Due Aug 08 - 400 Nappies, Tingly Cream, a Pricey Pram, and a Rock Star Bump

[TwilightSurfer]

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate31MAY08]

GROUP TOTAL: 77 [BOYS (11) vs. GIRLS (13)]

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.
29JUL Bigboydiditandranaway is 36 and lives in Midlands. She has a DS, 26m. Expecting DC#2.
30JUL Dizzydixies is 32 and lives in Fife. She has 2DDs, 4y & 2y. 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.
02AUG Monkeytennis is expecting and lives in Glasgow.
03AUG Alittlebitshy is 28 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CSec, a SURPRISE.
04AUG Littlebeezz
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 22 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 Kurt.
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 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.
15AUG Punksnotdead has 2DDs and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL via CSec.
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 or Georgia Viviann.
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 CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 3.11y. Expecting DC#2 via VBac, a BOY.
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, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
17AUG Jennylee is 30 and lives in West Lothian. She has a DS, 9y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
18AUG Kezza7779 is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
18AUG Browncat has a DS, 18m. Expecting DC#2.
18AUG Expectant is 32 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, 18m. 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 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 36 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 to be named Poppaea Anna.
25AUG Tigz1985 is 22 and lives in Dundee. Expecting DC#1.
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.
28AUG Readyforbed has 2 DSs and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL.
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.

Captain's DH just replied to my email. Still no idea what caused the bleed but baby is moving around like nothing's wrong. That must be an excellent sign.

Healthy and Well to CaptainCaveman!!

I can never tell either, Sazz.

Mw phoned; apparently I have protein in my wee, so I have to be alert for any signs of pre-eclampsia over the weekend and take another sample in on Monday for retesting. I'm sure it's just a touch of UTI, but am still glad I took today off.

Yes make sure you rest cyteen. Any swelling or headaches make sure you give the midwife a call x

Cheers girls Am drinking tea and eating biscuits, the Englishwoman's cure-all

Oh, fingers crossed for CC.

Makes my intended post seem v pathetic in context... ah well.
Just wanted to moan about the fact i have DH's summer ball to go to tonight. I'm feeling huge and the last thing I want to do is put on a tent which shows my cankles and pretend to be polite to a bunch of IT consultants (I can say that - I used to be one!). Bought a new Isabella Oliver dress (as have a wedding in a few weeks too) and felt fabulous in it when it first arrived 2 weeks ago, but haven't tried it on since and have convinced myself that I will now look like a hot air balloon in a sock. I haven't helped by eating a pain au chocolate for breakfast, jacket potato for lunch followed by a tracker bar and a snickers . Don't normally eat junk, but needed it to get through the thought of putting on my hold ups. It didn't dawn on me until now that if I get sock marks from when my calves have swollen it'll be truly hideous seeing myself in hold ups if my thighs are up too!!! [hmmm].
Have a taxi booked at 6pm and am currently sitting at my desk killing time. How long will it take me to apply make up & get changed?
Think I need to find something other than myself to think about

Have a good time Pgy1, remind your DH that you'll have earned a nice lie in and a cuppa in bed tomorrow. Maybe even breakfast out? Baby Buckets has been demanding fortnightly fryups since the day after conception (was sooooo hungover!) and as the ladies on that Big Babies said "it's so hard to say no to your kids".

HIi guys. I'm guessing everyone feels a bit funny about posting today when CC is in hospital. I know I do. I suppose the main thing is that babycavey seems to be fine and although I'm sure CC is tired and distressed at least she knows that, which is the biggest comfort. More hugs to her, and to her DH and DS as well, I'm sure they are feeilng the CC-shaped hole at home today.

I'm with Sazz and cyteen on never being able to tell where the baby is or what s/he is doing. I'm amazed at things like TS being able to say the baby was in three positions yesterday. I am currently getting action (whether kicks or punches I don't know) on the lower right and upper right sides of the bump. Can someone tell me how to identify if they are feet or hands doing this & how to tell what way up the baby is?? I presume if it's transverse you do see a definite shape-shift in the bump?

cyteen hope your urine trace fades. preg1 which IO dress did you get? Re. holdups would it be warm enough where you are to go barelegged?

good grief

am away for ONE day, not even 24hrs and what happens?!?!?!

lordy lordy. Have sent a text to CC from us all telling her we're thinking of her - she had given me her mob number on facebook when I hadn't managed to post for a few days due to work - am now hoping she doesn't think I'm a stalker or some weirdo!

lovely CaptainDippy for telling us, bless him and fingers crossed all well with wee Jerry

cyteen panic not, I have had protein in urine every time this pg and yes, it can be an early indication of preclampsia but more often not. Do watch for other signs but don't panic

VG cramps have gone completely for past few nights although can't really credit that to the vileness that is tonic water, I discovered Irn Bru had quinine in it and have been drinking that instead
btw - have found out that health insurance does not cover reflexology so tell me, is it worth forking out for? also am kind of Irish by default/marriage etc so don't be lonely

hazie get your rock star backside down to Monsoon, there is a fab frock in the window, sort of a blue and purple thing and it looked lovely

poppy had a lovely morning pootling about in St Andrews after the Osteopath - who was lovely btw if you ever need one.

pregnancy1 am hoping that you're being over critical on yourself and that the ball turns into one of those nights where you don't look forward to it but it is infact fab

sazz am off to address your email lady

dd I regard you as adopted Irish! Come be my facebook friend, email me at my vintage gardenia @ gmail . com unless you prefer remain anon (which I won't be offended by, by the way!)

