I can't help but wonder if she just didn't want her ex and his family to know about this baby. DS (her ex) and his new significant other are the parents of DGS to be - also due in March! My other question is since this is our DGS's baby brother or sister is it ok to consider ourselves grandparents to this one too? I think it would make our visits with DGS less confusing. I'm sure Mom would be more than ok with it and DH and I have no problems with the idea. ...I guess I just answered my own question. The only objections would come from DS & his SO(maybe/probably) and possibly other children that already think we are bonkers. Since we will only see this baby once or twice a year because of the distance, I don't think we will be accused of spending too much time with this one and not with the biological grandbabies. Well, thanks for letting me ramble. Putting thoughts into words helps to clarify things sometime. I am curious though if it really is possible to go 8 months without figuring out that you are pregnant??? Marilyn stunned, confused, and bubbly cause there is another new baby coming!!! |
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Yes. that happened to a couple here in Columbus a few years ago. They were
married and had 1 child. No weight gain, symptoms, nothing. Thought she just had cramps from something she ate. Imagine the surprise when she call her DH just before giving birth. It was in the paper with pictures of the family. Gen I am curious though if it really is possible to go 8 months without figuring out that you are pregnant??? Marilyn stunned, confused, and bubbly cause there is another new baby coming!!! |
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My DH's distant cousin was extremely overweight and did not get regular
periods so she never checked to see why they didn't come. When she started feeling sick and having pain they rushed to the hospital and Viola! Meredith arrived. She was really lucky that all was well as she had had no prenatal care at all. It always amazes me how out of sync people can be with their bodies. As to being a grandparents, if it makes your DGS happy then do it. You will reapthe rewards of having another grandchild that loves you. JMHO, Linda in Tx |
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In article .com,
"marigold" wrote: I am curious though if it really is possible to go 8 months without figuring out that you are pregnant??? Marilyn stunned, confused, and bubbly cause there is another new baby coming!!! When I was student teaching, another teacher at the school was pregnant and didn't show at all. (She did know she was pregnant, though! G) She didn't show because she was quite tall, and the baby apparently simply stretched out lengthwise instead of bunching up and poofing out. G -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education |
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I'll add the story I'm familiar with. A friend's son's girlfriend was away
at college & wasn't feeling well, so went to the camput clinic several times, because she wasn't feeling well. She was an athlete, so wasn't having periods anyway. They tested & tested & tested her for many things, but never for pregnancy. She didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor. She had a healthy baby boy. Pauline Northern California "marigold" wrote in message oups.com... Any one know someone who did not know they were pregnant till 8 months or farther along? I just got a phone call from our 4 year old grandsons mother letting us know she is pregnant and has to move. Her and DS split up almost 2 years ago, but we stay in touch with her so that we can still see DGS. They live 6 hours away so we have not actually seen them for some time. Her story is that she hadn't been feeling quite right for sometime, Dr was testing for thyroid and other possible problems. About 2-3 weeks ago she started feeling movement like feelings, which made her wonder about pregnancy but she just kind of pooh poohed the idea and her mother passed it off a gas related. She hasn't had a boyfriend (not DS) for sometime now, but insists she was on birth control while they were together. At her last Dr's appointment she mentioned the movement and Dr checked and confirmed that YES she is pregnant! As near as they can figure the baby should be here about the end of March. I guess I'm sort of amazed! I can't imagine not knowing for that long. She claims she has not gained any weight and is still wearing the same jeans she was 8 months ago. DH and I have been sworn to secrecy as she hasn't told many people yet, so I can't discuss this with any of the family. I know I've heard of women that have actually given birth without knowing they were pregnant, but always wondered if it was just a story made up cause the woman didn't want anyone to know. In my world babies are always a blessing (sometimes in disguise). I have chosen to accept her story as told and offer what support I can, but I can't help but wonder if she just didn't want her ex and his family to know about this baby. DS (her ex) and his new significant other are the parents of DGS to be - also due in March! My other question is since this is our DGS's baby brother or sister is it ok to consider ourselves grandparents to this one too? I think it would make our visits with DGS less confusing. I'm sure Mom would be more than ok with it and DH and I have no problems with the idea. ...I guess I just answered my own question. The only objections would come from DS & his SO(maybe/probably) and possibly other children that already think we are bonkers. Since we will only see this baby once or twice a year because of the distance, I don't think we will be accused of spending too much time with this one and not with the biological grandbabies. Well, thanks for letting me ramble. Putting thoughts into words helps to clarify things sometime. I am curious though if it really is possible to go 8 months without figuring out that you are pregnant??? Marilyn stunned, confused, and bubbly cause there is another new baby coming!!! |
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In article .com,
"marigold" wrote: Any one know someone who did not know they were pregnant till 8 months or farther along? Nope, I've heard the stories and it just boggles my mind. My other question is since this is our DGS's baby brother or sister is it ok to consider ourselves grandparents to this one too? I think it's a lovely idea. My folks always remembered my nephews half sister and brother - sent birthday cards and such. I think it is nice for the children so they don't feel excluded when you visit. I am very grateful to my in-laws who are so kind to my son from my first marriage. They send him cards on the holidays and even write about what he's up to in the family Christmas letter. marcella |
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"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message
oups.com... -----------------8------------------------------------------------------- And I had been told I probably couldn't ever get pregnant by a military OB/GYN! I had a healthy 8 lb. 9 oz. son from that "sinus infection"! LOL Leslie (young and ignorant back then!) So Leslie, was he right that you "couldn't ever get pregnant by a military OB/GYN"? ROFL - Had to tease you. That was too funny. What a wonderful sinus infection! Thanks for the laugh, I needed that. -- Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52 c.e - 135 c.e.) |
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Any one know someone who did not know they were pregnant till 8 months or
farther along? Yep. I had a roommate in Texas who insisted that she was gaining weight because she spent too much time at Taco Bell. She felt weird stomach pains in her 8th month, and was so angry because she had to quit smoking/drinking/smoking pot/dying her hair/living on Taco Bell for a whole month until the baby was born. Stupid is hereditary in her case. I am certain that the baby is being raised by its grandparents because mom was way too immature and irresponsible at 25. Cyndi |
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