October 2010 Ready or Not, Here We Come

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I'm glad you're home Vikks! That must have been very scarey! Maybe the nurses think that if throwing up didn't bring on your labour that baby just isn't quite ready yet?

Morning all!!

Abfab I hope you feel better soon.

Urmm I'm ok, I had one or two waking with cramps moment last night. I did a bit of googling last night, it seems that having a couple of on and off contractions for a few hours that stop and start is normal. Apparently it helps to thin the cervix out. So I feel quite positive that we're heading in the right direction. In a way I'm glad it tailed off, I was quite tired. I still have my fingers crossed that he'll make his appearence before midnight tonight for the cool birthdate, but if not then at least we've started.

I hope everyone else is ok this morning!!

Morning everyone,

Vikks I hopoe that you are ok and able to get some rest before your baby is born.

Fingon has gone very quiet, maybe she will have the 10/10 baby!

Hermya How are you getting on this morning? Any news?

Don't think that I am going to be having a 10/10 baby. Little has changed since yesterday. I have contractions from time to time but they never seem to get me anywhere. Everyone else's seem to turn into labour . Is this the curse of the third labour??! Slept really well last night which is unusual - nearly 11 hours. And I went to the loo and managed to get straight back to sleep. Have quite an sharp constant lower abdominal pain that is there all of the time at the moment. Don't know what that's about. I'm being a bit more ... bouncy on the ball this morning in the hope that it might make a difference.

38+4

Arrived:

Meanbeansmum Sophia Rose 24th September 8lb 14oz.
Ksal Orin Peter 24th September 6lb 15oz
Floozietoozie Zazie 25th September 5lb 14 oz.
Loobyboo Phineas Fred 25th Septebmer 6lbs 4oz
Jennimoo Ella 26th September 6lb 10oz
Sophieandbelly Lily 29th September 7lb 1 oz
Tyson86 Sophie 1 October 5 lb 13oz
Donntstopmenow Naomi Sophie 5th October
Nymphadora Matilda 7th October 7lb 9 oz girl
SeaShells Imogen 8th October 9lbs
AbFab Maverick 9th October 6lb12

Expected:

Boy:
Katy86, PG#2, Age 23, DC2, EDD 10/10
Lilsteel1, Pg#2 DC2, Age 25, DS1 is 8, EDD 10/10
Waterbabemum, PG#1, Age 33, EDD 10/10
FingonTheValiant, PG#1, Age 25, EDD 11/10 - Homebirth
NinthWave, PG#5, DC2, Age 30, DS is 2, EDD 13/10
Vikks PG#1, Age 32, EDD 13/10 Hospital - RUH Bath
Muggle1978, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 19/10
DillyDora PG#1, Age 38, EDD 21/10
MMooMar, PG#3, DC3 ,Age 40, EDD 24/10
Hermya321 P#1, Age 27, EDD 25/10
BackAgain, P#3, 1 DD age 2, Age 36, EDD 25/10, Bassetlaw
Nunnie PG#2, DC2, Age 31, EDD 28/10, Hospital - Sharoe Green Preston.

Girl:
katybird PG#2, Age 32, DS is 2, EDD 03/10
Apphia pg#1, Age 29, EDD 05/10
Babyb PG#1, Age 26 EDD 10/10
Ivytheterrible PG#1, Age 31, EDD 13/10
Lizkin PG#1, Age 35, EDD 13/10
SamanthaB123, PG#3, Age 37, DD1 11 years, DD2 9 years EDD 20/10
Lilmiss, PG#4, Age 30, DS9, DD5, EDD 24/10, hospital - Great Western, Swindon
ILGH, PG#5, Age 41, DSx3, EDD 30/10
Mrspugh, PG#1, Age 27, EDD 26/10, Hospital - Royal Glamorgan.

