Due July 2008 - The thread where we either all have our babies or talk our way through another one LOL

[Kaz1967]

Starting again ladies? God we don't half talk LOL

[minipinkscottish]

Congratulations Kaz - well done!

[Polyxene]

Okay, I figured since I seem to be the only idiot regularly awake this time of night, I ought to start a new thread - here. Sorry if the title's a bit rubbish - I might be awake but I don't think my brain's really working very well.

I'd still be grateful for anyone's input on my name/initials dilemma.

Sweetkitty sorry I misundserstood what you were asking re SPD, thanks for your experience, that is very encouraging.

[Mummywannabe]

Congratulations Kaz!

Anyone up? Having contractions every 10mins but after the other night don't wanna get hopes up but they really are hurting. Seem to be a bit sporadic though some closer together than others.

Sent DH back to bed in case its another false alarm

[AggiePanther]

Congratulations Kaz!!

SK - fellow spd sufferer here too ..am hoping it disappears as quickly as it did the last two times

[libralady]

Thanks peanut those are comforting words. It is hard and very tiring especially with DH away most of the time and having to deal with a lively 4 year old as well. It was definately easier first time around. I have so much empathy for single mothers now, although my situation isn't out of choice by either of us.

[libralady]

Sorry, my link should be this

[Peanut73]

Libralady you are an absolute star, I really admire you. The sleeping on the sofa, the constant expressing... honestly, you are doing so well.

I was interested by what you wrote as I was told to use olive oil on charlie's skin by the lady taking the first time mothers group at the health clinic. There is so much conflicting advice out there.

Re alcohol and breastfeeding, I did some research too as I was dying for a glass or two of wine in the evening. Well the only conclusive evidence of any negative effects I've found is that it can hinder your let down reflex - ie make it slower. And that it can have further effects on development if you drink to excess.

On tongue tie, my neighbour's 8 year old girl has it and she is getting operated on to have it corrected.

Hope you're hanging in there okay. Big hugs to you and Luke. xx

[libralady]

ongratulations Kaz.

SK my HV came around this afternoon and did Luke's hearing test as he was so chilled out. A1 OK. She also went through any concerns I had, weighed him, measure his length etc.

Oh and I asked about rubbing Olive Oil into his skin for the flakiness as this was recommended when DS1 was newborn. Aparently this is now a no no for some reason or another. Just baby oil on the bath. God how things have changed in the 4 years since I had DS1!

Spoke to HV about the alcohol and breastfeeding malarky. She hadn't heard anything about it affecting milk supply unless you drink to excess. In fact health professionals recommend a drink every now and then to help new mums relax.

Spoke to the BF counsellor as well re my milk supply and apparently I am doing all the right things, apart from not necessarily expressing enough during the night as hormones released at this time help with the milk production. If I was BF this would not be a problem. Also explained the problem I was having with getting the teat from his bottles into Luke's mouth with his tongue tie. She suggested getting a second opinion on the tongue tie as she'd never heard about one stretching before and it could cause problems in later life with licking out yoghurt pots, ice creams and kissing (when he's old enough).
Have done some research on tongue tie and BF and found an article by Dr Mervyn Griffiths of Southampton hospital here. So I am taking Luke to the baby clinic tomorrow to get a second opinion to see if he needs this snipping to rectify. I'm then going to give BF another go. Although I have flat or inverted nipples, it's not impossible to BF with these.
Has anyone else had experience of tongue tie?

I haven't made it to bed yet since the birth of Luke. I'm still sleeping on the sofa so I can make sure DH gets a decent night's sleep before the early starts commuting to and from London each day. Oh and tomorrow he's off to Halesowen for a change of scenery!
Oh well, better wake Luke for his next feed.

