Due May 2008 - ummm, there are are some of us still here sir???!! [hmm].

[goodcatholicgirl]

Not sure if anyone else has started a new thread as our other one ran out of room, but here we go...

pina just to put your mind at rest i put on 5 stone with ds1 and lost 3.5 of it within about a week and a half - a lot of it was water! and that weight was after i had delivered, and ds1 only weighed 3lb2

anyway not sure i'm allowed on here still! back to the other side

see more of you soon

xxx

sorry to ignore everyone else but just a quick one for you pina, from resident expert on baby size/ eating/ not being able to eat (cursed GD...)

if you have eated shed-loads of sugar and carbs (and i really mean LOADS) then you could have a particularly large baby as your body cant produce enough insulin to regulate it, therefore it will cross the placenta to your baby and baby will store the sugar as fat. but to be honest you will be more likely to be affected by what you/ family etc traditionally weight and when the baby comes out (as in last few weeks baby really puts down brown fat) so if you run to term/term+ then your baby is likely to be bigger. If you have had problems with insulin production it is likely to have been in last trimester (gestational diabeties) this means that your baby will need to have blood sugars checked about 2 hours after birth. any problems that could arise are basically got rid of by breastfeeding - so i would recomend that. You could experience some distress (blood sugars too high due to stress in labour but as I have diagnosed GD and have been told its extremely unlikely I will have a problem i doubt you will)

as you havent has any positive diabetic results I would say dont worry - if it was a problem it would have been picked up on in your urine/ blood tests. Even if you did have undiagnoised GD its not too much to worry about. The major problem would occur if you had undiagnoised diabeties throughout the pregnancy - believe me that would have been spotted!!

Pina My consultant doesn't seem to think there is a link between weight gain and baby size (I was quite worried because even later on in my pregnancy, I just didn't 'show' much - loads of people didn't believe I was pregnant and those that did, didn't think I was as far gone as I actually was!

I've also heard that lots of weight drops off just after the birth! I know loads of people who've put on that amount of weight, lost it again straight afterwards and haven't had any issues whatsoever!

GCG LOL at KK!! I am pleased because DH was adamant he was not calling his son the same name she used, so at least I know Max is out of the question!

I'm getting a little bit worried here. Not due until 23rd May, but there is def. something going on! I have a very active baby here tonight and am getting strange sensations in my lower abdomen, the best way I can describe it is pressure just above my 'lady area' (sorry, even here I find it hard to talk about fanjos - I told you catholics have a lot of guilt!!!) It's not uncomfortable, but it's definitely there - thought I was imagining it at first but it's been happening for 2-3 hours now!!

I'm going to London tomorrow, and no sure whether I should call my consultant and pop in while I'm there.... My next confirmed appt. is Friday - maybe I'm just being a bit OTT??? What do you guys think?

pina EPO - evening primrose oil! heehee
Oh and I put on 5 stone with dd and am closely (much to my annoyance) following this time!!! although ppl keep saying my body doesnt actually look like ive put on as much.

mumblesmummy So glad the twins are doing well...I'm sorry for my ignorance but I only lurk on this thread so havent read your other thread...so shall offer ((hugs)) anyway x

gcg I have my sweep booked next week and I will be 39+1 .... not heard about not having sweep til after due date...I know they wouldnt do a sweep til term + 5 with my first

We have a bundle

Martha arrived earlier this evening, a very healthy 8lb 13oz. Rather faster than we were expecting, but safely in the hospital. And with only gas'n'air and a TENS for pain relief.

One very proud hubby and daddy.

Due May2008-BirthAnnouncementList_!

19th March - Chuffed, Mischa Grace 1.75kg, Reese Sofia 1.67kg, Tasmin Jade 1.72kg
20th March - flickthelittlefireengine, Samuel, 4lbs 10oz
26th March - Indiechick, Sophie, 6lbs 3oz
26th March - Macaco, Nicolas 4lbs 7oz
9th April - JackBlackRoady - Isla 5lbs 5oz
15th April - Podglet - Elizabeth Jeanette Shelia 7lb 10oz
18th April - MissVicki - Olivia Megan 6lbs 12oz
22nd April - Mocat - Alex 5lbs 13.5oz
25th April - Mumofk - Jasmine Elizabeth 8lbs 8oz
26th April - Iarel - Isla Willow 8lbs 3oz
29th April - Bobsmum - Martha Victoria 8lb 13oz

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTGCG had a little girl at 4.58 this am, 2 and half hour start to finish. Weighing in at 7lb7oz called Cerys Mary. Sounds like mum and baby both doing v well, Im sure shell be on to give you all the full run down over the next few days.

