Due AUG 08 - KK obsessives over here!!

[CaptainCaveman]

Ladies I give you our new thread......

23JUL Voodoococonut, 29, Manchester but moving to west midlands asap, 2nd DC (TO BE SURPRISED), DD 19m, NEXT APPOINTMENT?
28JUL IlanaK, 35, Central London, 3rd DC (BOY), 2DS 6y & 3y, NEXT APPOINTMENT?
29JUL Miamla, 32, North London, 1st DC (BOY), NEXT APPOINTMENT?
30JUL Dizzydixies, 31, Fife, 3rd DC (girl?), 2DDs 4y & 1.5y, Next Appointment 28wk scan 14th May 10.50
31JUL *Merrydaisy, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 2.6y, Next Appointment?
31JUL SassyLou, 33 Cheshire, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DDs 7y & 5y, Next Appointment scan 20th March
01AUG *Dutchindo, AGE?, Location?, 4th DC (?gender?), 2DS 8y & 14m DD 7y, Next Appointment?
01AUG PhilB, 31, SE London, 1st DC (still considering whether to ask about the sex), 20 week MW appt and scan on 17 March
01AUG Pertelote, 30, East London, 1st DC (gender?), Next Appointment 31st March (scan)
02AUG Vintagegardenia, 35, Ireland, 2nd DC (TO BE SURPRISED), DS 9y, Next Appointment 09APR
02AUG *Mum2b1, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC, Next Appointment?
02AUG Shazza2002, 27, West London, 2nd DC (TO BE SURPRISED), DD 5Y, @24Weeks..seen every 2 weeks then @30Weeks...seen every week
03AUG Alittlebitshy, 28, East London/Essex, 2nd DC (TO BE SURPRISED)DD 4y (turns 5 before AUG), Next Appointment 17MAR 20W scan then 25MAR OB
04AUG Bigboydiditandranaway, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 20m, Next Appointment?
06AUG **Kittenpaws, AGE?, Location?, 3rd DC (?gender?), DD & DS, Next Appointment?
06AUG *Sweetiesandcakes, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 2.5y, Next Appointment?
07AUG BraveNewWorld, 31, London, 1st DC (GIRL), Next Appointment Friday 28th, 22 week checkup.
08AUG LadyOfWaffle, 21, Berkshire, 2nd DC (TO BE SURPRISED girl?), DS 23m, 20 week scan 31st March 4pm, downs bloods 1/1100
08AUG Mummypud, aged 28 wiltshire, 2nd DC (?girl), DD 2 yrs, NEXT APPOINTMENT?
08AUG SKYTVADDICT, 40, Lincolnshire, 4th DC (TO BE SURPRISED), DS 8m & 2DDs 7y & 11y, NEXT APPOINTMENT?
08Aug Bealcain, 21,kent, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DSs 2y & 1y, Next Appointment 19MAR anomoly and sexing scan
10AUG Lcy, 30. Wales, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment 20 week scan: 2nd April
10AUG ChaCha, 32, Oxford, 3rd DC (?boy?), DC 2y & 10m, 28 March for 20wk scan, [C-Sec TBA]
11AUG Sarahnh, 32, West Midlands, 2nd DC (?boy?), DD 2y, 3rd April
11AUG **Carolbrad, AGE?, North West, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
11AUG Foghornleghorn, 23, Northampton, 3rd DC (?girl?), 2DDs 3y & 1y, NEXT APPOINTMENT?
12AUG Thinking, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 15m, Next Appointment?
12AUG MagicMonkey, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 17m, Next Appointment?
12AUG Buckets, 31, Southampton, 3rd DC (BOY), DD 4 & DS 3, NEXT APPOINTMENT 36Weeks to schedule C-Sec
14AUG TheApprentice, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 1y, Next Appointment?
14AUG Hardygirl, 36, SW London, 1st DC (don't care), Next appt 2nd April
14AUG Hazieandbaby, 26, Aberdeen, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment 31MAR 20wk Scan
14AUG CaptainCaveman, 34, Nottingham, 2nd DC (?boy?), DS 3.9y, Next Appointment Detailed Scan 07 April, 09:00
