Due Nov - This is it girls!! whos next to pop??

[Busyalexsmummy]

Here we go!

Wow, beartime, you really had a time of it! Despite your plans going out the window, you still sound chirpy & positive about the whole thing. That gas & air sure is fine stuff, isn't it? The lack of urge to push could have been due to how low baby's head was in the birth canal. Some women feel the urge to push too soon, before full dilatation, if the head is very low down. But if the head is a bit high you might not get the same stimulus. Still, well done for your mammoth pushing!! You've now moved over to the other side. Not too many of us left here, boo hoo.

sarah sausage - Lotti is our name for a girl too with Tom or Jack for a boy up to now !!!

Cross posts Sharon...Hope you are well
I cannot wait to give birth now....just want to lie on my stomach, hug my duvet and snuggle up to my DH without grobag separator or hundreds of pillows....I will be able to do that won't I? He Heee...

karma - I've just seen your reply on the 'big babies' post. You know, I'm surprised at how many people have suggested giving birth to bigger babies is easier. I was telling DH about this last night and he couldn't fathom how.

Yeah, you're right you know! Surprising prediction of weight when I've been seriously sick since day one - all I can say is it must have been the coke!!! Mind you, it could be simple genetics couldn't it? Time will tell, I'm actually intrigued to find out how right or wrong they may be. As Busy said the other day, her friend was induced on that basis only for the baby to measure smaller - that takes the biscuit!!!

Huge Congrats to JenJam and Beartime (think I've already done Tessasmum but can't remember?!)- look forward to sharing baby tips over on the post natal section.

Chacha - just because we're having our babies it doesn't mean we're all parting, there's a whole new side of babydom coming our way that we can share!

Thinking of you Enthusia xx

Rodeo - we only decided on a middle name on the day we registered Natalie, nothing like leaving it til the last minute.

Big hugs to all those still waiting for their little bundles

Thanks Nova - Opening scene of Grease suddenly sprang to mind...

Danny... is this the end?
Of course not; it's only the beginning....

Enthusia's dh has posted on the old thread! the part ix one. I wont spoil it by repeating it.
Massive congratulations though

This is the message -

Hi everyone - A quick e-mail to say that Kirstie gave birth to our son today at 6.50pm. Sam, 8lb's and 2oz's appears to be the perfect child... sleeps, breast feeds straight away and doesn't pooh! More to follow tomorrow when the boss gets back (Kirstie) from hospital. Hope you are all well - advice for men... take energy drinks with you, sleep as and when you can (labour goes on forever) and everything is your fault - except it!

Congratulations Enthusia and Dh and welcome Sam

good morning all,
And huge congrats to all the new parents esp enthusia you beat me too it!!!!!
Well im very excited/nervous now i have been awake since 5am urghhhhh
Im off into hospital about 5pm tonight and the c/section is 9am in the morning arghhhhhh
Im trying to catch up on all the jobs that still need doing but now realise that i dont care if there are toys on the floor!!!
twinkle
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Well done Enthusia - and good choice of name!!!

Chacha - that'll be me singing the songs from Grease all day today then

Best Wishes to Twinkle x

tessasmum, and all the other November mummies, big congratulations from me! Glad that it all went well, love the pics of Ash and Tessa. And v glad that your dh didn't have to deliver on his own as I think he feared he might

Congratulations to Enthusia I'm so happy for you - I was sure it would be a boy too, very happy at my own analysis, he heee!! Can't wait for birth story

Twinkle - Does keeping busy take your mind of it? Don't you fancy just putting feet up and enjoying last day of being mum to two? Will be thinking of you and looking fwd to news.

LOL - funny not waking up to read any more posts of frantic nesting instincts or how we are going to spend our day.

