I have a cold too My ex-DH came in last night to collect #1, I mentioned I had a head cold and he oinked at me which is NOT FUNNY!

Bollocks. Am getting my second post partum cold. Dd is only 4 weeks old. How unlucky is that. Oh well. Could be worse.

msg post natal thread here hope link works.. on phone at mo

Where do we go from here - I've heard of a postnatal thread but can't find it??!

xx

Congrats MsG, lovely that you're now home.

BFing might be easier at home when you're more relaxed? The only way I could do it at first (and still our preferred method now) is lying down - takes all the worry about cushions and levels away.

Momino, DH here is also feeling 'a bit down' today and he's not sure why, he just feels worried 'about things'. Poor lamb

Seems like this thread is my spiritual home - must be because F was so blooming late I never thought I'd make it to the other thread!

Am off to try to read some of it but need to bath the baby (only because the midwife is coming this afternoon and then some friends from NCT!)

Congrats MsG

47 babies altogether from 1 April to 6 June! 25 BOYS, 22 GIRLS.

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY, Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL, Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz
12 MAY 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40pm, 8lb 15oz
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am
23 MAY 2009: Lasser, BOY, Alex Tennessee, 5.52pm, 7lbs 8 oz.
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: reebee, BOY, Felix, 1.30am, 8lbs 7.5oz.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
4 JUNE 2009: grumpyoldcaaaaaaaaa, GIRL, Sophia, 8lb 11oz, 14:50
4 JUNE 2009: runningmonkey, GIRL, Alys Olwen 10.09pm, 9lb 7oz
5 JUNE 2009: MsG, GIRL, Charlotte Emily
6 JUNE 2009: sophietom, BOY, Jake, 9lb 5, 12:30

congrats MrsG on the safe arrival of Charlotte

Hi everyone,

Congrats MrsG. BF can be hard at first, but it does get easier. C is 4 weeks now and she's on and off in no time. She knows what she's doing now, though still lets go to suck on her hands instead sometimes

baby names C still gets called baby by dh and the dcs. I've only just felt comfortalbe calling her C. Somehow she doesn't look like a C, she's too chunky and fat!

My dh isn't here at the mo, so I'm having no trouble with him . I do feel a bit stressed though, because he has left me a list of things to do/get before the weekend and I'd rather just stay at home and do my own thing.

[angy] I've just been outbid at the very last second on eBay. I hate it when that happens. I'm trying to get a sunshade playmat thing for C, so we've got somewhere safe to put her down in the sun.

MsG, congrats on Charlotte's safe arrival am glad you're home. BF is really a tough thing but it does get easier . Hope you're finding time to relax.

Congrats MsG! Glad you are both well and home and lovely name too. Am in complete sympathy re BF am now 1.5 hrs into a feed and not sure if A is just sucking or actually swallowing anything and that's after spendin ages trying to latch her on... She's like an octopus!

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't posted - I ended up spending a week in hospital due to high blood pressure and beautiful Charlotte Emily was born late on Friday night. Came home last night. Am really struggling with breast feeding and am about a mm away from giving up. Argh.

Hope everyone else is well. xxx

reebee, you got it exactly right about difficulty naming children. btw Felix was on my list if we'd had a boy .

at your DH for shouting at you obscuring his view of tv...

seems the DH/DPs are acting up. mine's snappier as well and found out he's worried about making ends meet to cover costs of 3rd LO (eg new car to fit 3 car seats, things needing repair in the house, etc). In fact, he's waking in the middle of the night and not because of helping with harper ... he's 'got a lot on his mind'.

This change of having a/another child is difficult on relationships, isn't it?

Frazzled- I think it takes time to get used to babies' names. Poor S just gets called "baby" or "babi" ("baby" but with a Yorkshire accent IYSWIM) all the time as that's what the DCs call him. I sometimes wonder whether we should have chosen a name with more syllables as we still keep confusing DS1 (Ben) and DS2 (Sam) as they are similar names in some ways. But i think it's more a case of just getting used to it. Anyway, DD (aged 4) wishes we'd called her Lily as she thinks its a lovely name, and wants to know why we called her Katie . When i was younger i wished i was called Sophie or even better, Sophia like babygrump .

Frazz, at your DH for being so unhelpful and rude! He's clearly tired and emotional himself if he's making rubbish comments like that and snapping at you. That's no fun. Mr Bee has been a tad on the moody side himself recently (have just been shouted at for walking past the TV and momentarily obscuring his vision, when it was so I could check on the baby!!!) so I know exactly how you feel - too fragile and bruised to cope with insensitivity. Oh yeah, and we have Sky+ so even if I'd deliberately done a dance in front of it, it wouldn't havce mattered! Sigh.

I love the name Hugo as well. I think that naming children has changed massively over the last couple of years and unless you're having children now (like us!) I don't think that you would realise that.

We've had varying reactions about Felix (many predictably referring to f'ing catfood) and it does make you worry especially when it's such a big and difficult decision in the first place.

momino, I think Harper's a fab name. Do you think a reason for it not getting the same reaction as the others' names is that they're similar 'types' of name - very pretty, clearly girly names with similar sounds and Harper is different, stronger and definitely more unusual? Maybe people assumed you would have given H a more obviously 'girly' name and are surprised? I completely agree with your comments about her growing into it - it's an exciting name to have and I think she'll feel very lucky to have it.

frazz*/*tummum, I must admit to being uncertain (still!) about Harper's name, though we're not going to change it. DH loves it and was never in doubt as it's been on our baby name list for both dd1 and dd2 though we chose other names.

problem is I think India and Saskia are beautiful names and we get lots of people saying so but Harper doesn't get the same reaction. Indeed we get the 'is it a boy's name' or 'that's unuuusual' (not said in complimentary way). However, I searched through baby name books in the days following Harper's birth and couldn't find a close alternative. so Harper stuck. She'll grow into it I feel and make it a beautiful name to stand up next to the other two.

Frazz, I love the name Hugo!

Oh Frazz how crap are men? What was the point of saying he didn't like the name if he doesn't want to change it and agreed to it in the 1st place?! No wonder you are feeling crappy.

Morning
I too have been given shorts and t-shirts in size 6-9 months - very kind of people but not very useful - summer shorts at Christmas??? (so have taken them back which I sort of feel bad about but better to have stuff that will be worn I think).
Have just realised that I need to register baby H by TOMORROW as we are in Scotland and only get 3 wks to register not 6 as I thought (duh). So I said to DH last night about it and he said he isn't sure he likes baby H's name - apparently he can never remember it! So now I'm a bit worried........what to do? He says he doesn't want to change it (and neither do I) but I am a bit annoyed with him that he agreed to it when he obviously isn't that keen. Lots of people don't seem to like it (which doesn't bother me in the slightest) but it bothers him I think. And he's being a grumpy horror at the moment anyway (work getting on top of him I think). Anyway feeling a bit down today as DH went to work after snapping at me for no reason and now I'm on my own all morning feeling a bit crappy. Boo. Better get dressed - back later.

Sorry, me me me post. Oops.

Congrats sophitom!

Currently got v sucky baby attached will try to get over to ok thread soon

Hope all are well x

Congrats sophitom!

Currently got v sucky baby attached will try to get over to ok thread soon

Hope all are well x

Dd too is in 3-6 months already. Not everything, but most. Even the 0-3 footless White Company babygro she got is half mast. My friend was so proud of getting me for dd1 born in January, a snow suit size 6-9 months. She said you will have too much newborn stuff. Erm yes.

at going to Milton Keynes.

sophiet yay huge congratulations on jake and look forward to hearing of you getting home.

jennster I'm so glad I wasn't on earlier when you were teasing everyone so well ;)

detsy I hope your dd enjoyed her unexpected train ride.. not ideal though.. bet your dh was a bit

I too have been taking clothes back this afternoon not because they're too small but as they are summer clothes in size 6- 9 months. nice idea for people to buy with growth in mind but they don't think about seasons.. summer dresses in november will be a bit chilly!

Congrats sophietom. I think that's a full list now, unless any latecomers post. 46 babies altogether from 1 April to 6 June! 25 BOYS, 21 GIRLS.

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY, Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL, Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz
12 MAY 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40pm, 8lb 15oz
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am
23 MAY 2009: Lasser, BOY, Alex Tennessee, 5.52pm, 7lbs 8 oz.
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: reebee, BOY, Felix, 1.30am, 8lbs 7.5oz.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
4 JUNE 2009: grumpyoldcaaaaaaaaa, GIRL, Sophia, 8lb 11oz, 14:50
4 JUNE 2009: runningmonkey, GIRL, Alys Olwen 10.09pm, 9lb 7oz
6 JUNE 2009: sophietom, BOY, Jake, 9lb 5, 12:30

just seen on FB that grumpy and babygrump are home.

congratulations sophietom

Well, C was 11lbs 2oz a week ago, so she must be at least 11 1/2 pounds now, probably more at the rate she has been gaining. She was also quite long (56cm), so together it made some of her stuff too small. She's never fit in newborn stuff, she'd outgrown that before her birth . It does depend on the brand too though. George clothes in 0-3 only go up to 12lbs, M&S up to 13 1/2 lbs, that's a big difference and I can tell. The outfit she's in today is one my mym sent over from Belgium. I was very when I tried it on her and it fit. I had expected the sleeves to be to long and the dress to reach her ankles!

congrats SophieTom!!

Detsy- I'm sorry but i let out a laugh when i read that the first train stop was Milton Keynes - that's quite a journey (stupid DH grrrr). If anyone doesn't know the full story, its on the pn thread.

At least you will have a nice quiet afternoon

Ooh sorry - forgot to say congrats to sophietom!!

dd has had virgin trains cake for lunch - so tats ok then......and breathe... grrrrrrr

how much does claire weigh now then?!

I too already have oodles of little stuff that doesn't fit any more - also makes me sad, think i havea hormonal thing going on

belgianchocs- S got sooo many 0-3m clothes- now i can drive, I plan to swap some for 3-6m too. I feel bad taking things back that people bought, but at least this way things will get worn.

Aren't we still waiting for MsG?

Congrats sophietom!! Does this mean we can officially close the a/n thread down so we don't have to try and keep up to date with 2 threads??

LOL, I listened to that labour CD so often, but always fell asleep, so I have no idea what that clock thing is that you guys are on about. The hypnotherapy isn't supposed to make it painfree, just to make the pain managable, but I also had one of those fast and furious labours and there was no way I could stay in control and breathe through it all. Funnily enough that's what I did instinctively with ds and dd1 without the hypnotherapy. C's labour was the most out of control one of them all

I've just been out to swap some of the little outfits C received for presents. At 4 weeks she's already so big that none of them fit and I've swapped them all for size 3-6 months She's actually wearing a size 3-6m outfit as we speak and it fits .

Congratulations Sophie big baby boy - how lovely, well done you! x Enjoy the rest in hospital and look forward to hearing all about it!

So is that it - are we all done then?? That makes me feel a bit sad.... I know I'm a crazy old bat

Frazz i feltthe same disappointment as you - think i thought it would be pain free, calm beutific experience and it was bloody fast and furious. At last you visualised a clock I completely forgot about turning down the dial!! Just keep chuntering that its natural, its fine, its one contraction less... And I missed out on my water birth too (hence the need to have another - which DH is freaking about big styleee!!!)

My bonkers DP has just put his mother on a train and got stuck on it with DD who is desperate for lunch and a nap... First stop is Milton Keynes.... bloody men honestly

Blue titch is yelling, best go and have a wee before the boobs come out. He's put on 9oz this week (OMG) now weighs 9lb11oz

xx

Hurrah, Sophietom! congratulations!
I'm so glad I wasn't on here earlier... Jennster, you would have driven me mad .

Yaaaay Sophietom!!

Congrats Sophietom. Hope the hospital stay goes OK and look forward to hearing from you once you are at home on Weds.

Congrats Sophietom

crossed post - oops.

aaaaaaaaaah, lovely name and good size.
How fabulous. CONGRATULATIONS.
And thank you jennster for letting us know.
[eventually]
Excellent, I can have a shower now.

I think you're probably right about the not feeling steamrollered thing. Although I was achy all over that was probably more from flinging myself around in the birth pool for the last ten minutes when it was getting to the hideous pressure bit. I did feel fine afterwards tho compared to how I was after DD1 + 2- I think I was just slightly disappointed as I thought I might manage to keep it more pain-free than it was - IYSWIM! Don't think I really pushed tho - possibly only once - I did breathe him out I think (with the help of constant G&A), which was good. I guess there is no way of knowing really how it would have felt without.
Oh am waffling.
Anyway so sophietom huge congrats!
Are you going to tell us what she had then?????? Please???

Didn't want to announce it without her permission, and didn't want to pester her. She is still in hospital and will be until Wednesday, making sure feeding is established. Jake born at 12.30 weighing a whopping 9lb 5oz.

Have listened to the postnatal one once. Found the labour one useful in just breathing deeply (although Yoga helped me with sectional breathing) and just relaxing during a contraction. I didn't come out of the whole process feeling like I'd been steamrollered or having run a marathon because I wasn't tensing my muscles and fighting the contraction like I did with dcs 1 + 2

am sure the weather man mentioned snow........

Saturday? But that's 2 days ago surely?
You should change your name to secretsquirrel!

What did she have then? Details please.......?????

Oh FGS

(by the way, still havn't managed to listen to the postnatal hypno cd - have you? Might try to fit in a bit of relaxation later.........if I'm lucky!)
and out of interest did you find the hypno birth stuff helped you in labour.......I think it helped me a bit with relaxing but do remember lying in the birth pool telling the midwife that I was getting stressed because I couldn't remember what I was supposed to be doing - (relaxing!) and I failed miserably to 'turn down the dial'. I just kept imagining giant clocks but couldnt' make them change so gave up on that one!

And I've known since then

Sophietom Had her baby on Saturday

Not here it's not. Beautiful day.

Pillow cases out

by the way I think it's going to rain.........

Right, am going upstairs for shower [huffs]

double post? how? why?

[eats chocolate eclair in a casual fashion]

Duvet cover out

oh please don't jenn come back or I'll have to go get in the shower..........and your captive audience will be lost.....

oh please don't jenn come back or I'll have to go get in the shower..........and your captive audience will be lost.....

And for that I'm going to hang out my bedding to dry....[sniff]

ha ha at your butter [snort]
serves you right for evillness.....

