Due Aug 08 - Cirque Du Soleil Babies, Crop Circles and Two Week Threads

[TwilightSurfer]

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate13JUN08#2]

GROUP TOTAL: 52

DELIVERIES [BOYS (0) vs. GIRLS (0)]
sample23JUL via VB SOMEBODY delivered Jenny Sue, 8lbs 3oz & 55cm [EDD 08AUG]
sample24JUL via CS SOMEBODYELSE delivered Timmy, 6lbs & 43cm [EDD 31JUL]

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (11) vs. GIRLS (14)]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 6y & 3y. Expecting DC#3 via CSec (EDD was 24JUL), a BOY to be named Saul.
23JUL Voodoococonut is 29 and lives in Manchester but moving to West Midlands asap. She has a DD, 19M. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
24JUL Alittlebitshy is 28 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CSec (EDD was 03AUG), a SURPRISE.
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 SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
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.
04AUG SKYTVADDICT is 40 and lives in Lincolnshire. She has a DS, 8m, and 2DDs, 7y & 11y. Expecting DC#4 via CSec (EDD was 08AUG), a SURPRISE.
05AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CSEC, guesses it's a boy.
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 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 Foghornleghorn is 23 and lives in Northampton. She has 2DDs, 3y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
11AUG Sibh has 2DCs, DS 5y & DD 2y. She is expecting DC#3.
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 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 GIRL to be named 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.
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 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.
19AUG TwilightSurfer is 37 and lives in Tennessee, USA. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to maybe be named Maggie Ethelyn.
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 Pinchypants is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
23AUG Stickybean is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
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.
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 No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
28AUG Readyforbed has 2 DSs, 5y & 3y, and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL.

Gosh you ladies can talk. I really don't know how half of you ladies found time to make babies !

Nothing much to say so will just continue to lurk

bad morning.

Was just turning into our road after dropping dd off and going to sainsbury's when the car dies on me. got it about 10 foot away from the house, then luckily some neighbours came out. I sent them to hunt for dh who came out with the curate and they pushed car onto drive. curate took a look, thought it was simple... we called aa home start. It's NOT simple it's the driving belt ... basically means new engine. Since our car only cost 1500 2.5 years ago we're not spending 1000 plus on an engine / repairs. Panicked - cos dd's school is 2 buses away. Our car man (who we bought this car off) has a cheap car - we're buying it for £250 to tide us over til we can get another permanaent (ha!) car (need it for when baby comes - esp as pram was bought cos we have an estate!!). argh argh. Wonder what kind of a rust bucket it will be. We know it's the same as our dead car, just not an estate, but I wonder how old it is!!!!!!

petit I am going for a home birth as well (no bag packed either). Had a great experience with DS2 and all being well... hoping it will be at night though, as it will be the middle of the school holidays.

albs - how annoying! Why do they do that (cars) just when you don't need them to? Don't know how much you use a car, but just make sure that you are comfortable it will go until you get a permanent one - you don't need to be stranded at this stage!

Oh albs what a complete pain! Things like that absolutely throw me, it's the last thing you need at the moment. At least you were near home when it happened & not e.g. partway back from school or something. But I would be absolutely howling. Hope the replacement is suitable.

pf does jacuzzi style means it's one of those roomy, roundy ones? That sounds lovely (esp if you have one of those LUXURIOUS households I always envy for having buckets of hot water all the time) and you will be able to pass lots of time in it just topping it up as it cools.

Hazie shudder at finding KandyKnicks in friend's mother's room. Oh the dread!!

sazzles that is the same in way in which when you are really upset about something men don't think 'she needs a hug' they think 'she needs a solution' cue dh saying 'you have a b or c option and you need to break it down into this blah blah blah' Depending on my mood I either get to plate breaking stage or yeah whatever stage at this point!
albs I am diverting from the point which is that is a big pain in the arse so sorry about your morning.
readyforbed glad to see I am not the only one - aren't you due around the same time as me? lazy can't be bothered to look at TS's lovely stats emoticon

Oh my work is going slowly today...

Expectant what do you mean re. baby gift at work? Is it an allowance given to buy something?

VG yes it is. but it is designed to be sat up in so at the moment it doesn't cover boobs or bump even when it is full. And I need dh to come and help me get out - last time he shouted 'are you beached' and no we don't have hot water all the time sadly - house has an ancient old boiler that needs replacing....but lots more to do before that!

