Guillaume and Stephanie expecting first child

[Kristallinchen]

I don't think I've ever been so moved or happy by royal news like this!

I couldn't agree more !!! I'm really SO happy !!

They haven’t been public about it but it’s clear they have struggled. Infertility and loss is a pain you couldn’t imagine unless you go through it yourself. It is hell and I don’t wish it on anyone. Sending virtual hugs to all our Dishers who are in the midst of their own journey. Sometimes it helps to know you are not alone.  

Hugs to you too! I have my miracle kicking and moving in my womb. I try to enjoy every single minute of it. And I hope I'll never forget how long I wished for him and that I'll never take it for granted. 

Congratulations, Yellowpoppy. Wishing you a save pregnancy and a healthy baby.

[Booklover]

Congrats to the happy couple. 

[leatherface]

https://www.shutterstock....tume-sitting-next-2038934

I shall just put a link to this little sweetheart here- royalty free !!!!

Love it!! 

Mini-Lobster!

[genegal43]

CONGRATS!   

[KimmySue]

I am so happy for them! Every time I would see new posts for these two, I was always hoping it would be a pregnancy announcement. The pictures are lovely, they both look so happy.

[AutumnOpal]

So wonderful to read this news on my Twitter feed this morning

[amethyst]

this is so exciting! congrats to Gui and Steph - they look genuinely happy and relived in those pictures and I'm sure this has been a long-awaited little miracle for them

[A Citizen not a Subject]

Best wishes to Stephanie and to YellowPoppy for healthy pregnancies and safe deliveries, and my very best wishes to Marieke that your hopes and dreams are fulfilled.

[SouthernBelle]

Is it too soon to start speculating on godparents? I think Mathilde will definitely be in the mix.

[fairy]

Me too !
As someone who is suffering from fertility problems myself and is undergoing treatments since May I can easily understand how happy they must be and I really wish her a good pregnancy and a healthy baby!

Good luck to you Marieke! May you and your partner have a happy result!

Thank you so much! It have been difficult years since we are trying to have a baby. The miscarriage last year was and is difficult to process and then the news that we need medication because my body doesn't do what is has to do. In August the news that I needed an operation because I had a cyste in my ovary and later find out that there were other things wrong in there. Starting again and changing medication in october. And now this week hearing that another attempt failed and that we have to consider taking it to another level and probably starting in some months with ivf. It has been a rough journey. But as long as there is possibility for treatment there is hope!

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My journey was similar to yours. After 12 years of trying and multiple miscarriages, we pretty much gave up on the idea. We were discussing going to Croatia (this was right after the war) to adopt a baby as my cousin was the nun who ran  one of the orphanages. Then lightning struck, all on it's own.  It seems like five minutes ago, but now she is a senior in high school. The thing to remember is that there are many children in the world who need a home. You will be a mother, even if it wasn't the way you originally  planned.

And we share this journey with many others. Even in this fairly contained group we have several members who walked this road. IVF/IcSI is a steep hill, but sometimes worth it. And even if it doesn't lead to a Baby, life is full of miracles. We went along and were unsuccessful, had our first one thru what we call the cabbage patch and then two miracle pregnancies later we have a house full of gorgeous fairies. Number one is at law school, the second is graduating School this next spring and the little one is currently struggling with latin and puberty. Never a dull moment...
Lots of love to all mothers, biological and emotional, and to those who choose a different path of life...

[llcd]

Great news! i'm so happy for them 

[Bunnyette]

Me too !
As someone who is suffering from fertility problems myself and is undergoing treatments since May I can easily understand how happy they must be and I really wish her a good pregnancy and a healthy baby!

Good luck to you Marieke! May you and your partner have a happy result!

Thank you so much! It have been difficult years since we are trying to have a baby. The miscarriage last year was and is difficult to process and then the news that we need medication because my body doesn't do what is has to do. In August the news that I needed an operation because I had a cyste in my ovary and later find out that there were other things wrong in there. Starting again and changing medication in october. And now this week hearing that another attempt failed and that we have to consider taking it to another level and probably starting in some months with ivf. It has been a rough journey. But as long as there is possibility for treatment there is hope!

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My journey was similar to yours. After 12 years of trying and multiple miscarriages, we pretty much gave up on the idea. We were discussing going to Croatia (this was right after the war) to adopt a baby as my cousin was the nun who ran  one of the orphanages. Then lightning struck, all on it's own.  It seems like five minutes ago, but now she is a senior in high school. The thing to remember is that there are many children in the world who need a home. You will be a mother, even if it wasn't the way you originally  planned.

Beautifully said and so true.

[CyrilSebastian]

Today is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. A new baby is a wonderful early Christmas present! 

[QueenEM]

Great news!! They look extremely happy, it's a joy to see 
My best wishes to all dishers expecting or in the struggle 

[Clover]

Congrats! Wonderful news!




In true Royal Dish style, I called this one last month. I think she was about 4 months along in this picture.

True, she does looks pregnant - fuller breasts and body. I really hope this couple receives good news soon. Also, the early stages of a pregnancy can be miserable for some women - perhaps she has something like Hyperemesis gravidarum.