Due Sept '07 - This Autumn we shall mostly be wearing stripes!!

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Just thought I'd get the shiny new thread up and running. Well done Twit on the thread name

Congratulations to Sparks, Filbrit, PLP and ECATLM and welcome to the world Iris, Natalia, Cerys and baby Enormous I can't believe how fast these babies are appearing now (Although it might not have felt that way to their mums!)

36 weeks today!

do we need to be updating the stats thread so we can keep track of all these lovely new additions to the world?
S
(39 + 5 and ready to throttle someone if this baby doesn't come soon)

I was wondering that too Sophus, are we having a new thread to add the new arrivals to? Sorry you're feeling fed up by the way, hope it all kicks off for you soon.

Aww, PLP and ECATLM huge congratulations to you both. Lots and lots of girls - looks like the scans are proving to mostly be right!!

Am enjoying some peace and quiet as Dp and DS are at the park, although I am kind of wondering why they are there still And looking outside it seems to have rained, double .

Have had a relatively easy day, lunch out, a bit of food shopping and then home to sort the house out, which without DS around I managed in about an hr! Dp decided to err, take matters into his own hands to try and get baby out (he's not keen on his new job!). Its been about 6 months since we last did. And in the few moments it took, his mobile rang 3 times, house phone twice and someone knocked at the door. He wasn't best pleased! And the only effect it seems to have had is make my pelvic floor feel about 3 times heavier. Ah well.

Anyone else realise its a full moon tonight?? Any of us going to live up to delivering for it?!! Fingers crossed.

Chatty, I really have no experience of induction so can't really comment. I think I'd just listen to my own gut feeling though and go with it - only you know how you feel about it. FWIW I know people who have had good and bad labours being induced. Just like I know people with good and bad natural labours! Hope you can decide without too much heartache.

38 + 4.

Lots of congratulations to the Enormous family!! Goodness, every time I log on, another one of you has popped

Huge congrats ECALTM!! What fantastic news - I am so glad to be at QC, even though i reckon it'll be the op theatre for me. Ho hum!

We really should update the stats list; I am interested to see who is popping early and who isnt.

Well I have prepared for tomorrows appt, just incase my obs decides to deliver me. Legs (and other bits) shaved, nails painted (clear nail polish)...you get the picture. Which means that there is no way this baby is arriving tomorrow. It will arrive when I am a mess and not all groomed! LOL!

Tink - please dont worry - I am sure that wont happen! Positive vibes coming your way!

Sophus - sending you lots of birthing vibes. Hope it starts for you soon!

Right, I may take a look at the stats list and give it a go!

Floss - LOL at DH and stepping up to the mark! well done him!

Updated stats, think I have everyone.

lou031205, - JASMINE ZOE born 01.00am on Saturday 12th August, at 35+3 weeks
amyclaramum, Elouise Sarah - 8lbs 5oz, Thursday 23rd August, was due 1st Sept
Filbrit - Natalia Zoe, born elective c-section on 25 August - 7lb 9oz, was due 8th Sept
Kinki - Liam born 27th Aug by emergency cs weighing 5lb 7oz at 35+6
Sparks02 - iris arrived at 4.52pm on Wednesday 29th August weighing 3.1kg, was due Sept 1st
ECALTM - babyenormous, 8lb 11oz was born 1858 Thurs 30th Aug, was due 2nd Sept
LoopyLou - Katie born via cs at 13.02 Friday 31st Aug 6lbs 14oz, was due 10th Sept
PLP - Cerys was born at 5.34am Sun 2nd Sept, 8lbs, was due 22nd Sept

