Due in July Part Five - The Final Furlong

[Caroline1852]

We have run out of space on the other thread.

Hi

I am a Maternity Nurse/Doula/Breast Feeding Consultant.

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Thanks for all your thougths about MIL. I know she is only trying to help but I just feel smothered at times.
I think I have packed about 3 of each vests and sleepsuits. Going on the theory if I need anymore DP can bring them in.

Following on from Myfairones Question- what about nappies? How many of them have you put in? Its blooming difficult this hospital bag lark. Myfairone got me thinking about my bag so I have 'reviewed' it and now need to get a bigger bag!!

On another subject- is anyone planning or has had in the past a water birth? What did you wear?

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It is the EHIC card that she has not the E111 thank you all.. I just forget that they have changed the name She still doees need insurance I phoned the EHIC, I asked them how I could get insurance for her, explained the situation, but they cant help!! Going to speak to mam again.

My breast pump arrived today, (got my aunty to send hers over instead of buying a new one..) I figured I know where it has come from and once sterilised, does it really matter she has used it.

Having to explain to dd about Leukemia, as one of her close friends from school has just been diagnosed. She is 10yrs old). The school have explained things to the children, and I am trying to be truthful with her. Luckily it sounds like they have caught it early but she is still going back to the uk for chemo.. bless her. I hate to think what her parents are going through.

Sorry I m full of news today..
Promise I will try and be more cheery..

You know when pregnant dogs move round and round in circles, rucking up their beds (muttering something grumpy and unreasonable in dog language)? Well that is me. I have turned into a pregnant labrador. DP has gone off to bath DD, I am sure he is wondering why he now shares his home with a labrador bitch.

Twoplusone - Don't you have an army family helpline for that sort of thing. It seems ridiculous that they do not help you on such matters, it must be very frustrating reaching dead ends all the time and not getting sensible answers.

On the vest/sleepsuit question - my hosp gave out a list of things to pack that said 6 of each! This seems a bit excessive but being a dutiful 1st timer I have done as I was told. My bag is absolutely huge once you've got those in, a pack of nappies, couple of packs of maternity towels, towel for bath, dressing gown etc. Worried I'll look as if I'm going on holiday when I drag my huge bag in!

Put pack of nappies in car (just a few in the bag) ditto the maternity towels, ditto 3 out of the 6 vesties and babygrows. Presumably your DH?DP will be coming to see you every day (in the car!) and he can just bring you what you need. Perhaps leave a few loose carrier bags with all these items in the car for unabashed ferrying in hospital corridors. Ditto anything else which you feel you might need but not sure.

pps I had a waterbirth with ds (can't have one this time, different hospital, no pool ). I went in naked, felt awfully embarrassed leaving my nightie on the bed and walking across to the pool, but once in I was so glad I hadn't worn anything as it was so hot and clothing would have just got in the way!

Baby's head has descended further today - owwwww! Tis very sore to walk, though I think I am getting used to it as it doesn't hurt as much now as it did earlier on today. Loads of BH contractions, some taking my breath away. Dh is convinced I'm going to give birth before the weekend but I'm not being drawn down that route - I'm due in 10 days so technically speaking it could be another 20 days before the birth

Calling KYTE! Are you there somewhere? I remembered you posting about a chime you wear around your neck, and MrsMcJnr was asking about something similar... is it part of your priest gear , or something you bought for the baby?

All well here, we are thinking of calling her Isla, middle name tbc.

Babies born:
Date Name of Mummy Name of Baby Weight
13-Jun Jamantha Charlotte 6lb 15.5oz
14-Jun Weddingcake Jamie 5lb 13oz
15-Jun Auntymandy Boy 8lb 10oz
15-Jun Bertieboo Alexandra 4lb 11oz
21-Jun 3flightsofstairs Henry Joseph 7lb 7oz
25-Jun Cakehead Georgiana 7lb 11oz
26-Jun Pulapula Ben 8lb 4.5oz
26-Jun Madmumnika Mairi Lee 5lb 8oz
27-Jun Berrysmum Evie
27-Jun Kittenbaby Saskia Asher 8lb 5oz
2-Jul Mousemole Harry 8lb 3oz
3-Jul Swift1 ?
4-Jul Abgirl Owen Anthony 8lb 4oz
6-Jul Bubble78 Lydia Ellen 5lb 8oz
7-Jul Marchbunny Sam 7lb 12oz
8-Jul Emmyb James Owen 10lb 8.5oz!
8-Jul MelissaM Evelyn Grace
9-Jul Cyee Eva Just under 7lb
9-Jul Bodkin Isla 7lb 6oz