[frazz wees on sofa]

Bugger butter melted serves me right

Well you know there is only one person left don't you?

I hope your butter burns

Butter?
Eggs?

BABY! TELL US ABOUT THE BABY!

[laughs evily getting own back and wanders back into kitchen to check on microwaving butter]

refreshing ++++++++ here, hurry up I need the loo!

Bollards DH has helpfully and completely out of character tidied away the butter and eggs I was getting to room temperature.

come on, come on, stop it!

Baby news...

I do, I do, I do.......come back and tell me now!

No? Well I'll keep it to myself for a little while then.... [walks of sulking]

Morning all.

Do you want to know a secret?

aaaaaaah Sweetbroody, of course. Was annoying me that I couldn't remember.
Morning all by the way!

Detsy, I was wondering about Sweetbroody as well,also polony...

sorry was feeding and typing at same time detsy - I do know who you mean but can't remember her name either - it will come to me prob in middle of the night! Hope all ok with her.
How's you? Aren't these little blue ones fabulous?! Hope all well. Am also too busy and knackered to come and chat much but I do read through most days while doing other things - will try to make more effort. Am also trying to keep up on p.n thread too (am rubbish).

come back d

def bed now...

What happened to that lady (I think she was Asian) can't remember her name but she was a regular poster then her grandad got ill and don't think we heard from her again. Was thinking about her today and how she had got on - think it was her first baby? Does anyone know who I mean - god my memory is shot to pieces!!

Belg yeah I agree, i really miss the ^friendships and chat^ on here but no way I have the time (or energy) to chat like before. BIt sad really but for good reasons - guess its a bit like missing being pregnant when all we did was moan about it!

Hope everyone is having a good evening. Just watching the apprentice you're hired and waiting for M to wake up for her feed. She's been quite unsettled today and last night woke for 4 feeds instead of sleeping for 6-7 hrs like the last 3 night - I knew it wouldn't last.

I'm off to the hospital tomorrow for GT test - got to be there for 9.30 so my aunt is coming over to take me and M as I can't drive till after my 6wk check. Got that on tues morning and then HV visit in the afternoon.
Wed I might go to the local BF meeting.

I was having a quick look at the most active threads and the due in June one was up there. I remember this time last month we were that chatty too , mostly because we were getting excited about the new and upcoming arrivals, were discussing every little sign we might be going into labour and wondering how we might speed the whole thing up. Look at us now though, almost all of us have got our lo's now and things have really slowed down because we're all busy and shattered at the same time! How things can change in such a short time

isn't it amazing how our may babies started in april and have continued into june :-) just goes to show they come when they're ready on the whole but some really take their time [like mine given half a chance ;) ]

hang in there all those who are still waiting.. won't be too much longer now

Oooh congrats to Grumpy and Running - Grumps, don't fret about your LO and your time in hospital, I had 5 days in there and was glad of it (tea made for me whenever, nice electric bed that whizzed up and down, telly that stretched out from the wall blah blah blah) and not forgetting experts on hand to answer any questions and look after me and M to make her better. You're in good hands

So who are we still waiting on, then?

Grumps make the most of the opportunity to sleep when you want to!! Well if you can ignore the clatterings of a hospital ward. Can't wait to hear all about it once you are back home! x

Can't be many left to pop on here now - good luck to those that are still hanging in there - I know it gets very lonely at this stage! Will pop back in soon to see if any more littlies have arrived, can't be long now - big hugs and fast easy labour vibes to you xx

Hooray grumpy running and lazzer!!
Big congratulatory hugs to you all - sorry not been on recently - just no time anymore and struggling to catch up at all!!

Congrats Grumpy, running, and Lazzer fab news, am so excited and thrilled for you.

Sorry I haven't posted very much - haven't even attempted the post-natal thread yet - but a combination of Felix, visitors, very sore stitches and now a couple of days of baby blues have conspired against me!

I have to admit that not only do I love being a mum, but I am completely besotted with Felix.

Will post birth story when have some spare time but have DB, SIL and their DCs arriving in half an hour and need to feed Felix.

Looking forward to some more announcements on this thread soon. A week ago I was pacing round the house wondering whether I had a tummy bug or actual contractions (my mum thought it was hilarious when I texted her to say I thought I had a bug)...

pula, thanks for updating the birth list - I might have managed it in time for his first birthday!

Well done Grumpy and Runningmonkey - congratulations to the both of you.

Sorry I've not had a chance to post much at all - you get caught up in the day to day and have been so tired - but all is well here and I hope everyone else is doing good.

Congrats Grumpy and runningmonkey - at last!!

Sorry about babygrump's jaundice though, poor thing. Hope it's cleared enough for you to go home xx

grumpy sorry baby grump has jaundice but make the most of the rest and time alone with her.. it's not for long I'm sure.

Grumpy Listen, don't you dare whinge about being in hospital getting a break ;) I am actually SERIOUSLY regretting not staying in for a night after I had Greer because it would likely have been my last chance to rest!

My DCs have absolutely ran me ragged today. Remind me again why I had four..?

aw Grumpy and babygrump, best wishes for a speedy recover and home as soon as possible.

grumpy, please don't be upset, you'll be home before you know it and will have to face the mayhem of other DCs, cleaning, cooking, etc. it's another way to look at it <momino wishes she were in hospital with just dd3 after the day fromhell>

Hello all. Quick update. Baby Grump and I are still in hospital. She has jaundice, due to blood group clash. She's having phototherapy and we may be in for a few days. I'm pretty upset as this is far from the birth experience i wanted. Gutted about being in hospital but just want her better.

She's still beautiful, despite looking like a scrumpled up pumpkin.

Huge congrats running yay yay yay! And Lazzer too I think?

sophietom, hope you're ok this evening.

anything happening here tonight?

Congrats runningmonkey !

Running huge congrats. Look fwd to hearing your BS soon. Hope your 1st day together has gone well

running and grumpy What fantastic news. Come on sophie!

Congrats grumpy and runningmonkey. 2 more beautiful girls

So far :
24 BOYS
21 GIRLS

BORN

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY, Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL, Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz
12 MAY 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40pm, 8lb 15oz
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am
23 MAY 2009: Lasser, BOY, Alex Tennessee, 5.52pm, 7lbs 8 oz.
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: reebee, BOY, Felix, 1.30am, 8lbs 7.5oz.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
4 JUNE 2009: grumpyoldcaaaaaaaaa, GIRL, 8lb 11oz, 14:50
4 JUNE 2009: runningmonkey, GIRL, Alys Olwen 10.09pm, 9lb 7oz
................

STILL TO COME:

DUE 1ST MAY: bantam73, (DD1 17yrs+ DD2 3ys 6m) surprise
DUE 15th MAY: Nauseous, (first baby), SURPRISE!.
DUE 16TH MAY: Sarahken, (DS age 3) SURPRISE!!
DUE 16TH MAY: Hypatia, (first child) - surprise
DUE 25TH MAY: Sophietom (first baby) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: lehowell
DUE 29TH MAY: MsG, (First child) SURPRISE!!

looby my friends baby has been sleeping 6hrs every night from one week old.. it freaked her out at first but she's glad of it now. her lo feeds a lot during the day so that's prob a reason why..

Morning?? I mean Afternoon, oh god I've still got baby brain!!

Morning all...

Just trying to catch up with the thread.

I can't believe M is now six weeks old. I am getting on a little better with the BF now altho still topping up twice a day with formula . I think my production has got a bit better tho so will try expressing.

M is sleeping for england at night - is this normal?
Tue - 10 till 4am
Wed - 10 till 4.10am
Last night - 9.30 till 4.30am!!!
Great to have extra sleep but the bed is getting soaked with dripping breastmilk!! have been sleeping on a folded towel but its going straight thro - waking up painfully engorged too.

Congrats Running!

running and grumpy YAY!!
CONGRATS on you lo's

Wow, I don't come on here one evening and there are 3 birth announcements!

Congrats grumpy and runningmonkey Hope you're both doing well and that you're home soon.

congrats to grumpy and running! I am so happy for you both

big congratulations to grumpy and running well done girls

oooooooooooh
am so excited and thrilled for grumpy and running.
JOLLY MARVELLOUS!
WELL DONE, WELL DONE, WELL DONE!

Runningmonkey, congratulations! great news and love the name.

congratulations runningm on alys. great weight too.. grace was exactly the same you must be v relieved the 3day marathon is over at last though. have a good rest if you can xoxox

GRUMPY and RUNNING very many congrats!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Congratulations running and grumpy - so glad you've finally met your lo's!!

Woah just had to go back a page we were soooo close!

Congrats to others too

Must try to sleep

Alys olwen born thurs eve at 10.09 after 3 day induction marathon. 9lb 7oz. Too excited to sleep can't stop gazing at her... Will post full epic when i can

I see congrats are in order for grumpy... You beat me!

glad as well that i wasn't on earlier. grumpy, well done and congratulations! it's all over and you can relax now .

sophietom, you're next .

Hooray! Fantastic news Grumpy

Congratulations grumpy

Hurray grumpy- just back from feeding DS2 and so glad to hear your news (finally). Congrats on your new DD

yay congratulations grumpy on your dd & I'm so glad I wasn't on earlier or the suspense would have been unbearable!! ;)

Congratulations!

HOORAY!! Congratulations!!

i am looking at a double of DD2. 8lb 11oz GIRL. Beautiful. No name yet. Born 14.50 after 2 failed Prostins and horrible drip. Labour about 2 very painful hours. Stuck in hospital, on phone. Will post properly tom. She finally came!

I tell you what, if I ever have any secrets to be kept I reckon I'll confide in Grumpy because she sure can hold her water!!

C'mon grumpy- think my LO is waking for a feed so PLEASE spill your news NOW

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST, IZZY!

so.........

Grumpy You're a bad besom, you know that.

Maybe grumpy is busy typing her birth story - SHE'D BETTER BE! grrrrr

REFRESH REFRESH REFRESH

Grrrrrrrr...you are such a tease grumpy

C'mon grumpy- can't wait to hear if you had a DD or a DS! spill....

C'mon grumpy- can't wait to hear if you had a DD and DS! spill....

Oh stop it.

OMG you just got me to do multiple question marks. Pet hate.

So??????????????

so.........

sophietom, hopethe sweep and/or jalapenos do the trick!

Back from MW. I am 1cm dilated so she was able to do a sweep today, lets hope it works...
if not I am booked in for induction on Sunday so whatever happens I will be finally meeting my son very soon

Saw jennster and her adorable little girl this afternoon, and she bought me some yummy homemade biscuits- Thankyou!!!

Right am off to lurk on postnatal thread to see if grumpy has posted there

congrats to lazzer, glad you are starting to feel better

wonder how things are going for grumpy hopefully we will hear from her soon

alapala great BS and glad to hear things are going well with Gabriel

I'm still here- seeing mw later for another attempt at a sweep and to discuss induction and am having pizza with extra jalapenos for tea tonight

Congrats lasser. Boys still racing ahead!

So far :
24 BOYS
19 GIRLS

BORN

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY - Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz, 35+3 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL - Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz, 38+4 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8, 39 weeks (DD age 22 mo)
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz, unplanned vbac! 38+5wks (DD aged 2.4)
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz, VBAC (DS1 2.5)
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz, ELCS (first child)
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob, ELCS (DD aged nearly 3)
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), c-section 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am (DS age 6)
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz.(DD age 3 and DD age 1.5)
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz (2 DDs)
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am (DS 3.7)
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5 (DS already)
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz, born by section
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz (DS 7, DD 5)
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25, emcs (DD age 4)
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz (DD1 2yr1m)
12 MAY 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz (DD 4.5, DS1 1.11)
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz (DD1 3y 4m DS 22m)
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5 (DD1 aged 2)
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm (DS1 7y11m, DS2 3y2m & DD1 2)
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15 (DD aged 1)
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am, 2 DDs already
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5 oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40p[m, 8lb 15oz, (DD1 age 7, DD2 age 2)
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm emcs, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am (DS 2y9m)
23 MAY 2009: Lasser, BOY, Alex Tennessee, 5.52pm, 7lbs 8 oz.
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz (DS1 3.11)
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: reebee, BOY, Felix, 1.30am, 8lbs 7.5oz.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
................

STILL TO COME:

DUE 1ST MAY: bantam73, (DD1 17yrs+ DD2 3ys 6m) surprise
DUE 15th MAY: Nauseous, (first baby), SURPRISE!.
DUE 16TH MAY: Sarahken, (DS age 3) SURPRISE!!
DUE 16TH MAY: Hypatia, (first child) - surprise
DUE 20TH MAY: Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa,(DD age 11, DD age 4) SURPRISE!!
DUE 23RD MAY: Runningmonkey ,(first child), maybe a girl!
DUE 25TH MAY: Sophietom (first baby) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: lehowell
DUE 29TH MAY: MsG, (First child) SURPRISE!!

Right think I have a minute now for the BS.
So last Friday morning we went to see the doc to see what was going on armed with the bags as advised. The monitor was fine, I was 2cm, but the scan showed that the amniotic fluid was lower still and he said he would rather induce.. So not really knowing whether this was a bonkers idea, we moved to the fancy room (with a lovely garden and sitting room!) and the midwife can round. By 1130 I was in a gown on an oxytocin drip – having managed to refuse the enema HOORRAY . Contractions started straight away and built up. Spent the time on the monitor and wandering around watching The Wire on the DVD. At around 230 with not much progress, the doc broke my waters (cue first near-faint by DH). They were clear, but sparse indeed. This, the drip and walking around really kicked things off and the cx were coming hard and fast. BUT I was still only 3 cm and rather demoralised. I was put on the monitor again (ow) and promised my epi half an hour later. This arrived at 4pm (time for DH to feel faint gain and sit down - what else was the living room for?) and the man made me do it all in Spanish before breaking into perfect English!

Epi in, all was well, and I just laid back and waited. The cervix had finally effaced and then started dilating better. By 7pm we were nearly there, and the baby was not fussed by it all. I started feeling pressure and cx at the top of the uterus and the head started coming down. This is where it got rather funny. DH was dressed in surgical greens (he suits green but this was a MEAN shade), the dr arrived assured me it would be easy and got me to feel the head inside which was weird, but it was low, and it felt like I could push it out any moment.

