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

in my own experiences not many people bring their children unless they are older 12+. It can be quite difficult for little ones to see their mummies in labour, they dont understand. Leaving them in a waiting room is ok as long as they are with someone and agin this can be a long time for them to be hanging around, boring.
the last time there was a child in with mum and dad, she was only bout 1-1/2yrs, mum unfortunately having to have an em c/s, it was only because we were extrememly quiet at the time that we were able to watch her whilst mum and dad were in theatre. but again sister in charge wasn't happy, health and sfatey eyc.
so if you can, i would try and leave your kiddies at home or with someone

hope that doesn't sound too harsh but that it is the view from hosp side. i also know that it isn't as easy as that and would definately not want my DH not be near by or having to leave them with someone i am not comfy with

Good afternoon.

Well I had every intention of doing some housework this afternoon seeing as ds is at nursery, but the sun is shining so I have been sat with my feet up in the garden reading Peter Kay's autobiography and eating ice cream and ice pops . Just come in for a quick catch up and then I am off out there again

Well all this talk of people starting to have their babies and shows etc is getting very exciting... I am just scared though . The memories of having ds have all come flooding back especially after my hospital visit last night and I don't want to do it again

no, not harsh, really useful and good to know. prob better in that case for dh to stay with dd at home until someone arrives.
take the point about dd not seeing me in labour - i am v discreet but dh said the other day she copied me rushing from room with hand over mouth to be sick... they do notice these things! don't fancy her 'playing' labour when she goes to childminders!

Thought I'd update our stats list adding Lou's birth announcement details....

lou031205, 27, Southampton, JASMINE ZOE born 01.00am on Saturday 12th August, at 35+3 weeks.

Maddison, 28, 31.08.07, DS1 6 DS2 21 months
Sparks02, 25, due 1st Sept, first pregnancy
fff45, due 1st Sept, first pregnancy.
Honey2theb, 22, wales, 2 mc, no children, due early sep, girl
Cathbell, due 1st Sept, 1st baby
amyclaramum, due 1st Sept, DD1 8, DD2 5, girl
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
Enormouschanges - 2nd sept, north london, second baby, dd now 15 months. 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
FilBrit, Sussex, 8th Sept, DD age 3, girl
jemima78, 29, Due 9 Sept, first timer
LoopyLouLisa, 25, Bristol 10th Sept, DS 12 months, girl
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.
EmLouT 29, London, first pregnancy, due 14th Sept.
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
Kinki, 38, Kent, 14th Sept, 2 boys (7&2), 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
PurpleLostPrincess, Due 22 Sept, '30, girl Basingstoke, 1DS(12), 1DD(8), 2m/c's
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

Hi Everyone

Just popping in to let you know Amyclaramum had her baby girl this morning...

Elouise Sarah - 8lbs 5oz

All is well and Mum and baby are resting and getting to know eachother.

Quick question - are muslin squares as expensive as they are in mothercare in other shops aswell!! for something so basic they seem to be pricey

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY another one, massive congrats to AmyClaraMum, SO pleased for you. x x x x x x x x

Need to update that list again!!

Congratulations amyclaramum and welcome Elouise! Hope you are both well and happy

lou031205, 27, Southampton, JASMINE ZOE - 5lbs 6oz, 01.00am Saturday 12th August, at 35+3 weeks
amyclaramum, Elouise Sarah - 8lbs 5oz, Thursday 23rd August

Maddison, 28, 31.08.07, DS1 6 DS2 21 months
Sparks02, 25, due 1st Sept, first pregnancy
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
Enormouschanges - 2nd sept, north london, second baby, dd now 15 months. 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
FilBrit, Sussex, 8th Sept, DD age 3, girl
jemima78, 29, Due 9 Sept, first timer
LoopyLouLisa, 25, Bristol 10th Sept, DS 12 months, girl
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.
EmLouT 29, London, first pregnancy, due 14th Sept.
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
Kinki, 38, Kent, 14th Sept, 2 boys (7&2), 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
PurpleLostPrincess, Due 22 Sept, '30, girl Basingstoke, 1DS(12), 1DD(8), 2m/c's
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

Amyclaramum and Lou: CONGRATULATIONS!

Looks like a couple of other announcements are imminent, judging from the show discussion!

Very exciting!

oh my god it's all moving sooo fast!!! congratulations amyclaramum!!! 2 girls already!!! i'd better have a boy to even things up a bit......

well have been for lunch and a rather painful walk, cos although no tummy pain feel like been kicked between legs and finding it hard to walk.... have had a bit of dull backache, a bit worse than usual, and feel a bit of tightening round tummy but not much so not really anything to report to you guys, but considering i didn't know i had dilated at all, perhaps i won't feel anything until later on all seems a bit strange to me - i thought labour was supposed to hurt like hell...have been preparing myself for it for ages!!

well am going to tae some paracetamol and doze whilst i still can. will keep you posted.. good lck everyone else and i will keep on reading and posting if i can.

wonderful news amyclaramum! congratulations to you and welcome to elouise! and congrats to motherhysteria too - a new niece!

good luck kerri - won't be here but will be rooting for you. don't worry about pain, just take it as it comes! xxx

Good luck kerri

Congrats to AmyClaraMum (now to be renamed as AmyClaraElouiseMum - ) and good luck Kerri! x

CONGRATULATIONS AmyClaraMum

Hello everyone, many congrats amyclaramum! Great news, great name, just great really

dal - I'm still waiting for the midwives to call me back. They have an answerphone to leave messages and nothing so far...

HIWBB - I too have hypermobile joints. I was diagnosed a few years ago after years of back problems and the fact that I've torn my cruciate ligament in my knee three times !! I can do all those things too, bend my thumbs back to touch my arm, touch the floor with flat palms etc (not when pg though!) Those moves are part of the Beighton score (sp?) which is used to assess flexibility. I think I got 7 out of 8 when I was assessed, so pretty bendy really. It's probably why I've got a knackered disc in my spine, years of the ligaments not doing their job properly and damaging the disc. So far I haven't had any problems this pregnancy (touch wood!) but you're having problems. It's horrid. I was told by the physio that people like us find it easier to give birth though cos our pelvis' flex easily. You've had two big babies so perhaps that's why you were able to manage it! I hope you get some relief soon!

I'm very of those of you with sunshine, it's pouring here, has been most of the day. I've been on the computer for hours cos there's nothing to do (well there's boring stuff like housework... pah!)

Kerri - I hope you managed to get a nice rest, take it easy

Mrsm - have you found anywhere to get cheaper muslin squares?

Also BIG CONGRATS to amyclaramum and lou
It is wonderful news for both of you

Huge congrats to amyclaramum also!

Kerri - sounds as though you are next.

MrsM - this weather is pretty dire isnt it? Has rained non stop since monday in london. I feel pretty crabby this afternoon - taken a long nap this afternoon so tonight will probably be a rubbish nights sleep. Woke up feeling a little sick too - toast and cereal has made me feel better. I did too much yesterday - have got to slow down.

anyways, enough about me! hope everyone else is ok. any more shows/ contractions?

Kelmcd - do you have a sewing machine? Muslin is dead cheap to buy and really easy to make up in different sizes.

unfortunately not, so having to buy them, just dont get why they are more than £1 each. Iam already turning into a grumpy ole thing, this isnt good