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May Mummies, w/c 14th May, What a lovely day to have a baby! Are you listening babies?

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Mrsjaffabiffa · 14/05/2007 07:42

Morning............

It a bad day! Lg&t I want to be in your gang, I liked being 29.

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anneme · 17/05/2007 11:24

Morning all - back at last. Rather belatedly can announce arrival of Samuel Frederick Mark on Tuesday 8 May at 1550 weighing in at 9lb 15oz - oh I am so glad that I did go for a csection since I am not sure I would have got that out naturally - they had to use forceps to remove him anyway...
Apologies for the silence - poor old DH looked so thrown when I presented him with my mobile and asked him to text people that I felt that he might collapse if asked to email as well...so it has taken till now.
Csections was bought a day early because they were a little concerned about my itchy skin - they would have done it on the Monday but it was a bank holiday (wtf - good that the priorities are right on the nhs)
Haven't had a chance to catch up on thread so will do so and find out what has been happening- have looked at birth announcements and boys are winning again! Does this mean I should now be posting elsewhere on a post natal thread?
Oh - by the way - for anyone who might be having a cs - I was terrified and it was actually ok if that is any help and I am pretty much up and about now - although having said that I have refused to get dressed yet so that I remember not to overdo it. Will post more about birth later

madeindevon2 · 17/05/2007 11:38

congrats anneme on arrival of your son! was it you who was told baby was big? was that why you had a section?

twelveyeargap · 17/05/2007 11:39

Congratulations anneme!

anneme · 17/05/2007 11:41

thank you - yes, I had had scans that suggested he was big - and DS1 was 9lb 5 and neither me nor DH are v big. Was convinced that DS2 would come out and only weigh 6lb! In fact, because of the itchy skin, I think they would have induced me early/suggested a section anyway so it all worked out for the best...
I am a little put out that if i had waited 24 hours I might have hit the 10lb mark - I am becoming a competitive parent already!!!!

madeindevon2 · 17/05/2007 12:34

thanks, just interested as they keep telling me im big from scans (last one was 3 weeks ago 7.5lb) im 39+1 now so maybe i find out soon if they are right? estimating will be 9.5lb at 40 weeks. no current plans for section.

twelveyeargap · 17/05/2007 12:42

They can be accurate, madeindevon, but I know someone who was forecast a 10-pounder and they were talking about inducing her before her due date. She went into labour spontaneously, just before the induction and the baby was just over 6lbs!

cameroonmama · 17/05/2007 12:52

Congrats anneme on baby Sam, Jasper was not exactly tiny either at 8lb 11, at 39 weeks, must be something in the water! We are over on postnatal, come and find us there..

Scoot, TYG, mothers and daughters eh? Can't live with them, can't live with them. Actually mine has been absolutely brilliant and I couldn't have managed without her, however as I am now on the speedy road to recovery we have persuaded her to return to Greece next week. I am scared the goodwill might run out if we leave it til later than that It has been a delicate negotiation, agreeing when she should go back, too early she might be offended, too late we might drive each other around the bend. So I shall have to check with my sisters on the sibling feedback network to make sure I chose the right method

scootermum · 17/05/2007 12:59

Oh so glad to see you back Aneme,and congratulations!How is the the little man getting on?

Between my Mother and MIL you'd think I was attempting to scale the north face of Everest in having this baby,'as well as DD', MIL is worse but both of them are so negative..Its doing my head in a bit TBH, so am going to resolve not to speak to either for a few days as otherwise it will end up in words..sigh..my worst fear though is that I will turn out like it..I can just see it, when DD is pg, 'well I dont know how you will manage dear, I found it dreadful and if it werent for Mumsnet I would've stuck my head in the oven...'Note to self, avoid this at all costs..

cameroonmama · 17/05/2007 12:59

TYG - caught you peeking Not long now surely? Just not tonight

scootermum · 17/05/2007 13:00

lol Cam..its delicate balance-you ned th negotiating skills of an international peace keeper..

cameroonmama · 17/05/2007 13:07

Scoot, us three sisters have a well worn mantra, 'we will not end up like her, we will not end up like her' and we have regular checks between us..however the odd mum-ism pops out of me when i least expect it. Actually I feel very disloyal because she has really been a great mum, just drives me nuts sometimes! She told me I wouldn't manage uni, what piffle, best time of my life

cameroonmama · 17/05/2007 13:09

Right have to go, I have a baby to feed don't you know? OMG I have a baby

Enjoy the afternoon and the evenings entertainments. I am off to waddle to the playground.

twelveyeargap · 17/05/2007 13:26

Oh, another one of my mam's favourites is to crow, "you're getting just like me you know".

Kerrrrissst. I may as well end it all now.

MKG · 17/05/2007 13:31

Well I woke up at 3am with the worst pain in my bump and thought is this it? I laid there for about 2 hours before I got up. IT wasn't contractions though. I just really had to pee. I was disappointed about that.

No other updates from me yet. of course it's only 8:30.

