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

[TwilightSurfer]

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>.

Best of luck tomorrow dizzy. Give me a shout if you fancy some company. Nothing planned here and with the all-clear to drive, could be in your neck of the woods in a trice.

Much quieter day here and it was lovely. DD1 on great form and DD2 calm. DD2 did sleep virtually all day though, so suspect this may not be a quiet, peaceful night....

Lovely photos gigglegirl. Can't believe how much you fit in to your life.

imogen now asleep so I'm going to attempt to get some too - keep faffing about setting up my new websites rather than resting! At least i'm sitting down though!

night all

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate04SEP08]

GROUP TOTAL: 68 [BIRTHS: 49]

DELIVERIES [BOYS (26) vs. GIRLS (23 )]
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 [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 emCS [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 emCS [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 [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 [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 (8lb 9oz), via emCS [EDD 16AUG].
20AUG Karney delivered DC#1, a BOY named Sonny, via ? [EDD 19AUG].
21AUG LadyofWaffle aka KnockoffNorbert delivered DC#2, a BOY named Joseph (10lb 5oz), via VB [EDD 08AUG].
21AUG Mummypud delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Olivia Rose (8lb 3oz), via VBAC [EDD 08AUG].
22AUG No1putsbabyinthecorner delivered DC #2, a BOY named Marcus Jonty (10lb 2oz), via VB [EDD 30AUG].
23AUG HazieDazieandBaby delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Gabriella Ruby (8lb), via ? [EDD 14AUG].
23AUG Bohemianbint delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? (8lb 12oz), via VB [EDD 17AUG].
23AUG Stickybean delivered DC#1, a GIRL named ?, via emCS [EDD 23AUG].
25AUG Warthog delivered DC#2, a GIRL named ?, via VB [EDD 17AUG].
25AUG Lcy delivered DC#1, a GIRL named ?, via emCS [EDD 10AUG].
26AUG Libbyssister delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? (7lb 14oz), via VB [EDD 24AUG].
26AUG Micromum delivered DC#4, a GIRL named ? (6lb 8oz), via VB [EDD 26AUG].
27AUG Iliketosleep delivered DC#4, a GIRL named Brooke Olivia (8lb 3oz), via VB [EDD 17AUG].
27AUG Nezzi delivered DC#1, a BOY named ? (8lb), via VB [EDD 28AUG].
29AUG Petitfilou delivered DC#3, a BOY named Toby Matthew (8lb 12.5oz), via VB [EDD 25AUG].
29AUG Cheerfulvicky delivered DC#1, a BOY named Felix Leo (5lb 9oz), via VB [EDD 18AUG].
30AUG Oopsacoconut delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Poppaea Anna (7lb 10oz), via VB [EDD 24AUG].
30AUG Ellasmum1 delivered DC#2, a BOY named Jack William (10lb 2oz), via VB [EDD 26AUG].
01SEP Cyteen delivered DC#1, a BOY named Joseph Simon (8lb), via VB [EDD 24AUG].
01SEP Stillhere delivered DC#2, a BOY named Owen Henry (8lb 15.5oz), via VB [EDD 20AUG].

WAITING ROOM
WHERE ARE YOUR BABIES LADIES???
01AUG PhilB is 31 and lives in SE London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
02AUG Mum2b1 is expecting DC#1.
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.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
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 *GIR
14AUG Hardygirl is 36 and lives in SW London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
18AUG Kezza7779 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 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.
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.
27AUG Sambo303 is is expecting DC#1.
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.

Is anyone up? I'm having first night panic. Joseph's breathing seems quite wheezy since we got him home, is it possible he's picked up a cold already? Maybe allergic to the cats? Also, he's been feeding really well and getting the hang on latching on quite quickly, but for some reason now that we're home he doesn't seem to want to latch on to the right hand side. Have fed him twice from the left this evening with no problem, but he just fusses and cries on the right and when he does latch on, he stops sucking...really confused.