Maddison, 28, 31.08.07, DS1 6 DS2 21 months
fff45, due 1st Sept, first pregnancy.
Honey2theb, 22, wales, 2 mc, no children, due early sep, girl
Cathbell, due 1st Sept, 1st baby
Trinity1, 33, WestSussex, 2nd Sept, DD 14mths
FioFio - 29, 2nd Sept, Kent dd 7 ds 5, surprise
jdd0709 36, South London, 2nd Sept, 1 ds 2yr, 1 mc
Spraklynewthing, 29, Kent, 3rd Sept, first pg, girl
Pinkhearts 36, Australia, 3rd Sept, DS 5 years and one miscarriage
Minniethemouse, 35, London, 3-13 Sept, 2nd pg, but terminated the 1st.
Kerri, 28, due 3rd Sept, 1st timer, surprise
kelmcd, 28, London, due 4Th Sept, 1st Timer, boy
Bendybus, 4 Sept 2007, London, DS 2.5
Norfolkbumpkin,34, Norwich,4th Sept, first pg
Pennypops, Reading, 5 Sept, first PG, surprise
Rach35, 33, France, due 5th Sept, first pg
Sophus, 38, Cambs, 6th Sept, first time, surprise
Miss Mapp, 34, due 7th Sept ds 22mths
Ajasec, 30, Yorkshire, 7th sept, DD 4, DD 18 months
Gils, 25, Scotland, first pg, surprise
Pepa, 32, Toronto Canada, 2nd dc due 7th September, ds 17 months
Tinkjon, 7th Sept, 1 DD, surprise
Maretta, 8th Sept, Manchester, ds 1 will be 4y3m and ds2 2y
jemima78, 29, Due 9 Sept, first timer
spangly ,31,Due 10 Sept,DD 19 months, surprise
MrsBumblebee, 31, Kent, 10th Sept, first pregnancy, boy
Loobybump, 20, Plymouth, 11th sept, surprise
Flossam, 26, Bristol, 12th sept, DS 22mths.
EdieMcredie, Sep 13th, Norwich, one previous miscarriage, no children, girl
mistresstara, 30, 13th Sept, first timer, surprise.
Gin Girl, 22, Oxon/Bucks, 14th Sep (ish) first timer.
MMooMar,36,West Mids,Due 14th Sept,DS aged 2, surprise
JemimaPuddleduck07, East Sussex,due 14th Sept, have one DD age 7 and one mc,
clainne, 32, due 14th Sept, first pregnancy, surprise
Auschick 15th sept, London, ds 12 months, surprise
Canadianmum, 36, 15th Sept, London, twin boys 4y, surprise
TOD due 15 Sept, Ireland, DS 24mths
minimenace Due 15 Sept
Emalushka 27, first timer and baby is due 15th September.
seamonster, 31, due 15th Sept, Herefordshire, 2DS, 1DD, 1M/C
Chattyhan, 24, North Hants/surrey, 16th sep, DS will be 2y9m, 1 mc, boy
Chicca, 32, Spain, 17 Sept, DS will be 3.2
Mrsdoubleyou, 29, Herts, 17th Sept, (1 prev m/c) no children
JuJuMoo, 27, Huddersfield, due 17th Sept, 1 DS 2.2
Atalantis, 27, Oxfordshire, 17 Sept, first timer, boy
Luxmum, 17th Sept, DS 17 months
Nettee, 29, 17th September, DS will be 2 1/2, surprise
Hannahsaunt, 33, 18 September, ds1 will be 2wks short of 7, ds2 4.8, 2 m/c last year
JoniMitchell, 36, due Sept 19th, DS 24mths and one miscarriage
MrsMar 36 yrs, London 19th Sept, first time, boy
Nicki10 24 yrs, London 21st Sept, First time, girl
Rin23 32 yrs, London 21st Sept, first time, girl
drcaroline, 31 yrs, Hove - East Sussex, 21st Sept, first time
willjo, 29, SW London, 21st Sept - girl, 2m/c 1 baby boy lost at 22 wks of pg
Nibbs, 33, SW London, 22nd Sept, DS 16 months
Potoroon, 33, West Berkshire, 22 Sept, DS 21 months
Bluebird83, 24, Blackburn Lancs, EDD 22nd Sept, 1st Baby
TeeCee - 35yrs, London, 23 Sept - 3rd pregnancy, DD1 5 yrs (has Down's syndrome) DD2 13 months, surprise
NewDKmum, 30, W Midlands, 23rd Sep, dd 10 months, girl
Hopeitwontbebig, 31, Northants/Oxfordshire. 23rd Sept, DS1 10, DS2 7, 1 M/C, girl
holsnovell, 23rd Sept, 1 DD, girl
Toadstool, 38, Bristol, 24th Sept, DD 5 yrs, 1 mc, girl
FactsAndFigures, 30, 24th Sept, first timer
HammerHeadShark, 38, SE London, 25th September, Twin Girls 2yrs.
Potoroo, 33, West Berkshire, 25 Sept, DS 2 years
Laksa, 29, SE london/Kent, 26th Sept, no children.
Minxx- 35yrs, Andover, 26 Sept - 3rd pregnancy. DS 15yrs,DD 13yrs in 3 weeks.
ccpink, 30, market harborough, 26 Sept, FIRST PG, surprise
rachelandbumpsmum, age 35, SE London/Kent, 2nd baby due 27/9, one dd 14 months
Holly29, 33, London, due 27th Sept, first timer, boy
Givememoremash, 37, West Yorkshire 27th Sep, 1st pg, boy
Diddle, 26, W.Midlands, due 28th Sept. 1DS 9 months + 2 MC
dal21, 28th Sept
TinaLC, 35, West London, 29th Sept, first baby
MrsFish, 33, Derbyshire, 30th Sept, 1 DS (2 in June)
Plasmon,29, oxfordshire, sept sometime, girls 3 and 1
emj23 (formerly rhubarb90) 27, Shrops, due 30th September, one DS, 5

Wow - Congratulations to Sparks,ecalm, Filbrit and PLP on your gorgeous baby girls - lovely names too !!

