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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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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
oopsacoconut · 01/08/2008 13:23

Annvan I'm having mine in Royal United Hospital in Bath although we have a midwife led unit closer, it would mean I might have to have dragon midwife at my birth, then I would have cross my legs until she went home! Also I want the chicken option (as the midwife called it!)of an epidural.

sarahnh · 01/08/2008 13:23

thanks for coming back on that one vg.. i wasn't sure as i thought that a show should be (bloody)...!! its is so nice to be able to come on here and ask anything at all!!!! xxx

bealcain · 01/08/2008 13:41

cyteen i'm on something called fersamal. it;s an ironsyrup, tastes rank but no sode effects. the reason your doctor wouldn't prescribe Spatone is that he can't, it;'s not on the medical registry for prescriptions but you can buy it yourself in Boots...(my mw suggested it but i got the fersamal instead)

ts it's on my due date. the 08.08.08 at 8am!! however i thni kshe may be born this weekend. after last nights activity and today's it's pretty similar to ds2 who was then born on the sunday morning so fingers crossed and legs open!!

I'm still in the sh*tty corner, both dc went to sleep about an hour apart so i tried, but couldn't get off then ds2 woke...so have still had no sleep since 5am yesterday morning and that was horrible broken sleep. am offically shattered!

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 13:45

Sarah when my mplug came out it was all jelly-like but "stringy" as it all sorta stuck together. The past two days I've had similar stuff just in much smaller amounts. This time it's a little bloody/brownish (it was clear as snot before).

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TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 13:49

Gotcha Bealcain. Smiley will be on next list post. Kinda of you, and Sarah and VG at the moment but I've not discredited my odd self yet. Suddenly my bowels started working quite well this morning and I'm sleeping hard in between posting here. Baby might just be waiting for that 38 mark on Saturday.....FINE BY ME!!!

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TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 13:53

Cyteen {{{hugs}}} feeling a bit like you intermittently these days without my mom. I remember when my waters broke with DD1, I immediately got in the shower to get ready to go to the hospital, and stood their crying harder than I'd ever cried because she was gone but yet still with me.....as it was 1am on my mother's birthday. You'll be fine. I promise. {{{hugs}}}

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VintageGardenia · 01/08/2008 13:55

sarah I was up last night searching for previous threads about it! Here's one.

bealcain I'm loving your 8 date!

TS don't be too of me, could be ages yet! How's oldMrsTS today, is she bearable?

Buckets · 01/08/2008 13:58

I'm in the lazy-can't-be-arsed-corner this afternoon. My dad's been round working up a sweat as he's decided to dig up and rebuild our wonky patio next week (yes the week we're having another baby) so I made us lunch and that's it for the day. Would feel guilty having a 64yr old doing manual labour with only a 3yr old to help but you there is no budging a retired engineer whose latest project just happens to be in your garden.
DH phoned to say he has accidentally booked himself out for the night (someone has got him a football ticket, he had got the week wrong.) Am still sex-obsessed and was hoping for a celebratory shag tonight (start of paternity leave then his condensed hours start) so may have to pop out for large amounts of chocolate too.

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:02

VG she's hold up in the guest room.

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sarahnh · 01/08/2008 14:06

Thanks again for that VG... its definitely still happening and i am continuing to have the low down kind of burning period pains.. that said, been feeling like this for weeks ( like you TS) so i am not holding my breath!!

VintageGardenia · 01/08/2008 14:10

Not holding mine either! I'm doing a bit of work today, and not remotely considering giving birth.

DS has made a miraculous recovery to the point where he feels just about able to stomach chocolate buttons or a few Percy Pigs. Errm no DS, you can have a brown sandwich and a drink for the moment mother.

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:11

NEW CORNER: The Labour FOREVER Corner
Come on Sarah & Bealcain and VG if you're game. There's a recliner for each of us.

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VintageGardenia · 01/08/2008 14:18

Not me mate!! No no no I"m not in labour I am writing an Important Article and waiting for the chimney sweep and tending to my ill child and reviewing the garden and finishing my bunting etc etc and I am staying out of that particular corner for the moment .

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:23

OK

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bealcain · 01/08/2008 14:32

i'm definately in labour. got a friend coming round to help me, as am too tired to look after children....and in soooo much pain....will keep you updates, can i have a bouncy ball instead of a recliner? and some ice?

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:34

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate01AUG08#4]

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.
08AUG Bealcain is 21 and lives in Kent, She has 2DSs 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#3 via IN [EDD 08AUG], a GIRL to be named Delilah.

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 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.

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pregnancy1 · 01/08/2008 14:35

Right, know I'm ridiculously late to ask this Q as it's been done weeks ago for everyone else, but can anyone think of a good middle name for bean please:

Emeline XXXX Lxxxx (surname is 2 syllables)

Are there any rules on how many syllables the middle name should be:

Emeline Sophie Lxxxxx

Although Sophie is one of our back up names -should we save it in case we have another girl ? What about Gretta or Margaret (name of fav aunty)?

Emeline isn't 100% - we may decide against it if she doens't look like it. (Also, any thoughts on spelling? So many variations)...

Sorry - v me post and completely inconsequential given all the plus being lost/contractions had. I'm just a bit bored today (although off for a manicure/pedicure in a bit as have foul talons ).

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:36

GO BEALCAIN!!!!

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pregnancy1 · 01/08/2008 14:37

I meant plugs - sorry!

pregnancy1 · 01/08/2008 14:39

OMG - I can't believe we have 3 on the go! Good luck GG, CC & Belcain xx

TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:42

P1...Margaret would be my choice. 3+3+2 works

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TwilightSurfer · 01/08/2008 14:43

I guess it depends on how you pronounce Margaret as it could be 2 syl but that would be find too 3+2+2.

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FoghornLeghorn · 01/08/2008 14:43

Wahoo Bealcain
It really is all kicking off now !

VintageGardenia · 01/08/2008 14:45

Oooh bealcain good for you!!

Preg1 I think I would use Emmeline for the spelling. I like the way Emmeline Sophie scans, but if you think you'll want the name again hang on to it. I love Emmeline Sophie, she sounds like the plucky child heroine of a Victorian novel! The two names are sort of out the same palette. I like Emmeline Lucy for the same reasons, but am always rubbish at picking names for other people. I always like the idea of using family names for middle names, we don't know if ours is a boy or girl, but the middle names either way are family names.

pregnancy1 · 01/08/2008 15:05

Oh yes, I like Emmeline. I've been staring at so many variations I can't work out which is best. Oh, Lucy has never come up, but I think it works too. Oh, hang about - it sounds a bit weird with my surname

Is:
Emmeline Sophie Margaret Lxxx

too much? I have 3 names excluding surname(4 if you include my confirmation name) and it always seemed excessive....

Right, off to get my talons hacked off trimmed. Hopefully there will be some new babies by the time I get back