August 2010: August is here, our babes are near!

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LIST
In Sweet Memory Of Belle, Daughter Of CazEM. Our First August Angel Was Born Asleep 21.6.10 at 00:08, 4lbs 5oz

ARRIVED
2 July (due 29 July) CherryPie - #3 BOY, Corey Owen, born 08:11, 8lbs 4oz.
18 July (due 25 July) Emster - #1 BOY, James, born 18:37, 9lbs 4oz
23 July (due 20 July) Aussie - #1 BOY, James (Jamie), born 02:50 and weight?
23 July (due 22 July) Chulita - #2 BOY, Samson William, born 01:15, 8lbs 3oz.
25 July (due 29 July) BouncingBlueberries - #2 BOY, Glenn, born 02:02, 7lbs 3oz.
25 July (due 4 August) Girlsyearapart - #3 GIRL, Matilda Queenie (Tilly), born 11:05, 8lb 10oz.
28 July (due 4 August) Kcoffin - #3 GIRL, Ruby Mae, born 14:49, 6lb 11oz.

WAITING ROOM
26 July - Anifersgirl, #1, age 33 South Bucks, 33week scan extended breech GIRL
28 July - CazzyBabs #4, Cambridge , SURPRISE
31 July - Missus84, #1, Bristol . Age 26 BOY
01 Aug - Nikalah, #1, Dorset . Age 35, GIRL
01 Aug - Bumblingaround #4, SURPRISE
02 Aug - Dibbydab, #1, Devon . Age 34 SURPRISE
02 Aug - summerymummy, #2, age 29, Berkshire , SURPRISE
02 Aug - JamieJay, #1, Cardiff . Age 29 - GIRL
03 Aug - fuzzybunny, #2, age27, Somerset SURPRISE
03 Aug - carolondon #1 North London age 37, BOY
05 Aug - RachelParker #1, age 26, Wandsworth ( London ), GIRL
06 Aug - YummymummyKJulie, #1, NW London , GIRL
07 Aug - NichyNoo, #1. Brussels . Age 30 - BOY
07 Aug - Weehector #1, Largs. Age 36.. BOY
08 Aug ? ElusiveMoose #2 Kent 33 BOY
08 Aug - DriedApricots #2, Surrey, SURPRISE
09 Aug - possiblenewmum #1, Guildford , age 31, GIRL
09 Aug ? Alice #2 Suffolk age 25, BOY
09 Aug - thecoffeelady #2, Fleet, Hants, age 32, SURPRISE
11 Aug ? CellyD #1, Walthamstow, SURPRISE
10 Aug ? SayAnything #1, Brussels , age 33, BOY
12 Aug - tunise, #4, Suffolk , age 31. GIRL
13 Aug ? Neenz #3 Liverpool (32) - SURPRISE
14 Aug - LCRLCR #1, Brighton , age 34, SURPRISE
14 Aug - Burkoid, #2 SURPRISE
14 Aug ? babyducky #2, Brighton , age 24, SURPRISE
15 Aug ? LizzieA #1 Wirral, 33, scan ok BOY
15 Aug - thedogwalker #1, age 37, Germany (originally from Halifax), BOY
16 Aug - parkgirl #1, 20wk scan fine - GIRL
16 Aug - Tah2 #3, South Wales . SURPRISE
16 Aug - Vix206 #1, Leicester , 32, BOY
16 Aug ? cakeywakey, #2, age 32, GIRL
17 Aug - Doodleydoo #2 Kent still just 34, SURPRISE
18 Aug ? Isheisnthe #3 Camberley, FPH, Age 33, BOY
18 Aug - biddysmama #2, Lancashire , BOY
19 Aug - marzipananimal #1, York , age 24 SURPRISE
19 Aug ? Bubbabear #1, Reading/Berks age 30, BOY
20 Aug - JessieEssex #1, age 33, SURPRISE
20 Aug - USMum27 #1, age 26, Wandsworth. GIRL
21 Aug - CrunchieNutterII #2, age 34, Devon , SURPRISE
22 Aug - Poncherello #2, North London , SURPRISE
23 Aug - chickieno1 #1, SURPRISE
23 Aug ? loobyt #2, age 34, Devon, SURPRISE
24 Aug ? JaysFourth #4, age 38, GIRL
24 Aug - growingbump2, #2, age 25, Isle of Man , SURPRISE
25 Aug - Sal321, #1, age 31, Essex SURPRISE
25 Aug - Sam86 #2 Liverpool , GIRL
25 Aug ? aendr #2, Huntingdonshire, 33, GIRL
25 Aug - Joey30, #1, Halifax - West Yorkshire , age 30., BOY
25 Aug - Soontobefatnat #1 SE London Age 30, BOY
26 Aug - pamplem0usse, age 26, #1, Herts SURPRISE
27 Aug - Jamiki #3, SURPRISE
28 Aug - LittleMissSnowShine, #1, age 26, Belfast, SURPRISE
29 Aug - Hildainstant #1, Sunderland , age 30, SURPRISE
29 Aug - Foxyjbro #3, age 30, Shropshire, SURPRISE
29 Aug - LilyPad72 #1, age 37, Berkshire , BOY
29 Aug - starshaker #2 & 3 Ayrshire Age 29 VIOLET TWINS
30 Aug - Sparkle #1, age 31, Kent SURPRISE
31 Aug ? vitapulchra, #4, Guernsey , 32, BOY
02 Sept - MrsZaC, #1, Glasgow , age 26 SURPRISE
08 Sept - ronx, #2, London , age 37, SURPRISE