Goodluck to all the rest of you.

love
Denny (AKA GCG's stalker)

How exciting two new babies.
Congratulations GCG and Bobsmum and Bobsdad
on your new babies. Two more girls

Thanks Denny for telling us.

WOW CONGRATULATIONS

Bobsmum/Bobsdad Congartulations on the arrival of Martha Victoria xxxx

and

GCG That was a quick one well done and welcome Cerys Mary xxxx

YCBS Will you be next babe ??Not really fair as i was only a day behind you and am still hoping you will keep me company!!

Pina Don't worry Hun it will fall of after the baba arrives and you know that the babys a big one so that's instant weight loss after she's born xxxx

Due May2008-BirthAnnouncement_List!

19th March - Chuffed, Mischa Grace 1.75kg, Reese Sofia 1.67kg, Tasmin Jade 1.72kg
20th March - flickthelittlefireengine, Samuel, 4lbs 10oz
26th March - Indiechick, Sophie, 6lbs 3oz
26th March - Macaco, Nicolas 4lbs 7oz
9th April - JackBlackRoady - Isla 5lbs 5oz
15th April - Podglet - Elizabeth Jeanette Shelia 7lb 10oz
18th April - MissVicki - Olivia Megan 6lbs 12oz
22nd April - Mocat - Alex 5lbs 13.5oz
25th April - Mumofk - Jasmine Elizabeth 8lbs 8oz
26th April - Iarel - Isla Willow 8lbs 3oz
29th April - Bobsmum - Martha Victoria 8lb 13oz
30th April - GoodCatholicGirl - Cerys Mary 7lb 7oz

Pinacolada - just read GCG prev post, with DD1 and 2 i put on 4 stone and 5.5 with DS. With both DD1 and DS i lost 3 stone in 10 days not sure this time as havnt been near a set of scales but feel like ive lost a fair amount - almost in my 'fat' clothes.

bobsmum/bobsdad - congratulations on Martha!!!! how lovely for you both (and not too far over DDay!)

GCG - you didnt need that sweep after all!!! congratulations on little Cerys! thanks for letting us know Denny

Oh god - i think I'll just go paint myself green, im so jealous

pina - all babies will store some as fat, to give you an idea of the amount, when they give you the glucose test they basically give you a bag of icing sugar in water, make you drink it on an empty stomach and test your blood 2 hours later to see how you cope. so its pure sugar not just some sweets/cakes/biscuits... I honestly really wouldnt worry, even if you have put on a load of weight its most likely to be fluid, you have to consider that of the weight you put on only about 30% is baby, the rest is fluid, placenta and extra blood. if baby is big that will probably be because all babies are different, and your baby is basically full term. I've been told by consultants/midwives/dieticians that people am not to expect to return back to pre pregnancy size for 6/9 months. I was carrying some extra weight before the pregnancy so I've been told to be careful with my diet when baby out (mainly dont go and eat all the cakes/biscuits/chocolate that I havent eaten during pregnancy...) if you are really worried cut back on the cakes/sugar now, this is when your baby will be putting on most of the weight

wow! big congratulations to bobsmum and bobsdad and goodcatholicgirl and goodcatholicboy!!! see you over the other side!
xxx

Hi everyone, haven't read the thread lately I hope you're all well and that bobsmum's baby is on his/her way! Congrats to those who've had babies, I've lost track and haven't been on for a while. Just updating this as I realised I put Nico's weight in wrong as I converted it from kilos 2,160 and added it up wrong.

