Me too. She actually responded to a comment I posted on her channel once. I felt so special. I reckon I could become really good friends with her in real life.
' the baby is going to fit into our routine...' famous last words from all parents to be! The baby will turn your world upside down but it's totally worth it! Congratulations xx
She has NO idea whats coming. haha. Looking after and being around other peoples children doesnt prepare you at all for what its like when the child is your own. Happy for her though.
Exactly :D I used to babysit but still I really had NO idea about what was coming :D Totally worth it, obviously, but... baby decides whose routine revolves around what :)))
Abi D she definitely is in for a massive shock!!! My dad always told me that there no point reading books as the baby hasn't read it!! 😂😂😂 tbf you read all the research it says that you should go with babies routine and let them feed on demand.
You absolutely must get a Jané buggy. My friend has one and I so regret not having it for my two (I had an iCandy and a bugaboo). Hers has an amazing seat which the newborn can sleep in on the buggy but it can also go in the car in a horizontal position which I've never come across. It also can be used on aeroplanes and as a travel cot. It's incredibly well made and folds up very neatly. The lying down buggy seat I mention can fold in the middle and becomes and upright car seat/buggy seat too. Plus it has the lovely big wheels which are essential for country walks. Enjoy your pregnancy Fleur, love from Emily (I've watched you since day one💕) xxx
Emily Siemieniec actually going in the car in the horizontal position is not nearly as safe as a car seat for newborns, not to mention illegal in some countries! We are getting a Bugaboo Cameleon3 and will attach a Cybex Car Seat probably
i don't think i've ever been this excited about someones pregnancy, but i have been watching your videos since the boyfriend tag and am so happy for you both! can't wait to see more updates :)
Of course it would be fun for Fleur to have a mini Fleur but it sounds like a boy- no matter- it's all exciting! Love the fact you are not going to tiptoe around the baby. Get your baby used to noise and they sleep through anything! It will make your life and the life of friends and family so much easier when they visit you. Best to you and Mike!
I can't wait to find out what it is!! I only felt sick never actually threw up with my son. My first scan was internal too, but because of my inverted uterus they couldn't find his heartbeat at first. I was freaking out! lol He's a big old 6yr old now. I developed pre-eclampsia (sp?) and had to have him a month early. Induced, 14 hours of labor, but totally worth it. I am so excited for y'all!! Sending love from South Carolina!!
The happiness in your voice and the sparkle in your eyes says a lot about what kind of mom you're going to be. Your love is showing through your smile, Fleur. ❤️☺️ I wish you a healthy pregnancy. Can't wait to hear more about Baby DeForce. 💕
Your moods are so infectious, I love how personal these videos are and I want to know how thankful I am for these videos and for revealing yourself In such a vulnerable way 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm 31 weeks pregnant and have had a really good pregnancy so far. No cravings and haven't felt sick. The only thing is the activity at night-time. I used to sleep on my belly, but can't do that anymore and sometimes not even on the side as the result will be kicks and stretching inside my belly. And for the gender... it's a girl. My mum didn't feel sick at any of her pregnancies as well, and she had 3 girls and 1 boy... :-)
I think it's going to be boy! How are the dogs reacting? When my sister was pregnant our dog would allows want to cuddle with her and put his face on her tummy.
You do what you think is best for you & the baby, if you can afford private care that's great and it's none of our business whatsoever (in case someone gives you sh*t about it ;p). Does this mean that in your next pregnancy update you'll be able/want to reveal the baby gender? It's so exciting! :D. XX
I highly, highly recommend looking at carriers or wraps! They were a god send with my son for around the house when he wouldnt settle down and I wanted to get stuff done but also perfect for things like grocery shopping or going into small stores that its kind of a pain to bring in a stroller/buggy or the carseat. I recommend the Boba Wrap for 6 months and below as it is super easy to use and you can use it from birth and then I used an Ergo with my son once he could hold his head up and you can wear it on the front or back and its super easy to use and they come in tons of cute colors/designs. Like I said, I couldnt live with out a carrier for my son and if I have another one I will definitely be doing the same :) congrats and I cant wait to hear more and more about your pregnancy/baby journey!!
