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

[YellowFeathers]

Here we go......

hi there I have only just discovered mumsnet at 39 weeks pregnant! my first baby is due on monday and i have just been to a antenatal class on feeding and babies and generally now feel a bit depressed and irretable! dont know whats wrong with me! is there anyone else who is due around the same time and how are you feeling?

Hey all, you all sound so well!!
Doubt any of you want to hear this as you all approach your due dates but I am now 6 DAYS OVER TOMORROW I AM 41 WEEKS ARGHHHHHHHHHH

I can not belive it such a downer, i am green about all the early poppers but delighted to hear of the new safe arrivals.

Not sure if i have a bit of mental block going on my ds was exactly on time and this time round i am worried about him and childcare arrangements, all though I am desperate for this big boy inside to be born, i never know when is a good time, grandparents are all on stand by and dp is always near by but its the only thing i think of as to why this little one wont join us, he is well formed big and healthy so why o why?????

Any how sweep hopefully tomorrow its got to work

I am the most over due on this thread...thats about my luck

its really hard not to get your heart set on the date you are given! I know i will be thinking about it all day monday, everytime i phone someone they say have you dropped yet? or any contractions? aarh! i feel massive and worry that i will run out of space for my baby

You know if your dates were pretty accurate you will be fine, i knew my lmp last time but this baby was unplanned so thats prob why I am late.

It is a bummber but dont let me bring you down.Stay positive and you may well pop before, there are loads of tips on encouraging labour on this thread or previous ones. Most are fun, the usual sex, walking, pineapple, cumin tea, reflexology etc. GOod luck x

thank you!

keep me posted how you get on!

x

welcome bug purple there are lots of really friendly people on this august thread and if you scroll down you will see a lsit of when everyone is due there is always someone to talk to and we msn each other too my address is [email protected] Freddysays we certainly havent forgotten about you and keep hoping to hear from you every day Im sure things wont be much longer for you have you tried all our suggestions cumin tea raspberry leaf tea curry fresh pineapple sex long walks etc

thank you! its nice to be able to talk to people - especially when its your first baby, it seems such a mind field of information and advicwe and if i am honest its all a little scary! but now i have found this site i will defo use it.

Oh dreamy i have tried it all and now i just have to leave it to destiny i suppose...

I kep popping the homeopathic remedies, rasp leaf tabs, drinking tea copulating much to my other halfs pleasure and I am currently sitting on an exercise ball....

He will come when he is good and ready.

I am goign to find a good middle name that is maybe in another language to sum up my aniticpation or frustration at his tardiness!!!!

Be in touch wiht good news soon I HOPE x

I hope so freddy look forward to hearing your good news soon. Dont ever be afraid to ask anything here purplebug or to tell us of your fears there are lots of us not first time mums(this is my 7th) that need someone to chat to and reassurance we are all there for each other and we are all hoping to keep in touch after babies are born and meet up a couple of times a year

Welcome Purplebug. As Dreamy says we're all very friendly on here. Anything you are worried about - try us first! There are first time mums as well as 2nd, third and seventh (Dreamy) so we've all got plenty of advice to share!

Re August v September babies - I'm an August baby (29th) and was one of the highest achievers when I went to school xxxxx number of years ago! As Dreamy says, it depends on the child.

Sorry forgot to say, I'm 39 weeks tomorrow!!!!

hello bugpurple, give us your due date and any other details like whether it's a boy or girl and whereabouts your from and we'll add you to the list

poor freddy, sounds like your getting a wee bit annoyed at baba by now! hopefully the sweep will get him moving for you pet

Hello all,

Been a long time since I posted because sadly our little boy has encountered some difficulties in his first few weeks. Zachary was born on the 26th of July (a little early) and has been in intensive care ever since. He has been struggling to breath and has been on a ventilator for most of that time. He is now starting to improve and has come off the vent but is struggling to digest milk - a result of being on so many drugs for so long. He has had a couple of lung infections and a collapsed lung. The docs aren't sure what caused it, possibly because my waters broke 48 hrs before he was born, possibly because he was a little early, probably just bad luck.

Hope everyone else is having a much calmer, safer and happier time!

Hi everyone! welcome bugpurple! i hope you find mumsnet as helpful as I have - as the others have said, we will discuss anything!!

I'm sitting here with my steroid cream on furiously trying not to scratch - not a happy girl, dont have willpower at the best of times.

going to start my raspberry leaf tablets tomorrow, and also have bought a fresh pineapple - i know you have to eat several but at least it makes me feel proactive!

i'd really like my baby to be born in august but i guess it'll come when its ready - realistically only 4 more weeks, at the very most, of fat feet and itching to go !!
freddy - good luick for your sweep tomorrow - lets hope it does the job!

