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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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AnnVan · 31/07/2008 16:47

bealcain, that brief moment of enthusiasm took theonly store of energy I had. Have been lying on the counch like a potato since then trying to recover. Think I will go have another cold bath, if I ever have another one, i'm going to make sure that I don't sufer late pg through worst of summer again!
Have to wonder how mymum survived being pg through South African summer four times

AnnVan · 31/07/2008 16:48

Sorry - that 'if I ever have another one' referred to child not bath!

bealcain · 31/07/2008 16:49

I know what you mean Annvan my other 2 were october and feb...so not too bad!

i've just had a thought some of the babies born here are going to be in diiferent school year groups....how wierd is that???

alittlebitshy · 31/07/2008 16:55

wow - dizzy is a mum of 3 girls. And this one is her smallest isn't she??????????? (tho bigger than my biggest!)

that is wierd bealcain

minipinkscottish · 31/07/2008 16:59

yippee dizzy - well done xx

AnnVan · 31/07/2008 17:03

(prays: dear God, please dont make my LO as big as Dizzys)

Dizzy cooked a little whopper - can't wait to see pics!

oopsacoconut · 31/07/2008 17:03

CONGRATULATIONS DIZZY CLAN Finally a girl to keep those boys in order!

Been to meet friends for lunch and to the gym for the very lastest time - they syggested I didn't come back as I was scaring people!!! Apparently someone so pregnant should not be doing more than the unpregnant ones! Also had hydrotherapy session at hospital for pelvic pain - like lhing in a nice warm bath whilst someone wriggles your legs and hips, then leaves you floating peacefully for 10 mins.

Bealcain - Part of me hope this one waits until September so is in the next school year - I work at a school and know how some of the very young ones especially boys struggle in the first 2/3 years and then suddenly catch up where as the older ones have had the extra time and cope better with it all. The other part of me wants her OUT the sooner the better!

TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 17:10

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate31JUL08#2]

GROUP TOTAL: 63 [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.

WAITING ROOM
29JUL Bigboydiditandranaway is 36 and lives in Midlands. She has a DS, 26m. Expecting DC#2.
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 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.
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 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.
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 · 31/07/2008 17:11

CONGRATS! DIZZY!!
Our first GIRL!!!!

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TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 17:12

VG you know I'm pregnant, right???? Name changes at this point mess with me head. Sooooo....what kind of date would you like me to use??

Listen up, I think MIL may be going home this weekend. Not yet confirmed BUT I'm doing some very wishful thinking.

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Shazza2002 · 31/07/2008 17:16

Yay another girl for Dizzy

As somebody said, is that the 1st girl on our thread? Although at that weight I'm sure she can hold her own amongst the boys

Well after feeling utterly crap yesterday today I have managed to walk around Toys r us, Next and Sainsburys. Where did that energy come from? Of course I'm thinking it's another sign of labour as you 'supposedly' get a burst of energy.

Could just be that DP and I can't look at each other at the moment without arguing and walking around the shops was a lot more peaceful

TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 17:24

FUNDAL HEIGHT question....
Do not put alot into it. We've all decided it has plenty of room for error.

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TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 17:25

Sazzles, I'm eating a pineapple/papaya fruit cocktail....YUM!!! I purchased a whole pineapple too but it might just end up staying on my kitchen counter as an ornament. Can't figure out where to start cutting on it.

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oopsacoconut · 31/07/2008 17:35

TS - Only fresh pineapple/papaya will do i'm afraid - the enzyme is killed off during canning/preserving. heres how to deal with a live one

I'm making pineapple and strawberry fuit salad for afters tonight.

MrsMagooo · 31/07/2008 17:37

You also have to eat about 7 whole pineapples for it have any affect

TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 17:40

GEEZ!!!! Well at least it will help with the other little problem.

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FoghornLeghorn · 31/07/2008 17:41

Don't bother with pineapple ! I ate so many with DD1 I actually made my tongue bleed. We had one for desert a few nights ago and nice as it was it did bugger all. DH made a lovely hot chilli a few nights ago to no avail so tonight we are moving on to curry.
DH referred to me as Shamu earlier so we wont be trying the sex option !!!!!

Castor Oil maybe ?

TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 17:42

ICK no Caster Oil for me. You are brave Foghorn.

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FoghornLeghorn · 31/07/2008 17:43

I brought some with DD1, poured it into the glass with some fresh orange but I just couldn't bring myself to do it ..... I wonder if I'm brave enough this time ?

cyteen · 31/07/2008 17:43

bealcain and oops - I have a friend who is obsessed with conceiving her first child at the 'right' time. Apparently she is adamant that she won't run the risk of having an August baby, as they have an ever so slight statistical disadvantage when it comes to going to university etc. I am fully hoping for anticipating an accidental slip up and an August baby for her

To all those tired ladies out there, have you had your iron levels checked recently? I've just had a call from my GP surgery to say that my iron is low, which is why I am so wiped out by the tiniest little thing. Iron scrip for me tomorrow. Yay

In happier news, just got a call from one of my favourite friends to say she is engaged!

sleeplessinseatle · 31/07/2008 17:48

Twilightsurfer

How long has your MIL been staying? you have my sympathies. I'm due in 10 days and mine is coming to stay tomorrow.

why oh why???

IlanaK · 31/07/2008 17:59

Hi all,

Sorry for not coming back in the last few days. We finally got Saul discharged from the neonatal unit on Monday lunchtime, but had to go back for another blood test (jaundice) on Tuesday. However, he is all clear now and we don't have to go back.

The last couple of days at home have been lovely, but tiring. He basically sleeps and feeds and poos He will sleep for about 2-3 hours after a feed in the day, but last night fed every 1.5 hours. He is sleeping in bed with us so at least I am not getting up, but still .

The midwife did a home visit yesterday. She totally ignored the fact that he had been on the neonatal ward on a drip for 2 days with no feeds at all, and another 2 days on very limited tube feeds - she weighed him and was concerned he had not regained birth weight. She also ignored the notes from the unit saying that he needed no further tests for jaundice and commented how jaundiced he looked. She won't discharge us to the HV and wants to visit to weigh him next week. She sat there watching me feed him (after me telling her I am a bf counsellor) and commented on his good technique

Anyway, congrats to Dizzy on another girl! And good luck to ChaCha for today.

TwilightSurfer · 31/07/2008 18:31

Sleepless...MIL's been here right about 10 days now. Things would've been perfect if she'd kept her opinion (that I didn't ask for) to herself.

IlanaK, glad all is going well for you and Saul.

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VintageGardenia · 31/07/2008 18:35

TS I had my old name by accident, not changing. And I don't have a new date - though I am telling myself Monday, Monday, Monday. Surely my steely mental will should be enough even if the reflex doesn't work??? If your MIL leaves this w/e will she come back for the actual event?

Ilana that's great that you have Saul at home and everything is settling down a little bit for you. (Apart from irritating mw).

MrsMagooo · 31/07/2008 18:38

IlanaK Soooooooo pleased to hear Saul is home & all is going well lovely news!

Sounds like your MW is erm........annoying

TS How long do you think you can hold out slapping your MIL

Cyteen Sorry to hear your iron is low hun - hope the tabs help to make you feel a bit better soon

Can't say I would ever get desperate enough to try caster oil

Looking forward to my reflexology tomorrow - even if it does bog all towards labour starting the lady says it will help my canckles no end

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