So we moved to theatre complete with 7 people, bright lights, stirrups, the works, and DH looking like (he thinks) Dr Carter in ER. I was really not sure about this set up but willing to give it a go before I moved onto my knees and grunted UK-style. When they were all ready I was told to push (push down!! – where else??) and it was so quick and easy I couldn’t believe it – Gabriel was out in a few minutes, DH plucked up the courage to watch, and he was handed to me to hold straight away (the baby, not DH). The 7 people swung into action for the 3rd stage, checking the baby, cleaning me up, epi off – it was remarkable and very smooth. I was lifted back into bed and back in the room in no time to feed baby G and cuddle with the light dim, and an ice pack on my bits! No stitches (and what a difference that makes), no grazes, nothing.

After 2 nights of behaving like strange brits (yes we would like to keep the baby overnight, no bottles please, no you can’t take him to have a bath etc), and DH complaining about his sofa bed we came home. DS had visited his brother in hospital, and been pampered by his grandmother who promptly had to fly home, leaving us to settle in.

Gabriel is a gorgeous little trooper. Feeds A LOT and hardly cries. We feel much more confident this time. DS1 playing up some but is improving. Nips sore but getting better. I’ll try and make a profile with pic now...

Congrats Lazzer Glad you're feeling better after your slightly bumpy start. I never had the baby blues with ds and dd1, so when I got it this time around I didn't know what hit me. It's not very nice, but it does pass. Enjoy lots of cuddles with baby A, that always makes up for bad times

I wonder how grumpy is getting on? Hopefully she's either in labour or already cuddling her lo by now

oooh feel bad didnt post yesterday to wish grumpy good luck.... think I've a bout of the baby blues..... hope all is good with grumpy...! And congrats to the others!

morning all.
just checking for news on grumpy, sophietom or anyone else. Can't believe we're nearly at the end of the list! so many babies... can't believe it's over 9months now .

lazzer congratulations and glad things are bit better now

Any news from Grumpy yet?

Lazzer Congratulations. Lovely news.

Lazzer, congratulations! sorry it's been a bit tough but glad to hear that things are going well and MW is helpful. I love the name especially the middle part. Hope you get some sleep.

speaking of sleep, i'm going off to bed. I'm supposed to wake Harper up to feed but i'm so tired...

congrats lazzer and reebee

Matilda slept for 6hrs last night - from 10.15 to 4.15! yay!
Hope she does it again tonight.
She's still very fretfull for about 3hrs a night 5-8ish I assume this is colic.
Her bellybutton has swelled up tho the HV who came today thought it might be a hernia?? Said it was quite common amongst young babies? Said to mention it to the doc at 6wk check next week.

M now weighs 9lb 4 (she's put on 5ounces this week) and is now on the 50th centile so that's good news.

congratulations lazzer on the birth of baby Alex

Hello all

FINALLY got round to checking in. Been so frazzled until now.

Baby boy Alex Tennessee born on 23rd May at 5.52pm, 7lbs 8 oz.

He's doing pretty well. Have had terrible baby blues and been bit of a wreck. Think a lot of it due to a v painful 3 day labour (won't go into it, but it was grim - luckily it didn't lead to a cs like they were expecting)

Also community midwife didn't arrive for first visit until 10 days after baby was born, despite me ringing twice to complain. When she did finally come she helped a lot.

Anyway, feeling more normal now and bonding with Alex much better. Also nipples becomig less sore. And Alex has put on 4 lbs.

Just need some more sleep!!!

Hope everyone doing well, will catch up properly soon.

xx

Far too late for me to say Good luck Grumpy but I'm thinking of you. Anyway, with the way this thread is going, she'll have given birth by 5pm and get the 11pm 6hour discharge, and posting at midnight. She can but hope!

Congrats reebee- hope i havent missed anyone else. Boys still racing ahead!

So far :
23 BOYS
19 GIRLS

BORN

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY - Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz, 35+3 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL - Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz, 38+4 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8, 39 weeks (DD age 22 mo)
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz, unplanned vbac! 38+5wks (DD aged 2.4)
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz, VBAC (DS1 2.5)
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz, ELCS (first child)
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob, ELCS (DD aged nearly 3)
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), c-section 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am (DS age 6)
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz.(DD age 3 and DD age 1.5)
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz (2 DDs)
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am (DS 3.7)
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5 (DS already)
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz, born by section
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz (DS 7, DD 5)
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25, emcs (DD age 4)
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz (DD1 2yr1m)
12 MAY 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz (DD 4.5, DS1 1.11)
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz (DD1 3y 4m DS 22m)
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5 (DD1 aged 2)
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm (DS1 7y11m, DS2 3y2m & DD1 2)
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15 (DD aged 1)
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am, 2 DDs already
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5 oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40p[m, 8lb 15oz, (DD1 age 7, DD2 age 2)
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm emcs, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am (DS 2y9m)
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz (DS1 3.11)
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: reebee, BOY, Felix, 1.30am, 8lbs 7.5oz.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
................

STILL TO COME:

DUE 1ST MAY: bantam73, (DD1 17yrs+ DD2 3ys 6m) surprise
DUE 14TH MAY: Lazzer SURPRISE!!
DUE 15th MAY: Nauseous, (first baby), SURPRISE!.
DUE 16TH MAY: Sarahken, (DS age 3) SURPRISE!!
DUE 16TH MAY: Hypatia, (first child) - surprise
DUE 20TH MAY: Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa,(DD age 11, DD age 4) SURPRISE!!
DUE 23RD MAY: Runningmonkey ,(first child), maybe a girl!
DUE 25TH MAY: Sophietom (first baby) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: lehowell
DUE 29TH MAY: MsG, (First child) SURPRISE!!

I'm sure I'm too late but good luck Grumpy - it will be fine and anyway KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!

All well here - constant feeding. promise to post comedy spanish BS soon.

Just wanted to say good luck to grumpy before you head off Can't wait to 'meet' your new LO!!

good luck grumpy! v excited for you (i'm getting emotional just thinking about it).

Yep Pula, going in at 4pm, so would guess DH will come home around 10ish, only to have to return at some ungodly hour.

Right. Got my book, magazines, knitting and the DS. Should keep me occupied.

See you on the other side (I hope) ladies!!!!

good luck grumpy. inductions in sheffield seem to be around 5pm which for a couple of friends meant their DHs got sent home at 9pm to be summoned back in the early hours.

Not being induced yet, I have to ring at 3pm. Strange time! God I hope they can fit me in for induction and it works quickly..........

I just went down to DD1's school and said goodbye to her and got my hug. I cried in front of her class, she was so embarrassed but amused . All her friends were shouting 'Good Luck Izzy', it was lovely. <snivel>

Oh and DH's mum irons pants and socks.

I don't iron myself, but my mum did some for me yesterday as she enjoys it!

grumpy good luck. I hope you're being induced at this very moment. I would explain the art of ironing to you, but you must be occupied with something far more exiting at the moment

congrats reebee love the name Felix so cute

good luck grumpy

And Fi glad to hear you've had some sleep - I remember that getting a 4/5 hour stretch was like having 11 hours. DD1 slept through for 6 hours at about 6 weeks old. God, I felt wonderful! DD2 first slept through for 6 hours at about 3.5 years old, but she is the Evil Eefel Bear

Belgian What is this 'ironing' of which you speak?

Thanks everyone and yes, the Just Brazils are good for me - we should all be eating 3 brazil nuts a day, apparently.

We're off to buy a camera now, we've just realised we don't have one, DH lent it to someone and can't remember who .

He's just spent 1.5 hours tidying. He really, really enjoyed it. He's strange. I think he's trying not to think about this afternoon too much.

And Frazz I have packed my favourite Urban Decay green eyeshadow and eyeliner (I have no style), they always make me feel fabulous dahling. That reminds me, I do have an Urban Decay shadow/liner set somewhere called 'Mullet' would you believe! I may have to dig that out!!

grumpy Good luck, hope the IOL goes quickly and easily and that you are holding your baby tonight. Switch your phone off or send a message to everyone telling them to stop texting and that you'll text them when lo has arived!

I've got an even more sockulesque (love the word grumpy!) confession. I do my ironing in size order too!

All the best GRUMPY! And enjoy those chocolate brazils - they're good for you

Oh dear.

I have shouted at DD1 today and she has gone to school without a hug, so I am now sitting here crying because I won't see her until tomorrow.

I only managed 3 hours sleep last night, so I am a bit tired but that's no excuse.

And I've started bricking it about induction (even though I've had one before), possibly because 'well-meaning' relatives keep ringing and texting (ooh are you nervous about today, ooh it'll hurt, make sure you ring as soon as you've had the baby, can we come up tomorrow) and I wish they'd piss off. [grumpy old mare]

And I'm feeling guilty about my mum.

And I'm still gutted that I'm not getting a HB.

Thank goodness for all of you with supportive tales of sockulesque anal retentiveness and custard

<feels better for rant, apologises to all>

I wonder how runningmonkey is getting on?

I had PND with DD1 but didn't realise until some time after, by which point it was quite chronic. When I saw the signs with DD2 (helped by DH, he was angelic and kept an eye on me), I got help straight away. It's awful.

Oh dear. DH has just found a box of Just Brazils we had bought for his Nana's birthday a few weeks ago. We've both had 4 each already

I've cheered up, just writing this.

good luck grumpy for iol will keep fingers crossed it only takes one lot of prostin to get things going.. xoxox

had to top g up with formula last night she'd been feeding solidly since 8pm and I was shattered. the bonus after was she then slept for just over 5hrs did next feed lying down in bed so I could rest a bit but woke up an hour later. swaddled g up and popped her into her crib and for a change she didn't stir ds woke late at 8am.. so dh and I feel almost human this morning.. wow

I've even managed a bath just before feeding g.. ah she's just filled her nappy.. back in a bit.

No, no grumpy. The instructions for custard-tampering should begin .....
First go out with DH, eat far too much and drink a bottle of beer. [feel a bit lively after this]
THEN
bring out the M&S extra thick custard and........

Socks - I (gasp) like wearing odd socks (giggle) (but usually only under knee high boots) - am a slut
but I don't let my kids wear odd socks.....does that make me a bit odd?
And I don't do pegging out either - in the tumble drier in my house. [bad lady]

Also I too had thoughts of chucking DD2 out of window when she was tiny and screamed for about 22 hours out of every 24. In fact I'd have given her away quite cheerfully to anyone that would have taken her up to about 4 months. That's bad I know, but suspect a touch of PND was lingering at that point. And lots of my friends felt the same too. It passes, thank god.
This time though I am truly in love with baby H from word go (helps that he is angelic most of the time tho).

I should be on the postnatal thread shouldn't I? OOPs.

Actually I only came on for a minute to wish grumpy luck today and see if running had had hers.
GOOD LUCK GRUMPY GIRL - don't forget your eyeliner!

yay! reebee many congratulations on felix. fantastic news

Morning all. Good luck for today Grumpy. I will be thinking of you in my disorganised chaos.

sophietom Just thought we might even have the same mw. Hope something happens for you today.

Reebee Congratulations! Lovely name.

good morning! any babies last night?

sophietom, don't worry if you're the last person on the thread, a lot of us with babies still visiting here to see how everyone is. i try to post on both but sometimes lose track of which thread i'm following.

grumpy, you ready? hope you got a good night sleep.

who else is left? <goes to check list a page back>

Spangle hey you with the oldest baby!! Harvey'll be walking by the time this little one is born. Loving your dedication.

DH is still giggling at 'blasts a hole in the space-time continuum' - he asked what I was choking laughing about. He did give me a look though - he thinks I have some very strange foibles. Well, yes! I do feel better now I know it's not just me pairing up, pegging by size, storing by ascending day order.

<sighs happy, organised sigh>

I would love to stand in front of an antenatal class (with lots of first-timers) and say 'well, to bring on labour, first you get some custard, then you get your man's............'

I'm getting excited now

Ooh, here I am talking to myself on the ante natal thread when I had my baby 10hrs into April. That's dedication!

Grumpy good luck for tomorrow!

ReeBee congratulations!! Love the name Felix - it was on my list but DH overruled because of the cat food.

grumpy custard... you must be desperate! You know what, I want to go back to my ante-natal class when they asked us to think of ways to bring on labour

Re socks etc, well, I'm one of those who would happily go with chaos all around me but always peg out DH's socks in pairs, and the days-of-the-week ones in order. What that says about me I don't know. And DH would never wear them on the wrong day, in case he 'blasts a hole in the space-time continuum'

x-posted jenn I'll text you thurs
Hope you are well x

To come back to the socks. Mine have to be pegged out in pairs too. Even worse. I have to hang out the washing in size order , i.e. dh's t-shirts first, followed by mine, by ds's, etc... Pants together per owner, same for socks.
I'm not all that ruthless with the odd socks though, I keep them hoping their friend turns up some day. I give up after about half a year.

grumpy lol at you shouting on the p/n thread. Good luck for tomorrow too

Sophietom Hope your baby comes soon. Your inlaws picked a nice weekend to visit, same for your parents. It's been nice camping weather. I know what you mean about parents visiting too. My mum kept saying she was at my house for nothing, because I kept being pregnant, even though her help was just as much needed before I gave birth due to my SPD. In the end C did appear about 5h before they left for home!

Bedtime now. Lets hope C is going to go for another 5h sleep tonight, though for some reason I doubt it.

grumpy difficult then with your mum hopefully you can put her off for a few days. My mum and dad live in Cornwall (I'm in Lancashire) so they are stopping on a campsite nearby in their caravan which is good as I still have my space. I'm not sure how I would feel about having anyone to stay at the house. They have to go home for a few days over the weekend and I think my mum is going to be very disappointed if I have the baby at the weekend.

Good luck for tomorrow

Am I going to be the only person left on this thread?

sophietom Going to my Mum's tomorrow. Will make some more biscuits for Thursday. Let me know if I'm still welcome then.

Couldn't resist Momi but did manage to post it in the middle of a serious conversation you were all having, I'm so sorry. I have been there with both of mine though - I know how you feel . I've had to put both of them down safely in their cots and just go into another room to calm down. I've had the thoughts of chucking them out of the window - the stuff that people don't like to admit to.

grumpy, at your mssg on postnatal thread.

ooooo biscuits- yum!
My mum is going to be round tomorrow (although you would be welcome to come here if you are free) or if am still pregnant could meet up on Thurs

Jennster yes to ruthlessness. Although then you will find the other half of the pair 2 days later

I made flapjacks today for tomorrow, there are 2 pieces left

reebee big congrats on Felix.
grumpy good luck tomorrow. And to everyone still incubating...