Surprise:
bloomingbex, PG#1, Age 30, EDD 03/10/10
AbFab74, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 04/10, Homebirth (but if not, St.Helier's Hospital, Carshalton (Surrey)).
jessebelle, PG#2, Age 38, DD(4), EDD 08/10
EleanorD, PG#1, Age 28, EDD 09/10
mamjo, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 09/10, Hospital - West Middlesex, Twickenham
Tiredfeet, PG#1, Age 29, EDD 10/10
Sam12, PG#1, Age 31, EDD 11/10
Splatt, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 12/10
Moonstorm, PG#2, Age 31, EDD 14/10 Hospital - York
Elsa123, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 14/10. Hospital-John Radcliffe
Shieldbug, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 16/10 Hospital - Lagan Valley (NI)
SoozleQ, PG#1, Age 34, EDD 16/10
PatsyIsPreggers, PG#1, Age 27, EDD 17/10
SilverSky, PG#1, Age 34, EDD 18/10
RooBear, PG#1, age 26, EDD 22/10 Hospital-Frairage Northallerton
Piesey, PG#1, Age 30, EDD 27/10
Cheekymonkeyno3, PG3 DS(5) DD(3), Age 26, EDD 30/10, Hospital - Bath RUH
Xavielli, PG#3, DS(5) DD(4), Age 24, EDD 31/10

Sea, thanks for the arnica tip! DB (foot through the ceiling one) brought me some arnica cream last night, so DH massaged that in for me, I'll get him to massage me more. Will also consider acupuncture if this doesn't get better quick. I wonder if reflexology helps too?
My thinking is that I have been lucky anyway - I didn't get any sickness or pains during the whole pregnancy, maybe it is only fair I get a little now! And I do have a baby to show for it, and I am SOOOOO in love with him, it kinda makes anything ok!

tf and Xav (and I know there were a few previous kind comments too) thanks for the nice words about his name! :) We love it! Sorry I wrote about his arrival in such a way his name wasn't clear!

Mm, I'd love some cake! Didn't get to baking in the end - no way! But will do soon!

tf, I was out and about loads too, prior to his arrival - now with the back ache, and the leaking lady bits, I ain't going nowhere! As Xav says, do what you feel like doing - I bet you won't be far from home anyway!

Vikks, glad you are home. Hope things happen soon for you, and you are back to full strength soon.

SamB123, third labour could be very sudden and quick! You never know!

Thanks everyone for the get well wishes! I appreciate them.

Congratulations AbFab and Dontstopme on those beautiful babies! So jealous you are enjoying baby cuddles :) but pleased for you too! Hannah is really pretty and when I told DH that you'd called your baby Maverick he said " what an excellent name, we should put it on our list for next time!" Next time???????!!!! Ummm I havent even had this one yet and I am not sure I can face another

Vikks glad you are on the mend!

SamB I am on 3rd labour and I have been having twinges and BH for a week or so but no sign of anything happening! I feel your pain lol

No chance of me having the 10/10 baby!! Nothing happening at all, I was hoping that the fear of induction was going to push me into labour but it is not looking good!

38 (induced tomorrow)

Am home now, quick post as still on my phone.

Congrats to all the new babies.been reading not posting.

Need quick advice, milk come in today BIG time & the huge bras I bought only just fasten & no where near fit so I need temporary (cheap) nursing bras. Ones. I bought were 36 E & not sure how much bigger cup wise to go. 38 should be ok on the back.

Sorry, no name checking, just a quick update.

Baby Valérien, 7lbs 12, arrived at 1am today, so we've got a 10/10 baby :o

Was contracting hard every 8mins at 9.30pm, phoned my doula to update her, hung up and suddenly they ramped up to 3 in 10mins. So called her back to ask her to come and then had a show, so started filling up the pool.

The doula arrived at about 10 and called the midwives to warn them that I was in labour. I got in the pool and took two paracetamol and that helped for a while.

About 11.30 contractions became hideously strong and I got over hot so got out the pool and went to lean on the sofa. Midwives arrived at midnight, and I was already feeling like I needed to push, although I was determined not too for as long as possible.

