August 2006. 8 out 45 to go.......

[YellowFeathers]

Here we go......

Boohooo
theres no one about!!!!

OMG I knew it I said you would all pop at once I am so excited for everyone. Huge congratulations Pucca glad Im not the only one going for a 9lber cant wait to hear all the details about your bouncing baby boy. Yellow wow it must have been all the excitement of the others all popping Ill be around here and msn all day if you and booby need someone to chat to. Booby Im so proud of you hun you have come such a long way with your feelings go for it girl at least you can say you tried keep us all informed whatever happens. Sal give Eeny all our love and take her lots of fresh pineapple and raspberry leaf tea to hospital I hope everything goes well for you both we are here to talk to if you need us and please keep us informed. Trix are you still here whats going on did the pains carry on? hope you are ok hun. Bloss are you still here all this popping will definitely start you off god I cant believe it. Dont all abandon me though Ill be left on my lonesome for weeks luvs hugs and great big smackeroos for all those new babbas love mandy xx

OMG - good luck Booby and Eeny and YF - keep us posted!
trix - anything new?

dreamy - dont worry, looks like i'll be here for a while to keep you company ( and quite possibly with the 9lb er!!)

have to go out this morning ut will be back to check up on you all! go girls!!!

OOH popping popping , someone send some popping vibes to me.

Wow trix , it must really work then , IM just scared to take it.

OOh booby you go girl , hope some of what weve talked of has helped. Are you in the throws now at home ?? Were all thinking of you hun. May the August force be with you.

AWwwww eeny & sal , good luck over the next few days , if u can Sal , get some of these oils below if it slows down. I got this of the web:

Clary Sage oil strengthens the respiratory and muscular systems in labor while facilitating regular, effective contractions to speed up the process. This essential oil also relieves pain and tension.

Neroli oil brightens the spirit and brings clarity to the mind. This essential oil improves circulation throughout the body and reduces fear and anxiety.

Jasmine Oil dulls uterine pain, strengthens contractions during labor and promotes healthy production of breast-milk.

Clove essential oil stimulates contractions, facilitating the birth process. This oil is useful for its antiseptic properties and will also prevent nausea and vomiting sometimes experienced during labor.

Morning all!

Gosh, new thread and lots of new babies too! Congratulations Pucca - hope your recovery goes well - I know you weren't looking forward to it. And congratualtions also to Snowboo - well done on just gas and air (I'm also hoping for that), and I do hope bf is getting easier for you.

Booby - wow! Just goes to prove women can dig out their inner strengths when it comes down to it! Hope it's going well for you, and as others have said, whichever way it happens, you know that you have gone for it head on.

Eeny and Sal - all my best wishes, hope everything is going ok.

Yellow - another one on the brink! Good luck! Bloss - hope you don't have to wait much longer.

Everyone else - hope you're enjoying the cooler weather.

Well, I'm personally very happy that I'm still hanging on. 38 weeks today! My scan last week showed measurements had improved, so I didn't have to have a CS there and then (phew!) However, due for another scan on the 16th, and warned of another CS if baby shows any signs of growth having slowed again. I'm finding it annoying having to have all these scans, but Hosp. is ultra-cautious because of my ds being IUGR. This one will be small too, though, not much over 6lb (i've worked out on all the graphs I've got in my notes) - but then I'm a very little person myself, so it's hardly surprising! I'm just happy there are no signs of early labour, and that baby's moving around a lot.

Darned uncomfortable to sleep these days though - my hip gets really stiff since baby's head started to engage a couple of weeks back (still at 4/5 though), but I've been very good just keeping on my left side and doing all the other stuff to ensure baby's in the best position, which has worked splendidly!

Ok just to update those of you I haven't spoke to..
I'm just waiting for family to come and look after dd and then I'm off to hospital to be checked out.
She did say it doesn't sound convincing but you never know and need to be sure waters haven't gone.

So theres a fair chance I could be back, although might beg and plead for induction if I'm ready

Hope everyones ok.
Speak soon

Wow to all of you, you are so lucky.....I am green with envy. I am totally hacked off. Now 5 days overdue, not a murmer, just really uncomfortable. Got a sweep booked for wednesday but that feels like an age.

Tempted to hear more about castor oil...Trix1 whats happening?? Are you not about because you in labour now???

Good luck to all of you in labour...enjoy and dig deep x x

Good morning, Im back, had a painful night with cramps but they stopped around 4.30am. There has been nothing since, it does not work and I wont be taking any more, Ive had a taste of whats to come when I go into real labour and I am happy to wait now until baby is ready to come.

