Due Aug 08 - This Way To The Tent Shop

[TwilightSurfer]

DUE AUGUST 2008 NEW THREAD!!

Thanks Sazzlesa TwighlightS for advice on the cramping. I got a bit concerned today about it today again so I decided to call the midwife. Anyway she said it sounded like Braxton Hicks contractions and I should go a put my feet up for a while and rest. I wasn't sure if they started at this stage but she said anytime from 20wks onwards for some women. Feel a bit better tonight. Think I need to slow down a bit as well, probably been charging about a bit too much and not acknowledging huge bump and matching boobs that are now very much a part of me. .

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
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GROUP TOTAL: 72 [BOYS (11) vs. GIRLS (9)]

23JUL Voodoococonut is 29 and lives in Manchester but moving to West Midlands asap. She has a DD, 19M. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
28JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 6y & 3y. Expecting DC#3 via CSec, a BOY to be named Saul.
29JUL Miamla is 32 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to maybe be named Theodore.
30JUL Dizzydixies is 31 and lives in Fife. She has 2DDs, 4y & 1.5y. Expecting DC#3 via VBac or CSec, guesses it's a girl.
31JUL Merrydaisy has a DD 2.6y. Expecting DC#2.
31JUL SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
01AUG Dutchindo has 2DSs, 8y & 14m, and a DD, 7y. Expecting DC#4.
01AUG PhilB is 31 and lives in SE London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
01AUG Pertelote is 30 and lives in East London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
02AUG Vintagegardenia is 35 and lives in Ireland. She has a DS, 9y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
02AUG Mum2b1 is expecting DC#1.
02AUG Shazza2002 is 27 and lives in West London. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
03AUG Alittlebitshy is 28 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 4y (turning 5y before Aug). Expecting DC#2 via CSec, a SURPRISE.
04AUG Bigboydiditandranaway has a DS, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
05AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CSEC, guesses it's a boy.
06AUG Kittenpaws is expecting DC#3.
06AUG Sweetiesandcakes has a DD, 2.5y. Expecting DC#2.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
08AUG LadyOfWaffle is 21 and lives in Berkshire. She has a DS, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
08AUG Mummypud is 28 and lives in Wiltshire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
08AUG SKYTVADDICT is 40 and lives in Lincolnshire. She has a DS, 8m, and 2DDs, 7y & 11y. Expecting DC#4, a SURPRISE.
08AUG Bealcain is 21 and lives in Kent, She has 2DSs 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, a GIRL.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Sarahnh is 32 and lives in West Midlands. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL to maybe be named Tess Alexandra.
11AUG Carolbrad lives in North West. Expecting DC#1.
11AUG Foghornleghorn is 23 and lives in Northampton. She has 2DDs, 3y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
12AUG Thinking has a DD, 15m. Expecting DC#2.
12AUG MagicMonkey has a DS, 17m. Expecting DC#2.
12AUG Buckets is 31 and lives in Southampton. She has a DD, 4y, & a DS, 3. Expecting DC#3 via CSec (01-07AUG?), a BOY to maybe be named Rex.
14AUG TheApprentice has a DS, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
14AUG Hardygirl is 36 and lives in SW London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
14AUG HazieDazieandBaby is 26 and lives in Aberdeen. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE to be named Cole or Gabriella.
14AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 3.11y. Expecting DC#2 via VBac, a BOY.
14AUG Gigglegirl is 32 and lives in Stockport. She has a DD, 4y, and 2DSs, 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#4, a GIRL to be named Imogen.
14AUG Lewisham lives in West London. Expecting DC#1.
16AUG TwilightSurfer is 37 and lives in Tennessee, USA. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL to maybe be named Maggie Ethelyn.
16AUG Longwayfromhome is 29 and lives in Argentina. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to named Tomas.
16AUG Pregnancy1 is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
17AUG Iliketosleep is 24 and lives in Wolverhampton. She has 2DDs, 7y & 6y and a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#4.
17AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 23m. Expecting DC#2 via CSec or maybe VBAC, a GIRL.
17AUG Warthog has a DD, 21m. Expecting DC#2.
18AUG Kezza7779 is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
18AUG Browncat has a DS, 18m. Expecting DC#2.
18AUG Expectant is 31 and lives in Singapore. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
18AUG Cheerfulvicky is 24 and lives in Cornwall. Expecting DC#1, a BOY.
19AUG SazzlesA is 35 and lives in Cheltenham. She has a DD, 17m. Expecting DC#2 via VBAC or CSec, a GIRL to maybe be named Emma.
19AUG Karney is 39 and lives in Glasgow.
20AUG HelzBellz is 36 and lives in Nottingham. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
20AUG MillieMooMoo is 29 and lives in West Yorks. She has a DD, 26m. Expecting DC#2, guesses it's a boy.
20AUG Ejesmum is 38 and lives in Exeter. She has a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#2.
20AUG Stillhere is 36 and lives in Yorkshire. She has a DS, 2.5y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
21AUG Jennylee is 30 and lives in West Lothian. She has a DS, 8y. Expecting DC#2.
21AUG HalfFrench is 32. Expecting DC#1.
21AUG Pinchypants is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
22AUG Frances123 is 27 and lives in London. She has a DD, 5m. Expecting DC#2.
22AUG Buddhababe is 32 and lives in South West London. She has a DS, 14m. Expecting DC#2.
23AUG Stickybean is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
23AUG Mum2go is 34 and lives in SOLIHULL B HAM. She has a DD, 6y. Expecting DC#2.
24AUG Libbyssister is 34 and lives in Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 2.11y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
24AUG Cyteen is 32 and lives in Leicester. Expecting DC#1, a BOY.
25AUG Petitfilou is 35 and lives in S Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 4y, & a DD, 2.6y. Expecting DC#3, a BOY.
25AUG Oopsacoconut is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
26AUG Ellasmum1 is 30 and lives in North Staffs-Newcastle under Lyme. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
26AUG Dancerandprancer is 31 and lives in Devon. She has a DD, 28m. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
26AUG Graysongirl is 31 and lives in Yorkshire. Expecting DC#1.
26AUG No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
27AUG PennyBenjamin is 30 and lives in West London. Expecting DC#1.
27AUG Lucamom is 32 and lives in Warwickshire. She as DS, 13m. Expecting DC#2.
02SEP Sunshinemummy is 37 and lives in South West London. She as a DS, 22m. Expecting DC#2.
??AUG RACHG08 is expecting.
??AUG MARX is expecting DC#2.

