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

[TwilightSurfer]

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.

Thanks No1, you'll see the new info on the next list post.

Just popped in to say GOOD LUCK to those in progress...

and to let you know that when i have time later i will tell you the most birthing story, that you can read how you like, but i read it as very positive about the natural ways of birth (pf, was going to wait until after you had LO, but decided it was a positive story anyway and to just keep you all in suspense for a while today and let you know later ).

Gotta go (really).

Hope everyone is well and everything goes safely today.

Congrats chacha
Yay cavey baby jerry comes today - wow!!!

Glad you had a better night ilana - ours was pretty ok too...

Oooh come back soon ataraxis!

Morning all,

Good luck gigglegirl - your DCs sound so sweet! And good luck CC as well, how exciting for both of you.

pg1 your birth plan looks pretty similar to mine (so obviously I approve )

Massive congratulations to ChaCha, glad to hear everything went so well

Commiserations to FHLH re. the pox Really hope you get to speak to your mw - is there a community team you could call if she's not around?

I'm definitely in the miserable corner this morning - feeling very sorry for myself and tired of everything being such a fucking struggle. I am really anxious and vulnerable all the time at the moment, which is not like me at all, and the last two nights I've had constant anxiety dreams whenever I've managed to get to sleep. Then I wake up feeling knackered, struggle to get back to sleep, and when I do I'm straight back into bad dreams. Woke up this morning feeling thoroughly pissed off.

Dragged myself to the quack's for a GBS swab - the nice nurse there says "so you saw the mw on Wednesday and apparently you have thrush...she wants to do a swab, but to be honest it will probably just confirm thrush." So I have to point out that I want to be tested for GBS, because that is what she suggested it might be and I do not want to take any risks.

Then I see the GP, at mw's request. "What can I do for you?" I tell him the mw wanted me to see him, despite not actually needing anything specific from him. I also ask if he can prescribe me Spatone instead of iron tablets because I can't face being this massive AND constipated as well. He fobs me off and tells me to give the tablets a try.

Sorry, I know this is all totally minor and stupid, but things are just getting on top of me a bit. I've been so strong over the last few years and every now and then I get a bit sick of being a grown up. After my mw being so dismissive of homebirths on Wednesday, I just feel like shouting "Will one of you fuckers actually listen to me for five minutes and credit me with a bit of intelligence?"

I miss my brother and I'm tired of feeling vulnerable

ChaCha CONGRATULATIONS!! Brilliant news. xxx

Where's ChaCha's news???

Found it.

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate01AUG08#3]

GROUP TOTAL: 64 [BIRTHS: 6]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (5) 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].
31JUL ChaCha delivered DC#3, a BOY named ?, via CS [EDD 10AUG].

IN PROCESS
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.
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.
30AUG No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.

cyteen hugs to you.

Listen, I know EXACTLY what you mean about sometimes you get sick of being a grown up. You have to carry everything, and make decisions, and keep strong for other people, and be the person everyone expects you to be, and so on and so on. When you're pregnant, if you're normally the strong, self-reliant type, used to being efficient and capable, it's a real shock to discover there are things you can't do, and that you are vulnerable and prone to tears and need a lot of reassurance, and feel physically so different and un-able a lot of the time. This is what I have found, anyway - I hope I am not assuming too much in thinking this is the kind of thing you mean.

In relation to your specific problem about the iron tablets vs. Spatone, I suggest you phone the GP and say "You remember I was in with you earlier, well I've been thinking about the tablets etc and I've decided I would like to give Spatone a try, so could you do me up a prescription after all? I can drop by and collect it."

If - which is unlikely, I'd imagine - he says No - then can you call the hospital and ask if you can get a script from them instead?

Cheer up, ducky. You feel rotten now but it will pass. You are starting a gorgeous family with your partner, who always sounds lovely & very supportive from your posts, this is a whole new phase of your life and the beginning of a great adventure. You have a fabulous baby on the way who will bring a whole new meaning to the world for you. You have been incredibly strong through tough times and this is your gift now.

CONGRATS CHACHA!!

Congratulations ChaCha
Does he have a name yet ?

How's Henry today albs?

just clicked onto your thread accidentally - I am due in Nov 08...have to say I am MOST impressed at your stats list!!!!!!! Someone is very very organised!!!!!!!!

Good luck to you all!!!!

Congratulations ChaCha! So you and Dizzy were both right with your hunches about your LO's genders. How's it going choosing a name? Can't wait to hear how you all are.