BABY COUNT
Boys - 22
Girls - 17
Surprises - 30

TOTAL - 69

littlemiss your mac cheese sounds amazing! I've completely lost the flair for cooking just now, my brain is mush, so glad my mum is making the decisons about what to cook just now.

I dont think baby should get any bigger now, I don't have any more room!! feels like he/she is right under my boobs, uber uncomfortable. Plus my spider like stretchmarks are still multiplying like a ladder on tights, so NO MORE GROWING BABY!

Good news from estate agent, 3 viewings on saturday so fingers and toes crossed at least one of them wants to buy the place - pleeeeeeeaaassssee! x

Evening all :)

Congrats to jessie, sparkle, celly & alice! xxxx

Hope you're ok elusive, & something more is happening now.

Still nothing here, I'm so fed up, dont really mind waiting but I'm just so uncomfortable now, still having back ache, loads of BH etc every day & I'm not getting hardly any sleep :(

Saw midwife today & had a sweep, which was fine, I was expecting it to really hurt! She said not much going on at the moment but apparently my cervix is soft.

She has booked me in for sunday to be induced, but really hoping something will happen before then!

Congrats CellyD Alice & Cakey!

So sorry about your cat Littlemiss. I also have two and worry terribly when the boy goes awol.

Lizzie - was the argument your fault? Y'know being extra grumpy or unreasonable is common when things are imminent

Wow, the waiting room is considerably smaller than the last time I checked in!
Congratulations to all new arrivals, all such pretty names :) x x

We had our results from blood and placenta today. No reason was found for Belle's death from blood or placenta. There was some slight infection markers - but likely that these could of developed after her death and consultant didn't seem to think it the cause of. There was no chromosome abnomalities identified.

The only useful result really was me not being immune to Rubella dispite me having the MMR as a child. So I have to had the jab again now and not get pregnant for a month afterwards - as that jab will be very soon, there will be no fear of that as we're not planning to TTC for a while yet. Me not being immune wasn't the cause either - just need to get dosed up to make sure I'm protected next time.

They now want to test my blood for clotting. So I'm having a blood test in another 4 weeks and then these will be repeated another 12 weeks after that in December. (these bloods have to be done 12 and 24 weeks after birth). Depending on the results of these blood tests will determine if I need asprin next pregnancy.