Due May 2008 List

Bobsmum - EDD 25th April, DS 5years, DD 2years - SURPRISE
Macaco - EDD, 26 April first baby - BOY, Arrived 26th March - Nicolas 4lbs 12oz
Potpourri - EDD 29 April, DD1 3 yrs 2 months & DD2 20 months - SURPRISE
Flickthelittlefireengine - EDD 29 April, DS 13.5 months - BOY arrived 20th March -Samuel, 4lbs 10oz
Mumofk - EDD 26 April, DD 2.3 years-GIRL arrived 25th April,Jasmine Elizabeth, 8lbs 8oz
ShellySara - EDD 1st May, first baby
Seaturtle - EDD 1st May, first baby
Missvicki - EDD 1st May, first baby Arrived 18th April- Olivia Megan 6lbs 12oz
Asicsgirl ? EDD 1st May, DS 2 years 4 months.
Snooks - EDD 1st May, DS1 3.2, DS2 18 months - GIRL
Goodcatholicgirl - EDD 2nd May, DD will be 2 in May!!
Podglet - EDD 2nd May, DS 15 months - Girl Arrived 15th April - Elizabeth Jeanette Shelia 7lb 10oz
Yellowflower- EDD 4th May, First Baby - BOY
LondonIrish - EDD 4th May, first baby
Coolmama - EDD 5th May, DS 2yrs 9mths
Casserole - EDD 5th May
Pinacolada82 - EDD 6th May, C/S 13th May, DD 3 years 8 months - GIRL
Baiyu - EDD 7th May, first baby-SURPRISE
Hotpotmama - EDD 7th May, DS1 4yrs, DS2 3yrs
Walkingwomb - EDD May 7th, first baby
JackBlackRoady - EDD May 8th, DS 12 years - GIRL Arrived 9th April -Isla 5lbs 5oz
MrsVO - EDD May 8th, first baby
Indiechick - EDD 9 May, DD 3 years -arrived 26th March, Sophie, 6lbs 3oz
IndigoBlue - EDD 10th May, DD 1 year - BOY
Iarel - EDD 10th May, DS - arrived 26th April, Isla Willow, 8lbs 3oz
Wolverina - EDD 10 May, DS 5 years
Yankunian - EDD 10 May, first baby (Girl)
Chuffed - EDD May 11 x 3, DD 3.5 years, DS 21 months - GIRLS Arrived 19th March Mischa Grace 1.75kg, Reese Sofia 1.67kg, Tasmin Jade 1.72kg
Mumblesmummy - EDD 11th May first baby - BOY
Blobsmummy EDD 12th May, DD 23 months
Mitchell81 - C/S 12th May, DD 7 years and DS 22 months - BOY
Itsazoohere - EDD 12th May, DD1 12yrs, DD2, 7 yrs, DD3, 8 months
Bramblina - EDD 12th May, DS 2yrs
Truffy18 - EDD 12th May, DS 17 months
Mollymawk - EDD 13th May, DS 2 and 4 years
BabyLove21 - EDD 13th May - SURPRISE
Bobsi - EDD 14th May, dd 2
KangaAndRoo - EDD 14th May, DD 2.6 years SURPRISE
ZamMummy - EDD 14th May CS booked- DS 21months
Horseshoe: EDD 14th May- DD 5years, DD 2years
Azaduhi - EDD 16th May, DD 4yrs
NikNak21 - EDD 16th May, DS 2.5years
Magicfairy - EDD 17th May, DS 20 months SURPRISE
PinkGlitterFairy - EDD 18th May, DS1 4.5yrs DS2 2yrs
BigBadMouse- EDD 18th May, DD1 18 months and DD2 3.5yrs - BOY
Mocat - EDD 18th May, arrived 22nd April, Alex, 5lbs 13.5oz
janemf - EDD 19th May, first baby
Otter1980 - EDD 19th May, first baby, GIRL
PazzaPlusTwo - EDD 22nd May, CS 28th April First babies (Twins) - GIRLS
Youcannotbeserious - EDD 23rd May, first baby - Boy
Fleurie76 - EDD 23rd May, first baby
Mum2scrap - EDD 23rd May, first baby
Sweetbean - EDD 24th May DD 3 years
Aussiesim - EDD 25th May DS1 4.5 DS2 2 - GIRL
pregnabrain - EDD 28th May, DD 2.5
TheDuchessOfNorksBride - EDD 26th May, DD1 6yrs, DS1 4yrs, DD2 3yrs
Chatname - EDD 26th May, lost 3 previous babies in first trimester, hopefully will be first baby
Gingerwench- EDD 29th May, first baby
Newbishad - EDD 29th May, first baby
beccablum - EDD 30th May - GIRL
KJacko - EDD 30th May first baby - BOY
Secreteater - EDD End of May

Oops, just caught up. Congratulations GCG and bobsmum hope you're both feeling well and here's the list with my correction. I have to say looking at the list, what LOVELY names you've all chosen, gorgeous...!