Aww congratulations Fleur & Mike! I've been watching your channel from roughly the time when you got Mike to do the boyfriend tag!! & now you're both married and expecting a baby haha, mental!! Totally agree with your outlook on how you want to parent. I was exactly the same when I was pregnant with my little girl 😊 the only thing I would say is during the first year, try not to get disheartened if it feels like it's not going to plan. I did because I felt like the whole baby routine/sleep etc etc was taking over my entire life ha. After the first year though everything gets SO much easier. Becoming a parent changes your life in a way that you can't quite comprehend until it happens, but luckily we adapt rather quickly and it's definitely the best job in the world! Challenging of course, but still the best none the less! I have no doubt that you and mike will be brilliant parents. All the best for the rest of your pregnancy! 😊 xx
Go for the silver cross wave, it is so light, easy to use and you can change it into a double pram. It is so easy to put down as well and move around. The style of it as well is stunning and silver cross have thought everything in terms of style. They are stunning.
I just had my 1st baby and the thing i waited for the most diring those early mid trimester weeks was when was i going to feel the baby move. Its the best feeling ever💕 congratulations fleur and good luck 😄
Your vlogs are super comforting!! I found out that I was pregnant a little over a week ago and couldn't get into the doctor until 2 weeks later so I've been having the same feelings of not wanting to tell people in case we get there and find out there's not a heart beat or something. I hate thinking negatively but I feel better knowing you had the same fears
Loving watching these videos even though at 26 I still don't plan on having children myself. Feel like I have grown up watching you its like watching an old friend going through a really exciting time. Cant wait to hear what your having Congratulations to you both
I have the I candy peach. It folds so easy and it's really light. It's expensive as you have to buy all stuff separately but worth it. If you have a john lewis near you book a nursery appointment, it's free. They go through everything with you, buggies, car seats, anything. What baby wears to sleep, nursery sets, bath stuff as much or as little as you want. I tried all the buggies and this suited me best xx
I'm currently pregnant as well and I did not know about the old wives tale about having a girl makes you more sick, our family's theory was that boys made you sicker and I was SO beyond horribly sick for about 2-3 months. I also come from a family of like 90% boys and very few girls, so I was very shocked to find out I was having a girl from my blood test. Like any other parents, we only care about having a healthy baby, but my husband was hoping for a girl (and I, for a boy) so he was so happy when we found out. Can't wait to hear about the gender reveal, Fleur!
I had the worst sickness with my first daughter I was actually hospitalised for a few days twice. I couldn't have anything more than a small sip of water. With my second I didn't have any sickness at all it was such a easy pregnancy 😊 good luck for the future fleur, so excited to see more baby/maternity type videos on both your channels 😊💗 xox
Recommendations: For the car, look into the Doona car seat. It's a car seat with wheels attached so it converts into a stroller with no extra pieces. Best invention ever. Just got one for my almost 3 week old and love it. Going in and out of the car is a breeze. For stroller, I looked into the bugaboo but ended up liking the uppababy more. I like that the seat/bassinet is higher up (though I am short at 5'2") and that the basket is bigger. Also, I found folding it was easier and that once baby is big enough for the seat, the seat can stay on the base (when forward facing) while being folded. Definitely a good idea to actually wheel the strollers around and fold/open them to get a feel what will work for you. Good luck and feel well! Very exciting time - enjoy every moment!
