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Kay, on November 3, 2017 at 4:42 PM

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Fiancé and I just found out we are expecting. We are both overjoyed. Surprised. But overjoyed. Its still early, I can't be more than 4 weeks. I had already had a doctors appointment scheduled for next Friday for a regular physical -- so I will have confirmation then (although after 4 positive tests, I am sure). My wedding is scheduled for September 22, 2018 and if my calculations are correct I will be due July 2018. This is our first baby and I guess I am just curious on ideas of how others would handle this. I don't mind keeping my date, but I do wonder about my dress, the high likelihood of me having no interest in my bachelorette party, or even my reception considering as a bride I would like to be out on the dance floor boogie-ing with loved ones BUT as a 1st time mother I imagine I will also want to be in a cave somewhere away from the world with my new family. Anyone else in this situation/know someone/witnessed a really cool/creative wedding with a bride who just gave birth?

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November 2018
happeningmom · on November 6, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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I am the MOB, my daughter's wedding date is 11-8-18 and she is pregnant. She already has her dress and has since June as they had previously scheduled the wedding for 12-31-17 but rescheduled. This is her 3rd baby and between the two of them there will be a total of 5 kids. On your first child you tend to bounce back quickly, the sleep issue can be worked around as you can nap when the baby naps, if you have a c section then your recovery will be longer however again you should bounce back quickly. At the wedding I am sure there will be numerous people who will love to take care of the baby. You could also hire a babysitter to take care of the baby for the night so you and your husband can enjoy the time together. This may be a perfect idea since it will be approximately 6 weeks after you have had the baby and it will give you two alone time to share the emotions of the last couple of months and the day. No one can really tell you what is best to do for yo has only the two of you can decide that. Yes you could delay the date, marry now have a party later, and I could list a million things that could happen but only you and your FH can decide which is best for you. Good luck and congrats....
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Dedicated November 2017
Millie · on November 9, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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Congrats to you n your husband. With this blessing.
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PonyGirl618 · on November 9, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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I would suggest moving the wedding up. a new baby is soooo exciting and so time consuming! I didn't feel human until three months after having my son. Like I just felt so exhausted and busy for the first three months.
Also if you're breastfeeding it'll be a lot harder to nurse if you're stressed about a wedding. It can really mess with milk production. And when you're at the wedding you'll have a hard time nursing when he needs it.
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Savvy July 2018
PonyGirl618 · on November 9, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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Just read your update. Yay!!!! Congrats momma.
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Amanda · on November 9, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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No advice but congrats that is amazing!!!
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Savvy November 2017
awizardwedding · on November 13, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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Hi! Congrats! Honestly I think you will be fine for the date, just make sure the day of you have plenty of bottles on hand, and maybe bring the car seat into the reception so she can relax and sleep. If you're family is like mine, they will never want to put her down. Maybe ask 2-3 people to change her diaper for you throughout the event.
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