Regarding next pregnancy the action plan will be to be seen every four weeks by the consultant from the moment I get a positive test. I will need blood tests, swabs, scans etc every four weeks as a minimum, more often if they deem necessary as we go along, as well as all the regular midwife appoinments you would normally have. So I suppose that level of monitoring should be reassuring.

I will be honest, I'm feeling very low and struggling tonight, I know we didn't have a full PM - and I still don't regret that decision, but it just seems even more cruel right now without a reason - she was just perfect and wish desperately that she was here. The consultant said a reason still may not have been found if we had agreed to a full PM. But on the other hand, I don't know if I'd have felt any better with a reason anyway, it won't change anything.

Sorry to dampen the mood lovely ladies - I just thought you would want to know what we'd been told today as you've all been so supportive and part of my journey...

Much love to you all and good wishes to all those still waiting :)

Caz, I think that you have to just take every result that they give to you which doesn't pin point a cause as a positive and a reason why you will go on to have the family you and your DH deserve. My mum lost my sister at 37 weeks and although my sister had medical problems mum was never given a reason as to why it happened despite tests. My mum went on to have my two youngest sisters who are both now in their twenties. I know mum had lots of support from SANDS when she lost Lucy and I hope you're getting lots of support too.

Not sure if anything I can say can help but just wanted you to know that from the experience of my family things can and do get better. As with Lucy, Belle will always be an important member of your family but the pain does lessen.

X x

Just a quick one to say hello to Caz :):)

I'm sorry to hear that a cause hasn't yet been found for Belle's death but like Lizzie said - try to see them as positive's that it's possible for you to have your much wanted and much deserved family!!

Last August my dh's cousin lost a baby at 39 weeks gestation, a little boy - Owen. No reason at all was found for his death either and although they're not quite ready yet they have been told theres no reason that they won't have 10 kids in the future! We gave Corey his middle name as Owen as a gesture of support to dh's cousin and also to honour their son's memory.

I don't really know if this helps at all but dh is very close to his cousin and we can see the positive changes in them as each week passes. August 23rd will be a sad day but also a positive day as they're considering it a milestone. I know from their experience that it takes a long time to feel a bit better but you will eventually feel better. You will always have special memories of Belle just like they do of Owen. :)

Take Care honey, lovely to hear from you :):):)

:) Lizzie - of course you are right - I know there are positives to be taken from today, its just difficult to see them right now, but I know eventually I will. I'm sorry to hear about your sister Lucy. It is hearing through SANDS and other peoples experiences that even though it doesnt feel like it right now, eventually we will be in a different place and hope will be found. :)

owh Caz I'm sorry to hear you don't have a reason either but I think the girls are right, you should take the few positives that you can out of this, great advice. Chin up sweetie :)

x

elusive your 'placenta experience' sounds the same as I had with dd2,mrop,blood transfusion,5 days hospital..

It was much more managed this time, drip in hand before she was born in case, midwife and doctor totally 'on the case'. good luck, I was in tears when I thought it was theatre again..

caz sorry to hear no answers for you. You seem so strong, what an inspiration.

vita - i can't touch the raspberry leaf tea either! I had a week when I could drink it a few times a day and then it started making the heartburn terrible so it's been left on the shelf I saw MW on Mon 9th Aug and I have a hospital appt on Fri 27th so she was trying to decide whether to see me again in between times and she decided against it because (in her words!) 'I'd probably have already had the baby by then' Well it's Fri 20th today and no baby. What gives??? lol

mrszac - I'm the same - stretch marks everywhere! how can this baby get any bigger??? went for a walk yesterday and then had to spend rest of the evening with a hot water bottle to help with SPD pain. give me back my pelvis! even DH's jaw dropped open last night when he walked in and I was getting changed for bed - he thinks that even in the last 48 hours baby has gotten substantially bigger Come out, come out, wherever you are!!