Re. reflex it depends how much it's going to be. My sessions are 55 euro each (but she comes to the house) - is that about 40 quid? But also I think there are people who love it and find it helpful and people who don't. Loads of people have advised me to use acupuncture for e.g. but I'm not that bothered about it.

Okay I am home again with medical records in hand but had to pay $93US for them. WTF!! I'd say I have 35 sheets of paper. That cost as much as a prenatal massage (WITH TIP). ARGHH!!

No news from Captain, I see. I suppose she's resting (in between being checked every half hour). I don't know if it sympathy feelings or just pregnancy related but just after my last posted I threw up everything I'd eaten for breakfast. Haven't done that in a long while. I really hope she and the baby are okay.

Sazzles the only way I can tell when the baby is head down is by her hiccups. That's sorta the same way when she's head up except I also feel alot of discomfort on my pelvic floor. When she is transverse....I feel like I'm being torn apart from the insides out...plus there's loads of pressure on my hips, I can't sit with my legs crossed, and I get this duck walk thing. Honestly, I don't recall being able to tell so well the position of DD1...but again I was too busy...I had NO TIME to think about me or what was in me. If you start paying attention to hiccups you might be able to tell how your baby is positioned. High hiccups (like rib cage level) then the baby is breech. Low & centered hiccups (like lady garden level) baby is head down. Pressure on both hips at the same time and she's probably transverse. [NOTE: I AM NOT AN EXPERT...I ONLY PLAY ONE ON TV.]

VG tbh I haven't even priced it yet, am only beginning to get organised now that work is finished - will phone a couple of places near and have a chat.

TS am not fecking surprised you're throwing up with lo doing cartwheels in there she was probably being nudged by breakfast and decided to shove it back out

TS 93$ that's shocking! It's your information! Think I had to pay about £10 admin charge for DD's notes which is fair enough. I'm sure you'll get a lot of benefit from them though, I did (if you can read the handwriting).

Right shopaholic ladies, can anyone find me a wipeable changemat in a duck egg blue / aqua colour please?

ooh VG can i be your facebook friend too. Once you;re on dd's friends list look for me - I'm near the end of the list with initials K C T (facebook can't handle double barrelled without hyphens)

I feel the kicks and punches in the same place as you VG So I'm presuming back is on left hand side. I have very solid bit between boobs and belly button. I'm presuming that's bum/hips. Wouldn't it be great to know

ALBS you're making me sound like a right facebook slut here

buckets will have a look for your mat after I make dh his tea, he's claiming neglect here ffs

girls quick CC update!!

CC can read the posts as she has patientline something or other but am not sure if she can post

dh and ds have been in to visit, she's not in any pain and bleeding seems to have slowed which is great news. midwives are all being lovely to her although she's tired from lack of sleep

send her all your love and positive thoughts please

Yes excellent albs. I didn't know you lot were all facebooking, was I off sick that day ?

Shazza that's what I thought too except that the rhs of my bump feels more spiney than the lhs. Then a punch could be an elbow and therefore at the opposite end of a bent arm.
Oh I'm confusing myself!

VG have emailed so am hoping you get it

Okay I've just finished reading all my hospital notes. Looks like somebody scored some drugs that I refused as it's documented that I was given them ( and then on another form it CLEARLY states that I refused them). Also noticed I had a choice of pain meds....never offered anything but ONE. Also doctor stated I could be discharged much sooner than I was TOLD by nursing staff. Seems I pushed for a few minutes longer than I remember, oh well. Very glad I picked the papers up but still at their price. I ordered 20 years worth of notes from my previous OB/GYN and that only cost me $20US and it was twice as many (or more) pages. GRRRR

Okay, on the bump feeling front...Doc told me round and hard is the head....plump and soft is the bum. Everything else is anyone's guess.

Thinking of CC, with prayers today.

About the baby position - I think that I am with TS on knowing where it is definitely when it is transverse it is obvious that there is a head sticking out of one side and a bum out the other. For the last couple of days the kicks have been much more muted and lower down (still plenty of them, so trying not to worry too much), so I think that this is a sign that the baby may have moved again.

Re: facebook - I was about to suggest that someone could start a "MN due in August 2008" group - but I kind of realised that we do our chatting on line here, so it seemed a bit redundant!

Oh and pregnancy1 - I can still definitely recommend compression stockings if you want to feel sexy and beautiful!

Thinking of you CC, and baby of course. Make the most of the rest if you can. Hope you'll be back posting soon xx

LWFH Maybe that's what the bactrian camel effect that I had the other day during a contraction? Very strange indeed, I do feel sorry for those with bumps like that all the time. Guess mine was in the middle of turning head over heels, hadn't thought of that - still no idea which way up it is now though.

Facebook group could be fun, purely from the nosy point of view.

TS at someone else getting your jolly meds, I had my watch set by the drugs trolley when I was in having the girls!

have got a text from CC who says that the parentline thingy is shite and really slow so can't post should we start a whip round for a due in Aug blackberry and send it to her?!?!

buckets feel free to email me and I'll tell you my facebook stuff - from there you can link up with a few of the others

[email protected]

all welcome

right, important point here please

as its Friday night, what snacks are we all having?!?!?!?