Due Aug 08 - Glasses High, Bellies Low, Motherhood Here We Go!!

[TwilightSurfer]

Our first Due August 2008 thread started on Monday the 26th of November 2007.
We have had 11 threads so far with a total of 10,452 posts (at 904).
Shazza2002, VintageGardenia, and Bigboydiditandranaway are three original members.
Believe it or not, DizzyDixies did not join until the 3rd of January 2008.

For each of us, this pregnancy has been well documented among electronic pages that can be found here, links to all our Due August 2008 threads:
Thread 1 26NOV07-21JAN08
Thread 2 09JAN08-05FEB08
Thread 3 05FEB08-04MAR08
Thread 4 04MAR08-28MAR08
Thread 5 27MAR08-12APR08
Thread 6 12APR08-30APR08
Thread 7 30APR08-31MAY08
Thread 8 31MAY08-14JUN08
Thread 9 13JUN08-24JUN08
Thread 10 24JUN08-04JUL08
Thread 20 04JUL08-

Today we begin thread #12. It may or may not take us to our first birth. Either way, it takes us into the home stretch, the moment we've all been waiting for....

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate12JUL08]

GROUP TOTAL: 59

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 (13) vs. GIRLS (15)] [(6) Scheduled C-Sections]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 7y & 4y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 28JUL], 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 CS [EDD 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, 5y & 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 CS [EDD 08AUG], a SURPRISE.
04AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 10AUG], guesses it's a boy.
06AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 4.2y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], 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.
08AUG Babieseverywhere is 34 and lives in Lancashire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 2.4y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a GIRL.
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.
13AUG Mal00 is 33 and lives in South London. She is expecting DC#1, a BOY to be name Leonardo or Lorenzo.
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[London-4h]. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to named Tomas.
16AUG Pregnancy1 is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
17AUG Iliketosleep is 24 and lives in Wolverhampton. She has 2DDs, 7y & 6y and a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#4.
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[London+7h]. 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 Chattanooga[London-5h]. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to be named Reese Eleanor.
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.

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate18JUL08]

GROUP TOTAL: 60

DELIVERIES [BOYS (0) vs. GIRLS (0)]
sample13JUL via CS BRADGELINA delivered Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline [EDD 08AUG]
sample12JUL via VB SOMEBODYELSE delivered Timmy, 6lbs & 43cm [EDD 31JUL]

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (13) vs. GIRLS (17)] [(10) Scheduled C-Sections]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 7y & 4y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 28JUL], 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 29 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 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, 5y & 2y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 30JUL], guesses it's a girl.
31JUL SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
01AUG Gigglegirl is 32 and lives in Stockport. She has a DD, 4y, and 2DSs, 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#4 via CS [EDD 14AUG], a GIRL to be named Imogen.
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 CS [EDD 08AUG], a SURPRISE.
04AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 10AUG], guesses it's a boy.
05AUG Buckets is 31 and lives in Southampton. She has a DD, 4y, & a DS, 3. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 12AUG], a BOY to be named Kurt Benedict Barnes.
06AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 4.2y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a BOY.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
07AUG PunksNotDead has 2DDs, 13 & 9. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 15AUG], 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.
08AUG Babieseverywhere is 34 and lives in Lancashire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 2.4y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a GIRL.
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.
13AUG Mal00 is 33 and lives in South London. She is expecting DC#1, a BOY to be name Leonardo or Lorenzo.
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.
16AUG Longwayfromhome is 29 and lives in Argentina[London-4h]. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to named Tomas.
16AUG Pregnancy1 is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
17AUG Iliketosleep is 24 and lives in Wolverhampton. She has 2DDs, 7y & 6y and a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#4.
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, a GIRL.
18AUG Expectant is 32 and lives in Singapore[London+7h]. 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 Chattanooga[London-5h]. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to be named Reese Eleanor.
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.

1. Let the hospital staff do it on the day if your DP too chicken.

2.Catheter out honestly doesn't hurt.