14AUG Gigglegirl, AGE?, Stockport, 4th DC (?gender?), DD 4y 2DSs 2y & 1y, Next Appointment 27MAR
14AUG Lewisham, AGE?, West London, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
16AUG TwilightSurfer, 37, Tennessee, 2nd DC (GIRL), DD 4y, 20Weeks OB Checkup 31MAR
16AUG longwayfromhome, 29, Argentina, 1st child (?gender?), Next Appt end of March
16AUG Pregnancy1, 31, London, 1st child (?gender?), next scan 8th April
17AUG Iliketosleep, 24, wolverhampton, 4th dc (?gender), DDs 7,6,DS 4 Next scan 28th march
17AUG Poppysocks, 30, St Andrews, 2nd DC (GIRL), DD 23m, NEXT APPOINTMENT?
17AUG Warthog, AGE?, Location, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 21m, Next Appointment?
18AUG Kezza7779, AGE?, Cheltenham, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment?
18AUG Browncat, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 18m, Next Appointment?
18AUG Expectant, 31, Singapore, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
19Aug SazzlesA, 35, Cheltenham, 2nd DC (? gender?), DD 15m, Next Appt, 20 week scan 1st April
20AUG HelzBellz, 36, Nottingham, 1st DC (gender - surprise me), Next Appt 3rd April
20AUG MillieMooMoo, 29, West Yorks, 2nd DC (?boy?), DD 26m, 20 Week scan on 2nd April!
20AUG Ejesmum, age?, location?, 2nd Dc (? gender?), DS nearly 4, next appt?
21AUG Jennylee, 30, West Lothian 2nd DC , DS 1 is 8yrs Next Appointment is 28th feb for '12'week scan
21AUG Stillhere, 35, Yorkshire, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 2.5y, Next Appointment 15FEB Private Nuchal Scan
21AUG HalfFrench, 32, Location?, 1st DC, Next Appointment?
22AUG Frances123, 27, London, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 5 m, Next Appointment?
22AUG Buddhbabe, 32, South West London, 2nd DC, not sure of gender, DS 14m, Next Appointment is 14th of Feb.
23AUG Stickybean, 27, North London, 1st DC gender, not sure? Maybe Girl), Next Appointment 11FEB Scan
23AUG Pinchypants, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 18m, Next Appointment?
23AUG Mum2go, 34, SOLIHULL B HAM, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 6Y, Next Appointment 1st scan 11th feb b,ham women,s
24AUG Libbyssister, 34, Oxfordshire, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 2.10m. Next Appointment 3 Apr(20 week scan)
24AUG cyteen, 32, Leicester, 1st DC (?gender?), next appt 18 April (20 week scan)
25Aug Petitfilou, 35, Location South West London but moving to Oxfordshire in April, 3rd DC (?BOY?),DS 4Y & DD 2.6, Next Appointment?
25Aug oopsacoconut, 32, Wiltshire, 1st DC, 20wk scan 10th April, M/W 30th April.
26AUG Ellasmum1, 30, staffs, 2nd dc(?boy), dd 5, next appt 13th feb(midwife) & 15FEB Scan
26AUG Dancerandprancer, 31, devon, 2nd DC (? gender), DD 26months, next appt 14th feb (scan)
26AUG graysongirl, 31, Yorkshire, 1stDC, next appointment 10th April 20 week scan
26AUG no1putsbabyinthecorner, AGE?, location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD ?age, Next Appointment?
27AUG PennyBenjamin, 30, West London, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment 15 Feb (nuchal scan)
27AUG Lucamom, 32, Warwickshire, 2nd DC (?gender), DS 13 months, next appt 11th April (scan - hopefully find out gender)
28Aug Sunshinemummy, 37, Location South West London, DS 22m, next appointment 21st Feb (scan, nuchal and consultant)
[LIST NOTES: *means you haven't posted in 2008 & after your listing means you need to do some updating]