Still waiting:
Due Date Name
27-Jun Beartime 41+6
29-Jun Justbeme 41+4
29-Jun Fox ybrown 41+4
30-Jun Dophus 41+3
30-Jun Trimum2 41+3
01-Jul Gingertoo 41+2
02-Jul Becks08 41+1
04-Jul Theprecious 40+6
05-Jul Relax 40+5
05-Jul Cupcakesgalore 40+5
05-Jul Stigaloid 40+5
07-Jul Pookey 40+3
07-Jul Greyclay 40+3
08-Jul Helenmumof2 40+2
09-Jul Flipflop 40+1
09-Jul Nadinetd 40+1
09-Jul Catstar 40+1
10-Jul Cornishpixie 40
11-Jul Catz 39+6
11-Jul Chrissybobs 39+6
12-Jul Dorisofdevon 39+5
13-Jul Loujay 39+4
13-Jul Breadandroses 39+4
13-Jul Mrswaggsnapps 39+4
13-Jul Mum2boys3 39+4
14-Jul Firsttimer40 39+3
14-Jul Hamptonnewbie 39+3
15-Jul Twoplusone 39+2
15-Jul newby29 39+2
15-Jul Jendos 39+2
16-Jul Cutiebabies 39+1
16-Jul Earlyriser 39+1
16-Jul Gingerbics 39+1
16-Jul Icklegem 39+1
17-Jul fido 39
18-Jul Keiralou 38+6
18-Jul Saf1 38+6
19-Jul Kyte 38+5
19-Jul Vicky55 38+5
19-Jul Biblio 38+5
20-Jul Faby 38+4
20-Jul MissusC 38+4
20-Jul Princesspowersparkle 38+4
20-Jul Agnesnitt 38+4
21-Jul Miaou 38+3
22-Jul Jennster 38+2
22-Jul Baysmum 38+2
22-Jul Tutter 38+2
22- Jul Chooster 38+2
22-Jul Beyonceen 38+2
23-Jul Dewmeadow 38+1
24-Jul Twink123 38
24-Jul Hu skygirl 38
25-Jul Groveregg 37+6
25-Jul Caroline1852 37+6
26-Jul Firststar 37+5
26-Jul Weepiglet2 37+5
27-Jul Lynneclynne 37+4
27-Jul Leiselvontrapp 37+4
27-Jul Glittercaz 37+4
27-Jul Divaskychick 37+4
29-Jul Tallysmummy 37+2
29-Jul Myfairone 37+2
29-Ju l Typhoonsmum 37+2
30-Jul Tiggsy 37+1 CS 24-Jul
30-Jul Giulia 37+1
31-Jul Littlepiggie 37
31-Jul Justaboutmanaging 37

Thanks Miaou. I'm pretty shy so was thinking of at least a vest top but pretty sure I'll be as nature intended by the end (providing I do get the pool as there is only 1....).

Gosh I'm so thick. Didn't think of leaving a packet of nappies in the car. What a muppet brain I am!!!

@ my DH. Really want to go and see the new Harry Potter film on Friday but because I'm due a week on Friday he won't let me. I think he thinks I'll go into labour in the cinema. So blooming what????? I'm fed up, uncomfy and only Harry Potter will be able to make me feel better! (Well that and the baby coming but I can't see that happening yet.) Hurumph.

Not been around for a few weeks, and theres been so many lo born
Congratulations to all!!

im not due for another 2 weeks, but this evening i have quite bad period type pain in the lower area of my back...its there constantly....not coming and going...seems to be back and stomache....is this just bh or what?????This is the first time ive had it for so long...going to take a nice bath and see how i get on with that. x

Congratulations Bodkin! I think you're husband is right on the "If Carlsberg did labour..."