We need you all on the post natal thread NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sophietom My mum's about an hour away and doesn't drive, she wouldn't have to stay, but she would probably feel she should stay a good day or so to make it worth it .

I'm feeling awful, but I don't really want anyone visiting (I am a grumpy old cow really, not very good with having people in my house ).

This baby is still bobbing about, not engaging. I hope the induction works tomorrow.

We're just far too cosy.

You know where I am if you want to escape sophietom. And I might even make some biscuits and not eat them all before the end of the day.

Ahh now I do pair them up properly on the line, and ruthlessly go through the odd sock bag and send straglers to odd sock heaven...

Hi grumpy not feeling too bad here but really hoping I get some sign soon that baby is ready to come out. I keep getting a foot in my side and am convinced that the baby is bracing himself against my sides determined not to budge an inch!!!

IKWYM about family visiting, it's lovely that everyone gets so excited but you feel like you just want to do your own thing and not have to worry about anyone else don't you? Having people fussing around you just drives you mad- does your mum live close enough to just pop round for a short while or will she have to stay?

oh, before i go, congratulations reebee! Felix is such a lovely name. Oh, I do wish we had a boy. but not so much that we'll have another .

did you have to bring up the custard conversation again?

[slinks back to post-natal thread, shaking head and gagging]

Jennster I even ensure socks are the right way round and in correct pairs for washing and hanging on the line.

However, I am a complete slut housework-wise, I can live in a complete shit-tip and not be too bothered, but if DH pegs out incorrectly or doesn't wear socks that are a) a pair b) the right way round and c) non-holey I get very fretful.

He also <rage> puts the wrong clothes in the wrong drawers.

Oh and I did carefully put all the days of the week babygros in ascending day order Monday to Sunday in the drawer

I've just upset my mum, she's all hurt. She keeps talking about coming here when I've had the baby, ie Thursday. But I don't want her here . I'm awful I know, but the thought of her being here when I've just had the baby is appalling. She's just retired, she lives alone, how horrible am I? What do I do??????

Sohietom hello fellow incubator . How are you doing??

Hello all, congrats to alapala, rivermoon,reebee, euromum and chocbunnies (hope I haven't missed anyone out)

I am still here still pregnant with absolutely no signs of anything happening, no show, no BH, nowt!

My folks still installed on campsite up the road but DPs parents went home today. What a relief! It has been really hard work feeling like I had to keep everyone entertained and I felt like under pressure to have the baby whilst they were visiting. I think DPs mum thinks I have deliberately withheld the baby!!!

Am enjoying vegging out in front of Gok and then Mary Queen of chazza shops tonight

OMG jennster how could you! Pants and socks have to be right way out and socks have to match - what are you thinking...

DH also continues to wear socks with holes in and usually puts DS1s socks on inside out grrrr

and knickers too

And I noticed before I put them on too. In fact they are often inside out in my sock drawer.... I am such a slut.

I wear [whispers] inside-out socks sometimes

grumpy I couldn't bear odd socks either. Now that's not right, lol

Grumpy [fnar fnar shoulder snigger snort] - That's a no, but i did tell DH about it first time round . Luckily we were booked in for a elcs so he didn't want to do anything that might induce labour...

belgian How could you remind me? <shudder><shudder>

DH sometimes wears odd socks just to irritate me (and I've noticed DD1 does as well with a smirk on her face)

pula are you going to explain the custard to your mum? <snigger>

You lot are so funny, i'm sat here sniggering (my mum probably wonders what i'm up to or maybe she's too engrossed in Emmerdale).

grumpy I know. I remember that conversation from ages ago and know you shudder at the thought of my dd wearing the wrong knickers on the wrong day, like she frequently does

Frazz we don't know if it's a boy or girl, I want a boy now just to call him 'Awesome'. I'll pass on the custard, thanks. Now that sentence could be taken a couple of ways, couldn't it?

Jerk chicken pittas and salad probably won't have the same effect as hot 'n' sour soup 'n' 'special custard' but I'll give it a go. I mentioned nipple tweaking to DH, he rolled his eyes and said 'well, if I have to'. Then tried to pounce.

OH SWEET JESUS NO!!!! <grumpy remembers there is a jug of lumpy-looking custard in the fridge <baulk> <gag>>

'Orson Awesome Johnson'

Belgian Seriously, I would have packed all the days of the week. I am THAT sad

Frazz lol, great idea for dessert!

Awesom Orson Johnson? Or is that a bit too much?

[laughs so much frazz jiggles baby H too much and baby H pukes down bra]
[stops laughing sharpish]

yes belg good idea and she could wash it down with some of my special recipe 'tampered-with custard'
[gag]

Why not just go with 'Awesome Johnson' as his name (presuming it's a boy of course - do you know what you're having???can't remember if you do?)
Don't think you could get away with it for a girl tho

Or [frazz has marvellous brainwave] what about Orson Johnson?????
[pats self on back and smiles smugly]

[snort]
[capers off to the kitchen swishing tail happily]

lol grumpy Awesom would be an awesom middle name! As for self induction techniques, how about eating Frazz's hot and sour soup while jumping on a trampoline and tweaking your nipples. That might do something.

reebee congratulations! Is that our first june baby?

grumpy If it weren't for the IOL you'd have no choice but to pack ALL days of the week in your labour bag so baby has got the right vest

hospital parking fees don't get me started on that. Where I work it's £6 a day too and I had to pay that to work in the place!! I only got an out of hour parking permit, there's a huge waiting list for the any time one. Normally I parked off site and walked the 10min into work, but when pregnant the SPD meant I had to park on site and pay! At £6 a day that cost me a fortune.

Frazz.

<wonders if 'awesome' would make a good middle name?

'XXXX "Awesome" Johnson' - Dude.

reebee - CONGRATULATIONS on Felix. Lovely name - on my list too but have a (step) nephew called Felix so we bottled out of using it. I agree grumpy - the names on this thread are awesome.

ReeBee Many, many congratulations, I am delighted for you , looking forward to the photos and story when you're ready. Oh and another lovely name - does our thread get an award for best names?

<Grumpy starts to feel the pressure>.

congrats reebee, look forward to hearing your story (ouch) and seeing photos.

Hi everyone,

Hurrah - a birth announcement here... Felix Jack Stewart arrived eventually at 1.30am on Monday 1st June, weighing in at 8lbs 7.5oz.

We came home last night but it's taken us a while to make sure we're happy with his first name! (Middles are family ones)

Relieved and ecstatic, will do birth story at some point. Everything fine but not to plan so am a bit sore!

Fi It's lovely when you brave the first public bf and manage it!!

I am hoping that this time tomorrow, I am sitting with a pessary up my fanjo. How pleasant .

Just going to make some of my patented 'labour' flapjacks (lots of dried fruit and seeds, so 'healthy') to take with me.

I said to DH that I can start getting scared about pain now, DD2 hurt like mad, she was so quick.

grumpy our hospital car park was £6 a day it's awful.. and there were never spaces in the maternity one so I'd have the trek from the main one. by this time tomorrow you'll be nearing the end of being pregnant

just got home and seen runningm's post.. I know you've gone but hope it goes well and look forward to your news later

Oh I missed running. I await Mr Running's news .

Frazz I made hot & sour soup but it dint work. Bah. DH might tweak my nipples , he probably wouldn't need much persuasion.

I think I'll stick with the IOL now. As I said to DH earlier (imagine excited little voice) "ooh I can take the right day of the week babygros now". I have packed Wednesday and Thursday, no worries about baby wearing the wrong day of the week, would send me into a tizz.

The girls are more excited about going to their friends' houses to sleepover tomorrow than they are about the baby. Typical!

just a quickie.. hope everyone is coping with the heat today.

I've made it out this afternoon to our small marks in the town centre and took back a bag I got for my birthday.. not my taste. ruched fake leather in metallic silver. now sitting having a cold drink in our local park with dh ds & giving g my first public breast feed! feels so normal and went for the layered vest system of clothing which is working a treat.
great to be out and really enjoying our new family

not long for the rest of you now.. sending you all get things going labour vibes

oooooooh running cross posted. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

Although maybe not with your Elvis being so bad (jumping up and down I mean).
Right AM GOING NOW.
Stop talking, stop talking, stop talking frazzzzzzzzzzz

BTW quickly did you try to hot and sour soup suggestion grumpy?
I can also recommend jumping up and down.
Oh and tweaking nipples. Although that's quite dull.
Bye.

Hey grumpy thanks! Amazing what a bit of fake tan and blusher can do. Baby H says 'HI' - well, actually he's got hiccups at the mo, but it kinda sounds like 'HI'!
Poor you - boo - they didn't even give you a sweep at your appointment, I'd have thought that might have done the trick at this late stage?......... Also at £5 to park - ours is £1.50 and I thought that was bad enough. £5 is AWESOME.
(By the way you look spookily like one of my friends - and she says AWESOME a lot too) [frazz makes spooky coincidence face]

Mmmmm could quite fancy a pot noodle though - I like the chinese chow mein ones.
Just had a baked potato, cheese, ham, 2 plums and 2 kit kats - and that's just lunch. Am eating like a PIG at the moment. Oh well - who cares.
Not me
Right sorry just saw the time - will be late for school run. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Quick post am off for IOL now. Have told dh he will have to update you later... He is scared

Oooh congrats, choc! What an amazing labour!!

Grumpy - nah, beef and tomato pot noodle is my fave. Mmmmm.... lush....

PS Frazz, you look awesome on your photos.

Well that appeared to be a pointless waste of time.

Someone tell me why I needed to pay £5 to park at the hospital, walk what felt like 4 miles to the Maternity Day Unit (as far from the car park as possible), wait around for an hour, be strapped to a CTG monitor for 30 minutes and, well, that's it. What does that tell them for tomorrow? I wasn't examined or nuffink. Oh I tell a lie, I had my BP and temperature taken? And the room was incredibly hot and it was full of complaining pregnant women .

So, I ring up at 3 tomorrow. Woopdedoo. I'm off to double check my hospital bag, which I packed half-heartedly, 'knowing' I'd be having the baby at home.

There was a girl there who was having to come in for daily monitoring, as they were concerned about the baby's growth. She was 31 weeks and her bump was the size of a normal 16 week bump . I hope she's ok.

I wonder if running has gone in for her IOL?

<hops up and down excitedly>

momi I know Bish Rd area well! I used to work off Scarcroft Road and had many friends 'round your way'. Still have you pictured in a Fulford grand townhouse (this is how you look on your photos), one of those beautiful 4-bed ones .

Hi Frazz, Hi Hugo!!!!! I'm packing full make-up kit in hospital bag, seeing as Frazz raised the glamorous birth-picture stakes . Now, have I got time to have my hair done?

chocobunnies - congratulations - that's AWESOME [steals grumpy's favorite word and runs with it]
What a fabulously quick labour - well done you and welcome little Corey x
grumpy oooh, I love Third and Bird! (so does DD2, fortunately). Not so keen on mullets tho. Best of luck at the hosp today.
detsy WHERE HAVE YOU BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN? Hope all ok. Am also rubbish at keeping up at the mo, but will try harder. No idea where the time goes. Hope your song bird has now departed. Catch you later. x
running enjoy your walk - and good luck!

Right, better get off my bum and go do something useful before nursery run and baby H wakes up demanding more booby. Can't wait to hear about more new babies...........come on girls you can do it!

Grumpy, living off Bishopthorpe Rd, about 1.5 mi from the racecourse. Would love to live in Fulford and have seen some lovely period townhouses (a bit beyond our means, I'm afraid). we almost moved to Acomb but the house fell through and we found one this one which was surprisingly affordable being so close to city centre; but then, it is directly on the pavement (get a lot of noise through the single-paned sash windows, grr) with a tiny yard (poor dog!) so would love to move further out for more space for the money. not really a good time to move, though .

hope you have a relaxing ( again) day seeing as youll prob have a baby tomorrow .

Still here! Morning everyone.

DH is coming with me today, off for (I think) CTG monitoring, S&S, etc at the Maternity Day Unit.

I suppose I'll actually get to see where I'll give birth - never bothered going to see the Maternity bit of the hospital, as I presumed I would be having this baby at home.

Momi my induction is booked for tomorrow, have to ring at 3 tomorrow to see if they can fit me in (they're very busy - everyone getting pregnant on holiday like me, I guess!). I've been meaning to ask whereabouts in York you live, just sheer nosiness! For some reason, I see you as a Fulford person? I was brought up in Huntington, DH and I lived in about 8 different areas of York over the years, but ended up buying a Barratt <makes derisive and rather rude gesture> House in Acomb (all we could afford).

Currently just shaking my mullet (I had a blonde mullet when I was about 17) to 3rd and Bird and realising that there are no children in the house and yet I am watching 3rd and Bird.

Detsy Hello gal, how are you doing? Yes, running and I may start a new craze for 'Birth By Death Metal' - I can see it catching on (lace-up PVC trousers optional - yes, I did have a pair, again when I was about 17, I loved them ).

Well, a couple of days and hopefully everyone will have made the transition over to exhausted milch-cow status, wishing we were all pregnant again because we need sleep

Running THE END IS IN SIGHT FOR US........

Still here still shaking the mullet
DH has taken today off so I think we'll go for a looooong walk before we ring hospital to see if they can squeeze me in.

grumpy you still here? I kind of hope you are but also don't in the nicest possible way!

chocobunnies, congratulations! hope you're resting now.

grumpy, won't be long now[says quickly trying to think of other supportive things to say]. is it tomorrow your induction? you must be ready enough that it will go quickly.

HOpe everyone else well today. gonna be another hot one, hurrah! hope you're all able to enjoy it. Or, if you're like me, enjoy the only time I appreciate the coolness of a victorian built house .

Well pula I think runningmonkey will be before me, all the mullet-shaking she's been doing.

My babies just take after me, they're lazy.

Hello luverly ladies - huge congrats to chocbunnies my god what a bouncing baby

sorry I can't keep up any more - not even switiched pc on for several days and getting major withdrawal symptoms!

Grunpy hallo girl - hope the grunge downloading is going well - its a def change from the plinky plonky tinkling water and twittering birds birth music of olde..