Hi thanks for your links Buckets, no it's not local to me but I had a look at the Real Nappy Network too - as far as I know there's nothing similar in Ireland. I feel waste is already such a problem in our house, even though we do recycle and compost, the idea of coping with tons of nappies is offputting. But laundry is a problem in our house too, I'm always behind!

I told DP about the Galaxy etc he sort of slammed his head into the pillow in despair heh heh. Yes dear, there will always be someone's husband on MN for you to live up to... . I didn't mention pumping and squirting, I didn't think he was up to that particular discussion...

God even though it's quarter to eight I'd like a Pimms with stawberries and mint. Had 2 glasses of wine last night and a cup of coffee, shock horror. I actually did feel bad because the baby was awake and kicking quite late - on the plus side DP felt a proper kick on the outside for the first time not just a what? was that it? what? oh sorry I might have been asleep ? However I hope the activity was not due to wine and coffee combo.

Miamla - will check mail when come back from monster dog walk.

Talk later.

TS your poor poppet hope she's in better form today. Antibiotics are lousy things really, messing up your whole system. Tough on one so small, hope it all improves today.

We don't have a tumble dryer, DS nappies had to be dried on the line or radiator. You won't believe me, but the sunshine helps to get the poo stains out too!!! It's a miracle. The nappies aren't as soft as I imagine tumble dried ones would be but there's a soft disposable lining against that goes against their skin.

Ah it's a beautiful morning. The inlaws are on the motorway back down to Kent and it's a happy day! FIL woke me up at 3.47 am with his nightly visit to the bathroom. Go to the doctors and get your prostate checked, man! I know it's a 'time of life' thing for him but god it's exhausting. I lay awake for an hour and then up 2 hours after that for work. zzzZZZ

But the sun is shining and all is well with the world.

Oh it's total magic (I get my kicks in the strangest ways... . Put out washed, but still chicken korma-splattered, nappy. Couple of hours later, gleaming whiteness. I don't know why, it's the work of angels

Maybe it's something in the washing liquid. We use Ecover stuff so I don't think there's brighteners in there or anything...

oooh that's a bit weird! I won't even tell my DH what my net name is (I don't actually have a sister called Libby so he wouldn't guess!). What did he say??

Argh, freaky, I would kill DH if he posted on here! Only because there is so much stuff about him floating about cyberspace Talking of DH, found out last night (being nosey at his phone) he has been texting "just an old school friend". Apparently he saw her in town about 4 -5 (then changed to a month) months ago and he got her number. Obviously he has been deleting his texts as I have just found out, only because he left 2 from her in his inbox, but had already deleted his sent messeges. In his words he did it when we were going through a rough patch and wouldn't have otherwise (but then wasn't sure), which IMO makes it seem worse because he was obviously trying to keep his options open then. That, coupled with him, instead of visiting me in hospital on a long break at work (the day I had that show, Friday I think) , going to the pub instead with his cousin instead (and I only found that out by checking his phone) is making me feel pants ATM. Waffle waffle waffle.

Hi all, well we had scan yesterday and we guessed right, Its a Boy!! So add me to the boy list. Very, very excited. everything seems fine. captain caveman I am in North Staffs- Newcastle under Lyme. Are you nearby?

ooooh, congratulations ellasmum! DH is convinced baby is a boy, I think a girl... only, er... 17 (?) weeks to go!

LoW, sorry to hear your DH is giving you stressful time though I'm sure he's just got himself in a pickle (ie maybe a bit of a crush) and couldn't ask you for help for once. Can you book yourselves a chat and tell him how he's made you feel, get him to tell you how he's been feeling? Ask would he please show his commitment by not texting her while you're pg as you feel very vulnerable and need to be able to trust him 100%. This is less of a threatening ultimatum than saying 'never speak to her again' and he ought to be too busy/tired to contact her come August! It might be just the excuse he needs to disentangle himself.
In other words, don't freak out just yet! We all get crushes only women usually talk their way out of it with friends, men can't do that; also nice men find it hard to be the bad guy, you may need to do it for him.

VG I find that by keeping on top of the laundry I feel justified in doing very little else in the way of housework. While you've got a child in any kind of nappies, everyone expects your house to be a tip.

Re tumble drying, I only use the dryer for nappies and even then just for 20mins to soften them up before they go on the line/radiators. It's up to you how green you are with your real nappies, as opposed to disposables where you are entirely dependent on multinational chemical companies. (I use disps when out and about by the way so I'm not having a go at anyone.)

{{Twilight pops in looking like a train wreck}}

Any think a stiff drink at 8AM is "wrong"?

