August 2008: Ante-Natal/Post-Natal Club - The Final Days

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DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate23AUG08#3]

GROUP TOTAL: 68 [BIRTHS: 32]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (16) vs. GIRLS (16 )]
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 Ismay (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].
02AUG Daisy26 delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Sophia (5lb 1oz), via eCS [EDD 19AUG].
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].
05AUG Sassylou delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Annie Louise (8lb 8oz), via VB [EDD 31JUL].
06AUG Pregnancy1 delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Emmeline Greta (7lb 13oz), via VB [EDD 16AUG].
08AUG Expectant delivered DC#1, a BOY named Samuel Ashley (8lb 11oz & 51cm), via VB+IN [EDD 18AUG].
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 CS [EDD 17AUG].
09AUG Babieseverywhere delivered DC#2, a BOY named Edward Luke (10lb 1oz), via CS [EDD 08AUG].
??AUG Bigboydiditandranaway delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? (??), via ? [EDD 29AUG].
10AUG Bealcain delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Delilah (8lb 1.5oz), via VB+IN [EDD 08AUG].
12AUG SazzlesA delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Emma Louise (6lb 11oz), via CS [EDD 14AUG].
12AUG Sarahnh delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Tess Alexandra (6lb 10oz), via VB [EDD 11AUG].
13AUG Shazza2002 delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Lexie May (9lb 9oz), via VB [EDD 02AUG].
13AUG Sibh delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Eibhlin Grace (7lb .5oz), via VB [EDD 11AUG].
13AUG Longwayfromhome delivered DC#1, a BOY named Tomás Agustín (10lb 8oz), via VB [EDD 16AUG].
15AUG Foghornleghorn delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Lara (9lb 11oz), via VB [EDD 11AUG].
15AUG SausageAndMash delivered DC#2, a BOY named ?, via CS [EDD 24AUG].
18AUG TwilightSurfer delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Reese Eleanor, via emCS [EDD 16AUG].
21AUG LadyofWaffle aka KnockoffNorbert delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? (10lb 5oz), via VB [EDD 08AUG].
21AUG Mummypud delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Olivia Rose (8lb 3oz), via VBAC [EDD 08AUG].

