October 2014 - Thread 14 They`ve started arriving!

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Arrivals

Fedupofrainydays Baby Boy Rory 16th September
Slidein Baby boy Alexander 15th September
Troubleandfyfe Baby Girl Lumen born 31st August 8lb 5oz
Vicky123uk Baby girl Edith born sleeping

Boys 2 Girls 2

Overdue

None (for ages)

Week beginning 15th September

ExcitedCJ DC2 (boy) EDD 18th October CS booked 18th Sept

Week beginning 22nd September

Gunwalloe DC5 (girl) EDD 30th Sept C-section booked on 23rd
CaptainMcgraw DC2 (boy) EDD 30th Sept C-section booked on 23rd
Takingchances DC1 (girl) EDD 26th Sep by c-section
Kirstipops DC1 (unknown) EDD 27th September
Mrsbadcrumble74 DC2 (boy) EDD 28th September
MundayCakes85 DC1 (unknown) EDD 28th September
ohthegoats DC1 (unknown) EDD 28th September

Week beginning 29th September

hefner DC2 (boy) EDD 29th September
mrsb87 dc1 EDD 29th September
Pinkfizzsparkles DC3 (girl) EDD 30th September
Annoyedbyalfiebear DC2 (girl) EDD 9th oct c-s booked 2nd oct
Bumpbangbump DC2 (girl) EDD 2nd October
Clops2000 DC1 (boy) EDD 2nd October - homebirth (fingers crossed!)
Porcito DC1 (girl) EDD 3rd October (C-section before then likely)
Badgerinbury DC1 (girl) EDD 4th October
Georgebythesea DC1 (boy) EDD 4th October

Week beginning 6th October

CellyD DC2 (unknown) October 6th
Queensanti3 DC2 (unknown) October 6th
Flipfantasia DC3 (unknown) edd 7 October
Cabster DC2 (boy) EDD 8 October
Londonjen DC1 (unknown) EDD 8th October
SummerDreams13 DC1 (unknown - even to us!) EDD 9th Oct
Ldt87 DC3 (boy) EDD 9th October
HazzaB89 DC1 (unknown) EDD 9th October
Binkybunny DC1 (girl) EDD 10th October
Fatpony DC1 (boy) EDD 16 October, c-section booked 10 October
Fedupofrainydays, DC2, (unknown), EDD 10 October
Yellowwellies DC2 (unknown) EDD 25th Oct CS/Induction 11th Oct
Me23 DC3 (girl) EDD 11th October
Bumpforme2014 DC1 (girl) EDD 11th October
Sweetpeapods DC2 (boy) edd 11th Oct.
Kittyvet DC1 (unknown) EDD 12th October
Madamweasel DC2 (girl) EDD 12th October

Week beginning 13th October

Pregnantagain7 DC4 (unknown) EDD 13th October
JellyBeans (team yellow) EDD 13th October, home birth
Mum2kiss dc2 edd 13th October
Happytimes31 DC1, surprise! EDD 15th October
Clairemiss79 DC4 girl EDD 15th October
Mamami DC1 (girl) EDD 15th of October
Mrsandpuppythedog DC1 (team green?) EDD 16th October
Grannyapple DC3 (boy) EDD 16th October
PunkyBubba DC2 (boy) EDD 16th October
Shirehobbit DC2 (unknown) EDD 17th October

Week beginning 20th October

Loulou888 DC3 (unknown) EDD 20th October
Pusscous (girl) edd 20 October
FrauEnglischLehrerinDC2 (boy) EDD 22nd October
BingoBango85 DC1 (unknown) EDD 23rd October
STIGZ dc2 (girl) EDD 23 october (likely c/section)
FatFlashingLazer DC1 (surprise) EDD 23rd October
Magichandles DC3 (girl) EDD 24th October (likely to be induced 10/11 Oct)
Weeonion DC2 (secret) EDD 25th Oct
Pinkie2103 DC2 (unknown) EDD 26th October (HBAC)

Week beginning 27th October

Lily31 DC1 (unknown) EDD 27th October
Lulu298 DC1 (surprise) EDD 27 October
Missus2ndwife DC1 Edd 28th October
Bumpandbaby2014 DC1 (unknown) EDD 29th October

Good luck bugs, I've been a bit like that but the midwife said my waters hadn't gone so I assumed just lots of discharge, lovely!
kirsti I'm with you on being SO uncomfortable. I feel like I've been kicked in the froo and my lower back is killing me. Starting to be a bit of moody moo

I've had more discharge in the last few weeks anyway so I'm a bit concerned that if I was to only have the "dribbly" type of water breakage I won't be able to tell the difference?? Lugs how did the hospital decide it was just discharge?

Kirsti the smell of amniotic fluid is incredibly distinctive (sweet, high and slightly earthy - not unpleasant) you'll never have smelt anything like it before.