First I want to give LoW a hug. Honey, don't get yourself upset over DH and his texting (and possible other actions). It's not good for you or the baby. Breath deep and then find a moment to discuss things with him. If he's doing something he "shouldn't", THEN TAKE ACTION! Worrying over it before hand just zaps your energy.

Thanks for all the kind words. This has been very draining. DD had another marathon "D" session last night. In the midst of it we had to take a sample (YUK!) down to the hospital to be rechecked. DH was out with workmates during the whole ordeal. Seems he's always dealing with work during high times.

IlanaK, about BF, why is it not a good idea to get the pump upon leaving the maternity ward? If I had picked one up, DD would have at least gotten to have BMilk for a while, even if it wasn't straight from the nip (at least under the less-supportive circumstances.) We had latch issues. She was great with the bottle but just couldn't get the boob. Because I waited too long to find a pump my milk dried up so we had no choice but put her on formula. For this reason, I've planned to (first) get better BF support before and during AND (second) have a breast pump available immediately after delivery. What would you tell a client in a similar circumstance?

Dizzy, I'd like to join you in a mass protest against clothing makings who choose to use see-through materials for their clothing. Seems everything I looked at yesterday would require special nude colored undies or I'd be parading around town showing my private collection. The clothing looked good but once on YIKES!!! Everything could be seen.

DD is sitting here trying to tell which keys to press and trying to make the baby kick...her new past-time. We're taking it easy today. Hopefully things will go a little smoother.

Whats happened - has someone chopped everyone's fingers off? It's very quiet today.

I've had a VERY exciting day - first I finished typing up one of my service strategies, then I ate lunch, then I ran through my budgets (which are NOT overspent - yippee) with our finance manager (work not home that is!). So, I think I've earnt a bit of mn time before I head out to see the masses in the 'real world' of community nursing. Yawn.

ellasmum congrats on your blue news!! I grew up in Stafford so am familiar with newcastle etc.

Twighlight - I totally understand your thinking on the pumping. You are right - iin your last scenario, having a pump to hand would have delayed the need for formula. However, you also hit the nail on the head with the importance of good support. Without the support to get the positioning right, you would have still ended up using formula and your milk would have still dried up, though ont as quickly. The reason I say not to have a pump to hand is that if there are issues with positioning, pumping will not solve them. If anything, it usually will delay mothers seeking help. If they do seek help, it may then delay how quickly the baby gets back to the breast. The best thing you can arm yourself with NOW is with phone numbers for helplines, the number of a local counsellor, the details of the support groups nearest to you. Many women wait until the last resort to contact us. By then, it is often so much harder to get things back on track. We should be the first, not last, call. Hand expressing is often more effective than a pump. If you find in the early days that your baby is not latching on, and you really cannot get any help, hand expressing and CUP (not bottle) feeding will see you through until you can get help. I hope this makes some sense. I am not anti-pumping. For women returning to wrok it is really necessary.

IlanaK glad I wasn't totally nutz in my thinking. When all that happened for me it was the weekend too which means you can't reach a sole in the states for anything important. The lactation department at the hospital was only open for a few hours....closing before I could reach them of course. It was a NIGHTMARE. I sat and cried for hours...days really because I couldn't get it right. It SEEMED like it would be so easy. DD's just not an easy kid, she's been proving that since birth. This time I just want to (as the Girls Scout motto goes) BE PREPARED! I will admit that if I have the same problem, refusual of the breast, I'm prepared to pump and give it to her in a bottle. Better that way then no way. Thanks!!

Captain GOOD JOB. You've earned a rest.

I'm just doing house hunting for my little brother who's moving to Nashville in May. I will not go into detail why his own wife can't do this .

Although the hospital I had DD in gets loads of raves. It failed me in more than one area. When I "asked" for help the first time, it was the middle of the night, DD was crying and the nurse just looked at me and said, "she needs food." Then she brought me premade formula. I was so exhausted that I gave it too her. She downed it then went back to sleep. The next day the lacation specialist popped in during my pediatrician visit so she I didn't have time for her then she left early...before I could meet with her. It truly was a nightmare. This time I'm going to a different hospital with age and wisdom under my belt.