WAITING ROOM

~~~~<span class="italic">02AUG</span> <strong>Mum2b1</strong> is expecting DC#1.
~~~~<span class="italic">07AUG</span> <strong>PunksNotDead</strong> has 2DDs, 13 & 9. Expecting DC#3 via <strong>CS</strong> [EDD 15AUG], a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
~~~~<span class="italic">07AUG</span> <strong>BraveNewWorld</strong> is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
~~~~<span class="italic">09AUG</span> <strong>BirthdayBaby</strong> is expecting DC#1.
>>>><span class="italic">10AUG</span> <strong>Lcy</strong> is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
~~~~<span class="italic">13AUG</span> <strong>Mal00</strong> is 33 and lives in South London. She is expecting DC#1, a <strong>BOY</strong> to be name Leonardo or Lorenzo. 
~~~~<span class="italic">13AUG</span> <strong>Murf</strong> is expecting DC#1, a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
~~~~<span class="italic">14AUG</span> <strong>Hardygirl</strong> is 36 and lives in SW London. Expecting DC#1, a <strong>SURPRISE</strong>.
>>>><span class="italic">14AUG</span> <strong>HazieDazieandBaby</strong> is 26 and lives in Aberdeen. Expecting DC#1, a <strong>GIRL</strong> to be named Gabriella.
>>>><span class="italic">17AUG</span> <strong>Iliketosleep</strong> is 24 and lives in Wolverhampton. She has 2DDs, 7y & 6y and a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#4, a <strong>GIRL</strong> to be named Brooke Olivia.
>>>><span class="italic">17AUG</span> <strong>Warthog</strong> has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
>>>><span class="italic">17AUG</span> <strong>Bohemianbint</strong> has DS, 23m. Expecting DC#2.
>>>><span class="italic">18AUG</span> <strong>Kezza7779</strong> is expecting DC#1, a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
>>>><span class="italic">18AUG</span> <strong>Cheerfulvicky</strong> is 24 and lives in Cornwall. Expecting DC#1, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
>>>><span class="italic">19AUG</span> <strong>Karney</strong> is 39 and lives in Glasgow.
~~~~<span class="italic">19AUG</span> <strong>Briwish</strong> lives in Solihull. She has a DD, 19m and is expecting DC#2, a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
~~~~<span class="italic">20AUG</span> <strong>Ejesmum</strong> is 38 and lives in Exeter. She has a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#2.
>>>><span class="italic">20AUG</span> <strong>Stillhere</strong> is 36 and lives in Yorkshire. She has a DS, 2.5y. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>SURPRISE</strong>.
>>>><span class="italic">20AUG</span> <strong>Skybluebelle</strong> lives in Birmingham and is expecting DC#1.
>>>><span class="italic">21AUG</span> <strong>Pinchypants</strong> is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
~~~~<span class="italic">21AUG</span> <strong>Musm2go</strong> is 35 and lives in B'ham Solihull. She has a DD, 6y. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
>>>><span class="italic">23AUG</span> <strong>Stickybean</strong> is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
<span class="italic">24AUG</span> <strong>Libbyssister</strong> is 34 and lives in Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 2.11y. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
<span class="italic">24AUG</span> <strong>Cyteen</strong> is 32 and lives in Leicester. Expecting DC#1, a <strong>BOY</strong> to be named Joseph Simon.
<span class="italic">24AUG</span> <strong>Oopsacoconut</strong> is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a <strong>GIRL</strong> to be named Poppaea Anna.
<span class="italic">25AUG</span> <strong>Petitfilou</strong> is 36 and lives in S Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 4.4y, & a DD, 2.10y. Expecting DC#3, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
<span class="italic">26AUG</span> <strong>Ellasmum1</strong> is 30 and lives in North Staffs-Newcastle under Lyme. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
<span class="italic">26AUG</span> <strong>Dancerandprancer</strong> is 31 and lives in Devon. She has a DD, 28m. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
<span class="italic">26AUG</span> <strong>Micromum</strong> is expecting DC#4,
<span class="italic">27AUG</span> <strong>Goodie2shoes</strong> is 38. She has a DS, 2y and is expecting DC#2, a <strong>BOY</strong>.
<span class="italic">27AUG</span> <strong>Sambo303</strong> is is expecting DC#1.
<span class="italic">28AUG</span> <strong>Ataraxis</strong> <span class="italic">formerly</span> <span class="italic">Readyforbed</span> has 2 DSs, 5y & 3y, and is expecting DC#3, a <strong>GIRL</strong>.
<span class="italic">28AUG</span> <strong>Nezzi</strong> is 37 and lives in Manchester. She is expecting DC#1.
<span class="italic">29AUG</span> <strong>Waytoomuchchocolate</strong> is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
<span class="italic">30AUG</span> <strong>AnnVan</strong> lives in Kent and is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
<span class="italic">30AUG</span> <strong>No1putsbabyinthecorner</strong> is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She has a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2, a <strong>SURPRISE</strong>.

hi cyteen- I'm nothing to do with this thread but yep, I can assure you labour can take ages to establish!

I know it's tough, but try to get lots of rest and maybe have a chat with your baby while you're waiting.

If you're still worried in the (proper) morning then give the birth centre a ring to get advice. Good luck!

Aw, thanks pinkmunkee I really appreciate that It's all new to me!

I blame television for all those 'idealised' labours where the woman's waters break, she clutches her tummy and shouts "Oh, I'm having a contraction!", then ten minutes later her baby is born

It's so true. Also, don't forget your hormones'll be racing so it may be a bit hard to think straight. How exciting! You have cheered me up actually, I have been up for an hour and a half with a teething 10mo so it's nice to be reminded of the wonders of birth.