Caz - I'm so sorry you've had to go through all of this and that things have been inconclusive but I hope you and your DH find all the strength and support you need to help you in your grief.

Where's elusive? Any news on the baby front yet???

My brain is also starting to feel like mush now, girls, heartburn still crippling, boobs sore, stiff from SPD so can barely put on shoes or walk anywhere and my bladder compressed to size of a pea! Even the prospect of having a shower, washing my hair and getting dressed this morning seems exhausting! 8 days til due date...tick tock, tick tock..

Caz I'm very sorry that things are still so difficult. I hope the hospital are providing all the help and support they can (if not the answers you might hope for).

LittleMiss sorry you're having a tough time. I know what you feel like on the waiting front.... am feeling very emotional today (lack of sleep anyone?! -- if anyone else tells me to build up a stock of sleep before baby comes I think Im going to throw something at them).

In fact, this message is going to turn into a general moan. In the last few days (a) my mother in law has suggested I restrict my food intake to avoid having a big(ger) baby and (b) when I made a throwaway comment to my Mum about expensive lotions and potions to deal with my stretch marks she said 'you shouldn't need to bother with those, I didn't get stretch marks in my pregnancy because I slathered myself in moisturiser'. Thanks Mum, because clearly I've been watching them pop up without it occurring to me to moisturise as a preventative measure. Could have thrown something at her.

Now I've just had an email from the hospital asking me to book a meeting (to which I should bring my antenatal notes along) to discuss the horrendous experience I had about six weeks ago when noone bothered to give me painkillers for hours despite he fact I was in huge amounts of pain, nor ensure I had anything to eat (despite constant requests) nor bother to answer my buzzer...... Really helpful except I'm due to go into the same ward to be induced on Wednesday as they well know, so I think the prospects of me getting a meeting Monday or Tuesday are somewhat limited. They also lied about the date I initially complained (presumably because it now looks like they got back to me in less than a month, rather than the six weeks it actually took). Anyway: Not. Impressed.

Sorry for the winge, hope everyone else is getting on OK... think I'm just going to go and have a sob!

Pample you go and have your sob honey - I think you've earned it. FWIW, I'm a big fan of sobbing in the bath (preferably with a little glass of wine) - you can blame a red face on the heat of the water and can wipe your face as you are sobbing along so once you are ready to stop you don't feel as cruddy!

With respect I think both your mum and MIL are talking nonsense. I just don't believe that creams/lotions/potions prevent stretch marks. I didn't get any and hardly used any creams certainly not frequently or consistently. I think that using such creams etc can help get rid of stretch marks later on and can help prepare your skin to make getting rid of them easier but all the "proper" research that I have seen suggests that stretch marks are much deeper than skin deep and using creams etc will not actually prevent them. Just like any pregnancy symptom it is just the bad luck of the draw and every pregnancy is different.

I also think the link between what you eat and size of your baby is tenuous at best! Nah - what the hell, I don't think it is tenuous - I think it is total horsesh*t.

Anyway darling - chin up and try to chill and perhaps build up a good stock of sleep while you still can...

[runs & ducks]

Caz - still thinking of you. I'm glad that you have a plan for any future pregnancy and that things are going to be taken very seriously by the medical profession. That will hopefully help to put your mind at rest when the time comes (as much as anything can - I know the reality is that it will be difficult to overcome the worry). I hope that when the time comes you manage to enjoy your pregnancy despite the worry. I think you are wise to know that even getting all of the answers about Belle may not have helped - facts don't always comfort heavy emotions - but I hope what you do have is a comfort. Hope you and your DH are doing better.

Hello ladies

Just a quick one while DH makes lunch:

Frederick was born yesterday at 9.08am by elcs, weighing 9lb2oz(!!!) All is good, now home. The surgeon said he looked like he was too big to actually engage, hence not going into labour. He is a fab baby so far xx

Alice congrats! Very cute name. And well done for getting home so quickly.

