Harry and Meghan Are Expecting, Baby Due Spring 2019

[muriel]

I am thinking we should see the arrival of Baby Sussex between now and the 12th. Perhaps this coming weekend.



LaRae

That timeline would certainly not be amiss!

 

[O-H Anglophile]

Which is extremely stupid to not have an official collection to commemorate the baby’s birth. Don’t they know the amount of money they would be making from this popular couple and popular baby? As I said before, so much has gone on to dull down the celebration of the Sussex pregnancy. Totally different than previous royal pregnancies. It’s not about the baby being seventh in line either.

I think it is deliberate for everything to be low key. I think everyone, including Harry & Meghan are working at keeping the hysteria in check.

 

[Fijiro]

I understand that there was no official collection to commemorate the birth of Louis and also James. If that's true, then this makes sense.

 

[ladongas]

Louis’ Pillbox?

I understand that there was no official collection to commemorate the birth of Louis and also James. If that's true, then this makes sense.

I see that there was a “Royal Baby 2018” pillbox.

 

[MaiaMia_53]

Just now checking in, and I was kind of hoping there would be news. At this point, I'm beginning to suspect Baby Sussex does not prefer the month of April. I too hope the baby will not arrive on another royal baby's same birthday. So, if not today, then please May 1, May 3, or May 4. Anything beyond that will surely be overdue.

That article was back in October. It was said that Meghan was going to give birth at the Lindo wing, with 20 staff and they would all be on call for 3 months. The whole alcohol thing makes sense when her due date is here or near. She isn't going to want to use a different doctor, because her doctor was drinking the night she goes into labor.

Ah, I don't doubt the 'no alcohol' rule is absolutely above-board and in line with normal protocol for royal baby deliveries most likely. And if I was Meghan, it definitely would make sense to me as a reasonable request to make, rather than taking it for granted. I don't have any issue with any aspect of the report. It's kind of cool to have that many specialists on hand to ensure a safe and a smooth delivery.

I think some of the team of doctors were not necessarily 'hand-picked' by Meghan, but are simply on hand for consultative purposes, at the behest of Her Majesty, the Queen.

The fall back care and attentiveness on hand by experts in their field, should make an expectant Mom feel super relaxed and stress free. But I'm sure that Meghan, as a strong, independent woman, has also firmly made all of her own personal wishes known, so that she can exert and maintain full control over her own body, her own life, and her own birth process.

Hmm, here's interesting articles about how Meghan's years of yoga practice has kept her fit... [which is a bonus for her as an older expectant mother]:
https://fitworldsport.com/fitness/2...-stays-fit-through-pregnancy-the-cheat-sheet/

https://www.thisisinsider.com/meghan-markle-yoga-routine-2018-9

And for handy reference, here's the actual link to the original Tig feature with Meghan's former yoga guru, Duncan Parvianen (as accessed and provided in the second article above via the Internet's wayback machine):
https://web.archive.org/web/20160714223454/http://thetig.com/6-daily-poses-rejuvenation/

If its a girl and born on May 4th, they'd definitely have to name her Leia. After all, her daddy actually almost was a stormtrooper in a Star Wars movie. The only reason they didn't appear in the movie was because William and Harry were too tall.

That's funny. I posted in the baby name and gender thread that there's a recent article claiming 'Allegra' (of Italian origin) was Diana's favorite name for a girl, so that M&H are considering it for a baby girl. I thought in that case 'Leia' might serve as a nickname, but there are so many nickname possibilities, including 'Legra,' 'Allie,' etc.

 

[angieuk]

I had a dream last night, where I clicked onto the Daily Mail, and it said ITS A GIRL; BABY GIRL; no idea what the date was in the Dream.

I said to myself, a bit disappointed; as I had wanted her to have a BOY. Then in the dream I said oh well maybe the 2nd baby will be a BOY.

I woke up this morning and realised I was still in bed, and it had been a dream.

But it's now no longer going to be an APRIL birth. So let's see what happens this weekend? I have a feeling not much will happen until either Saturday/Sunday.

 

[kathia_sophia]

So, the baby Sussex managed to avoid the birthdays of The Queen, Louis and Catherine&William wedding anniversary. The only significant left is Charlotte's.


I think it's safe to say now that the baby will be a May baby, right?

 

[ACO]

Well it is looking like this will not be an April baby. Seems to be clear that this week was her due date and that is why she was April/May because it was too close to tell. It would be truly fitting for her to give birth tomorrow. I am so ready for this baby to come. Lol

 

[soapstar]

The discussion about British royal titles has been moved to the 'Questions about British Styles and Titles' thread.

The back and forth discussion about the Royal Collection's 2019 teddy bear, has been deleted.

If you wish to continue discussing the names and gender of baby Sussex, please go here.

 

[American Observer7]

What is taking Baby Sussex so long? (Smile) I guess he or she likes hanging out in its mom's belly.

 

[Alisa]

Must be a boy...they're notoriously late.

 

[JuliannaVictoria]

What Brits think about Harry and Meghan's decision to keep details surrounding the birth private.

75% agreed with them
13% didn't care or didn't know
12% didn't agree with them.

Interesting statistics.

https://yougov.co.uk/opi/surveys/re...e7c24378-6b29-11e9-8ab4-fd08fd85bd85/toplines

 

[jacqui24]

What Brits think about Harry and Meghan's decision to keep details surrounding the birth private.

75% agreed with them
13% didn't care or didn't know
12% didn't agree with them.

Interesting statistics.

https://yougov.co.uk/opi/surveys/re...e7c24378-6b29-11e9-8ab4-fd08fd85bd85/toplines

The fact that a poll is even conducted on this is just...mind boggling.