Congrats Anneme!!

largeginandtonic · 17/05/2007 13:42

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT *

PinkJenny and DH are pleased to announce the safe arrival of our beautiful daughter, Alexa Paige, who was born this morning at 10.11am. She weighed 6lb 14oz

WAHOOOOO another lovely May baby!

largeginandtonic · 17/05/2007 14:11

Am sat here eating an ENTIRE pinapple......... Oh FFS whaen is it gonna happen? 4 days late today

aprilmeadow · 17/05/2007 14:26

Congrats to Anneme on the arrival of Samuel

Congrats to PinkJenny. Gorgeous names!

Thats level pagging again i think on the boy/girl front

Lwatkins · 17/05/2007 14:26

Afternoon lovelies.

Well I'm still here, and still very pregnant. Despite the fact that there have been several instances over the past couple of days where I honestly thought I was in labour, I was apparently not! My mum thinks I'm in 'slow' labour. Uhuh, that's just freakin dandy isn't it. Isn't that just the best news you've ever heard?!

I can't take it anymore, I'm so tired and uncomfortable. I have constant pains that won't go away, they get worse when I lie down so I feel like I haven't slept in a year. I think my waters may be gradually leaking, if that's possible? There's been a few times now where I've needed to change my underwear because of leakage - and it's definatley not wee My itchiness is getting worse as well, I feel like tearing my skin of.

Was the cause of a panic yesterday because I unplugged the main telephone line in the house to get an hours peace. The sodding phone is constantly ringing with people wanting to know if I've had the baby yet and I'm sick of it. So unplugged it only for my mobile to then start going mental and flooding in with txt messages! Got told of by my mum who got worried, ffs! Can't feckin win. So have been taking calls again ALL DAY today. Oh I'm not good company atm, I'm such a miserable cow.

Feel like I've missed loads on here! Have just been trying to rest and get things sorted as much as I can. Congrats to all with babies. Some of the names are beautiful, especailly like Mrsjb's choice. Right, of to attempt to catch up, back soon

Lwatkins · 17/05/2007 14:53

Juicy yay for you starting ML. Take it easy and put your feet up and eat lots of cake

LG&T pmsl at you and your dh getting up to no good, and your 'wasted chemicals!' Ah, that's dead good, made me lots! 4 days over - gah! And I'm sat here moaning and I've got a week till EDD!

madeindevon I say just jump on him! Never mind his fagile state - what about yours? You have needs to!

Anname glad to hear you and wee Samuel are all ok.

HUGE congrats to Mrsjb and PJ. Lovely names

Waves to TYG and Scoot. And hello to everyone else.

Must go find some food, and the dog for that matter. He's my only company during the day so spend most of my time talking away to him. Neighbours must think I've finally cracked

Sumsey · 17/05/2007 15:07

hello all.
congrats to those with new arrivals im now 40+4 and well fed up!

after seeing my midwife on tuesday, coming away well fed up, waiting for her to call me back about seeing my consultant again..ive still not heard anything! so called hospital this morning asking for her to call me...wont hold my breath waiting!

Pebblemum · 17/05/2007 15:11

Hello all

Pink congrats on the arrival of Alexa

Lwatkins we all thought you were off having your baby. These long drawn out pains are the worst arent they? I keep getting them and just as i think this is it, they bugger off and leave me in a fowl mood.

I had a horrible dream last night and for once it was nothing to do with giving birth, it was actually worse. I dreamt that because we were all waiting for the baby to arrive everyone forgot to buy ds1 any birthday presents He didnt even get any cards. Even though i knew it was only a dream i still felt guilty and couldnt stop worrying for the rest of the night. So today ive dragged dh round the shops buying ds1's presents. I havent got any wrapping paper or his cards but i figure if anything happens before I get to buy them then surely someone can sort them out for me.At least he has got presents Maybe i can sleep better tonight!!

Oh and while i wsa shopping i had a Caramel McFlurry, they are nice arent they although i feel a bit sick now

twelveyeargap · 17/05/2007 15:28

at Pebble in a "fowl" mood. Have vision of you doing the birdie dance. Sorry, some typos just HAVE to be mentioned. Hehehe.

Just been for more acupuncture. Think it worked a bit better this time. Hands already seem a little improved. Plus, I feel quite energised after it, so that's a plus.

twelveyeargap · 17/05/2007 15:29

Woops, silly me.

COngratulations Pinkjenny! Hurrah!

lisa111 · 17/05/2007 15:31

Hi ladies,
Please excuse my gate crashing and cheekiness

I am not due until Jan.
I will be needing size 18/20/22 maternity clothes. when you no longer need them and want to sell email me with a pic and price. [email protected]

Thankyou and good luck x

Mrsjaffabiffa · 17/05/2007 15:43

hello ladies

mr jb here

Thank you all for your messages.

Jorja mai was born last nite at 9.50PM frence time she weighed 3.13 KILOS appox 6.9 LBS and she is was 49 CMS long. she is beautiful and perfect.

both mrs jb and jorja are fine.

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