1. Pack peppermint teabags for post-op trapped wind, breastfeeding pillow might be nice to protect wound. I'm not packing shampoo, just shower gel, as you can wash your hair the day before and you won't get as sweaty as normal! I'm banking on 2 nights in hospital for my elCS.

4.Newborn size babygrows will probably be fine (how early will you be I've forgtten?) 5.Don't know about private rooms but am farming my kids out for the night before and first night. DD is 5 and I don't mind her coming in but DS(3) would be a nightmare.

1. Am struggling trying to find exact discontinued changing bag I used to have, nothing else will do! Have found similar on Ebay but would you pay £7 for a used bag?

10. My DH just got a bar of chocolate for this year's anniversary!

Oh only 38wks, you'll be fine with NB clothes - my DS was 38+5 and weighed 9lb!

TS and everyone else having contractions .

ChaCha I've had that weird pins and needles belly button thing - in fact my whole belly button area has been extremely odd during most of this pregnancy - and it being sore to the touch. Ouch. Think it's something to do with the fact that the whole area is only supported by one floppy paperclip or something after you've had your first. Further confirmation that God is obviously a man. (And related to my other theory, developed after my having my first, that the majority of baby-related products are developed by midget men called Hans in a basement in Germany.)

All okay here but... still no kitchen/living room/radiators etc. etc. But at least I have maternity pads and Lansinoh, so things are looking up eh?! I remember very vividly the first time I looked at the NCT catalogue and realised that bubs gets all the lovely cute stuff and our section is full of delightful cooling arse rings and post-surgical trickery. (See earlier para: God is still a man etc.)

Realise I have just blethered on meaninglessly about nothing again - hope all are having a good day and remember we should all be grateful that the weather is crap delightfully cool so our thankles aren't turning into treetrankles? megathankles? Something worse than thankles. Happy days.

Hi all,

buckets - on my face this morning...

chacha - Bury Knowle - that brings back memories! Does it still have a library there?

still here, you make me feel marginally more organised! We do at least have kitchen/bathroom, if not a (finished) - baby room, DS2 room, hall, landing/furniture for these rooms... but the painting has started and the radiators will be on soon. Just need some doors now! I am figuring that a travel cot will do worst case scenario!
but delightful cooling arse rings? for whom?!

TS, hope you are doing ok despite it all.

Sorry to everyone that is feeling rubbish - not long to go (before sleepless nights, dirty nappies... and loads of lovely cuddles!).

WARNING: Big MEEEEEEE post!!!!!

My consultant has agreed to fwd my section date due to our circumstances....

Taaaaaaa raaaaaa ....

31 July ladies!!!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

GG - Wondered where you were...great date too! She offered me the 31st or 1st and i actually asked for the 1st - don't know why really, perhaps wanted it to still be August. Anyway, delivery suite said 31st so that was that. You have so much going on!!! Buckets has good replies there, must remember the teabags too.

Ax - Yup library still there although not the one we visit.

Sazzles - LOL at snail encounter.

Finally getting through to DH's mobile....

More than relief - I am really trying to eat humble pie for the sake of my sanity and all those around me but I am honestly struggling just trying to be upbeat as I hate hearing myself moan and groan and just want to get on with it.
Have just told DH who was extremely happy if not a tad concerned about it being too early but consultant did say any earlier was a no-no and that date was fine.
No beds in hospital yet so another call at 4pm to see if i can go for iron then. Can't wait to be 'normal' ish again. ]

Anyone for slice of pizza and an appletise (being the classy chick that i am)?

[arse ring alert]

ataraxis from what I remember (and bear in mind I flicked the page pretty sharpish...can't think why ) these delightful objects are for sore arsed new mums to chill out on (gel-filled) to help stitches etc. heal. Hoorah. We really get the fun end of the deal.

ChaCha congrats on date - and a big slice of pizza for me please. Extra olives.

Sympathie to you contracting girls. Sounds so uncomfortable & seems so unfair for it to go on for so long before real labour. I am guessing a lot of rest is necessary or you guys will be wrecked by the time the day itself comes. Hugs to you.

