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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
[TSupdate06AUG08]

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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dizzydixies · 10/08/2008 22:17

petitfilou that would be FAB thank you - next time I'm home I'll raid his extensive medicine cabinet - he's done this before when he announced he had prostate cancer - I just don't think he knows how to speak to his adult children

thanks cyteen am just very aware its such a lovely time on the thread with all the new or upcoming babies and I blurb on

anyway - some exciting news, my cousin has managed to buy the farm she was after, for a mere £800k anyhow - once you've picked yourself off the floor re that (they're from the money side of the family - I am not ) they're going to run it as an equestrian centre and she's off looking to buy a shetland pony for each of the girls

I, of course, am delighted just as long as I don't need to scoop the poop or pay for it!!!

did I mention the inlaws are coming on Thurs (sigh) at least they've the good sense to stay in the travel inn out of my way and its only till Sun - shall be on her A LOT looking for strength and patience

right, Dylan fed one side, bathed, creamed her dried wrinkly bits, dressed and waiting for the other boob before bed

wishing you all lovely sleep filled evenings either with baby or bump

TwilightSurfer · 11/08/2008 00:12

YAWN

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TwilightSurfer · 11/08/2008 00:12

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate11AUG08]

GROUP TOTAL: 65 [BIRTHS: 17]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (11) vs. GIRLS (6 )]
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 Edward (10lb 12oz), via VB [EDD 04AUG].
04AUG Skytvaddict delivered DC#4, a BOY named Lewis David (8lb 3oz), via CS [EDD 08AUG].
06AUG Pregnancy1 delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Emmeline Greta (7lb 13oz), via VB [EDD 16AUG].
08AUG Pertelote delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Marianne Alice, via VB [EDD 01AUG].
08AUG Poppysocks delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Emily Alice Elizabeth (7lb 6oz), via ? [EDD 17AUG].
09AUG Babieseverywhere delivered DC#2, a BOY (10lb 1oz), via CS [EDD 08AUG].

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.
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 PunksNotDead has 2DDs, 13 & 9. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 15AUG], a GIRL.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
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.
08AUG KnockOffNorbert aka 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.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Sarahnh is 33 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 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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TwilightSurfer · 11/08/2008 00:45

Hello again. Just thought I'd share this link to the facility where I've decided to give birth. Since I've made it to full term I figured I'd go all out. There's 24 beds at this location and as of this evening only 8 were occupied. This is much much nicer than the main hospital campus where I've been THREE times already to be "checked". I'm excited!!! AND that's all the matters.

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TwilightSurfer · 11/08/2008 00:48

Oh and, not to brag, check out the last paragraph under special amenities. I'm already dreaming of giving birth......

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AnnVan · 11/08/2008 06:25

Typed a long post a ew hours ago and lost it all cos the site was down grrr

AnnVan · 11/08/2008 06:27

Ah well. Sorry to see you still haven't popped TS. Babba obviously quite happy where she is.

Expectant · 11/08/2008 06:49

Hi All,

Sorry for the late post. Samuel Ashley arrived at 15.37 on 08.08.08 weighing 8lbs 11oz measuring 51cms(easily the largest baby on the ward and there were 14 c-sections that day) after being induced at about 11.30 as there was little movement overnight.

Both of us doing well and just got back home. Struggling with the feeding at the moment.

Congrats to Peterlote, Poppysocks & Babieseverywhere. Will catch up soon.

FoghornLeghorn · 11/08/2008 06:54

Still here. EDD today and I haven't really got much to say without being miserable miserable miserable so just thought i'd clock in

FoghornLeghorn · 11/08/2008 06:55

Great news Expectant

AnnVan · 11/08/2008 07:12

ooo congrats expectant!

sarahnh · 11/08/2008 07:13

happy due day to us, happy due date to us, happy due date dear fogorn sibh and sarah, happy due date to us

well as you can obvious tell i'm still here... baby so low she could drop out at any time.. problem is she keeps trying to bury her way out of my groin ...

congrats expectant lovely weight and date your little boy..

hugs to all that need hugs...

by dh has managed to raise himself out of his bed.. still poorly but told me that he thinks he could manage if the baby decided she wanted to be born ..

lots of love treats on offer for those feeling peckish.. crumpets, crossiants, buttery toasts and for a real treat a toasted tea cake yummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

AnnVan · 11/08/2008 07:20

sorry feeling too tired and generally rubbish to respond properly to anyone. going to get a little sleep and come back later in more conversational frame.