Was in agony and really hoping for gas and air; but the midwives said I was being very quiet (I thought I was making a hell of a noise), so was obviously not that close and managing fine. 12.30 they ask to see how dilated I am, and instead see the head, cue urgent call to extra midwife (who, incidently, never made it!).

Couldn't not push any longer, so got the head half out and then they asked me to turn around - not impressed, I was labouring in my back and really did not want to be the other way around. 2 more contractions and baby was out - on two bloody paracetamol. I was not happy. The midwives said I was one of the quietest women they'd ever seen - so despite how I felt at the time, the hypnobirthing obviously paid off.

Physiological 3rd stage went well, but was painful (more than 4 hours since paracetamol dose ) and had a very slight 2nd degree tear. They very generously gave me gas and air for that though (can you tell I'm a bit annoyed by the lack of pain relief :o)

Got to bed about 4.30, and little Valou slept from 6-12.30 after a big feed. He's not quite mastered his latch, but we're working on it.

Good luck to everyone else, still 8 hours to get another 10/10 baby!

Congrats dontstopme and baby Hannah

Vikks sorry to hear things aren't going well for you :( I hope things pick up.

Flingon COngratulations!!!

SamB Thats happened to me as well, me and DH are gonna go on a walk soon to see if things get moving that way.

Hope things are well for everyone else.

Congratulations Fingon!!! 10.10.10!! Woohoo!

Nymph I've just posted on your other thread - I've bought these for the first couple of weeks until my breasts settle. FWIW when my milk came in on that day my breast size DOUBLED. They shrunk again, but there was quite a time of growing and shrinking before and after a feed:

mothercare

figleaves

They weren't cheap (I did an online search for voucher codes) but I'm hoping they'll be comfortable for teh first couple of weeks.

Congratulations Fingon yay for the 10/10 baby!! I have never heard the name Valerien, its is lovely, how do you pronounce it? loving the Valou nickname too! Congratulations on the birth with no pain relief too. (dont think paracetamol count :) ) I dont think I could manage it!

I am FINALLY nesting!!!! better late than never! lol

xx

Congrats fingon & love the name!

fing brill birthday and really lovely name too! Cograts. Hope you get to rest up now!!

wow only been away for a short while and 3 more babies. congratulations to AbFab Dontstopme and Fingon beautiful names and inspirational stories.
good luck to anybody nearly there! things have been getting more painful lately but i don't think anything will happen for a while still. had a lot of strong painful BH tho.

xx

37+1 - feels like ages but could be anytime

Thanks all!

lilmiss it's sort of va-lay-ree-an

Pic on profile now :)

Congratulations Fingon!! Lovely name and a 0100.10.10.10 on 00 painrelief is satisfyingly binary

sorry, can only cope with birth announcements at moment, juggle lack of sleep with my high maintenance father visiting argh!! X

fingon how cute is he? Congratulations!
Also big congrats to abfab and don'tstopme
It's really great to hear the birthing stories is helping to build my confidence. We've just been food shopping and I told my dh that at least now he's got some food to keep him going if I die in childbirth- which shows how confident I am about it all!!
Bought a birthing ball whilst out as well although hopes of a 10/10/10 baby are fading. The curry I had last night just kept me awake with indigestion! Oh well I'll try and hold on till the 20th.
39+ 6

Ooh Fingon he is delish!

Well done you.

Nymph I would suggest the vests too. I have a couple on the way to me via mum and dad.

Nymph- vests with support are fab until things settle.

Fingon he's gorgeous :) I need to get my profile sorted!

Congrats Fingon He is perfect!

Its a really lovely name and he is just gorgeous! :) xx

Flingon He is beautiful!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations Fingon. I hope you get the latch sorted soon.

Nymph Will bra extenders do? They are very inexpensive (JoJoMamanBebe I think) - about £3 for four.

