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August 2008: Ante-Natal/Post-Natal Club THE UNITED FRONT

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TwilightSurfer · 06/08/2008 12:51

All for One and One for All because it Takes a Village!!

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
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GROUP TOTAL: 65 [BIRTHS: 13]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (10) 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 Cordelia Dylan Mae (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 6oz), via CS [EDD 14AUG].
01AUG CaptainCaveman delivered DC#2, a BOY named Oliver Benjamin (6lbs 14oz), via CS [EDD 14AUG].
03AUG Buckets delivered DC#3, a BOY named Kurt Benedict (8lb 5oz), via VBAC [EDD 02AUG].
04AUG MrsMagooo delivered DC#2, a BOY named Elijah Jacob Patrick Aguda (7lb 10oz), via eCS [EDD 12AUG].
04AUG Vintagegardenia delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? (10lb 12oz), via VB [EDD 04AUG].
04AUG Skytvaddict delivered DC#4, a BOY named ? (8lb 3oz), via CS [EDD 08AUG].

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.
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 29 and lives in Wiltshire. She has a DD, 2.5y. Expecting DC#2.
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 31 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.
12AUG SazzlesA is 35 and lives in Cheltenham. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 14AUG], a GIRL to maybe be named Emma.
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, a GIRL to be named Brooke Olivia.
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 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.
20AUG Skybluebelle lives in Birmingham and is expecting DC#1.
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 Oopsacoconut is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL to be named Poppaea Anna.
25AUG Petitfilou is 36 and lives in S Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 4.4y, & a DD, 2.10y. Expecting DC#3, a BOY.
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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SazzlesA · 10/08/2008 09:54

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dizzydixies · 10/08/2008 09:57

yum off to look up the AA route planner now so if you could both please provide post codes

did I mention (in everything that happened I don't think I did ) that dh came through spectacularly when dd3 was born and got me a huge bunch of flowers AND a bottle of pink champagne - remember the one I'd whinged on about not getting any of at my cousin's wedding

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 10/08/2008 10:01

Oops Thanks so much for the recipe, however forgot pastry yesterday and really couldnt be bothered to make any. Will try today.
feel bad now as Foghlh is cooking a roast dinner for family. surely someone should be cooking for you.

TS I too really hope this is it for you

I am sat munching carrots AGAIN, been thinking about them since I woke at 6, but feel paranoid about them making me ill eating them so early.

Hope you are all ok.

SazzlesA · 10/08/2008 10:04

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dizzydixies · 10/08/2008 10:06

meant to say sazz your address has to be the prettiest address I think I've heard in my entire puff

SazzlesA · 10/08/2008 10:12

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no1putsbabyinthecorner · 10/08/2008 10:19

I know, I think its actually the crunch thats more satisfying than the taste TBH. As I am usually a crisp monster, but not had any since the carrot thing started.

I live on a cul-de-sac and someone round the back has organised a street party for everyone to get to know each other and get a bit of community spirit going.
With BBQ, bouncing castles, games and compitions for kids etc...
Was cancelled yesterday due to our delighful british weather.
Deciding weather I have the energy to go.
DH moaning as he has been on nights and just gone to bed. 'They better not wake me up blah blah blah.

Told him to shut up moaning and put his earplugs in.

SazzlesA · 10/08/2008 10:26

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cyteen · 10/08/2008 10:32

Sazz I was being so smug about my lack of stretchmarks, till I noticed a few lurking right at the bottom of my bump, tucked away in the overhang Knew I wouldn't get away with it forever.

Good luck to TS, surely it's got to be your time now!

I had a bit of a funny turn last night, came over all sick and dizzy and felt out of it. Went to bed and slept loads but still feel like arse. My back and bump are aching and I still feel pukey. Bleurgh. I'm done with being pregnant now, can someone take my baby out and pass him to me so I can just be one person in this body again?

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 10/08/2008 10:33

Yes your right, as it does sound like they have gone to alot of effort.
Lol at the preacher nuthead

I too have been checking for stretchmarks, We are lucky on second pregancy.
A friend of mine said she dint have any with 1st but got loads with second, but much early on than us.