[Peanut73]

CONGRATULATIONS KAZ!!! xxx

[sweetkitty]

x-posts libra how are you and Luke tonight

list should be correct now (I think) feel free to update

[sweetkitty]

THE NEW ARRIVALS

25MAY PEANUT75 BOY CHARLIE 5lbs 8ozs first baby
03JUN TJUICE GIRL ELODIE 7lbs, 4hr labour, vb, epidural (fab) and oxygen (EDD 26 JUN) first baby
13JUN MINIPINKSCOTTISH GIRL ABBIE SUSAN 6lbs 5ozs, 50min labour vb no pain relief(EDD 18th July)( DS 15, DS14, DS 11, DD 5, DS 2)
16JUN TWINKLE TWIN BOYS CALLUM 3lbs 2ozs and CONNOR 4lbs 6ozs (EDD 24JUL) fourth and fifth babies
18JUN ISAIDNO GIRL POPPY ELIZABETH 6lbs 4ozs (EDD 03 JUN) third baby
19JUN NIKNAKF BOY 6lbs 12ozs (EDD 08 JUL) 1st baby
23JUN LIBRALADY LUKE THOMAS JACOB 6lbs 4ozs (EDD 01JUL) 2nd boy
29JUN BEEPBEEP BOY NAME TBA 10lbs 1ozs (EDD 02JUL)
29JUN MUMMYPIG BOY NAME TBA 8lbs 14ozs (EDD 06JUL) 3rd boy
01JUL KAZ1967 GIRL KEZIAH 10.45 6lbs 8 1/2ozs (EDD 18JUL) 1st baby
03JUL THEPUDDINGCHEF GIRL MEGAN LIA 9lb 3oz 2nd baby.
03JUL MINKUS BOY LOUIS ROBERT 11.29pm 8lbs 11ozs (EDD 07 JUL) 2nd boy
04JUL JODIEhavingababy BOY SAMUEL MICHAEL 11.09am 6lbs 11ozs (EDD 15 JUL) 2nd boy
06JUL JOCESAR BOY SANTIAGO 8am 7lbs 5ozs (EDD 08JUL) 1st baby
06JUL BROWNOWL18 GIRL MAISIE ELIZABETH 11.55am 8lbs 12ozs (EDD 23 JUL) Third baby (DS9, DD7)