Chin up to all those waiting. The difference between still being pregnant and actually having your baby is emmense isn't it? I feel like my baby will never come. I was much more mentally ready and generally prepared two weeks ago than I am today. I am becoming more uneasy each day that passes. Who knows what that is about?!

Updated List: Bring on more arrivals!

Arrived:

Meanbeansmum Sophia Rose 24th September 8lb 14oz.
Ksal Orin Peter 24th September 6lb 15oz
Floozietoozie Zazie 25th September 5lb 14 oz.
Loobyboo Phineas Fred 25th Septebmer 6lbs 4oz
Jennimoo Ella 26th September 6lb 10oz
Sophieandbelly Lily 29th September 7lb 1 oz
Tyson86 Sophie 1 October 5 lb 13oz
Donntstopmenow Naomi Sophie 5th October
Nymphadora Matilda 7th October 7lb 9 oz girl
SeaShells Imogen 8th October 9lbs
AbFab Maverick 9th October 6lb 12oz
Fingon Valérien 10th October 7lb 12oz

Expected:

Boy:
Katy86, PG#2, Age 23, DC2, EDD 10/10
Lilsteel1, Pg#2 DC2, Age 25, DS1 is 8, EDD 10/10
Waterbabemum, PG#1, Age 33, EDD 10/10
NinthWave, PG#5, DC2, Age 30, DS is 2, EDD 13/10
Vikks PG#1, Age 32, EDD 13/10 Hospital - RUH Bath
Muggle1978, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 19/10
DillyDora PG#1, Age 38, EDD 21/10
MMooMar, PG#3, DC3 ,Age 40, EDD 24/10
Hermya321 P#1, Age 27, EDD 25/10
BackAgain, P#3, 1 DD age 2, Age 36, EDD 25/10, Bassetlaw
Nunnie PG#2, DC2, Age 31, EDD 28/10, Hospital - Sharoe Green Preston.

Girl:
katybird PG#2, Age 32, DS is 2, EDD 03/10
Apphia pg#1, Age 29, EDD 05/10
Babyb PG#1, Age 26 EDD 10/10
Ivytheterrible PG#1, Age 31, EDD 13/10
Lizkin PG#1, Age 35, EDD 13/10
SamanthaB123, PG#3, Age 37, DD1 11 years, DD2 9 years EDD 20/10
Lilmiss, PG#4, Age 30, DS9, DD5, EDD 24/10, hospital - Great Western, Swindon
ILGH, PG#5, Age 41, DSx3, EDD 30/10
Mrspugh, PG#1, Age 27, EDD 26/10, Hospital - Royal Glamorgan.

Surprise:
bloomingbex, PG#1, Age 30, EDD 03/10/10
AbFab74, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 04/10, Homebirth (but if not, St.Helier's Hospital, Carshalton (Surrey)).
jessebelle, PG#2, Age 38, DD(4), EDD 08/10
EleanorD, PG#1, Age 28, EDD 09/10
mamjo, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 09/10, Hospital - West Middlesex, Twickenham
Tiredfeet, PG#1, Age 29, EDD 10/10
Sam12, PG#1, Age 31, EDD 11/10
Splatt, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 12/10
Moonstorm, PG#2, Age 31, EDD 14/10 Hospital - York
Elsa123, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 14/10. Hospital-John Radcliffe
Shieldbug, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 16/10 Hospital - Lagan Valley (NI)
SoozleQ, PG#1, Age 34, EDD 16/10
PatsyIsPreggers, PG#1, Age 27, EDD 17/10
SilverSky, PG#1, Age 34, EDD 18/10
RooBear, PG#1, age 26, EDD 22/10 Hospital-Frairage Northallerton
Piesey, PG#1, Age 30, EDD 27/10
Cheekymonkeyno3, PG3 DS(5) DD(3), Age 26, EDD 30/10, Hospital - Bath RUH
Xavielli, PG#3, DS(5) DD(4), Age 24, EDD 31/10

Congrats to Abfab, Dontstopmenow and Flingon on the arrival of your babies.