I really love the cosatto pushchairs! Super light weight, easy to steer one handed! And they come in so many lovely colours and designs. Never had a problem x
Don't know if they're available in the UK... but you might want to take a look at Joolz strollers :-) They are one the best strollers, made in the Netherlands! They are made for rough weather and/or countryside walks due to the inflatable tires, but are also stylish and looking quite chic. Also, the cot is placed a bit higher than the ones of the Bugaboo - which makes it very easy to watch or pick up your baby and it is also very comfortable when you and your husband don't have the same height (as we do - I am a little one and my husband is not :-)). Also, I can handle the stroller easily with my height (in terms of collapsing and putting it in the car etc.) and they are compatible with Maxi Cosi carseats. We are now using one for 8 weeks (our daughter Ruby is born on the 23th of May) and we love it so much!
Actually the NHS does offer the 'harmony' test! It's at 12 weeks (Down syndrome/spina bifida etc/.... This is something private care lie about so you think you are getting something special/extra and then you feel justified in spending your cash! Please please don't hesitate about the care you will receive on the NHS....remember private care is a business and you and your baby are not always priority...but your pay check is!
Steven Williams Agreed... there's no point having extra scans, if something's not right, a scan isn't going to change that as there is no treatment for an aneuploid embryo. The NHS doesn't scan until 12 weeks because of this. Extra scans are only useful if you have infertility or recurrent loss in working out what is happening and how far along you can get. Otherwise you're just lining the pockets of private healthcare providers.
I can't believe they told her it wasn't available on the NHS! I think the NHS were amazing for myself and my baby! I would never doubt going with the NHS for my next pregnancies
It's incredible what can be done with regards to screening. I definitely would want to pay £400-500 for a harmony test. There's so many illnesses that can be genetic in both sides of my family so I definitely would want to do one so I can be prepared in case my baby would be unwell or disabled. Congratulations again! You and Mike are going to be brilliant parents :)
JessicaAmy145 It's an amazing time to be alive. I want to get tested for everything hereditary before I decide to have a baby or not (not to mention for my own health). It's a very big deal, deciding what you want to know. I'm just so glad to be living now!
Oh you're nuts, its a total catch 22. Not to mention how invasive screening is. That is what they dont tell you concerning ultra sounds.....................
yeah, I don't think is really need it unless there was already a high risk pregnancy , otherwise you can be putting the baby at risk.That's what I heard years ago when I wanted to check also privately my baby! ( It may be better now?!) So I understand that, I was 15 weeks pregnant and it was just amazing! But I did decline for the invasive one ( via vagina) and also for the one that tells you if you are having a baby with down syndrome, etc...because back then it was the one that they put a needle through the belly!! ( which I remember that one can put the baby at risk) Glad to hear about the test done by just blood now! For woman who really want it to be done, that is a lot more safe! phew!
Omg i'm so happy for you im a very old sube of yours.. i have known you since when u used to come to NY and hanged out with nikki,ingrids and more.. i stoped watching youtube for few years bc i was bz with my life... now i have came back again and saw u got married with ur bf and having a baby now... time flies..much love to u and ur family sweety :)
try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy....I understand the worry you have and it's hard not to have them thoughts as your right it can go wrong at any stage, and I completely understand that as I lost my baby girl in may this year at 20 weeks pregnant. wishing you all the best with your pregnancy. xx
I love these chatty updates! Even if you don't have to much to update us on the actual baby I love to hear what baby like things you are doing, like buggy shopping
My niece had the bugaboo one and it was amazing.. so easy to dismantle and assemble again! Plus it's super smooth and can go over almost any type of terrain! Definitely worth a look into :)
Fleur, I hope this question isn't too intrusive, but could you discuss your thoughts on the harmony test and your processing/how you would go about it if the results are positive to high risk of down syndrome? I know it must be quite difficult to think of this being the case as Downs does come with several health complications, but others in the community do shed light on the blessing that their Downs kids are to them and those they encounter. I'm going into pediatric medicine, so that's why I am interested/tuning into these vlogs -- helpful insight from the pregnant females perspective! Hopefully this isn't offensive, just curious to hear how you handle the possibility of complications/health issues. We talk a lot as health students about the bioethics of these genetics tests, but would love to hear the more personal perspective! :) Best wishes, Stephan.