Morning I'm okay thanks Sazz, went back to bed for a bit and got some more sleep, have had a nice warm bath and am looking forward to heading to the supermarket soon to get some breakfast. Also plan to stock up on trashy magazines and whatnot. Then we're going to go for some walks, see if we can get things moving along so I can have the birth centre experience I want rather than going in for augmentation tomorrow morning.

In the meantime I am enjoying provoking the baby with ice cold fizzy water Evil mummy, me.

Cancelled my sweep as well (yay ) - the community midwives' office sounded as nonplussed as they always do.

How's everyone else doing this morning?

Morning everyone - good luck cyteen.

This LO is really messing me about. 3 hours of contractions last night, then more from 5.40-8ish this morning, then nothing...

Luckily boys out with PIL today so peace and quiet at home.

Please come soon, please come soon, please come soon. PLEASE don't be another false start!

Hope things start moving more quickly for you soon Cyteen. I'm now 11 days past my due date and thoroughly fed up. Had a sweep on Thursday and Friday but no sign of action since. Was meant to be booked in for an induction tomorrow but despite being desperate to have the baby I really want to give my body a chance to do this naturally so have asked to delay the induction for a couple of days (although have to see a consultant on Monday to confirm everything is still ok).

Hope your contractions start being more regular soon! (Seems very strange to be wishing pain on to some one else!)

Sorry ataraxis - x post. Hope your contractions get more regular soon as well!

good luck cyteen, skybluebell and ataraxis! hoping things get going for you all today.

still waiting here with no obvious signs of anything happening, so don't worry annvan, you're not alone

Helloo all.
very of cyteen Ataraxis and skybluebell

you and me now WTMC
I'm only one day overdue, so trying not to be too impatient. hmmm.

Hope things are happening for Cyteen and Annvan

BF going ok here, just tried marcus with some expressed bm in a bottle and he took to it straight away.
Feel bit rough today, not sure if eaten something dodgy or just reaction to floradix iron tabs. Cant believe constipated one day then.... TMI sorry.

Mw just been and signed me off but thinks I could be getting a water infection. GREAT.

Annvan this sling deciding is doing my head in, I cant decide between moby wrap. moby d, tricot or ring sling.
Would be good to get one that could be used for dd too.

no1 - try really glugging down lots of water - might help stave off infection, it's worked for me in the past! Lol about the sling thing - that's why I just jumped in and got one, I just couldn't do with all that deliberation. Definitely didn't want a ring sling, as it looks like it would play havoc with my back, whereas the wraps distribute weight more evenly. Woven wraps are supposed to be best for heavier children I've read, but please don't take advice from me - I'm definitely no expert!

nothing going on here now - will check in later. trying to think LABOUR, LABOUR, LABOUR!

sending labour vibes

Annvan yes I drinking lots of water, also just drank half a large carton of cranberry.

I suffer with bad back so will avoid the ring sling.
Really like look of moby, just cant decide between moby wrap or mocy d.
Also can you put newborn in MOBY without putting legs through bottom, Just concerned they look a bit squashed and exposed. IYKWIM

Labour vibes all round the waiting room!

Nothing much has changed since I last checked in - not leaking so much water, but just had some bright red blood and a few small clots. Rang the birth centre and mw says this sounds quite normal, hopefully it's a sign of my cervix opening further, but I'll keep an eye on it just in case.

It's hammering down with rain here, so no walking for me atm Contractions still irregular and of varying strength, but just had the strongest one yet so am keeping my fingers crossed that I'm moving in the right direction

Cyteen - exciting
No1 - yes, there's a position called the newborn hug hold, which is a sort o upright position, but with the legs tucked inside the sling, and there's the cradle carry, which is a more horizontal position. The instructions say that when baby is ready to stop being carried in the newborn hug hold, it will start stretching its legs, but until then, the legs stay in fetal position in the sling.

Actually no1 just look on TS's profile, she's put a pic of Reese in the Moby sling on, except you can't actually see any of Reese at all, cos she's totally in the sling!