Am a bit brain dead today after bad night sleep - was insomic between 2 to 6am so won't waffle on for too long.

Am adding my name to list as have just noticed I'm not on it!

Arrived:

Meanbeansmum Sophia Rose 24th September 8lb 14oz.
Ksal Orin Peter 24th September 6lb 15oz
Floozietoozie Zazie 25th September 5lb 14 oz.
Loobyboo Phineas Fred 25th Septebmer 6lbs 4oz
Jennimoo Ella 26th September 6lb 10oz
Sophieandbelly Lily 29th September 7lb 1 oz
Tyson86 Sophie 1 October 5 lb 13oz
Donntstopmenow Naomi Sophie 5th October
Nymphadora Matilda 7th October 7lb 9 oz girl
SeaShells Imogen 8th October 9lbs
AbFab Maverick 9th October 6lb 12oz
Fingon Valérien 10th October 7lb 12oz

Expected:

Boy:
Katy86, PG#2, Age 23, DC2, EDD 10/10
Lilsteel1, Pg#2 DC2, Age 25, DS1 is 8, EDD 10/10
Waterbabemum, PG#1, Age 33, EDD 10/10
NinthWave, PG#5, DC2, Age 30, DS is 2, EDD 13/10
Vikks PG#1, Age 32, EDD 13/10 Hospital - RUH Bath
Muggle1978, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 19/10
DillyDora PG#1, Age 38, EDD 21/10
MMooMar, PG#3, DC3 ,Age 40, EDD 24/10
Hermya321 P#1, Age 27, EDD 25/10
BackAgain, P#3, 1 DD age 2, Age 36, EDD 25/10, Bassetlaw
Nunnie PG#2, DC2, Age 31, EDD 28/10, Hospital - Sharoe Green Preston.
BionicEar - PG#2 DC1 - DD 5yrs, age 34 EDD 28/10

Girl:
katybird PG#2, Age 32, DS is 2, EDD 03/10
Apphia pg#1, Age 29, EDD 05/10
Babyb PG#1, Age 26 EDD 10/10
Ivytheterrible PG#1, Age 31, EDD 13/10
Lizkin PG#1, Age 35, EDD 13/10
SamanthaB123, PG#3, Age 37, DD1 11 years, DD2 9 years EDD 20/10
Lilmiss, PG#4, Age 30, DS9, DD5, EDD 24/10, hospital - Great Western, Swindon
ILGH, PG#5, Age 41, DSx3, EDD 30/10
Mrspugh, PG#1, Age 27, EDD 26/10, Hospital - Royal Glamorgan.

Surprise:
bloomingbex, PG#1, Age 30, EDD 03/10/10
AbFab74, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 04/10, Homebirth (but if not, St.Helier's Hospital, Carshalton (Surrey)).
jessebelle, PG#2, Age 38, DD(4), EDD 08/10
EleanorD, PG#1, Age 28, EDD 09/10
mamjo, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 09/10, Hospital - West Middlesex, Twickenham
Tiredfeet, PG#1, Age 29, EDD 10/10
Sam12, PG#1, Age 31, EDD 11/10
Splatt, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 12/10
Moonstorm, PG#2, Age 31, EDD 14/10 Hospital - York
Elsa123, PG#1, Age 32, EDD 14/10. Hospital-John Radcliffe
Shieldbug, PG#1, Age 36, EDD 16/10 Hospital - Lagan Valley (NI)
SoozleQ, PG#1, Age 34, EDD 16/10
PatsyIsPreggers, PG#1, Age 27, EDD 17/10
SilverSky, PG#1, Age 34, EDD 18/10
RooBear, PG#1, age 26, EDD 22/10 Hospital-Frairage Northallerton
Piesey, PG#1, Age 30, EDD 27/10
Cheekymonkeyno3, PG3 DS(5) DD(3), Age 26, EDD 30/10, Hospital - Bath RUH
Xavielli, PG#3, DS(5) DD(4), Age 24, EDD 31/10