16 BABIES AND COUNTING - 6 GIRLS 10 BOYS

THE BABY WAITING ROOM

2 01JUL MISSCHIKA (FIRST BABY)CAMBERWELL SURPRISE
3 02JUL BABY3 (DD8 DS5.5)
4 02JUL UNFITMUMMY (DD 2.7)
6 02JUL POLYXENE (DS 2.5) BOY
8 03JUL MRSCLAIRET (FIRST BABY)
9 04JUL FRANNYANDZOOEY (DS4)
10 05JUL MRSMADMAND (DD 1.3)
11 05JUL PONTO (2DD 4.6 & 2)
12 06JUL PENGUINMUM (DD 2.7)
13 06JUL NANNYJO (3rd baby) BOY
15 07JUL CHOCCIE (FIRST BABY)
16 07JUL HATRICK (3DD 4, 2.8 & 15 MTHS) BOY
18 07JUL CHOCOLATEDAYS (FIRST BABY)
19 07JUL CARRIEHD9 (FIRST BABY) KIRKLEES
23 08JUL MUMMYWANNABE (FIRST BABY)Essex Suprise
25 09JUL PAULAYATES / BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN (6th baby) SURPRISE
26 09JUL VIX100 (FIRST BABY) SURPRISE
27 09JUL AGGIEPANTHER (DD1 13 DD2 2) BOY
28 09JUL JACOBSPRINCESS (DS1 3) BOY
29 10JUL MINNIE1 (2DD 1.10 & 11MTHS)
30 10JUL SWEETKITTY (2DDs 4 & 2.6) GLASGOW GIRL
31 10JUL HUBARBSPONG (1st baby) GIRL
32 10JUL CASS66(DD 5&3) elective section YORK SURPRISE
33 10 JUL EXCITED FOR NUMBER 2 (DS3) LEICESTER BOY
34 11JUL ICHEF (DD7 & DS3) BOY
35 11JUL DONUTMUM (DS1 4 DS2 3) BOY
36 12JUL MCCHESERS (FIRST BABY)GLASGOW BOY
37 12JUL PIGLEYCHEZ(FIRST BABY)WEST SUSSEX SURPRISE!
38 13JUL PEGGYP (DD 9MTHS)
39 13JUL EEC (DS 11 DD 9)SURPRISE
40 13JUL HPG (FIRST BABY)
41 13JUL PURPLEJENNYROSE (DD21MTHS) GIRL
42 13JUL LEGSY (FIRST BABY)
43 14JUL CilC (DD3) Surrey BOY
44 14JUL GILLYTHEKID (1ST BABY)SURPRISE
45 14JUL JUSTJULES (1ST BABY) GIRL
46 14JUL TRESPASS (1st BABY) SURPRISE FRANCE
48 15JUL BORGLADY (FIRST BABY) BOY
49 15JUL LIBRA1975 (FRIST BABY) SURPRISE FARNHAM
50 15JUL LILYTOTHEB (FIRST BABY)
51 16JUL POLEDRA (2DD 4&2)GIRL
52 16JUL UMLELLALA (2nd baby)
53 16JUL SILVERSIXPENCE (1st baby) GIRL
54 17JUL UMM FULAAM (1st baby) SURPRISE!!!
55 17JUL SANDCASTLES (DD 4)
56 17JUL PTIYPASI (DD 11MTHS)
57 17JUL DISNEYSTAR (7th BABY)
58 17JUL TAFFTAFF (1st BABY) SURPRISE
59 18JUL MYLITTLEELOISE (DC ?)
60 18JUL LOVELYLOU (DD 2.8)
61 18JUL SHORTSHAFE (DD 16MTHS) staffs BOY
63 18JUL BABYONTHEWAY (DS 10)
64 19JUL HEFFA (FIRST BABY) DEVON GIRL
65 20JUL RUMPEL (DD 17 months) SURPRISE
66 20JUL Fenlondon (first baby) GIRL
67 21JUL FROGMARSH (FIRST BABY)
68 21JUL MIN912 (DS 1)girl s.oxfordshire
69 21JUL MrsHOP (1st baby), S. London, BOY
70 21JUL MONKEY24, (1st baby) Bristol
71 21JUL SLEEPYCAT (DD3, DS12mo) BOY
73 24JUL SHROOMS (DS8 DD 6)
74 24JUL SQUARAH (FIRST BABY)Warwick, surprise
75 25JUL FEB (DS 10 MTHS)
76 25JUL CATEC (First baby) GIRL
77 26JUL WALKINGTIMEBOMB (DS 10 MTHS)
78 26JUL MISSMCGOO (DS5 DD2)
79 27JUL DIVVY (DD 19, 16, 13, 16MTHS) BOY
80 27JUL LAZYHIPPO (FIRST BABY) surprise
81 28JUL LIKERABBITSBX (2nd baby)GIRL
82 28JUL CUPCAKE76 (first baby) BOY
83 31JUL BREIZETTE (DD 10MTHS)
84 31JUL BEBEJONES (FIRST BABY)GIRL
85 31JUL KENTDEE (?) GIRL
86 TBC JOOS (FIRST BABY)
87 TBC CHEEKSTER (1st BABY)

[libralady]