Just a thought, with all these 2 paracetamol births... If I take 2 paracetamol now what's the chance of it starting my labour? I'm fed up now too.

Typhoonsmum - lots of sympathy, I had to put up with people at work doing everything for me for 8 months. It drove me mad. I'd probably just not tell her about your plans and hope she starts getting on with her life a bit more, but like other people say, she's probably that used to looking after others that it's become second nature.

Twoplusone - sorry no advice, banks and insurance drive me mad. Hope you get some answers soon.

Sleepsuits and nappies, I have a full pack of nappies, 2 sleepsuits, 4 vests. Hopefully that'll be enough.

We had a near miss with the camera yesterday. I'd put it on to charge, I wouldn't have checked it except that the cats were being daft so I decided to take a picture of them, and the camera died. It helps when charging cameras to check they're plugged in.

Having a really really achey day today, not helped by the fact that my parents came up and I decided to help them do the gardening. I can barely walk now my stomach is so sore, but at least the garden looks good again. Mum is thrilled that my nesting instinct made me chop down the honeysuckle. She's been wanting to do it for 2 years and I wouldn't let her.

Sorry I've not been around for a while. Every time I catch up on all your news I feel too exhausted to post mine!! Big congratulations to all the new mums - some very inspirational birth stories!!!

LynneC - keep us informed of any further devlopments on the twinges and pain!!

My LO was back to back 2 weeks ago. Have spent ime on all 4's, had reflexology, sitting forward etc all in a desparate bid to move it. Went back to MW last week and LO had moved to the left. This week, it had moved again - this time to the right - aaarggghhh!! Why won't it move and stop in the middle???? Cannot go through the same labour experience I had when DD was born back to back!!

Otherwise am feeling fine. Get twinges, lots of movement and all the rest, but don't feel like LO will be born yet. And I bloody well hope it isn't - we are having major re-building works done on our house. It is full of dust, dirt, workmen and teabgas splattered across the kitchen worktop. The MW suggested I scrub the kitchen floor - er I really don't think so as it is too minging!!! MW also suggested I could have a sweep on Monday - 2 days before LO is due. DH said we are not ready for baby to be born yet, so has told me to stall it. DD was almost 2 weeks late and he is banking on LO also being late. Really need to clean the house, am desparate to truly 'nest', but see little point. HELP!!!!

Phew - feel exhausted now. Think I need to go and eat cholcolate!!

Oooh Theprecious has had hers - a little boy - hold on and I'll see if I can find her details and add them in ...

Babies born:
Date Name of Mummy Name of Baby Weight
13-Jun Jamantha Charlotte 6lb 15.5oz
14-Jun Weddingcake Jamie 5lb 13oz
15-Jun Auntymandy Boy 8lb 10oz
15-Jun Bertieboo Alexandra 4lb 11oz
21-Jun 3flightsofstairs Henry Joseph 7lb 7oz
25-Jun Cakehead Georgiana 7lb 11oz
26-Jun Pulapula Ben 8lb 4.5oz
26-Jun Madmumnika Mairi Lee 5lb 8oz
27-Jun Berrysmum Evie
27-Jun Kittenbaby Saskia Asher 8lb 5oz
2-Jul Mousemole Harry 8lb 3oz
3-Jul Swift1 ?
4-Jul Abgirl Owen Anthony 8lb 4oz
6-Jul Bubble78 Lydia Ellen 5lb 8oz
7-Jul Marchbunny Sam 7lb 12oz
7-Jul Theprecious Rufus 8lb 1oz
8-Jul Emmyb James Owen 10lb 8.5oz!
8-Jul MelissaM Evelyn Grace
9-Jul Cyee Eva Just under 7lb
9-Jul Bodkin Isla 7lb 6oz

