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Due Aug 2008 - "Babies Are Arriving Daily" or "Ready, Set, WAIT" or "Pick a Corner"

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TwilightSurfer · 30/07/2008 16:37

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate30JUL08]

GROUP TOTAL: 63 [BIRTHS: 4]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (4) vs. GIRLS (0)]
17JUL WhippyVoodoo formerly Voodoococonut delivered DC#2, a BOY named JJ (7lb 4.5oz), via CS [EDD 23JUL].
21JUL IlanaK delivered DC#3, a BOY named Saul, via CS [EDD 28JUL].
24JUL Alittlebitshy delivered DC#2, a BOY named Henry (8lb 11.5oz), via CS [EDD 03AUG].
30JUL Miamla delivered DC#1, a BOY named Theodore (8lb 4oz), via VB [EDD 29JUL].

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (13) vs. GIRLS (19)] [(9) Scheduled C-Sections]
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 Vintagegardenia is 35 and lives in Ireland. She has a DS, 10y. Expecting DC#2 via IN [02AUG], a SURPRISE.
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 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 MrsMagooo is 25. She has a DD, 2yr. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
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 14AUG], 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.
13AUG Murf is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
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.
17AUG Bohemianbint has DS, 23m. Expecting DC#2.
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, 20m. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 14AUG] or VBAC-maybe, 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.
19AUG Briwish lives in Solihull. She has a DD, 19m and is expecting DC#2, 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 to be named Joseph Simon.
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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Shazza2002 · 01/08/2008 10:24

Oi CC That is not on. TS Can be excused for queue jumping as she doesn't understand the english etiquette, but you, you have no excuse

Only joking. Good luck. Ooohh it's all exciting on here now, since the 1st one popped there's been no stopping us.

Oh FHLH, is there anybody else at the hospital that you can talk to or does it have to be your midwife?

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 01/08/2008 10:26

Oh how exciting cc. I cant imagine being told you are having baby TODAY
GOOD luck

AnnVan · 01/08/2008 10:28

CC - wow, good luck!!

Anyone had any news from Jennylee? no1 - so you're my due date buddy? which of us will pop first? I think my one wants to be late, it is not interested in the outside world!

poppysocks · 01/08/2008 10:29

Exciting news CC. Will be thinking of you. Good luck! Keep us posted!

PetitFilou1 · 01/08/2008 10:31

The school thing (in England) is basically this: If your child is born on 31 August as opposed to 1 September, he/she will be the youngest in the year as opposed to the oldest. The difference is a whole school year.

However, most of us send our children to school earlier than we legally have to.

Your child is of "compulsory school age" on the 1st January, 1st April or 1st September following their 5th birthday.
Children becoming 5 years old between 1st January and 31st March are of compulsory school age at the beginning of the term after 1st April.
Children becoming 5 years old between 1st April and 31st August are of compulsory school age from the beginning of the term after 1st September.

Children becoming 5 years old between 1st September and 31st December are of compulsory school age from the beginning of the term after 1st January.

This doesn't actually mean you have to send them to school just that you have to start educating them at that point!

That has probably confused people even more...

PetitFilou1 · 01/08/2008 10:32

Foghorn Agree with Bealcain, if you've had cp before, there is no problem.

CC How exciting!!! Will await the news

AnnVan · 01/08/2008 10:33

Ooh thanks pf - so if bumpy decides s/he wants out on due date, I can send it to school at the earliest just after s/he turns four and at the latest just after fifth birthday?

FoghornLeghorn · 01/08/2008 10:34

Well I've defo had CP and Shingles !

Don't think we've heard from JennyLee ....

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 01/08/2008 10:35

Thanks petitfilou will get my head round it eventually

AnnVan Apparently according to everyone who sees me I am due anyday
Just need to hold on one more week so I can hopefully get my Home water birth. But thats another story.....

pregnancy1 · 01/08/2008 10:49

Morning everyone. So exciting about all the new babas - good luck CC & anyone else expecting today.

Nothing exciting to report here. Off for a manicure and pedicure this afternoon & am trying to work up the enthusiasm to shower/get up and write my birth plan . Also on my to do list is to get a number for a reflexologist recommended by a neighbour to get this baba out. Am only 38 weeks tomorrow with my first baby - do I need to calm down & let nature take it's course? Honest opnions please ladies.

ChaCha · 01/08/2008 10:54

hi ladies

baby boy born yesterday at 11.30, everything went well. he is lovely and cuddly and am in love, thanks ladies xx

congrats dd and cc catch up when baby out of arms x

CaptainDippy · 01/08/2008 10:56

Oooooooooooh!! Just had text from CaptainCaveman!!!