THE NEW ARRIVALS

25MAY PEANUT75 BOY CHARLIE 5lbs 8ozs first baby
03JUN TJUICE GIRL ELODIE 7lbs, 4hr labour, vb, epidural (fab) and oxygen (EDD 26 JUN) first baby
13JUN MINIPINKSCOTTISH GIRL ABBIE SUSAN 6lbs 5ozs, 50min labour vb no pain relief(EDD 18th July)( DS 15, DS14, DS 11, DD 5, DS 2)
16JUN TWINKLE TWIN BOYS CALLUM 3lbs 2ozs and CONNOR 4lbs 6ozs (EDD 24JUL) fourth and fifth babies
18JUN ISAIDNO GIRL POPPY ELIZABETH 6lbs 4ozs (EDD 03 JUN) third baby
19JUN NIKNAKF BOY 6lbs 12ozs (EDD 08 JUL) 1st baby
23JUN LIBRALADY LUKE THOMAS JACOB 08.07am 6lbs 4ozs (EDD 01JUL) 2nd boy
29JUN BEEPBEEP BOY NAME TBA 10lbs 1ozs (EDD 02JUL)
29JUN MUMMYPIG BOY NAME TBA 8lbs 14ozs (EDD 06JUL) 3rd boy
03JUL THEPUDDINGCHEF GIRL MEGAN LIA 9lb 3oz 2nd baby.
03JUL MINKUS BOY LOUIS ROBERT 11.29pm 8lbs 11ozs (EDD 07 JUL) 2nd boy
04JUL JODIEhavingababy BOY SAMUEL MICHAEL 11.09am 6lbs 11ozs (EDD 15 JUL) 2nd boy
06JUL JOCESAR BOY SANTIAGO 8am 7lbs 5ozs (EDD 08JUL) 1st baby
06JUL BROWNOWL18 GIRL MAISIE ELIZABETH 11.55am 8lbs 12ozs (EDD 23 JUL) Third baby (DS9, DD7)

15 BABIES AND COUNTING - 5 GIRLS 10 BOYS

THE BABY WAITING ROOM

2 01JUL MISSCHIKA (FIRST BABY)CAMBERWELL SURPRISE
3 02JUL BABY3 (DD8 DS5.5)
4 02JUL UNFITMUMMY (DD 2.7)
6 02JUL POLYXENE (DS 2.5) BOY
8 03JUL MRSCLAIRET (FIRST BABY)
9 04JUL FRANNYANDZOOEY (DS4)
10 05JUL MRSMADMAND (DD 1.3)
11 05JUL PONTO (2DD 4.6 & 2)
12 06JUL PENGUINMUM (DD 2.7)
13 06JUL NANNYJO (3rd baby) BOY
15 07JUL CHOCCIE (FIRST BABY)
16 07JUL HATRICK (3DD 4, 2.8 & 15 MTHS) BOY
18 07JUL CHOCOLATEDAYS (FIRST BABY)
19 07JUL CARRIEHD9 (FIRST BABY) KIRKLEES
23 08JUL MUMMYWANNABE (FIRST BABY)Essex Suprise
25 09JUL PAULAYATES / BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN (6th baby) SURPRISE
26 09JUL VIX100 (FIRST BABY) SURPRISE
27 09JUL AGGIEPANTHER (DD1 13 DD2 2) BOY
28 09JUL JACOBSPRINCESS (DS1 3) BOY
29 10JUL MINNIE1 (2DD 1.10 & 11MTHS)
30 10JUL SWEETKITTY (2DDs 4 & 2.6) GLASGOW GIRL
31 10JUL HUBARBSPONG (1st baby) GIRL
32 10JUL CASS66(DD 5&3) elective section YORK SURPRISE
33 10 JUL EXCITED FOR NUMBER 2 (DS3) LEICESTER BOY
34 11JUL ICHEF (DD7 & DS3) BOY
35 11JUL DONUTMUM (DS1 4 DS2 3) BOY
36 12JUL MCCHESERS (FIRST BABY)GLASGOW BOY
37 12JUL PIGLEYCHEZ(FIRST BABY)WEST SUSSEX SURPRISE!
38 13JUL PEGGYP (DD 9MTHS)
39 13JUL EEC (DS 11 DD 9)SURPRISE
40 13JUL HPG (FIRST BABY)
41 13JUL PURPLEJENNYROSE (DD21MTHS) GIRL
42 13JUL LEGSY (FIRST BABY)
43 14JUL CilC (DD3) Surrey BOY
44 14JUL GILLYTHEKID (1ST BABY)SURPRISE
45 14JUL JUSTJULES (1ST BABY) GIRL
46 14JUL TRESPASS (1st BABY) SURPRISE FRANCE
48 15JUL BORGLADY (FIRST BABY) BOY
49 15JUL LIBRA1975 (FRIST BABY) SURPRISE FARNHAM
50 15JUL LILYTOTHEB (FIRST BABY)
51 16JUL POLEDRA (2DD 4&2)GIRL
52 16JUL UMLELLALA (2nd baby)
53 16JUL SILVERSIXPENCE (1st baby) GIRL
54 17JUL UMM FULAAM (1st baby) SURPRISE!!!
55 17JUL SANDCASTLES (DD 4)
56 17JUL PTIYPASI (DD 11MTHS)
57 17JUL DISNEYSTAR (7th BABY)
58 17JUL TAFFTAFF (1st BABY) SURPRISE
59 18JUL MYLITTLEELOISE (DC ?)
60 18JUL LOVELYLOU (DD 2.8)
61 18JUL SHORTSHAFE (DD 16MTHS) staffs BOY
62 18JUL KAZ1976 SURPRISE
63 18JUL BABYONTHEWAY (DS 10)
64 19JUL HEFFA (FIRST BABY) DEVON GIRL
65 20JUL RUMPEL (DD 17 months) SURPRISE
66 20JUL Fenlondon (first baby) GIRL
67 21JUL FROGMARSH (FIRST BABY)
68 21JUL MIN912 (DS 1)girl s.oxfordshire
69 21JUL MrsHOP (1st baby), S. London, BOY
70 21JUL MONKEY24, (1st baby) Bristol
71 21JUL SLEEPYCAT (DD3, DS12mo) BOY
73 24JUL SHROOMS (DS8 DD 6)
74 24JUL SQUARAH (FIRST BABY)Warwick, surprise
75 25JUL FEB (DS 10 MTHS)
76 25JUL CATEC (First baby) GIRL
77 26JUL WALKINGTIMEBOMB (DS 10 MTHS)
78 26JUL MISSMCGOO (DS5 DD2)
79 27JUL DIVVY (DD 18, 15, 13, 8MTHS)
80 27JUL LAZYHIPPO (FIRST BABY) surprise
81 28JUL LIKERABBITSBX (2nd baby)GIRL
82 28JUL CUPCAKE76 (first baby) BOY
83 31JUL BREIZETTE (DD 10MTHS)
84 31JUL BEBEJONES (FIRST BABY)GIRL
85 31JUL KENTDEE (?) GIRL
86 TBC JOOS (FIRST BABY)
87 TBC CHEEKSTER (1st BABY)