Karney I've had braxton hicks for several weeks now. They were REALLY strong during my last big growth spurt (afterwhich everyone started commenting on my bump). Rest helped me the most. Now they come and go. I've noticed the baby doesn't move around when I have them.

Just for the record I had another DOG today...hotdog that is.

It would take a lot to get thrown off this thread!!

I've had such a crap day with a sprinkle of good. DD, finally, rode a pony tonight at the festival (a good moment). DD's urologist agreed with ME stating her UTI's where linked to tinkle-BEHAVIOR-issues NOT physical problems (a good moment...but makes me with her pediatrician). Everything else was CRAP more or less. Just glad to be home now, in bed, about to snooze!!!

Updated the list with bits from today's conversations about names and VBAC/CSections. Dizzy let me when you find out if they're putting you away or slicing you open and I'll update you accordingly.

NIGHT

TS you're too good to us - we could never throw you off this thread!

Dh has planned 5 hours for himself watching Sky Sports today . Man U v Chelsea followed by the usual saturday afternoon football from 3-5pm. That'll be fun. No idea what ds and I can do, rest assured we won't be sat on our asses watching TV..........(although that would be nice!)

I had my cs because ds was breech. They couldn't try ECV because he had his cord round his neck. Apparently (and I only found this out at my most recent scan), they swapped surgeons half way through my cs because they were having difficulty getting ds out and had to extend the incision line. No idea what that means for next arrival but am seeing cons at 30 weeks so will ask then.

What a glorious sunny day - better get dressed and enjoy it eh?

Hi,

Gosh I wouldn't mind 5 hours in front of the tv today, I'd watch my Cranford DVD (one episode only seen so far) and drink tea and have a trained masseur attend to my feet, neck, shoulders and hands using delicately scented oils while I lay on a comfortable sofa holding the remote control and losing weight. And I would be delivered different types of freshly made smoothies and juices throughout. Meanwhile in a nearby armchair DS would be reading a book and laughing quietly at some bits and occasionally scratching the tummy of whichever dog lay on his lap (having earlier engaged in strenuous sporting activity of course). DP would be leafing through Mothercare catalogue stopping at my Post-Its and agreeing with all -my- your pushchair suggestions and occasionally laying a warm hand on my tummy to feel the baby kicking gently, when suddenly the phone rings and it's someone telling us we have a massive tax overpayment, cheque is in the post.

Oh oh oh and then we look at the deeds of the house to check something and suddenly realise we own the field next door which we had thought was someone else's.

