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Is it just me or does it still not feel real that we will be birthing an actual child?! 38+4 and the lack of signs probably don’t help but I’m still in denial it’s even happening!

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😂 my husband called me the other day and said ‘babe, I just realised… we’re having a baby’. So it’s not just you! I think I’m in denial too. And it’s our second haha

I’m 38+3 with my first and I’m exactly the same, still can’t actually believe it 😅 patiently waiting now and praying she’s not late!

My waters broke last night, had barely any contractions so am likely to need to be induced this evening, and my husband and I have spent the whole day doing sweet FA instead of last minute sorting around the house…. Definite denial 😂

I am completely the same! Can’t wait to meet her but in denial she is actually mine! 😍 every time I remind myself I can’t believe it🥰

Mines here and it’s still surreal!

Yeh it feels mad, I've done all the prep but my brain can't comprehend what I'm actually prepping for😂

Me too! Struggling! I know something is in there but for some reason I don't think it's a baby x

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