Pample ugh, people just say the most unhelpful things don't they, especially mums/MILs, I find! I sometimes wish the world had a mute button at the moment. I am feeling crabby on my best days and hardly anyone has a helpful word to say at this stage in pregnancy.

Caz - I'd like to second what Aussie said. It's brilliant that you have a plan for the future and that you're going to get really thorough care for your future pregnancy. That's wonderful. Hope you and your DH are continuing the recovery in the meantime.

FED UP here. Getting the occasional shooting pain downstairs and (sorry, but it's true) feel off and on this weird pressure like I'm constipated (when I'm not) which makes me feel like something is happening... but nothing that feels like actual contractions. Know I'm not due until Weds, but still. Wouldn't mind something happening now.

Congrats alice! :)

pample not eating will not give you a smaller baby. I had hyperemesis with DD and for months struggled to keep anything down, lost weight during the pregnancy and she was a good 8lb5 so eat what you want and tell 'em to wind their necks in.

caz I'm glad that you're going to be supported through your next pregnancy. It must be frustrating not having any answers but it's good news that they've not found any reason why you can't have plenty more pregnancies. It might not help at all but my parents lost their firstborn at 4 months and their 5th child at 10 days. There was no reason given for either except 'cot death' but they had 5 more children and we were all brought up knowing about Matthew and Patrick. My two other brothers have always been part of our family even though they were taken so young. I hope you're getting some answers for your DH.

soontobe sounds like things are warming up for you, hopefully it won't be long!

pample when I got a copy of my labour notes from DD they mis-copied one of the pages that said I was 3-4cm 5 days before they tried to induce me. You can't see the date on the photocopy cos they weren't keen on anyone realising I was in established labour for 5 days

Hi All..
Sorry Caz that you didnt get any answers on why this happened to you both.. been thinking about you loads and wanted to ask if you had results yet but daren't :(
I am so glad that when you do decide to try again for the family you deserve the hospital are keeping you under constant care through-out.. Its not easy trying again as i know but you will find the strength from within XXX
Sending you lots and lots of hugs n strength to get thru XXX

Congrats Alice.. Wow 9lb2oz.. Thats prob what jorgia weighs now n she's 10wk lol

Hello 2 everyone xx

Where is everyone? All very quiet!

Lovely to hear from you Caz your strength is a true inspiration.

Pample hope you're feeling better honey x

I've got a sweep booked in for this coming Wed and an induction for the 29 which I'm anxious about...so DH has pormised me LOTS of sex and I'm frantically googling reflexology treatments in Brighton....

Have lovely weekends everyone, i am excited about the BB live evictions, saddo....

xx

LCR I'm still here and still have no baby! Not a sign or a niggle!

I'm booked in for a sweep on Monday. Lucky you being on a promise DP is now too freaked out by the baby being imminent to fulfil his manly duties. He told me that he's worried about hitting the baby on the head - exactly how well endowed does he think he is????

I too would like to confess that I'm a big brother fan [hides head in shame emoticon]

I forgot the reason I was actually posting:

Congratulations Alice

I'm still around, just feeling really down today and like I am bursting at the seams. I know I'm only 4 days over but I am so tired of waiting now.

DH has really bad diarrhoea and has had for 2 days now, finally he has agreed to go and get something for it, he is my only support and my birthing partner and he has been so poorly with it so I have been worried about him for both our sakes if you know what I mean. Sorry if that sounds selfish, my main concern is that he is okay but obviously at this time I am also anxious that he is able to support me when I go into labour. Also I'm worried I might catch it (if its contagious), a combination of severe diarrhoea and labour do not really appeal to me!!

I know I should be keeping active and upright - and everyone keeps suggesting long walks and sex etc. Both of these are totally impossible because of the terrible back and hip pain I have, I can't walk for more than a few minutes without being reduced to tears because of the hip pain. So today, I have mostly just been in bed laying around.. I have been very hot and just feel exhausted, too tired to do anything. I'm really hoping I cheer up and feel better physically tomorrow so I can be more active and happier.