Going to quickly whizz backa few pages to get the general gist of things before someone small (ish) starts demanding things from me.

Big congrats to all the other ladies who have popped recently - think thats alapala, euromum, rosie whom I haven't mentioned before....hope thats everyone

Good luck to those waiting to pop - will def not be long now, I know what its like hanging about on a antenatal thread when all start wandering off to post natal one by one - you will soon have your little tiddlers in your arms - big hugs (what are non MN hugs BTW??) xx

Taraa

WOW!!! well done chocbunnies

grumpy should i add a sweepstake on who people think will be last to pop too

My money's on MsG (the safe bet)...

pula thank you for that!

Oh I wanted to dive into the pool, it looked lovely, it was the little pool, perfect for birthing in

Rage Against The Machine - perfect for 2nd stage of giving birth. Yes, I am as tragic as you music-wise Did you hear the album in full on Zane Lowe a few months back? Awesome (I must stop saying awesome - DD1 has taken to saying it and I can't help myself)

<rushes off to download more metal and grunge onto Ipod>

Congrats alapala rivermoon chocbunnies and euromum. Boys racing ahead!

So far :
22 BOYS
19 GIRLS

BORN

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY - Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz, 35+3 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL - Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz, 38+4 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8, 39 weeks (DD age 22 mo)
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz, unplanned vbac! 38+5wks (DD aged 2.4)
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz, VBAC (DS1 2.5)
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz, ELCS (first child)
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob, ELCS (DD aged nearly 3)
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), c-section 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am (DS age 6)
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz.(DD age 3 and DD age 1.5)
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz (2 DDs)
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am (DS 3.7)
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5 (DS already)
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz, born by section
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz (DS 7, DD 5)
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25, emcs (DD age 4)
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz (DD1 2yr1m)
12 May 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz (DD 4.5, DS1 1.11)
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz (DD1 3y 4m DS 22m)
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5 (DD1 aged 2)
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm (DS1 7y11m, DS2 3y2m & DD1 2)
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15 (DD aged 1)
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am, 2 DDs already
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5 oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40p[m, 8lb 15oz, (DD1 age 7, DD2 age 2)
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm emcs, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am (DS 2y9m)
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz (DS1 3.11)
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
................

STILL TO COME:

DUE 1ST MAY: bantam73, (DD1 17yrs+ DD2 3ys 6m) surprise
DUE 13TH MAY: ReeBee, (first child), BOY!
DUE 14TH MAY: Lazzer SURPRISE!!
DUE 15th MAY: Nauseous, (first baby), SURPRISE!.
DUE 16TH MAY: Sarahken, (DS age 3) SURPRISE!!
DUE 16TH MAY: Hypatia, (first child) - surprise
DUE 20TH MAY: Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa,(DD age 11, DD age 4) SURPRISE!!
DUE 23RD MAY: Runningmonkey ,(first child), maybe a girl!
DUE 25TH MAY: Sophietom (first baby) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: lehowell
DUE 29TH MAY: MsG, (First child) SURPRISE!!

Bloody nora! Well done choc and congrats x x x

Thanks for updating us grumpy I take it you didn't need to dive in the pool then ;)

good idea re the iPod I've made a chilled out birth mix cd but am now thinking something harder would be better - rage against the machine might be good!

Lovely pics rosie

Hello to everyone else. Hope all are well

Wonder no more sausage

Ladies, a birth announcement:

chocbunnies gave birth to 9lb 13oz Corey Landon Faulkner at 17.35 today.

Now may we all please take a minute to bow down to the absolute awesomeness of this girl:

He was born at home after a 50 minute labour without any pain relief, the Gas & Air was broken.

Wowsers!!

She sounds very happy, understandably!!!!



saus it was the chicken and mushroom pot noodle, apparently it's not as nice as the chicken satay!!!

grumpy - pot noodles - mmmmmmm. Thats a point - they'd help my constipation..!

Wonder how choc is doing...

Good luck chocbunnies

hello all - been feeding Josh like a maniac all pm and had our first walk today - all of about 100m and back and knackered now - very disheartening!

posted some pics of Josh on my facebook page if anyone wants to see him.

catch up with everyone soon once the haze lifts I hope!

Just watching DD1 eat a Pot Noodle and D2 is eating a cheese slice .

My culinary standards have really slipped of late.

Swimming Lessons beckon shortly, chocbunnies should be having her baby today .

running I may take my Ipod into hospital - perhaps I could have the baby to the strains of Metallica? Coooooooooooooooooooool.

congrats to rivermoon and euromum

good luck for today chocbunnies

good luck chocb

Thanks girls

Am off to hospital now, having constant show since 5am and contractions since 9!

Speak soon xx

Yeah and MsG too. Wonder how they all are.

Lol at Metallica - that's in the playlist, just waiting for it to come up on the shuffle! My neighbours ar probably hating me right now.

Ah there are Reebee and Sophietom I think as well?

I was singing very loudly to Metallica yesterday . I may have done the devil horns as well. Brilliant!

Just this once maybe you should join in with DD's swimming lesson

Are we really the last two left?? Am off to look for a list to check. If we are then as they say in the movies (but with blimmin pg brain I can't remember which one)....
itsssss awwwwwwwwn

I am currently listening to loud rock music from my youth in an attempt to embarrass the little blighter out by his/her mum's terrible taste in music [insert devil horn headbanging emoticon here] might try some embarassing mum dancing in a minute

I love our competitive 'last one birthing' running

I suppose it will be ok if my waters break at the swimming pool. I'll just hop in the water and get mooing.

45 hour labour, oooooh . DD1 was a long one.

Morning grumpy ooh yes, I am putting money on your waters going at 4.45 this afternoon and you needing a mad dash to hospital

don't count on being last, I am hoping not to echo my friend's recent 45 hour epic but what's the betting I do.

Oh and runningmonkey glad you're feeling a little better - you're going to beat me by 1 day I KNEW I'd be the last.

Pah, bah, gah and hah!

Morning all!

Ooooh good luck chocbunnies

Just booked DD2's swimming lesson block - they start at 5pm tonight. Does anyone reckon that will hasten labour so that it will happen today?

Another night of no sleep/inability to move/need to be rescued by DH. Really pissing me off now, I hope my pelvis improves after birth. Which should be by Wednesday night <hopeful face>

Morning folks,

choco hope today goes well, will be thinking of you.

grumpy hope you are ok today.

alapala glad your induction went well.

euro love the pics of theo - the eyes open ones are soooo cute!

Fi lovely pics of Grace too.

Still no signs here besides some tightening last night but I feel a bit less poo today as I think I had a couple of hours quality sleep which hasn't happened the last few nights. At least I know the end is in sight for tomorrow.

Enjoy the sunshine ladies.

Good luck Choc!

GOOD LUCK choco and grumpy am thinking of you today too xxxxxxx

best wishes chocbunnies. just think, you (and grumpy and a couple of others) will have ababy to cuddle in a few days! am very excited for you. take care.

good luck chocolatebunnies for today.. lets hope the 1st lot of prostin does the job hugs fi xoxox

chocbunnies Don't be scared, but be prepared for a possible very, very long wait, followed by a few frenzied hours.

Make sure you speak up the instant you need pain relief, shout!!!

And see you on the other side maybe Wed/Thurs for me!!

You'll be fine, I will be thinking of you tomorrow (in a slightly way)

xxxxx

<waves at everyone, is having laptop wrenched away>

Hi everyone,

Just a flying post from me,

Am being induced tomorrow, have to ring up in the morning, am very very nervous, scared, etc! Please send me luck as I am shitting it!

Congrats to all the new babies,

Come on Grumpy we can do it!

See you on the other side

xxx

congrats Euro, love the name!

Runningmonkey, Grumpy, and others over due, sorry you're feeling rubbish. it can't be long now. it can't!

silly but i miss us all being on the same thread. I've got to jump to the other one to catch up with that thread as well.

had a lovely day going to a 2nd birthday party at a park in the beautful sun. girls had a lot of fun playing with other children and daddy and I sat in the shade with Harper. ate lots of junk and cake. bliss . all these cake calories are staying in my middle (i look at least 5 mos pregnant still), but I can't stop. sigh.

hope you're all sleeping peacefully or at least relaxing.

we're home to 1 handed typing..

well done euromum - that was our backup name!

Induction - its the way to go - MILES better than 1st birth - story to follow when i work out how to manage 2 children!

chocbunnies is indeed being induced tomorrow, I got a text from her earlier, she wasn't feeling too hot, I hope she's ok.

runningmonkey it's crap, isn't it? I should be getting a 2nd sweep on Tuesday, but ...........

Just remembered CHOC'S induction is tomorrow isn't it? If you are reading choc hope it goes well x

Congrats EUROMUM

Yes still here 2nd sweep this pm and no changes totally fed up now

Sorry to be such a moaner, just feel like i am letting everyone down by not producing a baby yet. Sorry me me me again will disappear off now will try to be more cheery tomorrow

Congratulations alapala, rivermoon and euromum!! Some lovely names - great taste in names euromum - thats what we called ds1

Ds2 is currently being tended by dh as he's got himself into a real state as he's so warm and if I'm near all he wants to do is feed, but then drinks so much he's sick! Ds1 on the other hand has a hacking cough, is sweating away but still wants to have his duvet over him - think its gonna be a long night

euromum lovely, lovely news and yet another of my names gone .

Many congratulations and I am totally and utterly

Oh poor you reebee and grumpy - was really hoping to read you'd had your babies . They MUST come out at some point and pretty bloody soon too!

Hello all - think I am the facebook announcement Fi's talking about! Haven't posted for ages as we were so busy trying to get the house sorted by the time baby arrived. So afraid I haven't caught up on anyone else's news yet, will try over next day or so.

Anyway, house sorted on Tuesday and on Wednesday at 11.10pm baby Theo arrived! V well timed during the week my mum was here. Will post more another time but all went well and we are both fine, he is a champion feeder and bf is going fine, he seems to be fairly chilled out and his sister has been very happy to meet him. Couldn't ask for more!

More later/next day or so when I've caught up - thinking of all those still waiting, and those now surviving life with newborns...

Yes I've just seen. Awwwwwwww

there's another announcement on fb.. don't think she's posted here yet?

Hi All,
Sorry I haven't had a chance to post since CS on Wednesday.

Congrats to alapala and Rivermoon - our DS1 is called Gabriel and I do love the name.

Just to say thanks to everyone who wished us well wishes on the arrival of baby son no2! We now have a name - thanks to DS 1 suggestion - Josh. Which was better than anything DH or I could come up with! so Josh it is!

I will get some pics on FB shortly.

Still in considerable pain but getting easier day by day - and we are all getting used to a newborn in the house again! Severe lack of sleep so far and fairly sore nips from lots of feeding but I am sure its common to everyone. On the up side he is white blond (we are all very dark haired) and a sweetypie who I adore already despite all my anxieties before the birth.

Hope all overduers are keeping cool with lollies and ice cream in this heatwave.

M v.unsettled today always hungry, crying, etc I've had to top her up twice with formula but she has finally given in to sleep at 3.30pm after being awake since 9am.
Think it might be down partly to the weather? We sleep in an attic bedroom so it gets quite hot at night so she either sleeps in a babygrow or a vest with a light fluffy blanket, I might get a lightweight grobag - anyone use these?

Right while M is asleep I'm off to marinate some chicken for kebabs on the bbq later.

congrats alapala and riverm

FI abscess ouch!

<send soothing vibes>

Congratulations alapala and rivermoon!!

11 days overdue now , have to go to Maternity Day Ward on Tuesday for monitoring and then ring Wed at 3pm for induction.

Still no signs of impending birth here, never mind.

DH had his mate over last night - eventually went at 1.30am after they downed Christ knows how many beers and ciders.

Hope all the tired mums are coping with newborns and hot weather . it's not much fun and I'm not looking forward to the lack of sleep (but am not sleeping anyway, thanks to knackered pelvis - got stuck last night and this morning and had to be rescued by DH again). I'm lucky he's incredibly strong.

Have a lovely day everyone!

morning

abs have kicked in.. face definitely less swollen today Phew!

what a hot night last night.. it was about 25degrees in our bedroom with our window open! not easy for the newborns but esp hard for the heavily pregnant.. i was heavily pregnant with ds in the heatwave of 2006 and it wasn't much fun. I hope all of you managed to sleep somehow.

Congrats Rivermoon and Alapala!

riverm, cross posted as well. congratulations, wonderful news. hope you get some rest. xx

just seen your post riverm many congratulations

Forgot to send good luck, smooth, calm, happy birthing vibes to all of you still waiting!

Sorry all, haven't been able to keep up with here and the postnatal chat. I've missed so much!

Congratulations on all the new arrivals - alapala, rivermoon, sausage, and anyone else I've missed.

Was going to post nice long chatty catch up type message but A is really unsettled this evening and demanding feeding...again!

just popping on to let you all know I've eventually got round to uploading some grace photos to Facebook about an hour ago..

off to bed for me now.. night night xoxox

oooh, so glad it was Diversity. anyway, about the threads, if you added the ante and postnatal threads together, we'd almost have reached the 1000 posts!

Congratulations Alapala! wonderful news.

reebee, big hug from me as well.

I can't wait till everyone is 'on the otherside'.

i'm not on posting as much anymore mainly because of lack of sleep. i always mean to go on when i'm giving night feeds but usually find myself falling asleep at the same time so no energy to even log on.

just going now to see who's won BGT. hope it's diversity!

Hi Ladies!

I was induced on Tuesday, because I was overdue. My little angel arrived at 1.27pm weighing 6lbs and 10oz. She is absolutely adorable and her three year old sister is completely and utterly in love with her.

We were in hospital for three days. Will post my story once I have a little more energy!

x

Where are the days we used to be on the most active MN thread list, hey?

congrats alapala*

*fi hope your abses will heal soon. Toothache is the most miserable thing in the world. worse than labour, honestly, so you've got my sympathies.

reebee That was soooo lovely of your neighbour. No wonder you nearly started sobbing in her arms too Sending you good labour vibes and hope those twinges will soon become something a bit more exciting.

reebee you are allowed melt downs.. have a big hug & I hope the rest of the day was better

and the post natal thread is a lot slower than we used to be too.. due to sleep deprivation, feeding schedules of new babies and other dc's etc.. pop over and say hi if any of you get lonely

X post REEBEE sorry you had a melt down and glad you are feeling a bit better for it tho. LOL at Minotaur would make the fetal assessment unit a lot more interesting

Congrats ALAPALA

Sorry about the me post earlier am feeling v fed up

FI great name choice I think it's cool she'll have a famous name. In the school where u work there's a kid named the same as a famous actor and he is such a lovely kid.