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate17JUN08]

GROUP TOTAL: 52

DELIVERIES [BOYS (0) vs. GIRLS (0)]
sample23JUL via VB SOMEBODY delivered Jenny Sue, 8lbs 3oz & 55cm [EDD 08AUG]
sample24JUL via CS SOMEBODYELSE delivered Timmy, 6lbs & 43cm [EDD 31JUL]

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (11) vs. GIRLS (14)]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 6y & 3y. Expecting DC#3 via CSec (EDD was 24JUL), a BOY to be named Saul.
23JUL Voodoococonut is 29 and lives in Manchester but moving to West Midlands asap. She has a DD, 19M. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
24JUL Alittlebitshy is 28 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CSec (EDD was 03AUG), a SURPRISE.
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 SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
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.
04AUG SKYTVADDICT is 40 and lives in Lincolnshire. She has a DS, 8m, and 2DDs, 7y & 11y. Expecting DC#4 via CSec (EDD was 08AUG), a SURPRISE.
05AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CSEC, guesses it's a boy.
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 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 Foghornleghorn is 23 and lives in Northampton. She has 2DDs, 3y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
11AUG Sibh has 2DCs, DS 5y & DD 2y. She is expecting DC#3.
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 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 GIRL to be named 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.
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 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.
19AUG TwilightSurfer is 37 and lives in Tennessee, USA. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to maybe be named Maggie Ethelyn.
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 Pinchypants is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
23AUG Stickybean is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
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, 4.4y, & a DD, 2.10y. Expecting DC#3, a BOY.
25AUG Oopsacoconut is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL to be named Poppaea Anna.
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 No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
28AUG Readyforbed has 2 DSs, 5y & 3y, and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL.

LOL our bath is supernarrow. When lying on back (with bump protruding drily like Krakatoa from the sea) you have to grasp handles and pull yourself up like a sit up. God it's dreadful. I look so horrible in it I wouldn't let DP come and help!!

Just a quick catch up because trying to get DD ready to go to the dentist (just a cleaning)...

Belly Button: FLAT...disapeared months ago.
Maternity Bag: Standard small suitcase with wheels (airline approved carry-on size)

okay that's all the mind captured this morning, forgive me........

I am meant to be writing mag. piece this morning. Have achieved so far:

Sent 2 emails
Read 4 emails
Stared at screen
Opened Word
Copied and pasted title from email
Drummed lightly on keyboard
Drank smoothie
Stared more
Got indigestion from acidy smoothie
Gazed into garden
Checked email (nothing)
Looked at bank balance online (nothing)
Checked phone in case had missed text or call (nothing)
Checked fridge re. lunch (nothing)
Worked out how much longer till school run
Figured no point starting anything now

Oh also forgot

Changed Facebook status
Ordered "essentials" from Liz Earle

Thank you, Sazz, you clear-thinking woman. I'm quite tired, so a little light radio and a cup of tea might be in order.

pf yes, due on 28th. LOL at your comments about your DH and birthing pool - had a waterbirth with DS1 - DH was asked if he wanted to get in with me - his face was a picture . TBH, don't think i would have handled it very well if he did, kind of go into my own space during the birthing thing, and the only thing he is allowed to do is have his hand ripped apart by my fingernails!

VG loving the undies website. Definitely going to have a purchase... M&S just isn't doing it for me!

Mmm they're nice, aren't they? Am hoping I got my sizing right, I measured with tape measure, band and bust, and took away to get cup size and was at very large size I came out with. But I remember feeding DS and I had about three greying nursing bras from Mothercare on rotation. I have taken more care of my appearance (well, to a point!) this pregnancy, and have felt much the better for it - so I am going to try & do the same while feeding. Hence jolly underwear and Liz Earle Eyebright. Perhaps it will mean I am in fit state to see visitors, struggle out to a shop, feel vaguely human.

Though alternative is also pretty likely!

Mmm nice cup of the Earl.

Blimey girls, you can't half talk! I went out this morning at 10am and came back to find another 4 whole pages had appeared Is this nervous energy as we all start freaking out about our babies actually arriving?

Been out to meet the NCT mums again this morning, twas lovely and I had a surfeit of cake. Then I trailed them round the local health food shop while they bought raspberry leaf tea, lavender/tea tree oil, arnica tablets etc. They're all due in early July, so are just putting the finishing touches to their birth supplies whereas I haven't even started mine...made me a little bit sad that my own arrival is comparatively far away.

I think I just need to accept that my moods are totally out of control and don't bear any relation anymore to actual life!

Belly button is still just about an innie, although rapidly approaching outage. I tweezed a lovely bit of fluff out of it the other day

Am certainly planning to treat myself to some Hot Milk lingerie nearer the time, so let us know how it fits VG

oooh, and also, thanks for the honey & soy idea. Marinaded chicken strips in it & used it for noodle stirfry last night - every scrap was wolfed down!

VG lol Tell you what you write my paper and I'll write your magazine piece. Maybe produce some interesting results? On a more important point - will the bras still fit when you are actually nursing if you buy at this point? I tend to go up a couple of cup sizes don't know about everyone else... Where do you get your Liz Earle from - I hear the cleanse and polish has had rave reviews on MN style and beauty. Please tell me you don't shop at QVC?

As you'll see cyteen both me and VG are on here doing work avoidance. No idea what everyone elses excuses are

Heh, same here pf