[sweetkitty]

divvy - what do you mean hard word?

what do you need me to change?

polyxene - my SPD went as soon as the placenta was out both times, was just asking as I know a few on here are really suffering too

Been researching reflexology points tonight am massaging my feet now

[Polyxene]

CONGRATULATIONS Brownowl and Kaz!!!

And good luck to anyone with signs - Rumpel? Mcchesers? (Sorry if I've got confused, I can't seem to remember anything from one second to the next these days.) And all the best for tomorrow Disney!

Even if I am all at all these babies due after me! Actually, all the babies so far have come early, haven't they? No surprise I suppose, really, seeing as it's still early in the month. Come on, LO, we're at the top of the list now, darnit!

I shouldn't complain really, as at consultant appt today they agreed I shouldn't go too long over, so I'm booked in for induction Weds morning. I really would like LO to shift on his own before then, but I guess that's just not likely now, and I am grateful they aren't making me wait till T+12 which is the norm here.

SPD - (who was asking? Oh yes, sweetkitty) last time round I did find it cleared up pretty much immediately post-birth. I can't say exactly when, as I ended up pretty much bed-bound for a couple of weeks with a combination of ME relapse, undiagnosed anaemia, plus the recovery from the 3rd degree tear - but I don't remember any pelvic pain in particular, and by the time I was up and about anyway, the SPD was completely not an issue any more. I'm hoping for the same thing this time, though I admit it wasn't as bad in the first place last time, as though I had elastic support and a walking stick, it didn't get to the crutches and wheelchair stage like now. So I don't know if that answers your question, but I hope that helps!

Names and initials in particular - our current favourite begins with W, and as I mentioned our surname begins with C: do you think it'll be an issue him being a WC since there will be two other middle initials in between?