MSG hope you are ok

Hope everyone else is ok too. x x

Congrats alapala, and what a fab name (it's on our list too!).

Still here, still having the daily monitoring. Still having show and twinges. More so today and feel really really sick but that's because the baby is currently trying out for the 2012 British Olympic gymnastic team, and has been all day. He was blatantly showing off when he was being monitored to the extent he ended up getting very loud hiccups and the MW said 'I did want to assess him through a period of quiet but he's clearly very healthy and there's clearly not going to be a period of quiet so I'm just going to take you off the monitor." (not 'minotaur' as I just typed - don't think they're as effective for assessing baby heart rate)

Grumpy, I reckon at this rate I might be last regardless of whether I choose induction or not!

Had a bit of a meltdown this morning when I tried to get out of bed and had to move my stomach with my hands first to allow me to sit up. Sat wrapped in duvet sobbing and howling (to myself as DH was walking dogs) for quite some time about how unfair it is that the baby won't come out and worrying if I'm doing the right thing re induction etc etc. Not even having to find tissues to mop my tears and snot put me off; I was truly sorry for myself. Felt much better afterwards, and then later on a neighbour I don't really know popped round with some flowers just to cheer me up as she knows I'm overdue and thinks I deserved a bit of a treat.... I nearly sobbed all over her as well, poor nice lady!

Takeaway for dinner here - meant to be barbecue but DH is still rendering the porch (bless him, he's working really hard).

hope everyone's all right - it is much slower on this thread than it used to be - soon we'll all be over with the PN ladies, hurrah!

congrats to alapala on the birth on baby gabriel

Ooh congrats mr alapala - great news and glad alapala and gabriel should be home tomorrow.

congratulations alapalas on gabriel fantastic news and great name too. xoxox

Mr Alapala here. Just to say baby Gabriel was born at 8pm last night. 3.2kg. All good and coming home from hospital tomorrow.

febes yes they've given me bf friendly anti biotics and luckily I think my cs pain killers covered the pain.

FI oh no absesses are so painful. Do you need antibiotics??? make sure they give you one that you can BF with.

well just back from our first family of 4 day out.. not anywhere you'd think on a glorious sunny day like today. I had to go to the out of hours dentist in bristol as i have an absess. had a tooth ache yesterday but not for long. my face started to swell up last night and this am was worse

so now half of my face is all puffed up and weird looking!

Still here still pg

Spicy Thai curry didn't do it last night but have just hoovered whole house which might help. Second Sweep tomorrow if I want it (yes please!). Can't face the other proven method of induction as l also have clicky pelvis

Sorry not namechecked all too hot and uncomfy. Off to sit in shade and whinge

Still here still pg

Spicy Thai curry didn't do it last night but have just hoovered whole house which might help. Second Sweep tomorrow if I want it (yes please!). Can't face the other proven method of induction as l also have clicky pelvis

Sorry not namechecked all too hot and uncomfy. Off to sit in shade and whinge

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here in a few weeks as I felt I could only commit to keeping up with one thread oh what an exciting life I lead. Had a quick lookie at last few post and I see that Grumpy is still here and choc. Good luck girls as a 9 days late lass myself you have my sympathies.
Not much news here apart from Rueben is growing by the minute and is a right guzler of milk. He put on over 500gms in the first 10 days. It must be full fat milk in my massive boobs. I just bought a kari-me wrap and have done my first hands free feed whilst walking aroud the garden . He looked a bit squished in there so might have to seek advice on that. My sister just had her 12 week scan and is expecting identical twins so we are all sooo excited about that.

See you all over on the PN thread soon.

Hi everyone,

Just a quick one. The neighbour came along to steal ds and dd1 for a play in their paddling pool + waterslide so I'm home alone and C is asleep. Bliss after a horrible lunch with a screaming baby in my arms

sausagen come over to the p/n thread. We're all doing our own thing and no one has been attacked/critisised yet for something they've done or not done. We're all just doing what we can to get through these 1st few difficult, sleep deprived weeks. In my case that means bed sharing, baby wearing, non-stop baby cuddling and occasionally leaving baby to cry because I can't hold her and ds/dd1/dinner or something similar is more important at that moment.

grumpy Hope something happens for you soon. I can sympathise with having a non co-operative pelvis. It does get better however. I even mowed the lawn this week

Right, off to the p/n thread and then back into the sunshine to enjoy the peace and quiet now I've got some

Grumpy, sorry to hear you are in such pain - horrid!!

I'm fed up. Had to go and get monitored the other day as my BP was high. When we got to the hospital, that was fine but they found protein and blood in my urine so have sent that off for testing and taken blood. Then they scanned me and they're concerned that there isn't as much fluid as there should be, so I have to go back for the same tests on Monday and see a consultant. It's made me paranoid about movements though as they said if I notice it moving less to call them.

Anyway, it looks as though they might well want to induce me, which I'd rather not happen but if it's for the best then hey ho.

Hope everyone else is ok.

Ijust texted chocbunnies to see how she's doing, she's been mowing her lawn . I'm 'twingey' today, have been shoe shopping with DD2 to get things going. May join the girls on the trampoline momentarily <hollow laugh>.

<goes to run after spangle to whap her with flip-flop, remembers is size of blue whale, shakes fist menacingly and shouts 'you bloody wait, Missy' instead>

The horror of my pelvis has been assuaged by a caramel custard doughnut. One excellent thing about still being pg is being able to stuff my fat face with impunity. And I got to say 'oh, 10 days overdue' in casual, offhand manner to terrified looking shop assistant this morning. Then I went 'oof' and put a hand to my back for further comedic value. It was brilliant!

spangle and saus I didn't even go to antenatal classes before DD1, so I really did make it up as I went along. She was a blissful baby though. Pity she's grown up really

Factor 50 sunblock applied, sunglasses located, non-alcoholic drink poured. The garden awaits.

Grumpy there is one good thing about you still being pregnant - we can be entertained by your humorous posts!! <runs away, shrieking 'don't hit me!'>

Seriously, sorry about your pelvis - it must be hellish

Hope chocbunnies is ok

Sausage come over to the p-n thread! I didn't even read any books about babies before H turned up so am making it up as I go along. Feed 'em, cuddle 'em & don't drop 'em and you can't go wrong (or so I'm told!).

Well my pelvis has officially had it. I got stuck last night and this morning. I couldn't get out of bed, I couldn't move and had to be hoisted out by DH. The agony as my pelvis ground together and clicked was indescribable. I am now barely able to walk and, of course, have a busy day ahead of me . I can feel myself wavering more and more towards the hated induction, just to try and get my pelvis back to normal (I was lucky after DD2 that the pain disappeared very rapidly).

Just a quick post, as DD2 is hassling me to either take her on the trampoline (no chance mate) or let her play on CBeebies on the 'oncuter'.

I've got over myself now and can cope with the fact that there are very few antenatal personages left.

Fi Grace is a gorgeous, gorgeous name. It's one of my favourite girls' names. And Grace Kelly, the epitome of cool, elegant chic? Rear Window is one of my favourite films!!!

Hope you postnatal ladies get out in the sunshine with your babies today and get them shown off to everyone . I will be showing off my scarlet, heatrashed legs and cankles via the medium of flip flops and sweaty bump. How lovely!!

By the by, I'm betting £20 on me being the last to have my baby. Any takers?

Hello eveyone. Just popping on to say hello. It has gone v. quiet but the pn thread is quiet too...

Have a lovely day everyone.

morning

our big news is we've decided dd's name.. it's taken us just over a week and some trailing through baby names etc only to come back to our original favourite! lol

so dd is now Grace.. & yes that will make her Grace Kelly lol but who cares

I must upload some photos to fb later and catch up with everyone else's photos.. something my phone doesn't do terribly well..

will post this on post natal thread too.

You lot do make me giggle ;)

Good luck for induction if it comes to that Grumpy and Chocbunnies!

I'm still aiming to pop in here to see how you're all doing.. but finding bf dd exhausting as she's up constantly feeding from 8 or 10pm till well last night it was 1.30am then back for other feeds and up with ds at 7am. so basically I have to go to bed now to stand a chance of coping.. I am reading all your news and really hope things get going for you all when you need it to. might make it back on later..

night night xoxox

The pathetic old moo comment was aimed at me BTW, not chocbunnies!!

Hi running, you saucepot . I just get looks of utter pity . We're having takeaway tonight - cannot be bothered to cook, not going out anywhere. I am covered in hives/heatrash. Nice.

Having looked at my notes (both DDs were at home when MW called and they were both feeling very chatty), I appear to be 2cm dilated and 'soft' but 'post' I think, so maybe not totally hopeless.

My earlier post was really self-pitying and pathetic. I do apologise.

saus Not in your birth plan. So fecking what? That really irritates me - the birth plan is written when you're wallowing on the sofa with tea and biscuits, being in labour is a teensy bit different . lol at your mum though, my mum is not being there, she has been banned from all of them, she'd drive me bonkers. I've even banned he from coming up to see me Mon/Tues next week, I'm waaaaay to irritable to cope with her fretting.

It does take a while to get used to calling your baby by their name.

Right, back out to cower in the shade and drink a (very small) thimble of cider.

Hi sausage not sure if I've even said congrats properly yet so congrats! I don't think any birth story can be as eye watering as the poo ones so post away!

Yes it has gone quiet, think there's only a handful of us left now

I've just been out and pruned the lavender bushes out the front of the house in an effort to get things moving has been bugging me for weeks. Two blokes walked past one of them winked and said 'nice bush' to me... at least if I can draw a saucy comment out of two lechy blokes at 9months pregnant, I musn't look too bad eh

Going to get DH to take me out for curry tonight as am fed up of being in the house and there's nowhere I can really walk to in my current state.

Mooooooooooooo

I moo'ed for England. I think I did that when I was swishing around in the pool gasping on gas and air for dear life, whilst demanding an epidural. ("But its not in your birth plan" "I don't CARE I want one NOW. PLEASE. This is AGONY." "But you're doing so well" "No I'm bloody not" You can imagine the rest. )Couldn't be arsed to get dressed after that, so paraded around starkers, much to the disgust of my Mum (yep, she was there too, though that wasn't planned). Ok. I'll do my birth story thing and put it up here later. Won't go post natal just yet, don't worry. Feels nice and safe here

Thanks Grumpy re Martha's name. I can't get used to calling her that yet, though. Seems a bit weird. Oops she's awake..... bugger.....

Aw sausage you poor thing. I'd forgotten that I had to strip off all my clothes for the dump from hell too. Campsite poo what a lovely comment.

I think there are very few of us left on here now, just us stubborn mules . It does feel a bit lonely. I peeked on the Postnatal thread, but didn't have any words of wisdom to add.

I'm sorry to hear you had a hellish labour, you won't frighten me with any details - I desperately don't want an induction - DD2 was inducted and that was pretty awful. But weighed up against days and days and days of being pg still.........

I ADORE the name Martha by the way. I hope you feel a bit better soon, please do keep popping in to say hello, I feel very alone chocbunnies is having a rubbish time of it too, she's booked for induction on Monday and is quite scared

<pathetic old moo emoticon>

Oohhhh Grumpy you poor thing... lets hope the (nudge nudge wink wink) DH s&s will get things going...

Loved the poo chat. I can raise Grumpy's and Blotted's Anusol and Germaloids and can add in Lactulose and Glycerin suppositories. I have piles the size of... erm... dunno... big grapes. They are mahoosive. And yesterday (and still a bit today but its better) I was SO constipated, I couldn't sit to feed Martha. I had many a Grumpy moment in the loo - flashing lights, sweating.. had to take all my clothes off... owowowoww. Even had milk dripping onto my legs! I really did feel I was giving birth again. The lactulose made my tummy gurgle all night long, I thought I was going to accidentally poo overflow into the bed . Uuugh. When I eventually DID go (the size of a 50p piece) dp said it smelt like camp site poo. Charming.

Ahem. Anyway, this thread has really slowed down now. Has everyone gone onto the post natal thread now? I haven't been on there yet - too scared - I might come across something I should be doing and feel like a bad mummy because I'm not or something equally rubbish. Don't know where to look, either. Feel I ought to post the birth story thing, but it was so bloody awful, I don't want to scare the remaining 'due in May'ers. MW is coming round any minute, having photocopied my hospital notes to discuss my labour with me. Can't believe they have catalogued 42 hours of hell...

Still. We came home on Monday after being in since the Wednesday 20th... and we've just been out for our first expedition in the shiny new pram in the park. Dp marched ahead, proud as punch, whilst I trudged and shuffled 10 paces behind like an old lady. Have had to have a lie down and a cup of tea on my return. Sigh.

Big congrats to those who have given birth... sorry not to name, but my mind is now like mush. I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night, or what day it is.

As for pics, I'll post some on the facebook thingy later when I work out how...

Chin up Grumpy, Reebee and others... shan't be long now....

MW been, S&S done, nothing doing. Cervix high but soft. Baby still bobbing about with no intention of hunkering down into my pelvis. I think it may have turned back to back too .

Reluctantly agreed to induction date of next Wed, but can cancel and go for daily monitoring. I am pretty fed up though. S&S was uncomfortable and feel bit crampy but not holding out any hope for soonish baby. Still, should have my baby by next Friday

I've just shuffled to the park and back with DD2 and pushed her on the swings to see if that gets things going. And I've asked DH to give me another 'S&S' later

morning all, how is everyone today? where is everyone today? it's beautiful here but i've no plans to go out this morning, having a lazy one watching girls out in back yard playing whilst baby sleeps on my lap.

we are going out this pm for a tea time picnic but this means I have to get organised and get the sandwiches, drinks together as well as make sure I've got all 3 children (always seem to forget one of them).

sophietom, don't be too impressed: i made a quick batch of chewy flapjacks which only took 15 min and I burnt them. no matter, I chopped off the burnt bit and they're as good as new.