Aussie - sorry x posts - must have seemed very insensitive. Congratulations on Zachary's arrival but sorry to hear about his problems. will be thinking of you and hoping all is well.

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
Aussiemamma - 26/07/06 Zachary
Arabica - 27/07//06 Esja (NE London)
PinkTulips - 28/07/06 Caleb 8lb 10oz
Bumble10 - 29/07/06 Dixie Florence
Frodofitz - 03/08/06 Jow 7lb 7.5oz
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
aprilgirl _ 13/08/06
Purpleturtle __ 13/08/06
YellowFeathers __ 13/08/06 Boy (Northallerton, Yorkshire)
Lockets _ 14/08/06
bugpurple _ 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
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 !

43 babies due
11 babies born

Aussie, congratulations on Zachary's arrival... sorry things are a bit rough at the minute. thinking of you and sending you both massive hugs {{{hugs}}} keep us posted

good luck love and health to zachery...hope aussie your doing ok too, must be tiring all that worry lets hope he gets well and strong soon

Aussiemamma Im sending you lots of good wishes for your beautiful baby and the rest of your family. It must have been a very emotional time for you all but baby sounds like a real little star. Remember we are all still here to chat scream and cry to hun anytime there is usually at least one of us up in the middle of the night too. We will keep you in our thoughts and hope to hear that baby is able to feed well and come home soon just keep taking each precious day as it comes xxxxxxx

Hi all
Aussie, congrats on the birth of Zachary, he sounds like a real fighter, lets hope he'll be able to come home soon!
Welcome bugpurple
How's everyone else doing?
What cream have you been given olivo? I'm still getting itchy, calamine lotion calms it for a bit but I'm not too worried now as hopefully baby will arrive on Thursday I've been waking up the past 3 mornings feeling sick which lasts for a few hours then goes away. I've been feeling sick again for the last hour, not sure if it's a sign of things just around the corner

good morning ladies how is everyone today? has anyone heard from eeny or sal yet or booby? Blossom how are you does your absence mean you have had your baby? Melsey how are you today? keeping strong I hope Im fine got about half the new babies clothes put away last night and half the boys room transferred to new room hoping to get the rest done today. It seems a bit chilly dare I say it here this morning but nice I know how you feel bb I had to get up to be sick at about 5 this morning I think it was acid with me though well hope there is lots of action today could do with some excitement now ladies so get those hips a swinging just had a thought do you think some step aerobics might work ???

Good Morning.

Aussie I hope your little Zachary is getting stronger by the day which I am sure he is. Thoughts are with you until he is home safe and stronger. Good Luck - keep strong.

Ive had a lovely nights sleep so feeling quite good this morning, I am going to try and be patient and savour these last few lie ins and resting while I can.

Good luck to everyone - i have a feeling there will be more announcements today, Good luck with the sweep Freddie, I hope it brings it all on for you.

Morning all

Congratulations Aussie , welcome to the world Zachary. My love to him and all of your family, sending strength to your little boy and hope he comes home very soon. Are you able to stay there ?

Sorry for those with nasty itchy bellys, hope you get some soothing soon.

welcome bugpurple, funny lots of names have referances to colour : yellow feathers, pinktulips , purplturtle !

Had to go to bed really early last night at 9:30 , was totally zonked , I went a bit crazy with the housework yesterday evening after a very busy day and late night the night before. I fell asleep by 10:30 and Im still zonked today as was up every 2hrs to wee GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR . TYPICALLY dd decided to get up 6:30 which she hasnt sone for mths , oh for the love of gawd.

so Im still here still nattering and going slowly maaaaaaaaaaaaaaad , my predictions for yesterday are totally up the wall now BOOO HOOOOO. Im very grumpy and not in the best frame of mind to do it all hypnobirth calm relaxed styleeeeee, so Im gonna have to find some inner something to get me back to that place!!!!!! I just dont know what to do with myselfc or dd !

Melsey - horrible being up all night for the toilet, I dont know why last night was different for me but was only up once and managed to get back to sleep straight away.

Ive been up since 7.30am this morning and have been cleaning! Very unlike me! Dont know if its because im nesting or wether its because Ive got some friends coming round today, probably the later.

Hiya trix , very much enjoy sleep ins, takes a while to get them back !!!!!

Did you manage to sort msn trix? do you want me to cat you with my addy ? I just feel funny putting it on here, as have had some nasty poeple try and be contacts on my msn.