Midwives are coming on Monday to offer a sweep and discuss induction. Always said I wouldn't have a sweep but sod it I am sick of this now!! Sorry to be such a moany cow, I know once he arrives it will all be worth it and these extra days will vanish into unimportance but right now I just feel so frustrated, uncomfortable and very very fat!!

Oh god congrats Alice (I meant to say that first but launched into a moan too quickly) and also I did mean to say thank you Caz for updating us and I am so sorry you didn't get any real answers. xx

Alice, Congratulations again and I've added Frederick's name to our list. Very pleased for you. You're also making me nervous as my LO is probably going to be near that size . . . (I had a scan last week so could see).

Caz, Very glad you let us know about the results so far. I'm so sorry that you've not found anything that can help you understand more about losing Belle. Life is such a precious gift. I'm glad you have been promised a very full regime of care when you next need it.

I know it's late, but I'm leaving some cream cheese and lime pound cake with strawberry sauce and vanilla icecream out--today was my birthday. Thought maybe my LO would appear today to share it, but I can't blame him for wanting his birthday to himself. Hopefully soon!

LIST
In Sweet Memory Of Belle, Daughter Of CazEM. Our First August Angel Was Born Asleep 21.6.10 at 00:08, 4lbs 5oz

ARRIVED
2 July (due 29 July) CherryPie - #3, BOY, Corey Owen, born 08:11, 8lbs 4oz.
18 July (due 18 July) Emster - #1, BOY, James, born 18:37, 8lbs 13oz
23 July (due 20 July) Aussie - #1, BOY, James (Jamie), born 02:50, 6lb 8oz
23 July (due 22 July) Chulita - #2, BOY, Samson William, born 01:15, 8lbs 3oz.
25 July (due 29 July) BouncingBlueberries - #2, BOY, Glenn, born 02:02, 7lbs 3oz.
25 July (due 4 August) Girlsyearapart - #3, GIRL, Matilda Queenie (Tilly), born 11:05, 8lb 10oz.
28 July (due 4 August) Kcoffin - #3, GIRL, Ruby Mae, born 14:49, 6lb 11oz.
2 August (due 19 August) Bubbabear - #1, BOY, Aiden Owen, born 10:20, 7lb 10oz.
2 August (on duedate) Dibbydab - #1, GIRL, Felicity Violet, born 04:13.
3 August (due 29 August) Starshaker - #2 & 3, BOY & GIRL, Harry & Emilie, born 13:30.
5 August (due 28 July) CazzyBabs - #4, GIRL, Poppy Susannah, born 05:04, 6lbs.
7 August (due 1 August) peanutpie - #2, GIRL, born 08:25.
8 August (due 2 August) summerymummy - #2, BOY, born 08:38, 10lbs 6oz.
8 August (due 13 August) Neenz - #3, BOY, Daniel Jacob, born 02:23, 6lb 10oz.
8 August (due 2 August) CoronaAndLime - #2, GIRL, Amy.
11 August (due 17 August) Doodleydoo - #2, BOY, born 04:00, 5lb 11oz.
11 August (due 7 August) NichyNoo - #1, BOY, Samuel James, born 18:08, 8lb 15oz.
11 August (due 4 August) AnnaAndBump - #1, GIRL, born 17:40, 7lb 11oz.
12 August (due 2 August) JamieJay - #1, GIRL, Charlotte Mia, born 06:08, 8lb 15oz.
13 August (due 1 August) Nikalah - #1, GIRL, Amira, born 22:48.
13 August (due 5 August) RachelParker - #1, GIRL, Zoe Esme, born 19:54, weight?
13 August (due 16 August) cakeywakey - #2, GIRL, Erin Poppy, born 09:54.
16 August (due 9 August) thecoffeelady - #2, GIRL, Nancy Elizabeth Rose, born 05:34, 8lb 13oz.
16 August (due 5 August) Weehector - #1, BOY, Alistair, born 20:22, 7lb 11oz.
17 August (due 20 August) JessieEssex - #1, GIRL, Imogen Elizabeth, born 09:28, 6lb 14oz.
18 August (due 30 August) Sparkle101 - #1, GIRL, Isabelle Louise, born 00:54.
18 August (due 11 August) CellyD - #1, GIRL, born 10:39, 6lb 8oz.
19 August (due 9 August) Alice - #2, BOY, Frederick, born 09:0, 9lb 2oz.