 

[JuliannaVictoria]

The fact that a poll is even conducted on this is just...mind boggling.

It just highlights the faux outrage by some.

 

[kathia_sophia]

So, officially a May baby. I really never thought we would reach May 1st without baby Sussex outside in the world.

 

[Alisa]

Remember 2 weeks after "early May" can be up to May 20th.

 

[jacqui24]

Remember 2 weeks after "early May" can be up to May 20th.

Her comment on early May takes into consideration baby can be late. She said she’s due late April, but maybe early May. Most doctors won’t let mothers go past 2 weeks overdue.

 

[Madame Verseau]

Sigh. No Baby Sussex yet. Still waiting.

 

[Alisa]

Her comment on early May takes into consideration baby can be late. She said she’s due late April, but maybe early May. Most doctors won’t let mothers go past 2 weeks overdue.

We don't know that. She said she was due late April/early May. We have passed late April so it next up is early May. Two weeks past early May could take us to to April 20th.

Also it's important to know that a woman's due date or EDC is only an "estimate".

 

[jacqui24]

We don't know that. She said she was due late April/early May. We have passed late April so it next up is early May. Two weeks past early May could take us to to April 20th.

Also it's important to know that a woman's due date or EDC is only an "estimate".

While due dates are an estimate, that is the standard doctors use to take into consideration when it’s appropriate time to intervene. And her official due date is in April, they will not wait until May 20th.

 

[Countessmeout]

We don't know that. She said she was due late April/early May. We have passed late April so it next up is early May. Two weeks past early May could take us to to April 20th.

Also it's important to know that a woman's due date or EDC is only an "estimate".

We passed April yes. That doesn't mean her due date is in May. It very well means she could already be a week late or more.

At the time of Eugenie's wedding it was said she had her 12 week scan. And not that day. A due date of April 21-25 would have had her 12.5 weeks or so pregnant when Eugenie got married.

Its far more likely she is already at least a day or two over due if not more. And included May as she knew many first babies come late.

 

[Alisa]

While due dates are an estimate, that is the standard doctors use to take into consideration when it’s appropriate time to intervene. And her official due date is in April, they will not wait until May 20th.

No one knows when her official due date is/was.
The Duchess said she was due late April/early May.

No exact date was given so no one knows if she is overdue. She could very well be approaching her due date.

We passed April yes. That doesn't mean her due date is in May. It very well means she could already be a week late or more.

At the time of Eugenie's wedding it was said she had her 12 week scan. And not that day. A due date of April 21-25 would have had her 12.5 weeks or so pregnant when Eugenie got married.

Its far more likely she is already at least a day or two over due if not more. And included May as she knew many first babies come late.

Actually it does mean that her due date could very well be in May.
Meghan said late April/early May. She didn't give an exact that so she could be very well be due in May.

As for the 12 week scan. That's just speculation on the people's part. No one knows if and when exactly she had the scan. As previouslt mentioned here in this thread the scan can be done before or after 12 weeks.

 

[soapstar]

Once again: Meghan, her family and her doctors are the only ones who know when her official due date is, and they haven't shared that info with the public. So let's move on from arguing about when Meghan had her 12 week scan and whether she is overdue.

 

[loonytick]

Harry has been confirmed for a quick trip to the Netherlands next week. I really doubt they’d announce that unless a firm “here’s when we stop waiting for things to start naturally and take this baby out already” date weren’t set at least several days prior. Which should mean we’re getting close, folks!

 

[jacqui24]

Harry has been confirmed for a quick trip to the Netherlands next week. I really doubt they’d announce that unless a firm “here’s when we stop waiting for things to start naturally and take this baby out already” date weren’t set at least several days prior. Which should mean we’re getting close, folks!

If they can do this Friday EST time or wait until Sunday EST, that'd be greatly appreciated. I've got plans for all day Saturday.

 

[Dman]

They’re only announcing the trip because it’s part of his schedule. He’s likely won’t be going if the baby arrives today or close to the date of the trip.

 

[jacqui24]

They’re only announcing the trip because it’s part of his schedule. He’s likely won’t be going if the baby arrives today or close to the date of the trip.

I think if the baby gets here early enough, he'd still go. It's less than 24 hours, and it's been on his calendar for a long time.

 

[Dman]

I think if the baby gets here early enough, he'd still go. It's less than 24 hours, and it's been on his calendar for a long time.

From what I’m understanding, no decision has been made. It’s just been announced because that’s in his schedule since last year. The baby is taking precedent here. Very likely baby Sussex will be here before then.

 

[ACO]

Based on what all the reporters are saying and just putting pieces together from the last 2 weeks, this is what I think is going in.

Meghan likely was due a few days ago. Doria has been in the UK for two weeks now. Harry wasn't expecting to attend the two engagements recently. This trip to the Netherlands was scheduled in months ago and clearly Harry thought the timing would work. It all just points to they thought Baby Sussex would be here last week.

I can't imagine it goes beyond this weekend. I could be wrong, clearly, but that is my guess.

 

[Dman]

Based on what all the reporters are saying and just putting pieces together from the last 2 weeks, this is what I think is going in.

Meghan likely was due a few days ago. Doria has been in the UK for two weeks now. Harry wasn't expecting to attend the two engagements recently. This trip to the Netherlands was scheduled in months ago and clearly Harry thought the timing would work. It all just points to they thought Baby Sussex would be here last week.

I can't imagine it goes beyond this weekend. I could be wrong, clearly, but that is my guess.

Today, tomorrow or Friday should be it.