Still waiting:
Due Date Name
27-Jun Beartime 41+6
29-Jun Justbeme 41+4
29-Jun Fox ybrown 41+4
30-Jun Dophus 41+3
30-Jun Trimum2 41+3
01-Jul Gingertoo 41+2
02-Jul Becks08 41+1
05-Jul Relax 40+5
05-Jul Cupcakesgalore 40+5
05-Jul Stigaloid 40+5
07-Jul Pookey 40+3
07-Jul Greyclay 40+3
08-Jul Helenmumof2 40+2
09-Jul Flipflop 40+1
09-Jul Nadinetd 40+1
09-Jul Catstar 40+1
10-Jul Cornishpixie 40
11-Jul Catz 39+6
11-Jul Chrissybobs 39+6
12-Jul Dorisofdevon 39+5
13-Jul Loujay 39+4
13-Jul Breadandroses 39+4
13-Jul Mrswaggsnapps 39+4
13-Jul Mum2boys3 39+4
14-Jul Firsttimer40 39+3
14-Jul Hamptonnewbie 39+3
15-Jul Twoplusone 39+2
15-Jul newby29 39+2
15-Jul Jendos 39+2
16-Jul Cutiebabies 39+1
16-Jul Earlyriser 39+1
16-Jul Gingerbics 39+1
16-Jul Icklegem 39+1
17-Jul fido 39
18-Jul Keiralou 38+6
18-Jul Saf1 38+6
19-Jul Kyte 38+5
19-Jul Vicky55 38+5
19-Jul Biblio 38+5
20-Jul Faby 38+4
20-Jul MissusC 38+4
20-Jul Princesspowersparkle 38+4
20-Jul Agnesnitt 38+4
21-Jul Miaou 38+3
22-Jul Jennster 38+2
22-Jul Baysmum 38+2
22-Jul Tutter 38+2
22- Jul Chooster 38+2
22-Jul Beyonceen 38+2
23-Jul Dewmeadow 38+1
24-Jul Twink123 38
24-Jul Hu skygirl 38
25-Jul Groveregg 37+6
25-Jul Caroline1852 37+6
26-Jul Firststar 37+5
26-Jul Weepiglet2 37+5
27-Jul Lynneclynne 37+4
27-Jul Leiselvontrapp 37+4
27-Jul Glittercaz 37+4
27-Jul Divaskychick 37+4
29-Jul Tallysmummy 37+2
29-Jul Myfairone 37+2
29-Ju l Typhoonsmum 37+2
30-Jul Tiggsy 37+1 CS 24-Jul
30-Jul Giulia 37+1
31-Jul Littlepiggie 37
31-Jul Justaboutmanaging 37

We need to start a new thread very soon ...

Congratulations the precious on thebirth of Rufus

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Gosh lots of signs today then. Are you still there Catz and PrincessPS or have things moved on I wonder-eeek!

Typhoonsmum: MIL sounds very lost poor lass, but I can imagine it does make you feel guilty. Try and encourage SIL as another outlet for her maybe.

Myfairone- I hope you are feeling a little better now.

2+1- What a nightmare with the insurance, last thing you need hey.Is there not a bank ombudsman that you can threaten them with if they don't come up with the goods? ((((hug))))
Any news on your tightenings?. I will ask about meptid-I hadn't heard of that one.

Tigsy-hope your pelvis has recovered-mines still groaning under the weight!

Chooster- well done on the lack of epidural.

Keiralou- me too with the OP, what happened 1st time around?

I am really listening to my hypnotherapy tapes again which is helping me to relax a lot as I had a panic last night. I don't suppose anyone else has had a hypnobirth before have they?

Chrissybobs- nope, I'm still here. Felt fine by mid afternoon. Grrr! Glad to see I'm not the only one still up. Had begun to panic as had actually managed to sleep at night for the last 2 nights. Back to no sleep now though! You having trouble too?
Have MW tomorrow (well today really) so hopefully she'll tell me things are progressing which is something I need to hear now!

Wish I'd heard of hypnobirthing earlier but was too late really by the time I did. I think it would help me. Going to try and spend some time each day concentrating on the baby and doing visulisation etc in the vague hope it helps me to cope better with contractions!!

Grr, up doing my night patrol.

Not much fun hey Caroline? I'm sitting here reading my book, eating a swizzle lolly (don't ask) with mumsnet on the laptop which I am checking occassionally to see if there is anyone to talk to!
I think we might just finish this thread off!

Ahoy there! Due in July - The Winners' enclosure?

PPS - Are you having a boy or a girl or do you not know?