She's going to meet her little fella today!!!!!!! She's third on waiting list for theatre, should be having section in an hour or so!!!!!! Exciting!!

I'll update when I have more .....

Your 1st "August" baby!!!?

CaptainDippy · 01/08/2008 10:59

Just seen CC's already posted!

for beating me to it!!!

BabiesEverywhere · 01/08/2008 11:02

Thinking of Captain Caveman

pregnancy1, Yes, try to relax and await natural arrival of your baby. Easier said than done with your first, I was so ready to meet DD and when she didn't arrive on her due date, I just cried and cried. I thought I was on a promise for 40 weeks pf pregnancy and then a baby She was over a week late.

This time I am 39 weeks today and expecting to be pregnant for another 3 weeks or so, if baby bea comes early that is fine but I don't have the desperate need to meet him/her than I did with my first. Properly because I am still running around after a toddler and don't have time to think much about it.

IlanaK · 01/08/2008 11:02

Congratulations ChaCha!! Can't wait to hear the details!

We had a better night last night - Saul woke 3 hourly for feeds instead of hourly. He is generally a happy baby, so can't complain too much. We are going through nappies at a rate that will cause us to remortgage the house soon though . All the lovely ecodisposables I bought are too big so we are currently using huggies newborn until he grows a bit.

I forgot to update his birth weight for the list. He was 7lb 13oz.

PetitFilou1 · 01/08/2008 11:06

Congratulations to chacha! Hope all went well.

Preg1 yes let nature take its course. Enjoy the peace, quiet and time you have for yourself - life will never be the same again! (in a good way of course)

VintageGardenia · 01/08/2008 11:12

Hi all.

CC that's so exciting! Hope it goes well - this afternoon you'll be introducing Tom to "Jerry"! Thinking of you xxx.

No news from ChaCha - unless I've missed it? gigglegirl your day today!

pf hope things go a little better for you today, you and your dh both being stretched.

DP got me some lovely things for my labour bag including a thing called magicool which is a spray thing for your face / neck to cool you off, it truly is magic! Also a good fat book and a notebook, so I hope I am compos mentis again soon...

Poor DS is vomiting and has a very upset stomach, he came home early from a "sleepover" this morning because of it. Luckily was with very good & understanding friend, as he was sick all over their car... he's all droopy & pale as paper & has just gone to sleep. Feel so sorry for him.

TS have to say I wouldn't be rushing for an induction if I were you, unless doc thinks necessary. preg1 my reflex says she doesn't do the bringing on thing till at least 39 weeks but yours may be different. Even if it doesn't work it's such heaven on the feet - and you sleep so soundly afetr it. MrsMagoo I bet you slept well last night, did you?

FHLH re. pox and also re. Scarlet Pimpernel mw. Hope you manage to get hold of her this morning.

Sazzles sorry you're in a bit of a quandary over the cs / vbac. Did brekker make you feel any better? I have no cs experience so can't really advise or comment.

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 11:14

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate01AUG08#2]

GROUP TOTAL: 64 [BIRTHS: 5]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (4) vs. GIRLS (1 )]
17JUL WhippyVoodoo formerly Voodoococonut delivered DC#2, a BOY named JJ (7lb 4.5oz), via CS [EDD 23JUL].
21JUL IlanaK delivered DC#3, a BOY named Saul, via CS [EDD 28JUL].
24JUL Alittlebitshy delivered DC#2, a BOY named Henry (8lb 11.5oz), via CS [EDD 03AUG].
30JUL Miamla delivered DC#1, a BOY named Theodore (8lb 4oz), via VB [EDD 29JUL].
31JUL Dizzydixies delivered DC#3, a GIRL named ? (9lb 13oz), via CS [EDD 30JUL].

IN PROCESS
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.
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 CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 4.2y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 14AUG], a BOY.

WAITING ROOM
29JUL Bigboydiditandranaway is 36 and lives in Midlands. She has a DS, 26m. Expecting DC#2.
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 Mum2b1 is expecting DC#1.
02AUG Shazza2002 is 28 and lives in West London. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
02AUG MrsMagooo is 25. She has a DD, 2yr. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
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 Vintagegardenia is 35 and lives in Ireland. She has a DS, 10y. Expecting DC#2 via IN [02AUG], 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.
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 via IN, 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.
13AUG Murf is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
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.
15AUG SausageAndMash is 37 and lives in London. She has a DD, 3y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 24AUG].
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.
16AUG 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.
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.
17AUG Bohemianbint has DS, 23m. Expecting DC#2.
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, 20m. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 14AUG] or VBAC-maybe, a GIRL to maybe be named Emma.
19AUG Karney is 39 and lives in Glasgow.
19AUG Daisy26 is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
19AUG Briwish lives in Solihull. She has a DD, 19m and is expecting DC#2, 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 to be named Joseph Simon.
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.
27AUG Goodie2shoes is 38. She has a DS, 2y and is expecting DC#2, a BOY.
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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TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 11:15

Go CAPTAIN!!!!