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 10/08/2008 10:38

Cyteen I know how you feel, I really have had enough now, dont particularly enjoy being pregant anyway (although I know I am lucky and shouldnt complain)
middle bit is ok once your past the sickness and bump looks like baby and not just fat.
But end bit I dont like.
Would be glad if I was early if it wasnt for the fact that I am planning hb in conservatory and its not quite finished.
Floor to go down next week but...... Blinds not been fitted while the 26th and I m due the 30th.
Dh thinks we are cutting it fine but the price was so much better than the last quotes we had.
Oh well could always put sheets up to windows or sell tickets to neighboure

miamla · 10/08/2008 13:07

morning all, not much sleep happening in this house last night! not only do i have a nocturnal baby, I have a nocturnal baby who doesn't want to sleep during the day either. He's now really grouchy presumably because he's tired. We've had a little chat and he's promised to be quiet for half an hour so i can have a little rest

no1 definitely sell tickets to the neighbours! you'll certainly be outdoing the streaking we had happening on here last week!

hmm it would seem my half hour is up already. DS obviously can't tell the time yet, I'm sure its only been 10mins!

i'll be back later

alittlebitshy · 10/08/2008 13:17

miamla lots of sympathy! when he's awake is he wanting feeding??? I'm not sure if I'm using the breast as an automatic answer.

bohemianbint · 10/08/2008 13:39

Has TS popped yet?

We're having a birthday party ( a teeny tiny one) this afternoon for DS who's 2 tomorrow, and I'm so paranoid am going to pop today! I feel a bit shaky and weird. Really want to keep it in til Tuesday now, would be rubbish if poor DS had to share his birthday!

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alittlebitshy · 10/08/2008 14:58

ooh - where is ts???????

just been to see midwife (yes yes i now it's sunday ) and she weighed henry for the first time since birth. Drum roll: he was 8lb11.5oz at birth.. Today he is 9lb. Is that ok do you think (he's 18 days old)? I think I'm pleased cos it's all ME, it's all my milk, but just checking it's an ok gain. I don't think dd had gained much by now so that's good!

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Sibh · 10/08/2008 16:23

That sounds just fine ALBS --it must be nice to get good news about how the feeding is going. Have you tried a bit of Kamillosan on your poor nips? It is fab stuff and we can't get it here. I must get my mum to bring some over with her when she comes ...

As to feeding straight away, I think different babies demand different treatment at this early stage. I found that DS fed like fury at any opportunity for weeks and then found a rhythm to it after a while. You are making great progress ... Is your ear infection any better by the way?

TS must be in labour, unless CNN can report total power failure in Chatanooga!

Due date tomorrow so I'll just go and stand by the front door until things kick off

alittlebitshy · 10/08/2008 16:46

lol sibh at total power failure! go ts!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ear infection getting there thank goodness. not on the paracetamol today - henry prob overdosed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TwilightSurfer · 10/08/2008 16:51

POLO!.....oh are we not playing Marco Polo?

give me a moment to catch up...

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oopsacoconut · 10/08/2008 16:57

AH HA TS you had us all excited!!!! where's the baby????

oopsacoconut · 10/08/2008 17:02

ALBS - you sound like you are doing fantastically - It can't really be 18 days since he arrived?? PLeased ear is clearing up.

Sazzles you sound the picture of domestic perfection

BB hope party has gone okay.

SIBH have you packed hospital bag??? if so unpack it and give some bits to DS to play with then you should go into labour as you are not all ready to go.

alittlebitshy · 10/08/2008 17:03

ts you;re NOT allowed a life you know - just have that baby ;)

just spent an amazon voucher i had for my birthday - on books like baby whisperer , no cry sleep solution and a fiction book for me (for one day when I have energy lol) and a cloth book for henry (not yet dug out dd's )

TwilightSurfer · 10/08/2008 17:20

First: NO BABY

Second: Next trip to maternity I'm going to a different location.

Third: Feel like absolute crap.

Okay that was the short version.

Did my very best to sleep last night but contractions just would not let me sleep. 5min apart and very regular so out the door we went. On the way a motorcycle tried to hit us head on. At maternity triage the nurse was a HE-WOMAN who basically manhandled me. Contracting YES.... Progressing NO.... She made me walk the halls for an hour (DH & I found an open lounge to sit in so I really only walked for 30 min). I have HIP issues so walking was sooooo much fun. Back for recheck and she tries to feel my tonsils through my vagina opening. WTF!!! Leaving I felt worse than when I arrived. Have been bundled up in bed almost every since. I woke to poo and PUKE but that didn't take long. Now DH is out gathering lunch while. Can't believe this has drug on for as long as it has.

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TwilightSurfer · 10/08/2008 17:28

Sarah, I don't think our little ones are coming out anyway so I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Ladies, don't be jealous about the beach house just book your flights and come join us. There's plenty of room. Sazzles, I am doing ANYTHING that will get my mind off this pregnancy.

No1 totally cool about the party even if it didn't work out this go round. I'm on a culdesac too and have considered doing an icecream social to get our neighbors chatting.

Again, don't worry about me and total power failure....won't happen. DH works at the power board and THEY ARE ALL WAITING ON THIS BABY TO ARRIVE....they'll let nothing get in the way (except my undialated cervix).

Where's all the BABY UPDATES?? There was five little ones in the nursery at 4 am.

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