Sympathy to all ladies in the waiting room - I'm still here too but have decided either me or the baby is French so we're going to 41 weeks (full term according to the French)

feels great, pressure's off - went out on a day trip yesterday and picnic-ed baby? what baby?

Hehe Sambo! I am also trying not to get too worked up about it. I keep having random pains etc, but I'm trying not to think about these, as they are probably nothing. Baby obviously holding out for the next school year!

Just saw on another thread that Lcy is in hospital unwell. There's a rant on her behalf, because hospital gave her meds contraindicated for bf, so baby is being FF'd by hospital staff!

Well done Sazzles It feels good doesnt it. I managed it again tonight, had a stinking headache all day that just wont shift, and been drinking gallons of water to fend of possible water infection.

I put dd one end of bath, bravely used other end to bath ds.
Then dressed him and topped him up whilst sat at side of bath, layed him in his crib and he settles long enough just for me to get dd ready for bed read stories and give milk etc....

He just started to stir when I went for him for rest of his feed.

Talk about having to be organised

Dh been to pub for 2 hours today to see his dad. Usual sunday ritual when he isnt at work.
So I prepared tes, then he went and slept all afternoon, decided to wake up when dc are asleep.

I appreciate he is tired too, but annoyed because its the few beers in the day that make him tired, after all its me awake in the night and me that gets up with dd in the morning...

Sorry rant over

Hi all

Congrats to everyone ho has had their little bundles.

Well our bundle of adorableness (is that a word???) Arrived on Saturday morning at 5.15 am after a short but induced labour. I went in on the 24th Aug to Labour suite with minor bleeding - they kept me in as it was a small placental abruption and sending me home was too dangerous. Was on the ward and doc said if ir doesn't stop we will induce you - the same phrase was repeated but 3 other doctors on the next 3 days!!!!! The final doc was a woman who decided to induce and on thursday evening i was given the first does of prostin gel - buy 9pm I was contracting every 3 mins but i couldn't feel anything [???] by 2 am they had worn off or so i thought. I went down from the ward Friday morning to l&d to be checked and apparently they were still happening but not hard enough, sent for a stomp to bring her down at 1pm - apparently stronger and closer together [all i could feel was periody backache] they broke my waters at 6pm and it all stopped[???] So i was told they would be putting up syntocinin drip to get things moving and would call epidural man when i was established - refused that offer and said epidural first then drip - I didn't want anyone to play with my back during painful contractions. Epi in at 9pm drip up at 11.30pm active labour at 11.35. I had a check at midnight - 3-4cms but still high and cervix thick. Had a sleep, at 4am they checked me with thoughts of emergency section if I had not progressed, but i was fully dialated and ready to push, pushed once and was told to stop, there wasn't another midwife around to help with delivery so hung on for 40mins and started pushing at 4.55am, second midwife appeared and I pushed, 20mins later at 5.15am our little girl was born comming out back to back and her shoulders out sideways resulting in a 2nd degree tear in a place not usually torn. I apparently snatched her from the midwife. DH cut cord and we snuggled as a family for a while, dh took Poppy and I was stitched. Up on ward by 8.30 am home today very happy and contented. She seems to have read the BF manual and latched well 5 mins after delivery, feeding every 2-3 hours for about 4mins.

She is currently sleeping on Daddys chest and I am catching up in a weeks MN.

Sorry for the novel - I can't believe I'm a mummy.

GOod luck all those waiting- it is so very worth it!

Congratulations Oops and, for such proficient and regular feeding thus far, Poppy! Great to hear from you.

Hope all is going well with you cyteen. Can't wait to hear!

All well here. After a really good night of sleep last night, with just one quick interruption for a feed, I'm feeling human again. Still dreading DH's return to work tomorrow, but that's just because I'm lazy and am not looking forward to the hard work of two small people. Physically, feeling totally back to normal actually (apart from huge milky boobs . I guess that all being well they'll be hanging(!) around for some time).