I have a maddening itch from the diamorphine they numb your back with. It wears off in 12 hours so all in all I'm feeling very lucky.

Lillemor has now had four feeds - utter piglet! She's determined to bring my milk in. Fingers crossed it keeps jaundice at bay. Her blood sugars and temperature maintenance are fine so far too. Fingers crossed.

Yay Yellow!! Big congrats to you on the safe arrival of Lillemor.

Thanks Fedup for your birth story. I'm feeling a little spooked this week and your story makes me feel like I can do this

Binky we bought out cot from Kiddicare. It's whitened was on sale for £199 to £100 I think. Husband put it together in no time and says it's seems pretty sturdy. We bought a separate mattress from John Lewis for £140 as I'm a firm believer in a good mattress and good sleep regardless of age

Congrats Yellow! Hope your little one keeps feeding well.
Thanks for the birth story Fed up.
Good luck Lugs.
Another day flown by on maternity leave... Don't know how I ever fitted work in

I can't say I noticed a distinctive smell from my waters when they went with DS, but even though they didn't go in cinematic floods, the trickles felt distinguishable from discharge - they were really warm, for a start.
You're in the right place to find out, either way lugs - hope all is ok.

bugs my waters did not smell at all. I was told they were sweet smelling but mine just didn't smell of anything! Mine were pinky and yellowy in colour though. Not clear.
Good luck!

Congratulations porcito and yellow! So pleased you got peaceful CSs and your little girls are doing well.

Thanks for the story fedup, the more I read the more empowered I feel.

missus Thanks for the advice! I'll be using foil disposable trays and doing things like cottage pie, macaroni cheese, lasagne and maybe a curry or casserole.

DH, despite knowing I'm going to a neighbour's in an hour and he's doing solo bath time and bedtime, has just started feeding DD love hearts. Good luck with that sunshine!

Thanks for sharing Fedup

Sounds like a plan Sazzle. Hope your poor little mite feels better.

I made a quilted blanket thing today - not really for a cot, but the sort of thing you put on the sofa before you put down pukey/leaky baby. Feel all crafty.. it was the only way to zone out all the builders noise.

I've definitely had the 'more discharge' thing going on this last week - but nothing of note. If I had to put money on myself in a spreadsheet, I'd go for 7th October.

Goats I'm saying 6th October for me, race you .
You made a blanket in a day?? Impressive! My friend was saying how her aunt made a "blankie" out of baby clothes that had been grown out of, what a nice idea :)

Hope you get to go home, lugs - as I've said before, my waters went without labour starting and I was able to stay at home until it started properly (though there was a time limit before I needed to go on IV antibiotics)

Glad my story has helped people feel more positive about their upcoming births!

Sadly, we are back in hospital :( more tests over night. I'm so anxious for my poor little boy. Just want him to be well and healthy

Oh Fedup - I hope he's ok. Fingers crossed and thinking of you xx

You must be exhausted, Fedup - I hope they find the answers they're looking for and you're both home soon x

Thinking of you & your little darling fed up .,, you must be worried sick but he's in the best place xx

My bed used to be my most favourite place in the world but Right now i dread going to it as im so bloody uncomfy, my sides are aching from lying on them .... This too will pass

Fedup thanks for sharing your birth story :) sorry your boy needs more hospital care but you are in the best place. Hope he is home for good very soon.

I've been in bed since 8pm...feel like I'm coming down with something :( perhaps it explains my overly emotional state this morning?! I really don't want a cold or flu right now though!

Me too mum2. Woke up throaty, then snotty arrived throughout the day. Boyf came home from work in same state. I've been in bed since 9, but despite taking paracetamol to knock me out, baby going nuts and BH being quite annoying.

Fed up looks like Lilly might have jaundice too, and a tongue tie. Which hopefully will be snipped tomorrow.

She's determined to copy her big brother!

My chap and I watched Don't Drop The Baby tonight on BBC3. Goodness me. I particularly liked the scenes where the two guys who are about to become fathers sat in the cinema, faced contorted with disgust as the screams of an unseen woman giving birth rang out around them. I also felt inspired by the very relevant scene where Silly Fringe Boy touched a snake and the one where Mr Doorman was shown how grim placentas are and nearly threw up on the floor. I definitely feel great about childbirth now.

(do not watch this show)

Thanks ladies. I am knackered. From worry and lack of sleep combined. They have done some blood tests to see if any underlying issues. Awaiting those results now.

I'm Debating top up formula feeding now to see if that helps. Thought we were getting there with the bf but now I'm not so sure and will do anything for him to be well.

DH had to just drive over with stuff so we can both stay. He had to bundle ds1 in the car to get here at 9.30. Poor little chap. Fortunately he went back to sleep.

It's so hot in here too. I'm in my 4th bed on the special care unit. Only two more I've not yet been in.