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.

Congratulations jenny! Do come back and let us know what name you've chosen for her and hope the feeding picks up soon.

Sorry to hear about your rubbish evening - in all ways - TS. Hope you manage some good sleep.

Buckets! Are you excited that you may get your VBAC after all? I'm still sort of hoping that things here get kicked off before my date. Don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell though.

We've actually been really busy here since I've been on mat. leave, but think we need a quiet final week. Barely had a chance to actually sit down with DD and do a jigsaw or read her a story or two as we've just been out and about so much. This week though plenty of that and lots of reminders about using the loo - a particularly nasty accident while we were out yesterday reminded me that I still need to remind here . Can't believe that this is the last week with just her...

Congratulations Jennylee! What lovely news, hope to see you on the post-natal thread once everyone has had their babies.

Hi everyone

Congratulations Jennylee and everyone else that have had their babies! There will soon have to be a thread for us on the postnatal board!

I went back to sleep for a couple of hours. Hope you got back to sleep to Twilightsurfer - sorry you are so uncomfortable.

Hi SazzlesA - swollen hands are horrid, i have to run mine under cold and hot water every morning to get my circulation going again each morning.

Petitfilou - what is in your homebirth kit, are you having a pool. Would be good to check i have everything i need!

Right off to have a second breakfast.

Congrats Jennylee, what lovely news

Buckets how exciting! How are the contractions now?

Sorry to hear your evening was not so good ts. Praying that minisurfer shows up soon.

Tom is enjoying cuddling his little bro but soon gets bored and would much rather watch cartoon network on the patientline tv!
Oliver fed pretty much solidly from 1 til 5 am, and is just in the process of doing the same again, having started his latest marathon at 10.20!!! Latch seems ok, just waiting for milk to come in.....

ok, am going to try and shut my eyes if ican persuade Oliver to part with my nipple

CaptainCaveman Congratulations on the birth of Oliver! I have just had a look at your photos and seen the cankle - so glad i am not alone! Please tell me they have gone down now - i am scared i am going to have cankles for life.

Still contracting, 20 or 40mins between them but pain is more intense so DH is going to have to chauffeur us about as I wouldn't want to get one while driving.
We're off to visit his folks to reassure DD about staying there then off for dinner at my folks' (we're all within 10miles). Am just about to pack kids' bags just in case things get worse and we need to ditch them!
Don't think I'd go for a VBAC now, happy to remain at this level of intermittent pain though til a civilised hour for electives, whether that's tomorrow or Tues as planned.

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate03AUG08]

GROUP TOTAL: 64 [BIRTHS: 9]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (6) vs. GIRLS (3 )]
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].
29JUL Jennylee delivered DC#2 , a GIRL named ? (6lb 2oz), via VB+IN [EDD 17AUG]
30JUL Miamla delivered DC#1, a BOY named Theodore (8lb 4oz), via VB [EDD 29JUL].
31JUL Dizzydixies delivered DC#3, a GIRL named ? (9lb 14oz & 54cm), via CS [EDD 30JUL].
31JUL ChaCha delivered DC#3, a BOY named ?, via CS [EDD 10AUG].
01AUG Gigglegirl delivered DC#4, a GIRL named Imogen Louise (6lb 9oz), via CS [EDD 14AUG].
01AUG CaptainCaveman delivered DC#2, a BOY named Oliver Benjamin (6lbs 14oz), via CS [EDD 14AUG].

IN PROCESS
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 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.

Congratulations Jennylee!!!!

Sleeping in two hour increments now. That does allow for some relief. Just had my second shower of the day. I guess you can say I am CLEAN. Baby has settled but still obviously posterior. Hips and legs ache immensely. The pain I can deal with it's just my crying that's out of control. BOO HOO HOO I HATE BEING WHINEY!!!!!!

Anyone heard from Bealcain??

TS - have you tried kneeling on the floor and leaning over a birth ball (or coffee table if no ball). It is meant to help baby turn because heaviest part (the back of head) is pulled to front of belly by gravity. May be worth a try if you havent already?

Just popped in. DS and DH are both snoozing upstairs... I'm the one who needs the rest dammit .

Stillhere I'm also breech, scanned last week after suspicions at my 36 week check. Into hospital on Tuesday to try and turn the baby which I'm not looking forward to but apparently they have a good success rate. I can't give you much info about where you feel the kicks with a breech baby. Mine apparently has it's butt in my cervix and it's legs stretched out so it still feels like it's kicking me in the 'normal' way. But I do know that I've got a very hard round head right at the top of my bump...

Better go, I can here stirrings upstairs...

PS. Lovely pics of your new baby girl DD!

Hi all and congrats to JennyLee

Just got back from day out. Absolutely knackered. I sat on the stairs and cried before I came out (when dh asked how I was) - I just want to collapse into bed now but no chance.... sazzles no choice but to go out all day or dh would get no sleep - had four of them rampaging round the house this morning until he got home as it was. It is the noise that gets to me more than anything. Once we were out it was easier than being on my own - but before in the house, it was starting to do my head in!

