Kate Middleton Is Pregnant

[iheartscience]

I'm not really into royals but this was a little exciting even to me! Apparently she had to go to the hospital because she has such terrible morning sickness. Poor thing!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world...513450-3d64-11e2-8a5c-473797be602c_story.html

 

[OneFifty]

I'm not really into the Royals either, but that is exciting news. I think she always has the most darling outfits.

 

[HollyS]

That is lovely news for them; I'm sure they are very excited.

They seem to be quite capable of being loving, hands on parents.

 

[mary poppins]

Saw the headline in tabloid while waiting in the grocery line yesterday. Thought the information was fake given the source but hoped it was real because it's very exciting.

Happy to see the headline on msnbc.com this morning. Article said suspicion of pregnancy increased in September when Kate was seen at dinner toasting with water when everyone else had wine. I wonder when she's due. I'm sure she'll have great maternity clothes.

Maybe they'll choose me to be their nanny! He he.

 

[JaneSmith]

Wonderful! I am happy for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

I wonder what she will get for her push present?

 

[iheartscience]

Saw the headline in tabloid while waiting in the grocery line yesterday. Thought the information was fake given the source but hoped it was real because it's very exciting.

Happy to see the headline on msnbc.com this morning. Article said suspicion of pregnancy increased in September when Kate was seen at dinner toasting with water when everyone else had wine. I wonder when she's due. I'm sure she'll have great maternity clothes.

Maybe they'll choose me to be their nanny! He he.

With a name like yours, how could they resist?

 

[partgypsy]

Well not to be too blunt but that's pretty much her job description, bearing a (hopefully male) heir, so I'm sure they started on that in a timely manner
So I'm sure everyone is happy and relieved that she is "fertile", and will be even more relieved if the baby is born healthy with no problems.

 

[vc10um]

Saw the headline in tabloid while waiting in the grocery line yesterday. Thought the information was fake given the source but hoped it was real because it's very exciting.

Happy to see the headline on msnbc.com this morning. Article said suspicion of pregnancy increased in September when Kate was seen at dinner toasting with water when everyone else had wine. I wonder when she's due. I'm sure she'll have great maternity clothes.

Maybe they'll choose me to be their nanny! He he.

With a name like yours, how could they resist?

Agreed! I'd start getting your application together, MP!

I am VERY excited for them, and I truly hope they have a little girl! Assuming Parliament passes the law approved by all the commonwealths (or whatever they're called...someone in the UK help if you can!), regardless of boy or girl, the first born is the heir to the throne.

 

[Laila619]

Good for them!!

 

[Enerchi]

Wonderful! I am happy for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

I wonder what she will get for her push present?

Ya - that would be SOME push present... the Queen may let her take her pick from the crown jewels, perhaps!!

I read that on Perezhilton.com (my source for all things gossip newsworthy!) Congratulations to Kate and William!

 

[SB621]

Well not to be too blunt but that's pretty much her job description, bearing a (hopefully male) heir, so I'm sure they started on that in a timely manner
So I'm sure everyone is happy and relieved that she is "fertile", and will be even more relieved if the baby is born healthy with no problems.

I really doubt they care if it is a boy or girl...I mean look at who sits on the throne now.

 

[kenny]

With two future kings waiting in the wings I hope it's a girl.

 

[dreamer_dachsie]

The law has been changed so that gender no longer predicts who can be the "top royal", so not matter whether they have a boy or girl, and no matter the gender of subsequent siblings, the child will be the next monarch!

 

[sapphirering]

Wonderful! I am happy for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

I wonder what she will get for her push present?

Ya - that would be SOME push present... the Queen may let her take her pick from the crown jewels, perhaps!!

I read that on Perezhilton.com (my source for all things gossip newsworthy!) Congratulations to Kate and William!

I don't think official crown jewels are at the Queen's disposal to gift to anyone... they are passed from one generation to the next.

Given how sick Kate is, I'm guessing boy.

But from one mother to another, I feel bad for her that she had to announce the news before she is over the first trimester. I didn't even feel comfortable sharing my pregnancy news until I was almost 15 weeks old with my first one.

 

[justginger]

I don't love all things royal, but I am very fond of these two and thrilled for them. I think they'll be wonderful parents!

 

[Skippy123]

I don't love all things royal, but I am very fond of these two and thrilled for them. I think they'll be wonderful parents!

me too! very exciting!! I bet their baby or babies will be beautiful!!!

 

[lulu]

I think they'll be great parents, too. For all her issues, that's down to Diana.

 

[Laila619]

Wonderful! I am happy for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

I wonder what she will get for her push present?

Ya - that would be SOME push present... the Queen may let her take her pick from the crown jewels, perhaps!!

I read that on Perezhilton.com (my source for all things gossip newsworthy!) Congratulations to Kate and William!

I don't think official crown jewels are at the Queen's disposal to gift to anyone... they are passed from one generation to the next.

Given how sick Kate is, I'm guessing boy.

But from one mother to another, I feel bad for her that she had to announce the news before she is over the first trimester. I didn't even feel comfortable sharing my pregnancy news until I was almost 15 weeks old with my first one.