There were times in the night when I thought this is it but no, its not. Ive got a feeling this baby is not going to come for a week or two at least.

Looks like we will have some good news from Yellow, Eeny and Booby soon so good luck to you ladies.

Wow! I miss one night on mumsnet and it all kicks off!!! So of all you out there who are in labour/had babies already. I'm not due until next Wednesday (16th) but have been trying everything (apart from sex 'cos I've got really painful hips) to get dd out. Dreamy - I'm still here. It'll be me and you left soon as I'll probably go over again, you watch!

yay, looks like i'll have more company in the land of sore boobs and sleep deprivation!

good luck eeny and Feathers, and hope booby's getting on ok too

Sal, send all my love to Eeny!!! How exciting!

And to everyone else who are popping, LOTS OF LOVE! xx

I'm jealous now! have finally packed my bags, except for bras which i'm still waiting for! sitting here with my bump smothered in calamine - it was so itchy i cried last night

hope everyone is ok x

freddy, feel for you babe. have you tried all the tricks already or are you waiting for things to happen naturally?

Snow, how are you and baby austin? hows your ds taken to him?

just to say congrats to all the poppers and good luck to the non-popped! won't be on-line v often as not much work left to do - 2 /3 days only - but will let you know when something happens!!!

love MIAQ

Babies Born

PreparingFor2 - 14/07/06 Matthew 3.7kg & Sarah 2.29 kg
mojomummy - 19/07/06 Girl 6lb 14 oz
Micku5 - 21/07/06 6lbs Talia
Arabica - 27/07//06 Esja (NE London)
PinkTulips - 28/07/06 Caleb 8lb 10oz
Bumble10 - 29/07/06 Dixie Florence
Snowboo - 04/08/06 Austin 8lb 10z
Pucca - 06/08/06 George Henry 9lbs+

Babies Due

Misty10 _ 26/07/06 Boy
Act _ 02/08/06 (Manchester)
Fortnight _ 02/08/06
Freddysays __ 02/08/06 Boy (South-East London)
Bobley __ 05/08/06 Boy
Bighotmama __ 07/08/06
janeggybee __ 08/08/06 (mersyside)
AGJ _ 10/08/06 Girl
Cheeps __ 10/08/06
Burstingbug _ 10/08/06 Boy?
Webchick __ 11/08/06
Melsy _ 12/08/06
Kitegirl __ 12/08/06 Boy
BabiesEverywhere __ 12/08/06
Frodofitz _ 13/08/06 Boy (Joe)
aprilgirl _ 13/08/06
Purpleturtle __ 13/08/06
YellowFeathers __ 13/08/06 Boy (Northallerton, Yorkshire) ANY MINUTE NOW !
Lockets _ 14/08/06
Trix1 _ 15/08/06
2labs _ 15/08/06
Sarahlou1uk _ 16/08/06 Girl (Molly Anne) - Sheffield, S Yorks
Babylily __ 18/08/06 Girl
claire7676 __ 18/08/06
Aussiemama __ 18/08/08 Boy STILL WAITING ON NEWS
lunavix _ 19/08/06 Girl (Berkshire)
Katylou25 _ 20/08/06 Boy
Ronniemummy _ 21/08/06
hoppybird _ 21/08/06
bigroundbelly _ 21/08/06
BunnyGirl _ 22/08/06
Jayjaybaby __ 22/08/06 (Charlie-Jayne) Girl ANY MINUTE NOW ! section booked 14/08/2006 (Nottingham)
Eppifany __ 23/08/06
Strike1 _ 24/08/06
Olivo _ 24/08/06 (Jersey)
yummymummy82 __ 24/08/06
Snic __ 26/08/06 Girl?
noodlekitkat __ 26/08/06 Boy
beanandboo __ 26/08/06 Boy
SenoraPostrohe __ 28/08/06
micromum __ 30/08/06
dreamydowler __ 30/08/06 Girl (Sophie)
muminaquandry _ 01/09/06
eenywifemum and Salamander __ 01/09/06 Boy (Alexander) (Colchester) ANY MINUTE NOW !

44 babies due
9 babies born

Just to let you know girls, yellows now home, was monitered for a few hrs . They think it may just be show, shes not dilated as yet , but cervix anterior and ready and ripe !!! She said shed try and get on later if possible!

good luck hun for rest of day , vibes being sent to move it on soon.

Me Im a bit wrecked this afternoon , cant stop the waterworks (no not the ones below . Had to lay down. Going to my sisters for the afternoon ,so dd has some play time with cousins.Dh has phoned and said he doesnt know whenbhell be hoje due to work , which sucks. OH well.

oh well yellow at least you know whats going on dont think you will be much longer now at all get some rest hun in case it all starts off again tonight will be on msn later to chat

Well, I was awake from 1.30 till 6.30 last night. Baby was very active, plenty of Braxton Hicks, and no feeling sleepy. Grrr.