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no1putsbabyinthecorner · 01/08/2008 11:16

Another congrats
God Im getting excited now.
preg1 I too would try to relax and rest as much as you can these next few weeks. ( I know its hard when we are so excited)
But cant relax this time looking after 17 month old too.
Also house sitting for sister
looking after 2 dogs (one mine) 2 fish tanks
4 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs. Was trying not to stress last night chasing a rabbit round her yard for two hours
Also currently having a conservatory built
(bit extreme for somewhere to put the birthing pool) LOL
so bit unsettled to say the least.

pregnancy1 · 01/08/2008 11:17

Argh - I know I should relax. I've always been a control freak though . If anyone has a mo, do you mind having a look at my first go at my birth plan & telling me if I've missed anything/put anything stupid in? (You'll see tht some bits are v obviosuly cut and paste from elsewhere _- it's still at the brain dump stage) THanks!

As this is my first baby, this is my ?ideal? plan, but I?ll obviously be flexible depending on the circumstances.

Birthing Partner
I have asked that my husband, XXXXXX, speaks for me/takes control when I can?t. Please listen to him!
Please also allow my mother access to me if required (XXXXX).
Labour
Positions
I have SPD so please do not make me give birth on my back (I would also like to avoid an episiotomy, so would like to give birth as upright as possible).
Ideally I would like to be in the birthing pool for the first stage (but wish to give birth out of the pool).
I would like to remain as mobile as possible for as long as possible, so would like to avoid continuous monitoring please.
I would like a peaceful labour and am likely to try to shut myself away from any noise/bright lights. I may use an ipod to help me withdraw from what is happening.
Pain relief
I would like to give birth with minimal pain relief ? ideally only using TENs and gas and air (plus water, massage, breathing etc).
If I request further pain relief please let DH & I know how dilated I am & roughly how much time there is left so we can make a decision on whether I can manage with nothing else. Ideally I do not want any pain relief that crosses the placenta, so if I do insist on more pain relief I?d like to move onto an epidural. If I am having an epidural I want it to be as low dose as possible.
Guidance
As this is my first labour, I?d be grateful for any advice you could give me on suitable positions and breathing. Please give me lots of reassurance and encouragement - I need to hear that everything is going fine and that I am doing well and please remind me that my baby is on its way and I will meet her soon.
Interventions
Please do not intervene/use medical equipment (no forceps/ventouse) to get my baby out unless it?s a medical emergency, but then please discuss with myself/DH.

After the birth
I would like to have the injection to deliver the placenta please.
I would like prolonged skin to skin contact with my baby immediately after the birth (don?t worry about cleaning her up first).
DH would like to cut the cord.
We would like our baby to be given a vitamin k injection.
I want to breast feed my baby. Please do not give her formula. If I am having difficulty please let me express some and give it to her in a feeding cup ? no bottles please.
Baby is not to leave my view, or if extra care is required then partner must go with baby.
I have requested to have a private room.

VintageGardenia · 01/08/2008 11:17

All those in the throes bealcain and sarah and jenny good luck and easy times to you.

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 11:19

Bealcain, what's the date so I can give you that smiley and will it be induction or CS??

No1, has your date changed? You're listed with 26AUG and you posted your due date is 30AUG....do I need to update something??

Shazza, quit worrying!

Foghorn, my neighbor came down with the shingles two weeks (or more) ago and my doctor has stressed we stay away from her a bit longer for the whole CP reason. I'm immune and DD has had one round of vacccine but still he said it's a good idea. We chatted in our yard two days ago and the girls played a bit but that's as close as we've gotten. It worries me. I'm very sorry for your situation. {{{hugs}}

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cheerfulvicky · 01/08/2008 11:21

Just wanted to say congrats to those who've already popped, and good luck to CC! It's so exciting now all the babes are arriving

I'm officially sick of being pregnant, but also unprepared for arrival of sprog as house is a mess and there are loads of fiddly little things that need doing, so I suppose I'm more or less content for him to remain where he is... I think Ask me again in a week though, ha.

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 01/08/2008 11:23

Hi yes, me and mw worked out 26th originally but dating scan said 30th. Its a suprise btw
Thanks for updating.