I doubt she will. That's because of the ignorant and abusive pro-lifers on the internet. I'm a health care worker in the NHS, I would have 0 qualms about aborting a bunch of abnormal cells. 0
We have the icandy strawberry and it's so handy as it folds down and stores well especially when in restaurants and at people houses etc. Also, one of the few carry cots that have holes in the base so can be used for overnight sleeping if in hotel or at friends etc.
honestly, in terms of going private then if you can afford it, you should definitely go for it! i get it. you look so happy, you're actually glowing haha!
I have bugaboo donkey for my two rascals. I have 6 week old and 17 months old boys 😃 even though the bugaboo seems heavy it is a dream to push and use, folding is easy and both kids seem very comfy, we are using the carry cot for the tiny one and the seat for the older one. The sun cover is amazing and much better than anything else on the market, i had mutsy before I got pregnant second time and the bugaboo is much easier to push. We paired it with cybex cloud q but i hardly ever leave the baby in the car sear outside of the car as it is not good or comfy for them, i prefer placing him in the carry cot. It is a good car seat though... Good luck finding the right buggy.....
The bugaboo buffalo has been our Best Buy. It's cumbersome by comparison to the bugaboo bee etc but living in an area with lots of country walks it has been amazing. Takes cobbles, kerbs, bumps, country paths brilliantly without waking the precious cargo!!
this is so cute....my babies are almost grown, but I love watching you and seeing how excited you are. It brings back that time for me and its so nice. I wish you all the best - enjoy every moment
Btw the best thing we "purchased" for baby was private session with lactation consultant/maternity nurse when we came home from hospital with our first baby. The cost was negligible if you consider everything you are buying and it had helped so much, she was with me for ages, showing good positions, tips and tricks. She also answered any questions regarding baby care. It put us at easy and helped me breastfeed. I also went private with my pregnancy care, i have a private gyno/obs who has been looking after me for years before pregnancy and through both my pregnancies. I did not have a private care for birth but loved the hospital I chose.
I had the bugaboo donkey. It was fab for when I needed it for the two seats then when my oldest was walking alot more, there was extra storage with the basket x
I love the baby jogger city mini. it's light, compact, and it folds up with one hand. it is a little expensive and has to have specific carseats to go with it and you have to buy all accessories that go with it but it's worth it with the convenience of the stroller. I've tried out tons of different ones and always come back to the baby jogger. we have the city mini single and the city mini double. love both!
I absolutely love watching your pregnancy updates!! :D I think your starting to get your pregnancy glow here! Im getting excited for you, I love mothers excitement when they get pregnant! I am a birth doula so its infectious!! :D
I did a harmony test with my last pregnancy, so worth the peace of mind. I had a prior pregnancy with trisomy 18, and had to do an amniocentesis, it's so awful. So glad the less invasive/less risky tests are available!
Check out the uppababy vista stroller, Fleur. It's very nice looking, big storage basket, and super each to put in car. Have fun shopping! It's so much fun xo
When I was pregnant with my first I started shopping at 16 weeks when I found out the gender. 2nd time I didn't start shopping until 24 weeks! I realised 2nd time babies don't need half as much as I thought! X
I had a bugaboo cam in navy and cream which was beautiful- but in terms of use I hated it. I had a c section with a rubbish recovery and I just couldn't use it properly and easily. I also HATED that you needed to remove the chassis to collapse it. So when my son was 8 weeks old I sold it and bought a mama and papas armadillo flip. Ugly pram. And quality wise - nothing compared to the bugaboo. But literally the easiest pram to collapse, it's compact. It's just amazing. I think sometimes when you have a baby you just have to go with what works for you. X
I had a boy (who recently turned 4) and I was SOOOOO sick during my pregnancy from months 2-4. I still remember the first time I threw up, I was about to leave to go to a language learning class I was taking and as I reached for the door I was suddenly overcome with nausea and thought.. maybe I should just sit. So I sat down and then threw up. And from that moment on for the next 2 months I threw up every half hour almost on the dot. I stayed in bed nearly the whole time as walking around and going out only seemed to make me more sick and I would throw up every single thing that I ate. I craved eating fruit during that time but it really hurt to throw up the citrus (umm.. well, more than other foods). Later in pregnancy craved salty foods. My pregnancy was great once I got over the sickness! Pregnancy is so much more enjoyable when you are not super sick! Enjoy every moment of it!