Sorry, it's just all so new and he's so tiny - I know I'm being a wuss but it's hard to know if we're doing a decent job or not. He has slept most of today, which I understand is normal for a few days after birth...

i'm awake.

cyteeen, i'm no expert with bf but have you tried a completely different position for your right side? eg the rugby ball one

you are def doing a decent job, try and stay relaxed and i'm sure it will all come together

what about posting a message on bf section on here?

Cyteen, don't panic. Your baby will be different daily. Normal breathing is all over the place and a slight wheeze is perfectly normal. If he's really nasally just use the bulb gadget on his nose. Reese has had a cold since day 4 and the doctor told me as long as there is no fever and it stays out of her chest, she will be fine. So far so good. As for feeding...I'll just say babies can be moody eaters who typically get what they need even though worry...as for the specific hold/latch issue, I'll let a real BFing mamma offer advice there.

You are doing just fine.

Hi all and congrats to the new mummies.

cyteen we had similar problems and Sam is still a bit wheezy. The midwife also suggested saline drops up the nostril to get rid of those bogies.

Still having problems with the bf and I possibly have thrush which doesn't help as one nipple is still incredibly sore. I thought it was getting better as we had managed to sort out the latching problems but it still hasn't helped. Sam also didn't put on too much weight the week before this which was getting to me too although he appears to have made up for it this week. We had a really good night on Tuesday night but yesterday and last night were a nightmare as Sam didn't really sleep and just fed from about 4pm yesterday to having finally just gone to sleep at 1pm today! - he's just woken up again as well (aaarrghh)

Hi cyteen only thing I'd add is depends what you mean by wheezy. If nose seems a bit blocked I'd say yes that's prob normal enough as Joseph's little nose gets to grips with air for the first time - and perhaps cat hair air is harder than other air, which is not to say will be hard for him in the long run. But if by wheezy you mean a chest/lung wheeze like asthma or a bronchitisy type wheeze I would actually get him checked out.

Here we still have a slight breathing sound which is like a blocked nose, though if you look up ds's nose it's a completely clear passage. We have a cat and two dogs so I try to keep fairly hoovered.

Don't worry. Your instinct for Joseph will practically always be right.

Can a four-week-old smile?

I swear he just did!

We also have 2 cats -who I might add are being incredibly well behaved.

VG am very but yes according to the books babies smile at around 4-6 weeks. DH is certain that Sam smiled at him earlier in the week which also made me very - just call me the milking machine hey!

Oh Expectant you know he's probably smiled at you thousands of times before he granted one to DH. It's just that his face was covered by a boob at the time so you didn't see it!

Morning ladies

Anyone got/had any experience with strange noises from babies.

Quite difficult to describe but ds makes a terrible grunting/straining sound A LOT of the time, face goes red body arches and squirms almost as if straining to pass bowel movement.
He doesnt appear to be constipated, occasionally trumps or burps when I pick him up, so though could be a cause of not winding him properly.
However last two nights have been pretty bad with the grunting. Dh seems to think its not right and something is wrong.
He doesnt cry or get stressed during this just looks and sounds uncomfortable.
He doesnt want feeding when he starts this but it went on from 1.30 till 5.30am
any advice???

no1 the noises babies come out with are nothing short of fantastic I would definately put those down to wind by your desc BUT would always ask HV or midwife if you're worried

Dylan is quite a windy baby so tend to keep her upright until I'm convinced its all out and she is completely asleep

Managed to get dd1 to school on time having been fed and dressed too! Am very proud of myself lol Took dd2 to park on her bike with Dylan in sling and all went very well EXCEPT for dd2 falling on the grill that stops dogs coming into the park and her dummy falling through it - we can't get it back out and she'll no doubt see it EVERY SINGLE TIME we go to the park - which is on average once a day - could only happen to me lol

DH back at work and thoroughly miserable already bless him - I think having been off for 6wks it'll take him a while to get back into it - roll on the Euro millions!!

sazz are you here? when you have Emma in your sling are you using the first or second hold? the one with her legs seperated by the straps or the one with her in an across the body position?