Its so exciting now that we are all having these babies isn't it ?

Chatty - I was induced with DD2 with the gel and it was really quick ! I was able to use the birthing pool and just get out to be monitored etc. It was a much better experience than DD1 - long labour, ventouse delivery, stitches etc !!

sorry just have to offload as feeling abit upset and DH too busy gardening to talk to me ! I have been to hospital today with Eloise as the mw not happy with her weight - quite stressful as she has lost more than 10% of birth weight. I am sure she is fine - just a sleepy feeder and my milk didn't come in until day 6 (sure that's because she was c section ?? anyone know ?)Anyway they have advised formula top ups at every feed and will weigh her again mon or tues.
IS that true about peppermint tea as I ahve been drinking that to help with the wind problem - maybe that's not helping the milk supply ?

Anyway love and birthing vibes to all those ready to pop !

xx

Amyclaramum -

Have googled peppermint tea/ breastfeeding and yup - there is warnings to say it can reduce milk levels. Try switching to camomile instead.

Hope bub puts on weight soon
xx

thank you dal - its cammomile from now on !

Congrats ECATLM and PLP - this is getting so exciting but I agree, we are about due for a boy!

Dal - sorry to be a pain but I seem to have fallen off the stats. Any chance you could add me on. - EmLouT, due 14th September, 1st baby, expecting a boy. Thanks a million!

Done EmLou!

lou031205, - JASMINE ZOE born 01.00am on Saturday 12th August, at 35+3 weeks
amyclaramum, Elouise Sarah - 8lbs 5oz, Thursday 23rd August, was due 1st Sept
Filbrit - Natalia Zoe, born elective c-section on 25 August - 7lb 9oz, was due 8th Sept
Kinki - Liam born 27th Aug by emergency cs weighing 5lb 7oz at 35+6
Sparks02 - iris arrived at 4.52pm on Wednesday 29th August weighing 3.1kg, was due Sept 1st
ECALTM - babyenormous, 8lb 11oz was born 1858 Thurs 30th Aug, was due 2nd Sept
LoopyLou - Katie born via cs at 13.02 Friday 31st Aug 6lbs 14oz, was due 10th Sept
PLP - Cerys was born at 5.34am Sun 2nd Sept, 8lbs, was due 22nd Sept