Have at least been out today - took kids to a play area (although I just sat down, obviously) and popped into the shopping centre for a couple of last minute bits and pieces.

My last massage is booked for tomorrow; plan to ask her to use clary sage in the blend this time. See if that can get anything going.

39+1

Afternoon everyone. Don't know why, but today I am virtually pain free! My hips don't hurt and my bump doesn't feel heavy like it has done for the past x weeks! I hope this is a sign that she's thinking about coming out!

ooaahhh sarah, calm before the storm ehhh!

No more news from yellow , booby or eeny , must be good !!!!!

Im sitting at me sis house looking up all the oils ive just spent a fortune on today. Im having my 2nd rasberry leaf tea.My lovely mum stopped near a Holland and Barret and I had fun buying it all. The boys in there said I shud have bought the pill version of rasberry leaf, but Id already spent a load on the oils.

Just wondering with the oils ,wether to put them in my oil burner , rub them in me belly ,(with a carrier oil) ,or put them in the bath ! I have clary sage, rosemary, neroli & jasmine. Oh and some lavender at home.

might also try some reflexology if dh doesnt come home at midnight, but also wanted to ermmmm you know get some natural prostaglandin!!! , but I wont be able to stay awake that late. DAMN this baba is supposed to come tomorow , he cant work late!!!!

hi purple I know what you mean I dont know how but I seem to be surviving on 3 or 4 hours sleep a night at the moment everything aches my feet are swollen babys head is constantly pushing down my back and pelvis ache like mad too. very jealous sarah hope I can get some relief before the birth wow melsey you sound very organised for a lovely night I would have curry with raspberry leaf and jasmin tea followed by fresh pineapple lots of nipple twiddling and sex followed by a nice hot bath hopefuly something should work oh and dont forget rubbing oils into your bump and reflexology heres hoping

Hi Everyone,

Keep up the good work those who are on the brink!

Eeny has just been given her Sinocitin (sp) drip to bring on the contractions - as of about 6pm.
Since I work at this hospital I took a few mins to grab a bite to eat, come back to my office after hours and log on to update you all!!

She is doing really well - very very tired though.

She's a real trooper though and i'm so proud of her. she's had examination after examination and now she's stuck on a bed - totally different to the free and easy water birth she had planned.

Send her good vibes all of you - we'll be sending them back.

Next time I log on I hope to have WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!

See you later

Almost a Daddy-mander

aww bless send her our love sal xx

sorry yf it wasnr more hope you are feeling okay

keep strong melsy not long to go xx

Im home now , just needed to be in me nightie and having some peace, my mum and ickle sis helped put dd into bed and Im now sat here hoping dh doesnt come home late.

awwww Sal , lots of good birthing vibes going too eeny and you. Bless her , I know how she feels, also had syntocinon,is she having it with epi??? Hopefully it wont be long now , that stuff is strong strong. Its made me feel all tearful again, I just cant stop today. LOve to you both , youll be parents by tommorow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sorry dreamy and purple not sleeping ,that sucks quite a bit, Im luckily able to get off with my cd , but often wake at 2:30 or 3 for an hr or so. I assume youve tried all the relaxing stuff to wind down , nice lavender baths knock me out and sooth my aching legs. Talking of legs , mine seem to be going very hard and stiff and they feel about 10times thicker, such a wieird feeling, wondering if its part of dare I mention , early labour?

Hi luna , hows you this afternoon been ?

Surges seem to me coming more often this afternoon and Im feeling quite off, dont want to make too much of it, but you cant help but hope.

If its any consolation when i went into labour i was in denial til the contractions were 2.5mins apart and rather painful. Went to the hosp expecting to be sent home and i was already 3cm dilated. After 45mins of wandering round the hosp i was 7cm! And another couple of hours my beautiful baby popped out!

Pink, ds loves his baby to bits! Thinks hes the best little baby in the world. Hates me at the moment thou. Dh has some sort of stomach bug/food poisoning and hes actually really bad. Bed ridden for the past couple of days so i feel guilty for telling him to pull himself together. So most of my time has been feeding baby, changing baby and feeding baby some more. Ds has felt a bit pushed out as theres been no one else to take baby while i cuddle ds. So fingers crossed tomorrow will be an easier day....

Has anyone tried to give themselves a sweep? Aparently its really easy but i never tried myself. Left that for the consultant!