I had dylan across the body but didn't really feel it too secure so moved her to second one stuck on the front with legs either side BUT I can't seem to stop her wee head from lolling about the place and seem to end up holding it - any tips or am I doing it completely wrong?!

lovely sunny day here again, fingers crossed it stays

VG am convinced Dylan is smiling too and also cannot believe that is her 5wks today

cyteen you're doing just fine, just keep asking

Hi gals!

no1 ds1 was the noisiest creature on the planet, so much so that we moved him into his own room at 10 days old coz we never got any sleep. It was like being in the middle of a zoo the noises he made. Sorry I can't offer any explanation of what he's doing - ds2 goes very red in the face when he's trying to trump or poo.

cyteen I hope Joseph is a little more settled today? How was your night after you posted?

Ladies, I have started my fitness regime - currently up to 15 minutes of exercise (woo Hoo) and am using the Wii fit. It's actually quite good fun but man I am weak . I'm hoping to get back to hockey at the end of this month so I need to get a shift on!

and I'm convinced Oliver gave me a lopsided grin yesterday . He's definately looking more intently at our faces so me, ds1 and dh are grinning like some manic idiots who had an accident in the botox factory

oh God CC I was dreading you going back to hockey as I knew it would make me feel like a right lardy lump (she types as she shovels in another lindt truffle )

am def off to price a Wii Fit so will have no excuse

Hello all. I've had the most shocking lie-in today. Mind you I was awake till silly o'clock again. However, I was having low down crampy pains in my back and bump through most of the night. Which have stopped completely now I've had a few hours sleep, but I'm not stressing about that just yet, as at least I know now that things are warming up.

Just making some porridge for my 'breakfast'

oohh all sounds promising Ann!

I thought so Dizzy - I'm going to walk into Rochester with MIL in a bit, so hopefully the walking will encourage things to continue warming up.
I also had a bit of an energy burst last night which meant that I could do all the washing up!

Morning All

annvan sounds good - pleased you managed some sleep.

Dizzy which sling do you have? we have a kari me wrap but i'm still yo scared to use it!

No1 -dd makes loads of strange noises and I constantly have DH asking if she's okay. When on the ward dd was grunting and groaning the midwife walked past and said 'sounds like wind' and strolled off. so i pivcked her up and patted her back, hey presto a huge burp and off she went back to sleep. Also look at his mouth - is he slightly blue/white around his lips/under his nose? this is a sure fire sign of wind and should dissapear with a good burp.

Midwife coming today - sometime between 2 and 6??? i know i have a new baby but i also have tgings to do. maybe we will have a nap.

oooh one handed typing take loads of time

oops I have the same as Sazzles, her fault as I'm so easily influenced lol

its a close carrier

oops - I practiced with a baby anabel first but I still find myself holding on too lol

I think I will also be nervous when it comes to using the sling! I'm going to be borrowing a large winnie the pooh to practice with though.
It's DP's nan's birthday do on the 13th - we're not going to be going are we??

WARNNG RANT ALERT

DH and havwe been discussing birth announcement cards, we found 2 different choices - very modern with a photo on or use an antique card with wording on rear no photo. Today FIL comes in asking for wording for birth announcement and photo - I said we decided on words only no photo. we can add a photo to envelope if we want to. He strops off telling dh that we are complicating things adding too many bits of paper to the envelope and people will be confused (WTF - birth announcemnt and photo how confusing is that??)Also why can't we put photo on right and text on left? I said we had decided on antique card and photo looks strange. Now he has spent the last 40 minute bending dh's ear about it and how 'it is his grand-daughter too' and he will print his own if we don't like what he says. Now forgive me if I'm wrong here - our baby our right to announce her as we see fit. Our right to chose who and when and if we send cards. I don't want him sending out his own cards he had his turn with DH and now it's our turn. FIL will hold this against me if he doesn't get his own way but i feel stongly and don't want to regret sending out acard I don't like. I KNOW ITS ONLY A CARD but right now it seems an issue of control of baby rights!

Now sitting crying and the midwife is coming soon - i know it's only me being hormaonal as this wouldn't normally reduce me to tears - but all I need is her branding me depressed cause of my big red eyes and an arguement with FIL.

Phew rant over and I feel better - Thanks