Maddison, 28, 31.08.07, DS1 6 DS2 21 months
fff45, due 1st Sept, first pregnancy.
Honey2theb, 22, wales, 2 mc, no children, due early sep, girl
Cathbell, due 1st Sept, 1st baby
Trinity1, 33, WestSussex, 2nd Sept, DD 14mths
FioFio - 29, 2nd Sept, Kent dd 7 ds 5, surprise
jdd0709 36, South London, 2nd Sept, 1 ds 2yr, 1 mc
Spraklynewthing, 29, Kent, 3rd Sept, first pg, girl
Pinkhearts 36, Australia, 3rd Sept, DS 5 years and one miscarriage
Minniethemouse, 35, London, 3-13 Sept, 2nd pg, but terminated the 1st.
Kerri, 28, due 3rd Sept, 1st timer, surprise
kelmcd, 28, London, due 4Th Sept, 1st Timer, boy
Bendybus, 4 Sept 2007, London, DS 2.5
Norfolkbumpkin,34, Norwich,4th Sept, first pg
Pennypops, Reading, 5 Sept, first PG, surprise
Rach35, 33, France, due 5th Sept, first pg
Sophus, 38, Cambs, 6th Sept, first time, surprise
Miss Mapp, 34, due 7th Sept ds 22mths
Ajasec, 30, Yorkshire, 7th sept, DD 4, DD 18 months
Gils, 25, Scotland, first pg, surprise
Pepa, 32, Toronto Canada, 2nd dc due 7th September, ds 17 months
Tinkjon, 7th Sept, 1 DD, surprise
Maretta, 8th Sept, Manchester, ds 1 will be 4y3m and ds2 2y
jemima78, 29, Due 9 Sept, first timer
spangly ,31,Due 10 Sept,DD 19 months, surprise
MrsBumblebee, 31, Kent, 10th Sept, first pregnancy, boy
Loobybump, 20, Plymouth, 11th sept, surprise
Flossam, 26, Bristol, 12th sept, DS 22mths.
EdieMcredie, Sep 13th, Norwich, one previous miscarriage, no children, girl
mistresstara, 30, 13th Sept, first timer, surprise.
Gin Girl, 22, Oxon/Bucks, 14th Sep (ish) first timer.
MMooMar,36,West Mids,Due 14th Sept,DS aged 2, surprise
JemimaPuddleduck07, East Sussex,due 14th Sept, have one DD age 7 and one mc,
clainne, 32, due 14th Sept, first pregnancy, surprise
EmLouT, due 14th September, 1st baby, expecting a boy
Auschick 15th sept, London, ds 12 months, surprise
Canadianmum, 36, 15th Sept, London, twin boys 4y, surprise
TOD due 15 Sept, Ireland, DS 24mths
minimenace Due 15 Sept
Emalushka 27, first timer and baby is due 15th September.
seamonster, 31, due 15th Sept, Herefordshire, 2DS, 1DD, 1M/C
Chattyhan, 24, North Hants/surrey, 16th sep, DS will be 2y9m, 1 mc, boy
Chicca, 32, Spain, 17 Sept, DS will be 3.2
Mrsdoubleyou, 29, Herts, 17th Sept, (1 prev m/c) no children
JuJuMoo, 27, Huddersfield, due 17th Sept, 1 DS 2.2
Atalantis, 27, Oxfordshire, 17 Sept, first timer, boy
Luxmum, 17th Sept, DS 17 months
Nettee, 29, 17th September, DS will be 2 1/2, surprise
Hannahsaunt, 33, 18 September, ds1 will be 2wks short of 7, ds2 4.8, 2 m/c last year
JoniMitchell, 36, due Sept 19th, DS 24mths and one miscarriage
MrsMar 36 yrs, London 19th Sept, first time, boy
Nicki10 24 yrs, London 21st Sept, First time, girl
Rin23 32 yrs, London 21st Sept, first time, girl
drcaroline, 31 yrs, Hove - East Sussex, 21st Sept, first time
willjo, 29, SW London, 21st Sept - girl, 2m/c 1 baby boy lost at 22 wks of pg
Nibbs, 33, SW London, 22nd Sept, DS 16 months
Potoroon, 33, West Berkshire, 22 Sept, DS 21 months
Bluebird83, 24, Blackburn Lancs, EDD 22nd Sept, 1st Baby
TeeCee - 35yrs, London, 23 Sept - 3rd pregnancy, DD1 5 yrs (has Down's syndrome) DD2 13 months, surprise
NewDKmum, 30, W Midlands, 23rd Sep, dd 10 months, girl
Hopeitwontbebig, 31, Northants/Oxfordshire. 23rd Sept, DS1 10, DS2 7, 1 M/C, girl
holsnovell, 23rd Sept, 1 DD, girl
Toadstool, 38, Bristol, 24th Sept, DD 5 yrs, 1 mc, girl
FactsAndFigures, 30, 24th Sept, first timer
HammerHeadShark, 38, SE London, 25th September, Twin Girls 2yrs.
Potoroo, 33, West Berkshire, 25 Sept, DS 2 years
Laksa, 29, SE london/Kent, 26th Sept, no children.
Minxx- 35yrs, Andover, 26 Sept - 3rd pregnancy. DS 15yrs,DD 13yrs in 3 weeks.
ccpink, 30, market harborough, 26 Sept, FIRST PG, surprise
rachelandbumpsmum, age 35, SE London/Kent, 2nd baby due 27/9, one dd 14 months
Holly29, 33, London, due 27th Sept, first timer, boy
Givememoremash, 37, West Yorkshire 27th Sep, 1st pg, boy
Diddle, 26, W.Midlands, due 28th Sept. 1DS 9 months + 2 MC
dal21, 28th Sept
TinaLC, 35, West London, 29th Sept, first baby
MrsFish, 33, Derbyshire, 30th Sept, 1 DS (2 in June)
Plasmon,29, oxfordshire, sept sometime, girls 3 and 1
emj23 (formerly rhubarb90) 27, Shrops, due 30th September, one DS, 5

Sparks,ecalm, Filbrit and PLP - Congratulations!

Chattyhen - I was induced for both my labours. 1st labour strapped to bed for continuous monitoring, and had a very acceptable 4 hour labour. TENS, with gas & air for last hour was sufficient.