I seem to be eating more now that I'm not pregnant. i know bf is giving me an appetite but i'm eating loads more than i should - biscuits, ice cream, flapjacks, lots of sugar. and, to top it off, DH got back from London yesterday with a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts! prob is, they don't keep for long so I feel pressurised to eat them within a couple of days (i will as well . though my stomach has reduced, it still is a bulgy beer gut-type and very wobbly. all this sugar isn't helping but i can't seem to crave healthy food.

Lalalalala

Still PG here. Waiting for MW.

<twiddles thumbs>

<vacuums carpets for something to do that isn't cuttin'/paintin'/stickin'/colourin'/gluein'>

Glad everyone liked my story - I can heartily recommend the squat thrusts. Work a treat. Cannot believe I would so happily tell a group of people that story

I am so bored now. It's beautiful outside and we're stuck waiting for the MW.

<sighs, looks around for distractions>

Congrats to Rosielady*

*chocbunnies ouch at your vigourous sweep- lets hope it has the desired effect

Reebee and RunningM thanks for your comments about my failed sweep- I get a second go on Thursday 4th and if that doesn't work it the midwife will book me in for induction. I guess there is still plenty of time for me to go into labour before then though

Momino very impressed at you even contemplating baking whilst looking after a baby thats only a few weeks old

Grumpy lol at your pooing story!!!

C'mon all us ladies who are in for the long haul lets get bouncing on balls, jumping our DPs and guzzling curry- we can't be waiting much longer (unless we decide to go round for another 9 months!)

Oh my god, brilliant poo convos ladies. Having similar but not quite so extreme issues here too. Have been going for the belgian approach of going back later for another go tho as doing everything I can to try to avoid making piles worse.

choc hello, join the overdue club! I'm going to be induced on Tues if I don't go before then as i just want it to be over and meet lo now.

looby hope M had a good night.

Fi Glad to hear your BF is going well despite the giggling! Have you named DD yet? have been dying to know!

As you can see still here. Had quite a bit more show last night and some tightening when we went for a walk but didn't amount to anything. Think DH was a bit disappointed as he's just as impatient as me.

my pooing experience at end of this pregnancy was problematic too with the piles.. I had to eat lots of plums to even have a chance of going. I was bf dd when I read the convo and laughed so hard at your description grumpy. in fact I'm surprised dd didn't fly off my tummy and dislodge herself from my nip with the all bouncing my belly did

loving the poo conversation lol
only on mumsnet could you talk about these things

M very unsettled today, crying lots not sleeping and wanting to feed lots. have Bf till I have none left and she's still crying for more - gave up and topped her up with formula and colief. an hour later I bf her till she finally gave in to sleep, she's been asleep for about an hour now.

HELLO!!

Still pregnant

My sweep on Friday night failed, had another one at 11am this morning and my god I have never been in so much pain, she said she would be a bit more vigourous to get things going but holy crap Im sure she had her whole arm up here! I had to have a lie down when I got home as I felt so violated, bought me out in a sweat and everything! NEVER AGAIN! I have been bleeding since as well so not exactly a happy bunny here!

Im booked in to be induced on Monday unless I go bang before then, the midwife seems to think I will, but then she did say I wouldnt make it to todays appointment so Im not totally convinced! I wish they wouldn't say things like that, getting my hopes up for diddly squat!

I am planning a home birth but quite frankly I am so sick of waiting that Im willing to be induced to get it out!

I am now the most pregnant I have ever been!

I too am having problems in the pooping department

Congrats to all the new babies

Who's still left on the pregnant band wagon????

grumpy poos were the same for me at the end of my pregnancy, with the difference that I'd give up after 10mins to come back later, because a continence nurse once scared me with stories of why not to strain. So I ended up walking around being uncomfortable for another few hours, but it did come easily if I waited.

I'm dreading my dd1 becoming a teenager. She's got this stubborn defiant streak, which I fear will cause trouble.

Congrats to rosielady Hope everything is still going well.

reebee I understand why you want to avoid IOL. If baby's OK and you're being monitored, then why not wait and see if you can do it yourself. Good luck. Hope you go into labour soon.

The weather is lovely here too. I'm trying to think where to take the dcs tomorrow to enjoy the weather. Also excited because I can put C in one of her cut girly baby summer outfits

I thought DH was going to die, he was laughing so much when I told him and demonstrated my squat thrusts.

I think I may have mooed and choo-chooed as well.

Good practice!

I am strangely pleased to hear that you have 'been', I feel like yer mum. It's awful, isn't it, having piles. I know I'm gonna have a right dose of them if and when this lazy baby ever comes out.

I see your Anusol and raise you a tube of Germaloids.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahaha!! Well, I crapped yesterday and today and I can still (gingerly) walk but I did spend a good 30-40 minutes on the toilet. I think I only have external piles because there wasn't a huge amount of blood but the straining has set my lochia off again when it had virtually stopped at the start of the week.

I am loving the hell out of Anusol. I might buy shares.

blotted DH was down at the business end for DD2's (very hairy) head coming out. He said it was a surreal and amazing moment. Erm how is your erm arse? Thought I may subject you to waaaaaaay TMI story that may amuse you:

Monday I really, really needed a cr*p. Went to loo. 1.5 hours later I emerged, sweating, bleeding, dizzy. It was like giving birth. Out of my bum. I got flashing lights, the works. It would not come out, I had to get up and waddle about like John Wayne, I had to grab hold of the side of the bath and do squat thrusts to get it moving (I once had a very long conversation with my brother about the best way to push out a poo. We were drunk, in a pub, and had a captive audience , he demonstrated his patented rockin' motion). The side of the bath was not connected properly and came off. All the time, the dog had her nose to the bottom of the door, whining.

Afterwards, everything was swollen, I kid you not. I couldn't sit down for 2 hours. So, I now have piles before I've given birth.

It could only happen to me.

Congrats rosielady*!

*Grumpy You are infinitely more patient than I am, I'd have planted Findlay like a tree if he'd been cheeky like that to me!

I had a nice wee chatter with DH earlier and was talking over Greer's birth. It was nice - when I was pregnant with Nairn DH was resolute that he didn't want to see the action shot so he stayed right by my head and my leg blocked his view, with Erica I was in the pool on all fours and he was holding my hands so he didn't get to see the action shot but with Greer I was on a bed so when I pushed her head out he got to have a good look at her for a minute until I pushed her out completely. He was being really sweet about it and says that Greer's was the birth he preferred because he was there for the whole thing and got to see her arrive. Awwww <3

Momi that's my theory with DD2! I second the [hopeful emoticon].

I think I'm right in saying that I have the eldest on this thread, with Maia being 11. I hope I'm not unduly worrying anyone - she is actually a tremendously sweet, thoughtful, affectionate and (obviously) gifted, talented and intelligent little thing. It's just that she's also moody, spotty, greasy and secretive with it . I blame the parents.

I'm just finishing an Almond Magnum. Well, it's sunny, innit?

running you are correct - now is precisely the time to be as contrary as I like - who is going to tell me otherwise? Who would want to upset an enormous, hormonal, pregnant hippo? It's great

<waddles off to yawn menacingly at the waterhole>

so grumpy, if following your DDs pattern: if my dd is moody/difficult now, she may be opposite to this at 9/10?[hopeful emoticon] i really hope you go into labour soon, g. if anyone deserves to be in labour it's you. not sure that sounds as helpful as i intended.

very quiet here with dd 1&2 at nursery. i wanted to take a bath or nap but instead have done laundry, put away shopping, and contemplating baking (note 'contemplating'). BF at moment, a grand excuse to have a big bowl of ice cream .

Yes I think when girls in particular get to year 6 they need a lot of new challenges, sounds like your dd1 will really enjoy moving up to 2ndary as there are so many opportunities for extra curric stuff as well as all the new subjects to take on too. Generalising massively I think boys take a bit longer to get used to it all, but that reflects the differences in when boys and girls 'grow up' tbh.

oh yeah, you are of course entitled to be as contrary as you like during this time. The more contrary the better imo

Congrats matthewandlewismummy and rosielady. Boys back in front again!

So far :
19 BOYS
18 GIRLS

BORN

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY - Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz, 35+3 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL - Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz, 38+4 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8, 39 weeks (DD age 22 mo)
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz, unplanned vbac! 38+5wks (DD aged 2.4)
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz, VBAC (DS1 2.5)
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz, ELCS (first child)
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob, ELCS (DD aged nearly 3)
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), c-section 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am (DS age 6)
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz.(DD age 3 and DD age 1.5)
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz (2 DDs)
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am (DS 3.7)
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5 (DS already)
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz, born by section
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz (DS 7, DD 5)
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25, emcs (DD age 4)
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz (DD1 2yr1m)
12 May 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz (DD 4.5, DS1 1.11)
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz (DD1 3y 4m DS 22m)
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5 (DD1 aged 2)
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm (DS1 7y11m, DS2 3y2m & DD1 2)
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15 (DD aged 1)
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am, 2 DDs already
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5 oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40p[m, 8lb 15oz, (DD1 age 7, DD2 age 2)
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm emcs, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, no name as yet, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am (DS 2y9m)
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz (DS1 3.11)
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, no name as yet, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm

..............................

OVER-COOKED:

DUE 1ST MAY: bantam73, (DD1 17yrs+ DD2 3ys 6m) surprise
DUE 13TH MAY: ReeBee, (first child), BOY!
DUE 14TH MAY: Lazzer SURPRISE!!
DUE 15th MAY: Nauseous, (first baby), SURPRISE!.
DUE 16TH MAY: Sarahken, (DS age 3) SURPRISE!!
DUE 16TH MAY: Hypatia, (first child) - surprise
DUE 20TH MAY: Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa,(DD age 11, DD age 4) SURPRISE!!
DUE 22ND MAY: chocolatebunnies, (dd age 2)
DUE 22ND MAY: RiverMoon, (dd age 3) GIRL!
DUE 23RD MAY: Runningmonkey ,(first child), maybe a girl!
DUE 25TH MAY: Alapala , (DS 2) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: Sophietom (first baby) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: lehowell

HALF-BAKED:

DUE 29TH MAY: MsG, (First child) SURPRISE!!
DUE 30TH MAY: euromum, (DD age 18m), BOY!

'It does make them infinitely more entertaining and fun to be with, though'

Just thought I'd point out that I have palmed DD2 off onto nursery for the day and happily waved DD1 off to her friend's house, as I couldn't be doing with their chatter and mess-making today.

I am stupidly massively overduley pregnant so I am allowed to be contrary

How are you and M today, Loobs?

congrats rosielady

Running I think the fact that they are Yr6 and therefore top of the tree has turned all of Maia's friends into little gits, judging by what their mums say!

Also, she got the lead part in the end of year play and a really good report <unattractively smug, preening mother emoticon>. I think she's got a wee bit smug. Starting Yr7 will be a real reality check.

Momi I was always a little bit smug about how lovely DD1 was, then she got to 9/10 and started to get gobby and whatnot. It does seem to be a girl thing - the boys just get annoying. Luckily, DD2 is already gobby so no worries there .

I think I have rather created this situation though by encouraging them to think for themselves and be independent, in the belief that it would be good for them.

It does make them infinitely more entertaining and fun to be with, though .

running, good luck! hope it all progresses soon.

Mr rosielady, congratulations to you both and hope Mrs and baby ok and recovering. thanks for letting us know.

grumpy, should I be worried having 3 DDs about them approaching teenage years? dd1 is a lot of work emotionally at age 3, i shudder to think what she'll be like at 11, at 16, etc. I hope the other 2 are a bit more easy-going.

induction, i had one with dd1's birth at 38 weeks for suspected cholestasis. the good part was that i was in hosp so there were no surprises about when/where waters broke, when contractions started etc. i had an epidural as well after they gave me the drip thing but things went so quickly after that, i barely felt the benefit. i didn't want the induction but would do it again in a flash given the risks for cholestasis on my baby. i also don't think it was as bad as i expected. i got the right result (healthy baby ) in any case.

it's lovely and warm(ish) here, hope it's the same by you.

Ah well grumpy on the upside, in school we usually find year 7's are little angels for the first couple of terms as its all so new, they are no longer the 'oldest in the school' and the towering 15-16 year olds make them turn back into lovely little angels until the hormones kick in - that's what my form did anyway (aahhh just realised I miss them ) So you might have a few nice months/terms ahead of you come September before concerns about make-up and boys take over... sorry, that's not really ended up being that helpful has it?!

ooh and ouch at the nettles

congrats rosielady and thank you Mr Rosie for letting us know, how lovely

Still up the duff here. Still no signs. Hey-ho.

runningmonkey DD1 is starting Senior School in September, can't wait . She's just gone out with her friends, having had a stern lecture from me. I was a deeply obnoxious teenager (I know, it's hard to believe ) and I am more strict than my mum to try and stop Maia being like me. I shall persevere.......<shakes head sadly>. She did fall in a big patch of nettles yesterday though, so our stern conversation did end on a hug.

reebee I'm keen to avoid induction too, because DD2 was induced and came out blue, cold and shocked, due to the speed of the process. And it was substantially more painful (I did only have G&A though, stubborn old mule that I am) than DD1 (but DD1 took well over 30 hours). Also, I just don't really want to go into hospital but I can sense myself wavering as I get more and more overdue

Hope everyone will have beautiful weather to enjoy today, Tesco have Magnums half price, so bought white, classic and almond to eat greedily whilst everyone is out stash away. Yum!

Thanks reebee really interesting, I know what you mean about the drips so am really hoping that it all kicks off before Tuesday but on the other hand I am soo uncomfortable I know by then I will just want to get on with it too.

MrRosielady huge congrats to the three of you and thanks for letting us know! Lovely news

oooh mr rosielady - HUGE CONGRATS and thanks for letting us know. That's fab news.

Hello Mums Netters, quick update from Rosielady's husband , we had a little boy at 2.36pm on the 27th May. He was born by C Section and weighed in at 7lb 3oz. Rosielady quite sore and in a bit of pain from section - but generally doing ok. Baby is great and nice and healthy - had his first feed after a few hours and is quite happy snoozing in between. No name as yet for the wee fella, will keep you posted.

running, crossed post - dead excited about your sweep news, fab! You didn't sound judgmental at all. It's not been an easy decision to make to be honest. I think that everyone does what's right for them. I was sorely tempted yesterday just to say, 'oh, get on with it' and unpack my bag in the lovely antenatal room!!

sophietom, I had a failed sweep on weds 20th and then a great one on sat 23rd - my cervix completely changed in just a couple of days so it does happen!

alapala, no, you're not mad! One of the things keeping me going is knowing I could choose induction any day now if I wanted - and it is a tempting thought!!

runningmonkey, a couple of reasons really - 42 weeks is still a normal gestational period and allowing for some individual variation (my mum was v late with me and my brother, I'm 5'10" which makes a difference (the taller you are, the longer you could take as 'normal'), the baby's a boy and statistically that could be a factor) the baby might just not quite be ready, and I don't see the point of interfering with nature for the sake of what I hope will be a few days.

