Due May 07 - w/c 2nd April

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Hello! I'm back!

Charleymouse and family - all our thoughts are with you on the sad news of Benjamin and congratulations on the birth of George x

Oh poor Charleymouse. What a devastating thing to happen to her little boy. I want to wish her very big congratulations on the birth of her little boys and I can't tell you how sad I am that Benjamin was just too poorly to stay. I hope those 9 hours gave her time to sit, welcome and get to know him for a brief time. George sounds like a very strong and spirited little soul who I am sure will bring great joy to all of the CM family.

I am overjoyed for Lupins and her little boy. Much better size than anticipated and I can't wait to see pictures of the first May 07 babies. AM, if you have her home address I would love to send her something.

I think I'm going to slink off and be a wee bit quiet today. Banal chatter seems a bit out of place in light of CM's sad news. I am well and Mathilda's not making any sign of joining all the preemies but will chat later.

The sun's shining today, hope it's shining on Charley, Lupins and their three babies.

xxx

new thread

Just popped on to see if there was any news on Lupins and was so happy to hear that all was well. I was sat here with tears in my eyes thinking how relieved she must be that her LO is ok and bigger than predicted

Then i read Charleymouse's news and the tears flowed. It must be so hard for her and her loved ones, so many mixed emotions, happiness that George is doing fine and sadness at their loss. Im glad they all had time to meet Ben and say their goodbyes, no matter how hard it was for them and Im sure little Ben is watching over his brother and keeping him safe.

Thanks MKG for starting the new thread, it somehow doesnt seem appropriate chatting away on here all happy knowing what poor Charleymouse is going through right now

Charleymouse and family - so sorry to hear of your loss; how heartbreaking. I hope that George brings lots of happiness and joy with him. Welcome to the world, little George.

Have just logged on after a few days away-having a little cry for charley's ben now..
Dont know what to say really..much love to charley and her beuatiful boy..xx

CharleyMouse

Congratulations on the birth of your boys. I am so sad that you are having to cope with the joy of George and the loss of your beautiful Benjamin at the same time. He will be a beautiful angel and look after his brother and Mummy and Daddy for a long time.

We will all be here for you charleymouse when you need us. Lots of love. xxx

Charleymouse.................words are never enough, but know we all share in your sadness and send you much love xxxxxxxxx

Thanks for the message mumtocharleymouse. I'm popping in from the multiples threads where charleymouse had been keeping us up to date.

Charleymouse, what a mix, to be pleased and sad in the same breath . How bloody difficult. I'm so sorry you've had to lose your lovely Benjamin. I wish a happy and peaceful time for you all to welcome little George into this world xxx.

Please come and post on our usual thread whenever you are up to it. We all feel your pain today and all the days and, as Mars said, you are a twin mum and always welcome there sweetheart. Love to you x.

Hi Ladies
Thank you so much for your support. George is suckling and trying to breast feed but he tires easily.
Now I have a swipe card for neonatal unit I can access the staff snack bar/cyber cafe where I have been peering through the door longingly over the last 5 weeks.
Unfortunatley Benjamin had no trachea, this was how the fluid had built up so much as he wasn't swallowing it and passing it through his system.
He managed 9 hours with us whilst he was checked over by various consultants to see if there was anything they could do. In the end he just had too much missing to rebuild.
I asked for a photo of both boys together as I did not want George to have no record of his brother. The MW arranged for both boys to be brought to the side room I was in where we had both of them Baptised by the hospital chaplain and then we held Benjamin until he slipped away. This sounds a little odd in the circumstances but it was lovely. They are both so handsome and have tufty strawberry blonde hair.
I am absolutely devastated and keep swinging between elation for George and absolute despair for Benjamin. I am walking about a bit better today after the section and am managing to get some milk out at last for poor George who was having to manage on a drip, hopefully he will be off the drip tomorrow and will be breastfeeding soon.
Take care and hopefully all the rest of the May babies will stay put a bit longer.
Love CM

Oh Charleymouse, thanks for posting.
I have no words, nothing makes sense, just to let you know I am thinking of you. xx

Sorry for invading your antenatal thread...but charleymouse - congratulations on the birth of your boys, but oh so sad that precious Benjamin couldn't be with you longer. Heart breaking for you, so sorry

Charleymouse, I've just read what happened. Congratulations on your two beautiful boys. I hope your lovely little George continues to thrive, and I'm so sorry that Benjamin couldn't have been with you for longer. Sometimes I can't believe what life has in store for us. Stay strong. Lots of love to you and your family and keep us posted of how you all are xxxxx

Lovely to hear from you Charleymouse, im so glad George is doing well. Come and talk again soon we are all here for you xxxx

CM So glad your little george is ok so sorry to hear about benjamin

Have posted on other thread, soooo good to be back

Have only just caught up with thread after a week away.
Lupins - congrats on birth of your LO - good to hear you are up and about.
CM - I am so glad that you were able to spend time with your two little boys together and I am really sorry that little Benjamin was not able to stay. You must be feeling very up and down at the moment. Good to hear that George is now feeding and you are up and about. Look after yourself. xxxx

I have only just returned to mumsnet after a hectic last few weeks at work. I had been going to grumble about being 36 weeks,possibly being breech and being nervbous etc but all that seems irrevelevant after reading charleymouse's thread!!!!

Words cannot explain how sorry I am for you and your family, I hope George is well and am sure Benjamin will be watching over him.

Hi Ladies,

Husband here. AM went into labour last night and waters broke about 11pm. At 3.54am she gave birth to our beautiful daughter Ella weighing 5lb 10.

Both doing fine but they are keeping them in as Ella was under 37 weeks.

She should be home later today and I am sure she will fill you in on all the (gory) details.

Chris(DH)

CM, many congratulations on the birth of George and Benjamin. Deeply, deeply sad for you that Benjamin was only with you for such a short time. Its something that is really difficult to imagine how you are feeling or know what to say. Lots of love to George, great to hear he is getting stronger and good luck with the breastfeeding. Take good care of yourself, I hope you have a fast recovery.
L xxxx

To all the other may mums-to-be, good luck and rest lots, these last few weeks are important !

Hurray for AM! Thank you Chris for the update. Hope you manage to get some sleep today.

Sorry to gatecrash. Congrats AprilMeadow - I remember you from the ttc threads. Hope you enjoy Ella and that all is well. x

Sorry to hear your sad news charleymouse, but welcome to baby George as well.