I guess there will be a new thread soon - I am very I haven't had my baby on this thread, drat it all! (Well, not actually angry, just a bit cross, you know!)

[Divvy]

Congratulations to more new mums.

Anyone getting pressure in there bum?

Can really feel the baby pushing down.

Had presentation scan today and baby is head down with spine to front of me, which i think is ment to be good?

Oh and sweetkitty...your hard word on my name the other night has not been used for new due lists...its gone back to how it was before!

[sweetkitty]

No one else had better queue jump in front of me or else especially you first timers!

[sweetkitty]

Congratulations Kaz, lovely name too, a girl what a surprise I had you down for a boy too.

Stick in with the BFing DD1 was like that jaundiced, difficult to latch, needed EBM, she will get it, I went on to feed DD1 for a year after a terrible start.

[pigleychez]

aah Kaz- Congratulations!!!

We thought you might have had your little one as we hadnt heard from you in a few days.

Hope the feeding improves soon and Keziah comes home with you

[Kaz1967]

had not wet s it was waters gone.
Keziah [girl] born 10.45 1st july, gas and air no stitchs 6lb 8 1/2oz [2960g]
few probs feeding and jaundice so still in hospital with either kez or breast pump attached to boob things slowly improving home well when Kez is ready.

sorry no time to read the posts but hope ecery one is well

[sweetkitty]

trying to type and bounce at the same time

ponto - oh yes don't you just love the phonecalls, they get worse as you get overdue it's as if you are deliberately hanging onto the baby and love being pregnant!

donutmum - hang on in there

foghorn - how are you doing my dear? You don't know the flavour yet do you?

disney - will be keeping everything crossed for you tomorrow x

minipink - course I don't mind sounds like your friend is trying to put you down a bit, wonder why? did she try and BF herself and fail? Classic sign of low self esteem trying to put someone else down. You are doing great with Abbie (yes it's a lovely name too)

mcchesers - sounds good but I will be so if you go before me now

poledra - glad they are listening to you about the birth you want

CliC - glad baby has turned but you are having a csection aren't you? I get so confused about who is having what

EEC - no bet I am still here this time next week, have your others been overdue or early? Names are sorted well middle name DP still not sure hasn't come up with anything he likes though

libra1975 - Lara is lovely and I don't think LEW is a problem at all.

Aggiepanther - good news for you too

Oh forgot to ask who are my fellow SPD sufferers again there was CliC, purplejenny ?? Jodie?? I can't remember now and this thread is far too long to scroll down, just wanted to know how any SPD sufferers were feeling post birth.

Speaking of which names for new thread I thought

"hot curry, hot sex, pineapple and raspberry leaf tea - we are trying it all"
"we think we are gestating baby elephants" or
"just get out now babies!"

anymore?

[pigleychez]

Ponto- I know what you mean. I know they mean well but i think its going to drive me crazy by my due date on Sat.

Also makes you think why havent i had any twinges or anything yet! Everyone is expecting me to have by now and you cant help but think why you havent and does this mean im going to end up overdue?!

[ponto]

Congratulations Brownowl! Good luck Disneystar, Purplejennyrose and Rumpel.

The phone calls and emails 'just to check whether anything's happening' have now started for me. 2 emails and 3 phonecalls today, I have managed to be quite relaxed so far but I remember from last time just getting more and more annoyed that people didn't believe me when I said I would let them know as soon as something happened. Anyone else getting this? Am I being unreasonable to hate it? Sorry for moan...

[DonutMum]

Hi all. Don't know where today has gone. Got my pedicure in time for the big day and am now sitting here feeling v v sick with terrible back ache and downward pressure when I stand. Now, normally, I'd say send me good labour vibes but DH isn't home for another 48 hours so can you send "hang on" ones instead!! And good vibes to all of those who want lo asap.

[pigleychez]

Disneystar- Hope everything goes ok for tomorow.. we will be waiting for the birth announcement

Foghorn- Hope your pregnancy has been ok and good luck for August

4 days left now and already ive had 3 people text me asking if ive had any twinges yet. Annoying as ive felt nothing! Theres been no sign at all that this baby wants out.