I thought the old wives' tale was that baby girls make you really sick because of the extra estrogen?

 

[rosetta]

Wonderful! I am happy for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

I wonder what she will get for her push present?

I went to see the queen's diamonds at Buckingham palace. Oh my word. The Cullinan diamonds are magnificent in real life. The brooch would make an awesome push present!

 

[sonnyjane]

I happy to hear this official announcement, since according to tabloids, Kate has been pregnant for about 18 months now

One thing I learned while reading the article about it was that if their child is born while Elizabeth II is still alive, then the order of succession will go Charles, William, their child as opposed to Charles, William, Harry - so Harry will be officially bumped!

 

[blackberry16]

I feel terrible that she is sick to the point of having to be hospitalized. Having suffered from regular morning sickness for six months, I can't imagine having this condition.

 

[Haven]

I'm thrilled for them, but terribly sad for her to hear that she has HG. I have HG with this pregnancy, and it really is a miserable condition. Here's hoping her access to what I assume to be wonderful medical care will help her through this.

And I hope she's well enough to be out and about--I want to see her maternity clothes!

 

[Haven]

Wonderful! I am happy for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

I wonder what she will get for her push present?

Ya - that would be SOME push present... the Queen may let her take her pick from the crown jewels, perhaps!!

I read that on Perezhilton.com (my source for all things gossip newsworthy!) Congratulations to Kate and William!

I don't think official crown jewels are at the Queen's disposal to gift to anyone... they are passed from one generation to the next.

Given how sick Kate is, I'm guessing boy.

But from one mother to another, I feel bad for her that she had to announce the news before she is over the first trimester. I didn't even feel comfortable sharing my pregnancy news until I was almost 15 weeks old with my first one.

I thought the old wives' tale was that baby girls make you really sick because of the extra estrogen?

One pamphlet my OB gave me about HG is that it is more commonly found in women pregnant with girls. I'm due two weeks from tomorrow, but we didn't find out our baby's gender yet. We shall see!

 

[vc10um]

I'm thrilled for them, but terribly sad for her to hear that she has HG. I have HG with this pregnancy, and it really is a miserable condition. Here's hoping her access to what I assume to be wonderful medical care will help her through this.

And I hope she's well enough to be out and about--I want to see her maternity clothes!

Same here! My first thought was "I hope it's a girl." That was immediately followed by "OMG...maternity COATDRESSES!"

Haven, I'm so so sorry you've had such awful sickness through your entire pregnancy. I hope that baby arrives in a quick, easy (well, as easy at it CAN be), uneventful labor to balance it all out!

 

[AGBF]

One pamphlet my OB gave me about HG is that it is more commonly found in women pregnant with girls. I'm due two weeks from tomorrow, but we didn't find out our baby's gender yet. We shall see!

One of my best friends had the pregnancy from hell with my godson ( 9 months of "morning" sickness all the time). He's male. Godson and all. He's the one who got married a year ago and whose wife is expecting (along with armywife and Kate Middtleton) now! But he might be an anomaly.

Deb/AGBF

 

[sapphirering]

I thought the old wives' tale was that baby girls make you really sick because of the extra estrogen?

You're right, that's what I've read too. But from my totally personal, anecdotal experience, moms who had the worst morning sickness (but not HG) were expecting boys. All my friends who had girls said their pregnancies were a breeze! But of course, my opinion doesn't mean anything.

Haven, I'm sorry to hear that you have HG. Wow, how exciting that your baby is coming so soon! Do you have a thread about this in the family hangout? Congrats, my first son's birthday is Dec 17 and I love celebrating his birthday when everything is so festive.

 

[Haven]

One pamphlet my OB gave me about HG is that it is more commonly found in women pregnant with girls. I'm due two weeks from tomorrow, but we didn't find out our baby's gender yet. We shall see!

One of my best friends had the pregnancy from hell with my godson ( 9 months of "morning" sickness all the time). He's male. Godson and all. He's the one who got married a year ago and whose wife is expecting (along with armywife and Kate Middtleton) now! But he might be an anomaly.

Deb/AGBF

HG is *more common* in women pregnant with girls, not *exclusive* to pregnancies with girls. It's also more common in younger women (not me!) and women pregnant with multiples (there better not be a surprise twin hanging out in there!)

Sapphirering--Thank you! I've been posting with all the lovely pregnant PSers over in the FHH thread for the preggos. I'm due the 18th, and I LOVE that our baby will have a birthday during the holiday season! (I'm actually hoping baby comes late and we'll have a Christmas baby!)

Vc10um--Thank you! I really can't wait to see her awesome maternity wardrobe. I bet she's going to look radiant.

 

[minousbijoux]

Wow, I'm sorry she is seriously sick, but yippeeee!

 

[Dandi]

Hehe Haven, I was thinking the same thing about hanging out to see what maternity fashions Kate produces!

 

[partgypsy]

Oh, I thought the boy heir gets preference. I'm really glad they changed this. Back in the old days can you imagine the pressure to keep having children so you have a male heir?