WAITING ROOM
07 Aug - ElusiveMoose #2 Kent, 33, BOY
14 Aug - LCRLCR #1, Brighton , 34, SURPRISE
14 Aug - babyducky #2, Brighton, 24, SURPRISE
14 Aug - Tah2 #3, South Wales, SURPRISE
15 Aug - LizzieA #1 Wirral, 33, BOY
15 Aug - thedogwalker #1, 37, Germany (originally from Halifax), BOY
16 Aug - Vix206 #1, Leicester, 32, BOY
17 Aug - Doodleydoo #2 Kent, 34, SURPRISE
18 Aug - Isheisnthe #3 Camberley, FPH, 33, BOY
19 Aug - marzipananimal #1, York, 24 SURPRISE
20 Aug - USMum27 #1, 26, Wandsworth, GIRL
22 Aug - Poncherello #2, North London, SURPRISE
23 Aug - chickieno1 #1, SURPRISE
23 Aug - loobyt #2, 34, Devon, SURPRISE
24 Aug - JaysFourth #4, 38, GIRL
24 Aug - growingbump2, #2, 25, Isle of Man, SURPRISE
25 Aug - Sal321, #1, age 31, Essex SURPRISE
25 Aug - Sam86 #2 Liverpool, GIRL
25 Aug - aendr #2, Huntingdonshire, 33, GIRL
25 Aug - Joey30, #1, Halifax - West Yorkshire, 30, BOY
25 Aug - Soontobefatnat #1 SE London, 30, BOY
26 Aug - pamplem0usse, 26, #1, Herts, SURPRISE
27 Aug - Jamiki #3, SURPRISE
28 Aug - LittleMissSnowShine, #1, 26, Belfast, SURPRISE
29 Aug - Hildainstant #1, Sunderland , 30, SURPRISE
29 Aug - Foxyjbro #3, 30, Shropshire, SURPRISE
29 Aug - LilyPad72 #1, 37, Berkshire , BOY
31 Aug - vitapulchra, #4, Guernsey, 32, BOY
02 Sept - MrsZaC, #1, Glasgow, 26 SURPRISE
08 Sept - ronx, #2, London, 37, SURPRISE

BABY COUNT
Boys - 22
Girls - 22
Surprises - 17

TOTAL - 61

Happy birthday Vita ! And congrats Alice! My due date is the 17th - just to make myself feel less terrfied excited about moving to the top of the waiting room list YIKES!

Happy birthday vita!! I haven't finished complaining... Tonight I've developed a terrible case of burny acid reflux, a very swollen gum at the back if my mouth that tastes like infection (iykwim) and a nipple that feels like someone is sticking a red hot skewer into it. Nice! No labour symptoms though....

Congrats Alice!! And a very happy birthday to you Vita.

Caz you are amazingly strong and I'm sorry that you did not get the answers you were looking for. I hope the hospital continue to support you and your amazing DH.

Moan alert...
So today was my due date and I know it is very unlikely that babies come on their due date or early but my dates matched perfectly and I have had so many niggles over the past week that I really thought we had a chance. No luck though. I do have to say that I am already annoyed with everyone as I keep getting texts and phone calls with 'she still hasn't arrived!' and I'm not even overdue (for another 5 minutes)! I don't know how much longer I can keep this up -- I'm so ready to cuddle this little one and spend some time with her and my DH. Must try to be patient ... never my strongest trait.