I've had the stretch and sweeps because I see that as a fairly natural process. I've been wavering about the prostaglandin gel as it's not hugely invasive but as it can take 1 - 4 days to 'take' then I figured I could just wait the 1 - 4 days without the gel! Also, once you've had the gel in our area you're in hospital for the duration and I think I would go mad if I was in for 4 days before having the baby.

Personally, I have a concern with ARM or oxytocin inductions as they've been shown to cause longer, more painful labours and increase the chances of the mum having extra (unplanned) pain relief including epidurals plus they substantially increase the chances of having to have an assisted birth. It just seems to me that that's all consequential and linked at root to a baby who isn't ready to come out just yet! However, that's not to say that it would definitely happen - I've read a lot of hugely encouraging induction stories, I just know that I want to give my body and the baby every chance to do it on their own first.

Having said all that, if there was a medical imperative for me to be induced I would be doing it in a flash with no reservations whatsoever!! I'm not discounting induction, I just don't want to be too hasty. And if I end up needing an epidural etc etc then so be it.

PS Having said all this I'm probably going to turn into a big ninny at the first sign of a contraction and start screaming for a c-section under GA - and as long as the baby's ok, who cares if that's what happens??!!

sorry for the massive post, got completely carried away!

Well mw just gone - am stretched and swept and apparently 2cm dilated already. Hoping this is a good sign but have been offered another one on Sun if I want it. Wasn't too bad actually, did remember to breathe which helped!

sophie sorry your s+s didn't work out and you are feeling fed up, I can imagine the added pressure of future grandparents on the doorstep isn't helpign your stress levels. Glad you are feeling a bit better today tho. Have you been offered another s+s? I know what you mean about June babies, do reckon we'll be allowed on the May PN thread if it is June

reebee didn't mean to sound judgy in my last post was typing too fast. Am genuinely interested in your choice as my MIL is v aghast that I have agreed to an induction date because apparently 'induction is horrific' but her experience is c30yrs old!

Matthewandbumpsmummy- great birth story IOL obv not as scary as I imagine it to be, and I bet Lewis is adorable, being such a little thing!
Jael - awful that you are ill again, it sounds like you are having a terrible time- you are definitely due a change in fortunes, fingers crossed for you that better times are just around the corner x

No change here, I was a bit tearful after the failed s+s yesterday and feeling daunted by the grandparents-to-be all gathering togther at the weekend as I am sooooo tired and a bit fed up of repeating "well, I'm sure he'll come out when he's ready etc" but feel a bit better today. BTW thankyou belgian for commenting that thinks could still change by the weekend- I was feeling so fed up and it did make me feel better to think that things can still change fairly quickly

Reebee glad the doctors were understanding about you preferring not to be induced

alapala good luck tomorrow!

runningmonkey hope the s+s gets things going for you

Have decided that baby wants to be a June baby and focusing on that rather than counting the days I am overdue... after all he can't stay in there forever

ooh, mw on way over for stretch and sweep...

Reebee out of pure nosiness can I ask why you are not keen on being induced?

ala don't think you are mad at all, its quite nice I think to have an end point in sight.

wow Reebee, 42+1 - that is very pregnant!

Am I mad to be quite looking forward to induction tomorrow?? Cervix has slowly started to open so should be quite straightforward, but SO different to UK practice it makes me wonder a bit..

Morning everyone, am also still here... Hosp were very positive yesterday about not having to induce me (I expected an argument but the consultant and midwives were brilliant) so I had a full day of monitoring and scans and everything is fine, just need to pop back in every day for another quick listen. Had another sweep as well, that's 3 so far so am looking to beat Frazz's record!

I feel much more cheerful now the pressure's off a bit and I also know I can change my mind and be induced any time.

Jael, you poor thing, you really have been going through it - I feel so sorry for you with this latest problem.

Matthewandbumpsmummy, massive congratulations on Lewis's arrival.

Fi great news on the weight loss; runningmonkey, I completely agree, the worst thing now is I just feel so big (but at 42+1 I'm not going to be slender, am I?!)

am sure I'll be back on later (and the next day and the next day!)

Morning folks, still here No more show, just v v v painful pelvis. Am waiting for mw to ring to say what time she is coming over.

grumpy hope you are more cheery today and in your situation I would be having words with my daughter too, not good. Is your dd in secondary school yet? I had a year 7 tutor group last year and really noticed the hormones kicking in for the girls in the summer term, seemed like it all happened at once - quite a bit of attitude from a few of them but they seemed to settle down again after a few weeks.

Fi wow at your 20lbs! cool that's one thing I'm looking forward to as I feel so heavy atm.

morning how's everyone doing? we're nearing the end of the month so not too long for everyone to go even if you run into june..

just weighed myself for the first time since the cs last fri.. I'm 20lbs lighter already! still looking about 5/6 months pregnant though but with even bigger boobs than ever!!!!

Just a quick one, before going off to bed.

Jael Sorry to hear about yet more health problems. It must be so difficult to have to miss your dcs at this time, especially with the youngest one being so small. No wonder you couldn't carry on with the bf. Hope you'll feel better soon. Sending you a big non MN {{{hug}}}

frazzled looby I'm not entirely sure that a green baby poo means lactose intolerance, however I do know that green poo can mean infection. It's not the colour it's supposed to be anyway. It might be an idea to mention in to the HV next time you see her if M's poo stays green.

grumpy at your dd. I think I'd be having words with her too. Gosh, they do start to behave like teens a bit early nowadays. Makes me a little scared of what's in store for the future...

Goodnight everyone

Oh Jael you poor, poor love. I hope things improve for you soon.

Am currently in fury with DD1 for being a shitty teenager. And she's only 11. I sent her a text earlier to come home, as I was knackered and DH wasn't home. She replied with 'Leave the door open'. Then she switched her phone off. I have give her a little bit of freedom and she's just taking the piss. We shall be having words tomorrow.

She's always incredibly gobby when she gets back from my mum's and she's also been with a couple of her friends that I'm not so keen on. Oh and she also asked if she could have a friend over for a sleepover. Yeah right!

I'm just very grumpy now, couldn't be arsed to have any tea, just had a slab of the chocolate orange cake (not the jaffa cake, another chocolate cake) with a pool of cream for tea. Very healthy.

Sorry to rant, my problems are miniscule in comparison to everyone, but I needed a moan.

Hello everyone!!!! I shall hope to be more cheery tomorrow.

Congrats Matthewandbumps Saw the news on FB. Lovely pics too, you have a gorgeous family.

Fi glad to hear you are home ok. Looking forward to hearing DD's name... I know I am feeling a lot of responsibility when it comes to naming our lo so think I'm going to be the same.

Well I ended up having a productive afternoon, sorted out some old bank statements and stuff, tomorrow I get to shred them with our new shredder that DH bought... oh the glamorous life I lead

Blotted you'll be pleased to know I have now finished knitting project no 2 - a little yellow beany hat. Will get around to posting a pic of it and the blanket soon!

Anyone else a footie widow tonight? DH doesn't even like football normally, think he is just using it as an excuse to have a beer actually!

Oh Jael huge hugs to you my love, you're really not having an easy time of it are you?

This thread's gone quite quiet - how are you all doing? x

jael sorry to hear your poorly again, hope they sort you out soon and you're back with your lo's and dh

jael I'm so sorry to hear about your gall bladder and having to go back into hospital again. You've been through so much it doesn't seem fair to me either will keep everything crossed that this is the last time you have to go back in.

Happy to report we got home yesterday & sorry to not name check everyone but struggling to keep up with both threads atm. Tired atm so off to bed for now and might get back on later depending on dd (name still to be decided ) xoxox

Congrats Matthewandbumpsmummy Glad you had a good birth.

Also came on to apologise for not posting more on here - I'm finding it difficult to keep up with 2 threads. Never mind, you will all soon have your babies!

hi everyone,

just wanted to let you all know me and baby Lewis are home now. he was born on monday (25/5/09) at 10.20pm weighing 6lb 10.5oz(a nice lil one) he is so lovely such a happy baby and really relaxed he sleeps alot! and big brother Matthew is being a very good boy and loves his new little brother (very early days though as we've only been home a couple of hours)

birth story in short is- waters broke 3.15am on 24/5/09(sunday morning) labour didnt start so was induced monday morning at 10.30am(one dose of prostin-cervix still closed) contractions started but very weak and irregular, was put on synto drip at 4.30ish contractions started coming 4 in every 10mins, had epidural as planned at bout 5.30pm, was 3cms dilated at about 6pm, couldnt feel any pain still having contractions every 2-3mins. 6cms dilated by 9pm but very stretchy so the midwife said. was sick twice! 10cms by 10pm started pushing at 10.05pm (couldnt feel a thing still) and Baby Lewis was born at 10.20pm to tears or anything. placenta delivered 10mins later. very lovely experiences and also not in to much after pain which is great. i was shocked at his weight because ds1 weighed 7lb 11oz and was expecting the second one to be bigger, but he is so dinky and cute its lovely. he was born 6 days early. im so relived to no longer be pregnant, ive just giving birth but i feel the best i have 9 in months

Lewis was tonuged tied so have had trouble feeding and am quite sore now so have decided to go with expressing like i did with ds1 (which i had planned too anyway) but he had the snip this morning and is now sucking fine and feeding well on the bottle. sleeping very well to, but i know that probley wont last too long so enjoying it while is does. dp is off work now till june 14th so we have lots of time to settle as a new family of 4, have had lots of visitors already today, but as im feeling ok its not been too bad. seeing midwife 2moro.

have not had time to catch up so congrats on any others new arrivals, gonna post this on post natal thread too.

Oh Jael you poor thing xx You really have had more than your fair share of health problems, and all at the same time too. Momino is right, could you speak to your HV or similar? You sound like you're keeping things together so well considering what you've been through but some outside support would really help, I'm sure. Take care xx

Hi Jael, I'm so, so sorry you're having so many problems. it doesn't make sense and all I can say is I hope you get better soon. is there anyone you can talk to for advice on being down (eg HV, GP, or counsellor) as you're going through so much it sounds like you could use the support.

sending you best wishes that all is better for you very soon. xx

Oh jael massive hugs to you. You have really had a tough time of it. X x

Jael- what a really terrible time you are having. I really feel for you. Let's hope the op can be done with just a short hospital stay and then you can get on with things with your DD and DS.

Hiya ladies.

We travelled down on Saturday for my cousins wedding on Sunday, everything was perfect for them. We started our journey home at 6pm Monday night, I had some very bad stomach pains, that just got worse and worse, all I wanted to do was get home. I thought it was wind because of sitting down and resting so much recently, turns out it wasn't. DP had to stop at every single services on the way home, the pain was excrutiating, most of the way he was having to speed to get me to the next services. We almost stopped at a hospital on the way home, but I'd had such enough of hospitals recently, I really just wanted to get home. We finally arrived home and I tried a bath and hot water bottle, they didn't help, so DP called the emergency doctor. In the mean time while we were waiting for the emergency doc to call back, the pain was still so bad, I couldn't sit or lie down, I didn't know what to do with myself the pain was so bad. DP ended up having to phone 999 and I ended up being rushed to hospital again, they did scans and blood tests, turns out I've now got gall stones. They've let me home, I'm still in some pain. I've got to now go back and have my gall bladder removed...I have had enough. My poor daughter is lost, she hates me having to keep going in hospital. The baby is 4 weeks old tomorrow. I've almost completey given up with the breastfeeding, this is impossible to do with having to spend so much time in hospital. I'm 22! Why am I having all these problems, this is making me so depressed. I just want to be at home with my children. I get them sorted into a routine and then a few days later I'm back in again and the routines screwed up, and now I've got to wait to go back in hospital and have this operation, it's one thing after another. I just wanted to keep you updated. I really want to come on here with good news one of these days...Jael X

Thanks for letting me know Pula I missed that. Hope she is ok she has had such a tough time.

Have spent 3 hours eating cake and drinking tea with a friend this morning, was v nice. Now I'm knackered so going to loaf about and watch crap telly.

Well my darlings have returned.

DD1 biffed off with her friends within 20 minutes of returning (only coming back to complain at me about something and bring the friend who's terrified of dogs, meaning I had to manhandle the poor hound into the living room and trap her, would I be unreasonable to refuse to do this in future?) and DD2 has managed to create a whirlwind of mess and noise within the hour. The dog, of course, got all over-exited and has barked and shed hair everywhere.

MW coming to see me Friday and hopefully perform S&S if no baby has appeared.

<sigh>

Poor Jael, she's had such a rough time.

My oasis of zen-calm, cleanliness and peace has gone.

runningmonkey- i saw on FB yesterday (and forgot to let people know) that Jael has just got out of hospital again. Don't know if it was related to her infected cs wound, or her other health problems (severe migranes). She's had a really hard time lately.

Well just been to the doctor AGAIN and wishing he had smaller hands because he had such a poke this morning - actually he is quite tiny so maybe his hands are small...
Anyway he reckons cervix is 1cm and he shoved a finger in there which was a bit like S and S, so I guess that is some progress. However the scan showed a decrease in amniotic fluid so he said to bring my bag on Friday because he will prob induce me..

Have mixed feelings as all else is well, but then again can't face another epic labour, and my mum goes on Monday so would be good to have it on Friday. Things just a bit different in spain. Or things will start beafore then, which would be good as my ribs so sore that breathing now hurt, not to mention sneezing .

Frazz I had a 4hr labour with no drugs, but didnt look as fresh and glam as you !! (admittedly it was the middle of the night!!!)

OH and grumpy if it's any consolation I wouldn't have put pics of myself up on FB after my last labour with DD2 - I was so pale and bloated I looked like a dead person. There's a lot to be said for a 4 hour labour and no drugs I reckon! (last time I had 'the works').
Anyway better get off my bum and do something useful. LIke change a korma nappy. Byeeeeeeeeeee