Well... it MIGHT happen

Alternatively we might go for a walk on the pier with able-bodied dogs and visiting brother & family.

Hi TS glad you posted that cos I don,t feel the baby when I,m having Braxton Hicks which did tend to add to my anxiety. Anyway I think I,m going through a growth spurt too. People who haven,t seen me for a week have been commenting on the bump and I just feel kinda space hopper-ish!
I,m off to imagine that its a lovely sunny day here and I don't have to go to Specsavers to help my pal pick new glasses, of an afternoon xxxx

Karney, glad I could help. It all stressed me at first too. The BHs where way stronger and started way earlier than with my first child. But clearly the little one stays very calm and still during the squeezing.

Captain your DH and mine have the same idea in mind today HOWEVER mine was roped into one chore before he realized it. Seems today is the NFL Draft. That's HUGE in the US. Men from all walks of life sit and watch as young college football studs are chosen to play on the elite private NFL teams. YAWN!! The chore: Help me take all three of our male cats to our vet friend's office for shots. That's about 55 lbs of feline, a task I can't manage by my self. If two hadn't been beaten up by another male cat bully recently I would just have our friend come here to check them but I'm afraid they'll need a little extra attention.

VG I was quite taken by your post.

As usual we are late waking this morning. DD has a soccer game in 90min and she's still undressed and unfed. We are out of pancakes (frozen ones) so we'll be stopping at McDonald's in our rush to the YMCA.

Oh....I must share one other story. Seems life is just full of surprises and early this morning was no exception. I stumbled out of bed to tinkle and plopped down on the toilet FULL OF WATER......we had a minor clog it seems. So at 4:30am I'm playing plumber. I think it's all fixed now but GEEZ when can my world resemble VG's post!!

Good morning everyone! DH has gone to collect a valet hanger which he ordered at a furniture shop a couple of weeks ago. As bad habits go, buying a valet hanger isn't really terrible and I am trying to convince myself that it is retro chic. (picture here for those of you unfamiliar with the concept).

I was having a lie in on the sofa, but he called me from the lift saying that the building fumigator was coming so now I am dressed and decent.

But then some nice shopping - to a cheap shopping area to look for some vests/baby gros and then to a wedding tonight (just the church bit, but it's at at 9pm! I may fall asleep if the bride doesn't arrive on time).

I will be wearing this dress (although not in a size 8!) My sister told me to buy it a while ago (I am rubbish at shopping for clothes) and actually it looks a bit like a bag but it is now accessorised very nicely by a bump and a shawl and so I think that I will feel quite pretty.

la la la la la.

Well so far he has watched one game of footie whilst ds and I have put his enormous Thomas train set together, played it and dismantled it again. Ds is now trying to strangle me whilst dh mows the lawn. bored bored bored Can I come to your house VG and be pampered too?

Oh, and we found a dead cat in our garden this morning - not ours thankfully - but no collar on so we have no idea whose it is. Hmmm. It's currently stiff as a board in one of the outhouses....any suggestions bar cat casserole??

afternoon girls

lovely day here, after some rain on and off this morning

took the dc to Seaworld this morning so have had choruses of Nemo all morning
the girls and I slept in the car coming home though so dh has decided its his turn to fall sleep on couch

about to talk dcs dog out for a walk to tire her out then battle of tea - girls had a bath this morning to try to remove the ridiclious amount of green pen from dd2 so at least I don't have that to do tonight!!

hope everyone well and enjoying their weekend

Been to town for another unsuccessful shopping trip, looking for shorts. Dh has now taken ds out to the park to feed the ducks so have peace and quiet for 5 mins.....
Also just bought a 'belly belt' thingy - like a trouser expander?? Hope to be able to wear my regular shorts with this!

Yumm, take away curry for tea - am off to lounge on the settee before the peace is shattered!!

Hi all, I second that eeeew for the cat and the loo (although our loo frequently gets like that - think it's DH flushing tissues.)

We've had busy day buying laminate for baby's room, doing 2hr shift on nappy and Mooncup info stall at 'Environmental Rock' (think hippy Guardian reader version of Sazzles' spring fair - pagan morris dancers and eco stalls) then whizzing into town. Got to try on the teal maxi dress in Monsoon which will certainly fit ok in 6wks time (stuffed my t-shirt up it!) but will make me look like one giant turquoise blob with eyepopping cleavage. Thinking maybe top and bottoms in different colours may be less attention-grabbing.