Due May2008-Birth_AnnouncementList!

19th March - Chuffed, Mischa Grace 1.75kg, Reese Sofia 1.67kg, Tasmin Jade 1.72kg
20th March - flickthelittlefireengine, Samuel, 4lbs 10oz
26th March - Indiechick, Sophie, 6lbs 3oz
26th March - Macaco, Nicolas 4lbs 12oz
9th April - JackBlackRoady - Isla 5lbs 5oz
15th April - Podglet - Elizabeth Jeanette Shelia 7lb 10oz
18th April - MissVicki - Olivia Megan 6lbs 12oz
22nd April - Mocat - Alex 5lbs 13.5oz
25th April - Mumofk - Jasmine Elizabeth 8lbs 8oz
26th April - Iarel - Isla Willow 8lbs 3oz
29th April - Bobsmum - Martha Victoria 8lb 13oz
30th April - GoodCatholicGirl - Cerys Mary 7lb 7oz

WOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOO!

What lovely news!!

Many congratulations to Bobsmum and GCG. How wonderful. And such pretty names. We seem to have a bit of a girl thing going on here in May 08. Who's going to balance it out??

Am desperate not to wish these last few weeks away but so of all these babies. I can't wait to meet my bundle too!

Pina - try not to worry about the weight thing. Women are all different, and put different amounts of weight on in the nine months. It sounds like most of it will fall off in the first couple of weeks anyway, especially if you breastfeed.

Cracked open that pineapple this morning. Felt no temptation whatsoever to stick it where the sun don't shine.

asicsgirl - spluttered my tea all over my keyboard at the idea of 80s body con outfit for 8-month pregnant woman. Now that would be brave.

YCBS - I'd go to the consultant if I were in your position. No harm in getting his/her opinion. Good luck.

Ok so DD has just gone of with the outlaws and will be going till 3.30. I have a MW appointment at 1.00 but uther than that i ahve nothing else to do today and im BOARD already !!!!

Whats evryone else up to today??

hi,
congratulations gcg, bobsmum/bobsdad lovely names you have chosen.

pregnabrain- we definetly need more baby boys on this thread and i will be one that will balance it out.

i got an antenatal appointment with my GP soon so have to get ready. apart from that not doing much today.

OMG!! I only logged on 12 hours or so ago and there are two new babes!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Bobsmums and GCG (Two LOVELY names too! I especially love Martha!)

MumblesMummy - so glad the twins are doing OK!!

Everything seems to have calmed down with me, so maybe I was just getting a bit excited??!

still haven't come up with another name though, since DH decided he no longer wanted to use the one we agreed on (IN FEBRUARY! )

Hope everyone else is feeling bright and cheerful (Unlike the bldy weather!!) - still, the chocolate dog adores muddy fields and drizzle!!

sweetbean, i had plans to go into town but Isla thinks otherwise so while i feed her i am reading this ace website about bf'ing. It's almost as good as mumsnet!
i'm also planning on watching My name is Earl on 4od and Doctor Who on iPlayer today!
you could, if you fancy being organised, set up your onoine shopping with mySupermarket where it compares Asda/Tesco etc and suggests ways to save. I hate shopping so am using Isla for an excuse to do it online. Shopping codes often has free delivery for Tescos.
of course, there's always the email, facebook, mumsnet, ebay, etsy and blogger, which all distract me from time to time! when she stops feeding, posseting, pooing and weeing i am hoping to get out for a walk!

hope you aren't too bored!
xxx

JBR Thanks babe i think i could fill an entire week with all of that !!!but am especially interested in the BF link as am hoping to be successful this time round, how are you doing? I hope that Isla is being a good girl and letting you get lots of rest!! xx

Hi all,

Congratulations to all the arrivals and their parents!

For those of us still left to pop tomorrow is a big day!!! Our month starts!

Best of luck to us.

NS XXXXX