I'm Pregnant!!

[muckdiva]

Many congratulations Chrissy. Being pregnant is the best excuse I know to ask people to do any amount of heavy work for you!

[shirlthegirl43]

Congratulations Chrissie. Don't worry you don't need to wrap yourself up in cottonwool. Just take reasonable care and don't overtire yourself. Carry on with your normal life as far as possible, do whatever you feel comfortable with. When I had my first babe I was still riding pillion on a motorbike until my bump got too big for us to fit on the seat (around 7 and a half months).

Shirls was still driving our (well - mine!) MG Midget when she was 9 months pregnant... Needed a shoehorn to get her in and a crane to get her out.

[nick the grief]

Well it wasn't me!!

Well done to both of you. gentle excersise is good for you .... well thats what I told Mrs G

[Shortie]

Here I am SeaSprout!

Congrats Chrissie!

You're not mad to want to keep on working on the lottie, and as long as you take it easier, I personally think a bit of LIGHT work on the lottie is good as it keep you supply, fit and out in the fresh air.

I suffered Symphasis Pubis Dysfunction [sp] where the 3 pelvic bones knock together during both pregnancies which frustratingly stopped me from doing anything really gardening wise, unless I did it sitting on a low stool with my knees together (which is very difficult when you've got a huge bump infront of you too! ). Otherwise I would have been doing tonnes more than I did

Hope everything goes well, and if you do decide to keep going on the lottie, don't push yourself too hard, remember you're body will be working hard enough already making a new little person

[witch-1]

Just want to add my congratulations....

Jan

[cottage garden]

Congratulations......My advice is to grow loads of butternut squashes, they will be ripe just as you need to wean your baby and babies LOVE butternut puree. One of the nicest things about growing your own veg is when you can start your babies off on it. You know that there are no pesticides etc and the vitamin content is so much higher from not sitting around on a supermarket shelf! Other good veg to grow for weaning is swedes, carrots and tomatoes. Best to plan a low maintenance plot as babies are very time consuming (in such a lovely way).

[Nicos]

Lovely news....hope you enjoy the whole experience!!!
Let us know how you are getting along.....

[chrissie the chippy]

awww thank you that was a nice surprise to see when I checked back in, haven't told our parents or friends yet (waiting until 12 week scan), been bursting to tell someone, so figured I'd share it with you guys!

Love the idea of the chair!!! lol


The thing I'm looking forward too most is weaning bubs on food we've grown ourselves Will definitely be planting lots of squash!


Not sure if the plastic is UV resistant, Mr C found it on site left over and they let him have it.

I know the frame will be fine, I'm a Carpenter (I'll eat my hat if it collapses lol ) Tempted to look out for a polly tunnel though.....


Thank you for the advice Shortie. I've heard of Symphasis Pubis Dysfunction, sounds very painful! Luckily all I had last time was sickness, seemed to have escaped that this time, yay!!!

[The Doctor]

Congrats, Chrissie!

Congratulations Chrissie. Don't worry you don't need to wrap yourself up in cottonwool. Just take reasonable care and don't overtire yourself. Carry on with your normal life as far as possible, do whatever you feel comfortable with. When I had my first babe I was still riding pillion on a motorbike until my bump got too big for us to fit on the seat (around 7 and a half months).

Blimey, my son had been born then! 3 months prem at 3 lbs 2oz!!

[Sebbster]

That's great, congrats

Wonder what size the smallest wellies you can buy are

[momol]

Hi Crissy, congratulations !
Take it easy and do only easy/ light part ( I am sure OH don't mind to do the digging part ) and lots of rest.
All the best,
Momol

[moggssue]

Awwww, wonderful news Chrissie! Congratulations!!! Make sure you keep us all informed how things go - and enjoy!!

[Flummery]

Oh great news! I love babies! Do what you feel comfy doing and eat well (but NOT for 2!) and all will be fine. I would definitely go for the glyphosate option on lottie 2 and save yourself the heavy digging. You might need to do it twice. Grow lots of stuff that you can bang in the ground and leave to it. I'm thinking of the sort of beans you can dry and squashes and courgettes that just sprawl around and get on with it.

Best of luck - don't forget to post pics when Junior comes along.

Flum

[lainey lou]

Congratulations!!
Just think how great all that fresh air and lovely veg will be for your baby and that he/she will grow up on all that wonderful fresh food!
My children (5 & 8) love being at the allotment all that running around is brilliant for them, plus they are great little catterpiller catchers!

Good luck to you!
Lainey lou

[Polly Fouracre]

Lovely news,we have nine grandchildren now,seven boys and the two youngest ,little girls.
Wonderful,we say.Keep 'em coming!!