You ladies find all the prettiest dress up clothes. I've no wear to go in such lovely dresses. Still holding on to the one I purchased at the beginning of this pregnancy...JUST IN CASE. It probably won't fit if an occasion arises.

Buckets I think our loo issue was excess TP too. As much as I understand plumbing, it still often makes me scratch my head and go hmmmm, "how did that happen?"

Sazzles anybody could do whatever the wanted to the list and I'd not flinch one bit.....I have the master list on my hard-drive. "Go ahead. Make my day." Actually I've been checking out the lists on some other threads. Just seeing how they handle BIRTHS!!! That's just around the corner. All those July planned CSections and/or preemies will be here before you know it.

Captain is there something in your garden we need to worry about?? Oh and don't fuss over finding shorts in the UK. You'll have so much fun finding them in Florida....a place that has loads of them all year round. Take full advantage of our declining dollar and shop till you drop!! By the way, I'm very tempted to join you in the Magic Kingdom. DH & DD would love me BIG TIME if I said "LET's GO!" The squid i'm carrying might not react quite the same way during the 10 hour trip.

I will happily post our trip to the vet went very well. All three boys did nicely despite the fact that the two I thought were fine had sicknesses that required a dose of yukky meds and the one I thought was sick just has anxiety issues. Aren't you glad I'm not your pet's vet. DD is now napping. DH is out taking his car to the carwash. And I'm propped up in the bed with my laptop eating chocolates. Can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday.

I was wondering the same TS - our next door neighbours grown up son is a bit 'odd', and it did cross my mind today whether he had hurt the cats, or maybe given them something they shouldn't have had? Can't prove anything. This other cat was about 15 yards away from where we found our MAlley .
Good plan re shopping too! Will definately hit the 'malls' when we get over there. We will be in Orlando for our second week - think we arrive there Fri 16th May. Seems odd that Disney is a closer plane trip for me than it is a journey for you!

If we hopped a plane out of Chattanooga it'd only be a two hour flight. I've done it before when I nannied..years and years ago. It's the driving from here to there that's soooooo long.

If I could shop in Florida today I would. So many great shops for cool summer clothes. I always wait to get my holiday clothing needs there. DH just thinks I like to shop but I think it's just smarter to get stuff there. It is, after all, the SUNSHINE STATE!

Captain, I was just reading our local paper and what would you know...an article about Disney World was in it. It's a must read (because it's about food). HERE

Well I guess I've hit an all time cooking low. Tonight I served my family dinner at 9:15PM. The menu: Hot Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon and a Tall Glass of Milk. There were absolutely no complaints but surely in the backs of their minds they had to be thinking 'this lady is crazy.'

DD just put on her Curious George movie and plans to bunk in the guest room tonight. God bless portable DVD players!!!

Sazzles, if you only knew my boy cat ABE. Five years old, he's a HUGE beautiful blue tabby with LONG talons for claws, weighing in at 20 pounds and is afraid of his own shadow. He developed a sore on his hip that I "thought" was a scratch or bite from a stray whom I "thought" he'd -run- -from- tussled with. The sore healed and another appeared (repeat, repeat). This has gone on for two weeks. I began to think he had some strange illness thus the trip to the vet. After checking him over, she concluded he's biting himself. You see he grooms himself constanty (as well as every other cat near him). you haven't figured it out yet, he's quite GAY. Anyway she thinks he may have gotten a flea bite (with all the early warm weather) and that sent him over the edge with the cleaning/grooming thing. We're starting him on his flea meds earlier than normal to see if that ends his compulsion. {{Twilight shakes her head in disbelief that she just shared that story will the world.}}

Fingers crossed I'll get to sleep in tomorrow. NIGHT

As usual typos...

Corrections:

run from and ((If you haven't figured it out yet, he's quite GAY,))

lol sazz, no joy for you on the lie in either then?!? dh tried to let me have one yesterday but I am now at the stage where I am in PAIN if I don't get up and go to the toilet so I gave up. This morning I didn't make it to 4am without having to go and he was up and away to work at 6am. The girls at least played happily until after 7am although when I did go through it was to a snot explosion and dirty nappy

aahhhh, the joys

lol, good luck with that, mine are in the playroom/study/laundry drying area/dumping ground bit (depends on which purpose we need it for) but can't seem to do anything without arguing so am going to have to stop ignoring them at some point and take them out - it looks quite nice here though which is a bonus

dh working till 4pm which is pants but never mind, we had a nice day yesterday

am still doing my nut about these prams though as keep getting conflicting advice all over the place