When do they advise starting on the rasperry leaf tea and brisk walks?

chacha
not been doing much work cant seem to find the get up and go don't think i will be doing much more than stacking dishwasher and putting a few bits and pieces away.
Its blinking cold and windy here today,anyway im off to have a bath and re check my bags for the hospital.
twinkle

actually raspberry leaf tea is not too bad, esp with a spoon of honey....
I am on three cups a day, not that it is doing any flipping good.
also brisk walks. well, about as brisk as I can manage given that I walk at the pace of a lame cow.

LOL Harpi - Good to see you back. How was your appt yesterday?
I'm 38weeks tomorrow so would you suggest that I start drinking it now? I can wait another 2 weeks if necessary (not that i have any choice in the matter of course) but I think i'd be one grumpy woman if i went over!!!

Twinkle - Good for you. You relax and enjoy your afternoon.

Morning everyone, and many thanks for all your good wishes!Have just read my birth story, posted by DH, as just got back from hospital last night. Needed 2 nights in , as although great labour felt really shattered and overwhelmed by afterpains!! Liberty is gorgeous, and so far quite an easy baby; now seems years since I was pregnant! (though still have the bump!).
Many congrats to all other who have given birth - will try and catch up, and good luck to everyone who is left - you have a verey exciting time ahead!,
Diege and Liberty (3 days old).

Liberty is a lovely name, congratulations!
must get round to reading everyone's birthstories.
yes no reason not to be drinking raspberry leaf tea now. there is actually clinical evidence to show that it helps for an easier labour!
my bp was stable yesterday, but have ot go and see the consultant today. registrar said last week that I was not to go over 40 weeks (Sunday) but I think I can persuade the consultant to let me hang on for a bit longer. I'd really rather NOT be induced if poss.

Congratulations Diege! Liberty is indeed a lovely name

Harpi - I best find out where i can get some then and go on a mission. Hope that you don't have to be induced either. I can't remember but is this your first?

Had a pretty rough night with constant trips to the loo, much more than usual, and achey back and hips. DH is on his way home to have lunch with me and then i'm planning to snuggle up in spare room with DVD. See you all later xxx

no this is my second - i have a dd of 2.5 - up all night with croup! what fun...

Wow everyone seems to being having their babies! Congratulations to all the new mums!!

I sooooooo want to join the post-natal thread, but it looks like ChaCha and me might be holding on to the very end and have enormous babies to boot!

I've been guzzling raspberry leaf tea, drinking pineapple juice, eating curry, taking hot baths, etc. But apart from lower back pain, aching hips and the occasional Braxton Hicks, baby seems quite content to stay just where he/she is! Have read the big baby thread and feel a bit better now, but also seeing consultant on Monday so will see what they think...

I'm now officially in nesting mode though (it took a while) and have put the nursery together over the past two days including assembling the cot, changing table/dresser & nursing chair all by myself as DH (ChaCha we seem to be having dual lives right now) has put his back out. Just ordered a baby bath off ebay and when it arrives the house will be ready for this baby (the parents are a different story!)

Well off to brew another pot of RLT...

J xx (37+6)

arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!........
ok im officialy having a panic now.Is it too late to change my mind??????
Im glad everything went ok for those who have just had babies i just hope it go's ok for me. im just waiting for my mam to arrive and dh to come home.I need to get the kids and then its off to the hospital!!!!Hopefully i should be home sunday evening so i will try and fill you all in then DH has instructions for updating you tommorow night/sat morning depending how shellshocked he is keep him right girls
and then its off to the post natal thread for me.
well i should go,good luck to everyone else
love twinkle
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good luck twinkle, you'll be fine, i would say enjoy it, but you may have your mind on other stuff Get plenty of rest, you're bound to be knackered after it all.

9wks 6 days can't wait to be 38 wks!

CONGRATULATIONS TO DIEGE, TESSA & BEARTIME on the wonderful & safe arrival of your new babies! YAY!

OMG!!! And CONGRATULATIONS to jen and Enthusia too!!!!!!

Sorry not to be in touch everyone, don't seem to find too much time for comp at mo, hopefully soon....gd luck twinkle and hope you are all well...........x