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 11/08/2008 07:53

Congratulations Expectant

Good luck to all those on their edd
fingers crossed for you all.

I have my reflexology session today and feeling quite excited.

wow TS that sounds great. Love the idea of yummy food and coming home groomed.

SazzlesA · 11/08/2008 07:55

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no1putsbabyinthecorner · 11/08/2008 07:56

Annvan hope you feel better later.

Sibh · 11/08/2008 08:10

Just let me down a large mug of Sazzle's Yorkshire Gold. Barry's tea is great, but YG makes me nostalgic for the years me and DH spent in Leeds as penniless students.

I was joking about the baby coming on the due date, but I woke up last night dreaming I was in labour, trying to get to Cork on a quad bike and have been having contractions on and off and a show since then.

DS's labour started two hours after his due date ended, so if this goes anywhere the odds on a DS2 might be going up ... And given the speed snail's pace at which I do childbirth I think the baby would share a birthday with miniSazzles rather than nab the due date prize. Still, no waters though and both of the others started that way so not getting my hopes up yet.

Best 'due date' wishes to Sarahnh and FHLH by the way, and welcome to Sazzles. Glad he's here and well Expectant: give yourself time with the feeding. It can be really hard work as everyone here is saying.

CC and Albs--going from one to two is an emotional rollercoaster I think. The day DD came home, DS was so excited and then three hours later announced 'I think new babies can be a bit tricky' which is true but

He then-and now I'm taking up the whole thread-got the mum of his imaginary friends Jim and Jack to leave home. Julia didn't come back until week eight because she just didn't want to be with her boys any more .

The day after she came back, he told me he loved me for the first time since DD arrived and now he has the most amazing relationship with her, and refuses to believe that things were ok without her here. Things aren't going so well for the imaginary friends though. They ripped him off on a building job they were doing and spent all the money on sweets and horse racing [too much time with grandad emoticon ].

Their mum meanwhile went on to have another baby, a friend for DD who rejoices in the name of Ozlin Chair Sozlin.

No contractions while typing. What would be a good pre-birth breakfast do you think?

Sibh · 11/08/2008 08:11

That should be welcome to Samuel, not Sazzles

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AnnVan · 11/08/2008 08:30

Hi all, i'm back again. Didn't get to sleep after all. Raging heartburn, feeling sick and then the restless legs again. I'm officially tired of being pregnant.

Lol at Sibh's dream and DS! He sounds sweet.

oopsacoconut · 11/08/2008 08:48

Congratulations EXPECTANT and welcome SAMUEL what a perfect date for a far east baby!

Not lot of sleep last night - the cat snuck in and slept between DH and I - Like a baby, head on my pillow body under the duvet and gently kicking my out of the bed

Annvan I presume you have tried everything for the heartburn? I have found some gaviscon quick tablets - taste like yuck but 4 of them sorted out my raging heartburn and kept going until 4 am when i took some more. They come in a little pocket sized pack and I LOVE them.

Will catch up with everyone later.

PetitFilou1 · 11/08/2008 08:57

dizzy dh said he hoped your dad got checked out sooner rather than later (which I'm sure is what you are also hoping...) Has he said he has angina? It is the sort of thing that is exacerbated by stress I think.

sibh lol at your ds - he obviously has a vivid imagination. I was lucky going from one to two that I didn't have to deal with too many jealousy issues as ds was only 19 months. I don't think he can remember a time without dd now - which is kind of a shame as they really don't get much time apart from one another. ds2 isn't going to help much with that I don't think!

sazzles Didn't realise you first was prem - don't worry they still sleep a lot for the first week or two! dd used to sleep for 5 hour stretches in the day and I used to look at her thinking 'I really ought to wake her up for a feed' but didn't and always paid for it with the cluster feeding in the evening. Think I will try and wake this one up if he does the same....

TS at special amenities. The NHS doesn't stretch to such things unfortunately! But you could get a similar service here if you went private I'm sure. Same doctors though!

I'm feeling extremely ready to pop now and very very tired. In fact I could quite easily go back to bed now which is not like me. I may even go and try...

PetitFilou1 · 11/08/2008 08:58

oops! Forgot to say congratulations to Expectant

bealcain · 11/08/2008 09:00

Delilah was born at 00:45 on Sunday 10/08/08 weighing 8lb 1 and a hlaf oz.

hope everyone is well and congrats to all. bit busy!!

will catch up soon

xx

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