This time, had mobile monitoring, with a remote box for CTG machine, so sat on a birthing ball, etc, and ended up with an 8 hour labour because my cervix slipped around the back of Jasmine's head. Labour only progressed with dilation once I got back on the bed on my back!

In short, don't worry too much. I think induction is a bit like C-Section - you wouldn't have it as your number one option, but it's nowhere near as bad as all the horror stories you are told. Straightforward inductions just aren't newsworthy.

Amyclaramum - you are doing a fantastic job in feeding eloise. It's really hard work & I know that it can be stressful with the whole 'have you got enough...?' thing. I hope the weight gain is more reassuring on Monday, and that you can start dropping the top-ups soon. I am sure that Eloise will soon pick up.

Just one thought, is it tricky to get her to latch on? I know that with Millie, my first DD, I struggled to get her on, and she had a tongue-tie. She had it snipped on day 3 and never looked back. Worth checking if Eloise is a bit fussy latching on.

lou

I only just realised that this is the month that the baby is due . I am so not ready. This one needs to be late!!!

Hi all, CONGRATULATIONS to all the new yummy mummys...isnt it great....I cant wait to meet this little one...soooooooooo envious but soooooooooooooo happy for you all!!!
I'm getting v uncomfortable now...I suppose thats to be expected at 38 +....
DH goes away with work for next 5 days so am dreading it...heading to my mums for duration, as getting a bit nervous of being on my own with DS if labour starts. DH will be 2 and half hours drive away so if anything should start I hope he makes it back in time!!!!
Anyway I hope ye are all well, didnt have time to read all the posts but hopefully will catch up later. xxxxxxxxxxx

hi all and congrats to all new mums

just a quik post tosay that baby Niamh was born yesterday at 8.19pm by emergency cs after 18 long hours of labour! i am still in hospital and still in shock as CONVINCED that this baby was a boy! just to show how wrong my instincts were!

me and baby both fine, just sore and tired! will write again soon with all details.

Am so !!!!

Congratulations Kerri and welcome to baby Niamh! What a lovely name.

Wow, congratulations to all the new mums and their lovely babies. It's so reassuring to hear such positive birth stories,so thankyou for sharing them.

Had a record night last night. Up every 45 minutes. Have now been diagnosed with a infection, so hopefully once the antibiotics start to work i will start to get more sleep!

Anyone else frantically nesting? I was scrubbing cupboards at 7am this morning, which is the first time they have been cleaned since we moved here a year ago!

Hey girls, ive been a busy bee making a blog today dedicated to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding etc

Thread Here

blog here

Do any of you have any piccies I could use?

Congratulations to PLP, ECATLM and Kerri! Wow, dead impressed by all the news. Well done girls!!

Congratulations to all the new mums - so exciting and so many girls! Lovely names as well.

Have been quiet for a week or so as trying to get away for last couple of weekends with DH. Getting a bit uncomfortable sleeping now at 36+4 but know it is the home stretch. Baby still breech but acupuncture and ECV all coming in next week so at least I have various things to focus on.

Thanks for all the positive stories about births - both natural and c section as it really helps

x

Hi everyone.

Congratulations to Kerri - they are coming thick and fast now! Sorry it sounds like you had a bit of a tough time of it. I hope you recover well.

I had a pretty awful night. Anyone desperate enough to BD to bring on labour - don't do it! I had really bad lower tummy pain from about 9 'o' clock last night. Distraction, a warm bath and paracetamol didn't relieve it, and at about midnight they seemed to be going into contractions. At about 1 am I found a comfy position, managed to beat Dp's snoring out of him. Then up every 60-90 mins for a wee. And this morning up with DS, my bump looks even higher than it did yesterday . Although I know it is very clever, I really am not liking my body terribly much atm - keeps trying to fool me. Still at most I think I'll only have 3 more weeks to go. My parents are coming down on Friday and I'm sure my mum at least was convinced she'd be meeting the new baby. Ah well.

PRA - I'll try and get DP to take one of my actual bump for you later. Its a lovely idea!

Congratulations Kerri - Niamh is a lovely name - I have a cousin called Niamh and lots of people comment on how nice the name is!

Just a quick warning ladies - if you are considering eating copious amounts of pineapple in the hope it will bring on your labour then take heed from this story. I decided last night that I had had enough of being this uncomfortable so, in addition to all the Raspberry Leaf Tea, I decided to eat a whole pineapple. Needless to say, I am not in labour but the pineapple made my lips and gums bleed and they are very sore today - not advisable!