ChaCha I know it's not been easy for you but congrats on your section date. That's Thursday fortnight! This time two weeks you'll have your baby in your arms. And gigglegirl you are the next day. They are stacking up now! What does PGP mean? Can't believe you are organising a barbecue for 30 at this late stage, but your DC will appreciate you! Hope you aren't in too much pain today.

LOL Sazzles at snail / Dunkirk

Had fab dinner last night, was in at 2 then up early for cons. this am. Said baby's head was engaged which is good. Luckily whatever spd discomfort I have been having has eased greatly since giving up work - can I just say again to anyone in diffs and still working - give up as soon as ever you can!!

Hi all! TS-sorry to here you're still struggling, nothing for it but to keep soldiering on
Can't believe some ladies are stillworking, I gave up as soon as I could,and am so glad of it. Still struggling with lack o sleep, just don't knowwhat to do.

i am about to have a total meltdown
am really irritable with the kids and can't help myself - I can hear my vouce sounded like one of those mums I hate but I just can't help myslef.

and.... DH just phoned decorater to ask what time he was coming round to drop stuff off for tomorrow and he's not coming - job has run over! He can't do next weekend and can only do Thursday/Friday next week but the plumbers will still be here doing the bathroom. Carpets are being fitted on the Monday and new doors on the Tuesday. And after decorater has lined hall stairs and landing it still all needs glossing and emulsioning. So my hope for finished hall stairs and landing and bathroom my the 29th will prob now be finished bathroom (god willing) carpeted hall, stairs and landing and new doors, all to be ruined when hall is lined and then paiting won't be done for another two years at least - but all the equipment will remain stacked up and the coat hooks and fixtures won't be put back up meaning it will be worse than normal!

It's ok DH started all this in Feb - and it was going to be done in a week!!!9Not the bathroom but the rest!!)

I HATE MEN (actually he's been great over the past few weeks - just his previous slackness catching up with him!)

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate18JUL08#2]

GROUP TOTAL: 60

DELIVERIES [BOYS (0) vs. GIRLS (0)]
sample13JUL via CS BRADGELINA delivered Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline [EDD 08AUG]
sample12JUL via VB SOMEBODYELSE delivered Timmy, 6lbs & 43cm [EDD 31JUL]

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (13) vs. GIRLS (17)] [(10) Scheduled C-Sections]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 7y & 4y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 28JUL], 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 29 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 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, 5y & 2y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 30JUL], guesses it's a girl.
31JUL ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 10AUG], guesses it's a boy.
31JUL SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
01AUG Gigglegirl is 32 and lives in Stockport. She has a DD, 4y, and 2DSs, 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#4 via CS [EDD 14AUG], a GIRL to be named Imogen.
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 CS [EDD 08AUG], a SURPRISE.
05AUG Buckets is 31 and lives in Southampton. She has a DD, 5y, & a DS, 3. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 12AUG], a BOY to be named Kurt Benedict Barnes.
06AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 4.2y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a BOY.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
07AUG PunksNotDead has 2DDs, 13 & 9. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 15AUG], 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.
08AUG Babieseverywhere is 34 and lives in Lancashire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 2.4y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a GIRL.
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.
13AUG Mal00 is 33 and lives in South London. She is expecting DC#1, a BOY to be name Leonardo or Lorenzo.
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.
16AUG Longwayfromhome is 29 and lives in Argentina[London-4h]. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to named Tomas.
16AUG Pregnancy1 is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
17AUG Iliketosleep is 24 and lives in Wolverhampton. She has 2DDs, 7y & 6y and a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#4.
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, a GIRL.
18AUG Expectant is 32 and lives in Singapore[London+7h]. 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 Chattanooga[London-5h]. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to be named Reese Eleanor.
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.

PGP is Pelvic Girdle Pain

don't care what it is called it hurts!