Sorry you're feeling so rough cyteen. It's such an intense time and it's not surprising that relatively small things are getting to you, particularly when you're still dealing with the loss of your brother. Would chocolate help? Am sure the baby would appreciate an afternoon on the sofa with a big bar .

Thanks VG, you have made me cry but in a nice way.

You've totally nailed my emotional state, I am used to being strong and self-reliant and it is a shock to feel so vulnerable...not something I expected at all. Maybe it's a good thing in some ways, I think a person can be too hard-shelled and know I am prone to this (it's a family trait), but it's still unsettling.

I know I'll feel better soon, once the whoremoans switch back to happy brand

And thanks poppysocks too, I suspect you're spot on about the sofa/chocolate cure...baby has been getting too much salad recently

hooray for ChaCha!!!

Good luck CC, lucky girl jumping the queue...

Massive Hugs Cyteen and huge bar of chocolate is definitely in order...

Hope you DS feels better soon VG....

I am still getting loads of niggles this am and also and a massive TMI here ( but if i cannot disclose here where can i) i have been having loads of discharge.. its disgusting,(long and stringy).. is this a sign of labour??? I am so sorry to ask particulary at lunchtime xxx

cyteen - {{{HUGS}}} here's to you! I think itsok to need help in pg, but I guess if you're used to being strong etc it does come as a shock to feel so vulnerable. Do you mind i I'm a bit nosy and ask what happened to your brother -if you do mind feel free to give me aslap and tell me to mind my own business

It's really nice not to see my name at the end of the list anymore
Although tbh I know I'll probably be the last person left on ante-natal thread watching the tumbleweed blow past, while you all cuddle little baby people.

congratulations CC & DD i'm still waiting!! still only 3days over so may have a bit longer to wait yet it's a bit like being the first in the que to do something/go on a scarry ride

cyteen when my emotions get too much for me i find swimming helps or lots of treats

CYTEEN Hugs to you - just keep in mind that it's only a day - tomorrow will be better.

CC YIPPEEEEE hopefully by now you are holding your little Jerry in your arms.

Annvan I'll be here with you watching the tumbleweed go by in early september.

Went to MW this morning not my ususl one but a nice one with a student. Had normal checks bp fine, bubs still head down 4/5 engaged, we talked birth plans and student was very unimpressed with nice green form as there was no place for non medical info - like DH cutting cord etc.... So she wrote all over their form giving my preferences - i also gave her a copy of my own typed out plan. Apparently they try and kick you out asap once delivered and now have a no transfer policy to MW led unit - she gave me the MLU number and told me to call them direct and they will arrange transfer once i'm ready. So feeling better about getting feeding sorted and not having to go home at t hurs post delivery.

CHACHA Congratulations on the safe arrival of your little boy. Now he just needs a name!

All those with bubas already - how are you getting on? Keep us updated.

I feel fairly ok today but I think I'll crack open a bit of choc myself, too. Let's declare it Chocolate Friday.

sarah I have the same errm thing as you believe this to be a show, which can be creamy or greeny or streaked with blood or very bloody but in consistency is recognisable by being sort of jellyish or egg-whitey. So that would be your mucous plug coming away, or part of it anyway, yes definitely a sign that things are happening.

I also think I had waters leakage last night, but nothing more than BH this am.

CYTEEN Don't forget dark chocolate id FULL of nice easily absorabable (is that a word????) iron so keep eating lots of it.

Oops - where are you having yours? I posted a thread asking about Medway Maritime, where I'll be going, and got a couple of very encoraging replies, so that's put my mind at ease about that one. If I'd stayed in London, I'd probably have gone for a home birth, because no way was I willing to have a baby at Newham General (horrible)
I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow!

Cyteen, def worth investing in high quality 70% chocolate for the iron content. Plus lots of prunes and apricots & OJ for both iron and constipation. Prune juice is quite tasty in small doses. Keep pushing for the homebirth kit, I suspect she tries to fob off everyone the same way - the 'lots of other people due the same time' line sounds very unscientific given the 5wk window of term-ness. . Re the vulnerability, I had a total identity crisis with my 1st pregnancy - Mrs Never Ill suddenly becomes invalid with m/s and fatigue, really missed my DH even though he was there because pregnancy was just something I couldn't totally share with him, felt v lonely without my little construct of him in my head talking to me iyswim. It all got better after DD was born, we were both back to square one on the looking after a baby front.

Ok, have been procrastinating for the last hour, must go and have ashower, as MIL is coming round at 2 and were walking in to Rochester. Then we'll be going to the hospital to visit the Maternity whatsits. WHy? Am I having a baby. Naaaah, ages left to go. Am in denial.