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First born gender disappointment for dads
By Joanna Harvey on 09/11/2011 12:47:25
Shocking 11% of dads were disappointed about the sex of their first baby
Becoming a dad for the first time is one of the most special moments of a man's life, but a new survey has found that 11% of new dads were disappointed when they found out the gender of their baby.The study of 1204 dads across the UK by My
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Facing disappointments when trying to conceive
By Maria Meunnich on 27/01/2008 01:56:58
How to make those monthly let-downs more bearable during the baby-wait
contraception (and a few fall pregnant when contraception fails), for most couples there are at least several months of trying to conceive before anything happens, and some couples will have to wait years for a child. Coping with the disappointment of getting
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The Christmas presents no mum or mum-to-be wants to get
By Daniella Delaney on 23/12/2011 08:43:21
We'd be so disappointed if either of these was in our stocking on December 25th
When it comes to Christmas there are good gifts and then there are downright awful gifts. We've unearthed these couple of beauties that definitely fall into the latter category.Firstly, brighten up tea time by cutting your homemade cookies into the shape of a fetus. Sold with the...
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1 in 5 parents regret their baby’s name
By Kimberley Smith on 11/05/2010 14:12:46
Baby name trends move so fast parents are left disappointed with their choice, says survey
Chloe, Olivia, Ruby, Emily, Grace and Jessica for girls and William, Jack, Alfie, Thomas, Oliver and Joshua for boys are not just some of the most popular baby names in the UK, but also the most regretted by 3000 parents surveyed.“Choosing a name that you and your child will love...
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TTC: other people’s pregnancies
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/05/2008 00:39:48
It can be hard to cope with other people’s pregnancy joy when you are still trying to conceive (TTC)
As if we weren’t aware of it already, it’s clear from the TTC forums on ThinkBaby that many of us find it hard when we hear that a friend or close relative is expecting a baby, especially when we are already having to deal with disappointment when
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Proposal to increase maternity leave and pay passed by EU
By Matt Fricker on 21/10/2010 12:44:29
Maternity leave could be increased to up to 20 weeks at full pay
campaigned against the increase, have reacted to the vote with disappointment, this is only the beginning of a long series of debates and campaigning before any changes to the maternity leave system can be made.“This is a disappointing result. I am assured
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Men: Trying for a baby
By ThinkBaby on 11/06/2007 01:35:38
Women understandably place a lot of personal importance on getting pregnant, but what about their partners?
ready for a baby?' is something you both need to consider. There may be disappointments and, when you do get pregnant, there will be major decisions along the way, so you both need to understand and respect the other person's feelings on the subject
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Curtain up on Mamas & Papas' sale
By ThinkBaby on 03/10/2005 15:59:40
Retailer promises great October savings across ranges in-store
ahead if you're looking for something specific to avoid disappointment. If you do check out the sale then please do come back and post in the forum to let other members know whether it's a worthwhile trip: You might save someone pounds on a pushchair
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William Hague and wife share their miscarriage problems
By Matt Fricker on 02/09/2010 11:54:53
Foreign Secretary reveals his wife has suffered multiple miscarriages as they try to have a baby
even more difficult the fact that we had only just experienced another disappointment.“We are aware that the stress of infertility can often strain a marriage, but in our case, thankfully, it has only brought us closer together,” added William.If you
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Mums win claim against BSkyB for maternity pay discrimination
By Kimberley Smith on 17/12/2010 13:06:57
Two mums of young children have won their case for wrongful dismissal after being asked if they were planning more children
.Natalie Stone lost her job as a senior content editor while she was pregnant with her third child, just before she was due to go on maternity leave. Natalie and Victoria alleged that they had been made redundant to save on maternity pay."We're disappointed
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