I have now got the point where people are staring at my bump when I go out. I wonder why they don't realise this is pretty rude! But I assume they are thinking that I'm about to burst and why am I out?!

Lcy Homebirth kit has fairly basic stuff like needles, bed mats in case waters break, sutures, drugs for getting the placenta out (now in fridge) and in case of a lot of bleeding to close the womb up, that kind of thing. They bring the entonox with them. I'm not having a pool, I figured the bath would probably do. Depressingly, that was the second mw I've met who has said that 3rd births can be a bit of a wild card and not to assume this one will be fast (although it could well be). I'm impressed with how much experience the mws have round here though. The four I've met have had over 100 years experience between them!

Hi Petitfilou - thanks for info. I think i am all set now - just need the baby to want to come out I have also been very impressed by my community midwifes. There is a much higher than average homebirth rate around here and the CM's are so experienced that they have been training the hospital midwifes on how to deliver in water. I don't think i would bother with a pool if it was my third, you probably wouldn't have time to fill it!

Right dh is home from golf so we are going for a long walk to try and get things going.

Hi All

Nothing much news here at all Raining and wet, I wish the sun would come back, although it means I don't have to water the garden.

Have stalked Mrsmagoo on another boards I know her from and at 12 today She seemed to be having regular contractions 7/8 minutes apart but not very strong she was sure this was it but waiting for MW to ring her back.

This baby is moving down and pressing on my tail bone, which I broke falling off my horse years ago, which is very uncomfortable and it worried me that the back pressure means she has spun around and is lying back to back.

MIL has invited us round for a roast - great in htat I won't have washing up to do, but not so great in that mIL can't cook!
As DP said, if it's inedible, we can eat something when we get back!

Have just made a yummy fresh Victoria Sponge for DH and anyone who wants a slice - homemade strawbug jam in the middle with buttercream. Roast in the oven, washing done, floors washed - I AM A DOMESTIC GODDESS at least for today tomorrow is another story.

Is anyone else bored with this whole maternity leave thingie?? I have only been at home a week and so want to go back to work I hate being home without DH and all my friends are working or away on holiday for the next weeks or so.

Oh Oops I'll have some of that sponge! mmmmm. I am not a domestic goddess at the mo

Oops I'll take a slice too. What is it with our girls?!?

TS I am hoping it's not a sign of things to come!! Have persuaded reflexology lady to press the labour buttons next 2 sessions or i might have to put my hand up there and retrieve her (baby not reflexology lady)by force!!!!!!!!

DH has managed to spread icing all across the kitchen counter? Not even I made that much mess and I was baking!

Midwife thinks the pressure on my back is the head swivelling down as if she is her losing her thumb and turning to find it?? Thoughts of c-section and begging slowly coming to mind.

Sounds like we are both in the same boat....too bad it's made of chicken wire and we have no paddles!!! I've tried everything to get this kid to turn around. See the doc at 9:45 in the morning AND I'M DEMANDING an eviction!!

Going to try and nap some more in case tonight is a repeat of last night.

S;eep well TS and good luck with the eviction notice if I don't 'see' you before then.

sazzles I think I better keep quiet on that subject - lets just say some mothers are good at small age gaps but I was not one of them I'm hoping it will be easier this time but I'm sure every age gap has its pros and cons....

Lcy I'm impressed you can go for a long walk - I can't! Can manage about 10 minutes max then start to ache and have to sit down.

oops Sad to say I love the time I'm having on my own on Monday and Tuesdays. I can have a restful time pottering about. In the last few years I have discovered that about myself, sometimes I need peace and quiet just to keep my head together. Speaking of which, I am just off to read the paper while dh goes out for fish and chips - think he has realised I'm at the end of my rope this evening!

Hi all. Have been meaning to join MN for a while now, but thought that I might not get any work done if I did! Anyway, I finish work this week so I don't need to worry any more! Hope it's not too late to join this group as the babies seem to be arriving quickly now! Congratulations to all those who's babies have arrived already - I'm hoping mine is staying put for a couple of weeks yet as I've still got lots to get ready! For stats purposes (if TS has got the energy), this is my first, due 20 August and I live in Birmingham.

Oooh pf lucky you with fish and chips! Hmm I wonder would that do us here... It's YEARS since I had them and now that you mention them...

oops I had my reflex this afternoon, she pressed all the buttons and I must say I felt plenty of twinges during the session, no doubt about it. However, she left, and normal service has resumed! She said it usually takes 24 hours so perhaps I'll be writhing in agony this time tomorrow... Thanks for the sponge, most fluffy & delicous, a good hors d'oeuvre before my possible fish n chips...

TS hope you get a bit of a nap in. Do you mean you are going to ask to be induced tomorrow?

CC glad you are sounding so happy and little Oliver has a good latch already!

DP gone for a run, DS following on his bike, so have one precious hour, thought I would do a catch up here rather than the washing up!