Here in the US more and more doctors are starting to give scans at every appointment (every 3-4 weeks) it's so nice to get that peace of mind like you said! Also I had a bleeding scare (everything turned out ok though! I'm 13 weeks now) in early pregnancy so I had to have 3 internal scans, 😖 So I know what you mean, they aren't pleasant!! The things we do for our babies 😉
I loved, loved, LOVED my Bugaboo. I had the original one with pink hood. It is super light, you can lift it with one hand (wheels and baby in it). It was great in the city and off road, we took it into the fields and it coped just great. I still miss it, my daughter is 8 years old. :) What I found, is that I needed different prams for different things (or I just loved my prams :). I had one for travel (flights), it was tri-fold and weighted 3kg and was from birth,. I had a Mount buggy, 3 wheeler with proper big wheels, it was really big, used when daughter was 4 (was easier to take her for distances and great for a supermarket shop). I look at it like cars: you have a mini, Mike has a truck, baby can have a Mini and a Truck. I am so happy for both of you :)
My sister suffered from severe hyperemesis gravidarum (which means excessive vomiting during pregnancy) throughout ALL three of her pregnancies & she gave birth to three boys. Suffice to say I no longer believe that old wives' tale! Congratulations again to you & Mike. I hope you feel better soon, xx.
You have exactly the same cravings and sickness as I did and I had a little boy 😜 (now 10 months old!) It's definitely worth shopping around for buggies and going with something that works for you (I personally found the bugaboo didn't fit in our car very well!) We went for a classic Dutch brand called the Mutsy Evo and we love it. My only essential recommendations are; it can be front and rear facing (I like having baby facing me but my husband likes to swap it round) and it has a big basket that's easy to access (you'll be forever loading it with shopping). Hope you're still feeling good and you've reached the glorious energy filled second trimester! Xx
Loving the updates Fleur. I had an early scan at hospital at 7 weeks but also paid for a private scan at 17 weeks to find out the gender. Harmony testing wasn't really very popular then. If you're struggling for names I've recently made a couple of baby names videos!
I'm so excited for you and Mike Fleur! Don't feel you have to explain yourself for having private scans, as a English girl now living in Australia, id say it is half and half if people have their babies and scans private or public. I had both of mine in a private hospital and the scans as well, and for me I just wanted that extra reassurance, but of course it is a big expense. I would highly recommend looking at the icandy prams If you haven't already, I love mine, it is so light, easy to walk and run with and is narrow so great for in the shops! Also looks great. You're looking wonderful x
I know you already know the sex.......but I'd guess boy from the sickness........I'm 35 weeks with my third boy and I'm still being sick 😷 hopefully that isn't the case for you babe! Absolutely love these pregnancy vlogs 💙
Emmaljunga Mondial.... the best pram I know of.... It's fully equipped for use from birth to 3 years of age, it includes a carrycot and a reversible seat. It's pretty lightweight as well ( around 10kg) but still very solid and comfortable when using. Congrats on the baby by the way :)
400 or 500 pounds is so much cheaper for the harmony test in the US! Most insurances don't cover it at all unless you are over the age of 35 or have a family history of the genetic conditions it tests for and the pre pay out of pocket is 1500$ us (or 1142 GBP)