BBQ is joint party - shouldn't be too bad as all for friends they know what I am like and will all help - thank god I've got mum and dad nearby as we will probably have to relocate here as you can't have 30 people round and no loo! Have got woman coming to build a bear with them all and she does party games and everything. Have bought cake from Costco - am waiting for DH to tell me we can go and collect (supposed to have gone at 11!!!) and we are keeping food simple - well I am - DH likes going OTT.

Playscheme starts day before section so I won't be there as premed booked for same time but friends help run it so should be ok

gaaah! reaaly fancied playing a game on xbox, spent half hour searching through boxes for a controller only to find that the power cable has gone awol.

ok opinion - what do I tell DC about C-Scetion. More for DD1 as she remembers DS2 being born and taht I nipped out for a few hours and then came home - same as all my firnds that have had babies recently. They have adapted pretty well to me on crutches and are pretty stable kids. but, i don't know what I should tell them now espec as I may be sore when I come home.

anyone know of any good books?

OMG Ilana is having her baby on Monday guys!!!

Good news for me too, having chased up my maternity allowance app and found they'd got my NI number wrong and hadn't touched it in 6wks. Not only have they turned it around in 2 days, my half-arsed estimate has turned out to be half as much as I was eligible for so I am officially loaded (for someone who only worked 1 day a week.)
Plus got a cheque from our old mortgage company as we had apparently overpaid them after remortgaging. Not going to mention that to DH, will just pay it in myself, don't want him thinking the unemployment fund is that big. Yesterday he had heard a rumour that there would be jobs at a nearer office very soon so I am pussyfooting around him until the baby comes while he makes up his mind. Seems like everyday he has a different plan, think I'll just have to stop listening or I will go mad!

GG Just say that sometimes mummies have to have their tummies unzipped!

Had a few period type pains on and off today, no more than about 6 in total . Enough to make me stop and think and count how long they last for (up to around 90 secs). Pains not accompanied by BHs. I think I am bored.

Congrats to new cs dates Not long now!!

Hi all,

I've been away since last week or so but just wanted to dip and say hello. Hope all is well and people aren't feeling to 'trepidatious' - I'm sure that's NOT a word, but it FEELS right.

This bump (nearly 35 weeks) seems to be resolutely breech still so may be joining the growing band of Elective C-Secs. A week or so to go and then I have another scan at which time, I guess, they tell me C-sec or VBAC. Lap of the Gods, I suppose!

I just can't believe that, all being well, I'll actually have a baby soon. I must get round to ordering the moses basket and doing a hospital bag.

On that note, is there a checklist that you've all been working from (absolutely sure it's been on a thread before but ..... which one!)

Sorry if all this has been said in the last few days - I just haven't had a chance to catch up properly.

Sigh. Just as an example of my husband's constantly changing job plans, apparently now he is back to applying for condensed hours but also has decided it's worth a punt to ask for voluntary redundancy. Fine, either of those I would be happy with.

I'm off to a Pampered Chef party tonight and he is footing the bill for my birthday pressie. I'm so excited!

Evening ladies

I keep trying to catch up but can't, so thought it best not to mention anybody as don't want to offend anybody that I forget

But have to mention chacha CS date, that's a great date that happens to be my birthday

Hey GG - It sounds like you have an awful lot on at the moment - you need to put your feet up and have some quiet time, maybe when the kids are in bed? As i've mentioned before my DC seem in denial but then they are both under 3 - sure the others will have a better reply. Will be quite something seeing their faces when they come to visit me lol!

Buckets - Have a lovely time!
Shazza - Oooooohhhh...same birthdays then...great!

Had my 2nd infusion, was v.difficult to get needle thingy in, i wasn't so brave today. On the plus side the m/w who is amazing was same m/w who was with me during the evening of having DS2, she topped me up well and really looked after me. Today she offered me paracetemol, sandwich, tea, was v.nice and told me that she'd be on the ward when i have the baby and made a note - yipppeeee!! Am v.happy.

Still can't walk today and mum has just left hope SPD sufferers are getting some kind of respite. Talk later x

Cyteen - Hoping tomorrow is okay for you x