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Due Aug 08 - And the Signs of Labor ARE....

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TwilightSurfer · 04/07/2008 15:47

This is it!! Some of us have already started the descent into new BABYDOM. Best to arm ourselves with the facts. Here you will find the Signs of Labor. Just don't panic. Remember women around the world have been giving birth for ages. You are not alone nor will you be alone throughout this entire process. We are all here for each other no matter what. So let us go forward with heads high and bellies low.

This little quiz might also be helpful. Remember we are in this TOGETHER!!

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate04JUL08]

GROUP TOTAL: 57

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 (12) vs. GIRLS (15)]
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, 13m, and 2DDs, 8y & 12y. 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 to be named Delilah.
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, 2.4y. 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.
19AUG Daisy26 is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
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.
21AUG Musm2go is 35 and lives in B'ham Solihull. She has a DD, 6y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
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.
24AUG SausageAndMash is 37 and lives in London. She has a DD, 3y. Expecting DC#2.
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 Ataraxis formerly Readyforbed has 2 DSs, 5y & 3y, and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL.
29AUG Waytoomuchchocolate is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
30AUG AnnVan lives in Kent and is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.

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CaptainCaveman · 04/07/2008 21:43

hahahahhahahhaaa LOL at your dh sazzles! That is too funny. Dh once put the dishwasher on and when I came home a couple of hours later it was still going....When I asked him why he said "well the dial kept stopping at the bottom". errrm, that will be because the programme has finished. Poor dh thought the dial would move ALL the way round. Dishes were clean though!

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gigglegirl · 04/07/2008 21:55

dh has now phoned - he's gone to the pub but has forgotten his key! helpful! Now in pub where no signal so can't phone to say i'm locking you out but hidden key in...

aaarrrrggghhhhh

have now got charger for laptop
just need choc and debit card but invloves stairs so not sure I'll make it tonight!

oopsacoconut · 04/07/2008 22:01

Giggle I don't have choc but you can share my cheddar and gerkins on buttered digestives.

Leave dh a sealed envelope on the door with note in telling him where keys are.

gigglegirl · 04/07/2008 22:05

ohh coconut yes please to the cheese and biscuits but i'd rather have chutney than gerkins!

envelop sounds like a good idea although who knows if he'll be able to read in the state he'll be in!

VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:10

Domino's definitely bad for indigestion! Yuck.

LOL at Greta, Derek and the rest.

I'm with Sazzles on the birth thing. I am not really that bothered at the moment, however it happens is fine, but from talking to people what happens on the day can be traumatic / disappointing / alarming or whatever, so I am more than happy to focus on fact that Greta / Derek / Victoria has arrived healthy, happy and feeding!

Funny to think of the Julys having had 10 babies in June!! How many Augusts will arrive in July?

VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:12

gigglegirl send him a text re key when he hoves into signal range again he'll get it and you (sleeping peacefully) will have done all you could.

oopsacoconut · 04/07/2008 22:14

VG - here have some Gaviscon - tabs and liquid available

I'm with you and Sazzles too as long as this baby arrives safely and healthy that's all i care about.
Giggle - red onion, homemade green tomato, or spicey tomato chutney?

Fizzy elderflower has given me the burps, I sound like the wind section of the orchestra.

VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:17

Eeuuww struggle with Gaviscon but I'll have a swig. Bleuch.

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oopsacoconut · 04/07/2008 22:24

if it tastes bad it's good for you or at least that's what i tell the kids.

gigglegirl · 04/07/2008 22:27

now i want cheese.... actually i think I just want food...... might try those stairs....

longwayfromhome · 04/07/2008 22:33

oooooh, a hard drinking night in with the due in August thread as we hand round the ... gaviscon

VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:36

Yes and to really get this party started I have just downloaded Come on Eileen and Eye of the Tiger!

Beyond cool on this thread.

VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:36

Ooh I might go for Rock me Amadeus, too!!

oopsacoconut · 04/07/2008 22:38

can also offer pepto bismol if there are any who don't want gaviscon aniseed or peppermint. Why do i feel like a dealer??

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oopsacoconut · 04/07/2008 22:46

I have it in liquid cherry flavour - DH breought it back from Boston - do you like it??

gigglegirl · 04/07/2008 22:46

ok - i'm in a strop

we have no chocolate - how could i be so amiss

have had to settle for fruit pastilles

will prob need one of your drinks after them!

oopsacoconut · 04/07/2008 22:49

ooh just read the pepto leaflet - it can make your poo dark green and can darken your tongue too - so does that mean a dark green tongue?

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VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:51

Oh dear have spent 25 quid on iTunes for a load of old crap that I probably have on tape somewhere. Not that I would ever dig it out I'm sure.

Sazzles before we actually got our mitts on the lyrics in Smash Hits we thought that song was "Penis".

The lyrics went:

I'm your penis
I'm your fire
Your desire

or something like that.

LOL.

VintageGardenia · 04/07/2008 22:52

Might I add I was about 15 at the time!!

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