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>.

I finally got a picture of DD1 with DD2! It's in my pics. Will remove all those belly pictures later.....I WAS HUGE!!!!

Awww, so cute

Hi all,
Def feeling chirpier again today after my sleepover at my mum's, managed to stay in bed with Kurt til 9am. Still not happy with BFing but sticking with it for the mythical 6wk turning point (not having a steriliser helps). Took the kids to see DH's grandparents this avo (they were coming to visit as DH can't say no but I made him change the plan.)

Have also decided to sell my Phil&Teds already as DS really is too big for the little seat and it's really quite unwieldy. Will buy a newer version of my beloved McLaren Vogue instead and learn to use my sling until the buggyboard can be used (reclined seat gets in the way).

TS, I never got my CS wounds wrapped, they like them to get as much fresh air as poossible over here.

Micromum, if you feel up to it, ask if you can get out of bed before 24hrs. I've had CSecs at 1 hosp with a 24hr 'guideline' and 1 with an ASAP policy and I felt I recovered quicker with the latter. IlanaK on this board was up within a few hours and said she felt it made a big difference. If you have the catheter in overnight, keep asking staff to check the bag is not full. Take peppermind teabags for the trapped wind, even if you hate it.

Well, I'm v close to going to mixed feeding. My sore side is sorer and my other side is hurting after weeks of being ok. bfc suggested we use expressed tonight to give me and my sore bits time to recover, but I think tomorrow dh will be off to buy some formula and I'll try and keep bf as much as I can with my sore bits alongside a couple of bottle. crap crap crap mummy

ALBS - Please don't beat yourself up about moving to mixed feeding. You have done SO well to get this far and will have done Henry so much good. I ended up mixed feeding last time after having a similar experience to you (but I didn't last as long) and ended up so much happier - so much so that we're actually trying for mixed feeding this time.

Glad you're feeling happier Buckets. Amazing what even a little extra sleep can do!

I second what you say about getting up and about quickly after a c-section. Also, really forcing yourself to stand up straight. My biggest problem this time has been backache, which I'm sure is because I wasn't standing up straight.

ALBS if you're a crap mummy then I'm the world's worst...I didn't try to BF at all. I knew from the beginning it wasn't going to work out. I did what was best for me and Reese (and the rest of the family too). You shouldn't consider ANY option you choice a bad one. That's why we have options. The outcome will be the same.

{{{{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}}}}}}}

thanks all.

dh gievn H some expressed (bu the bags have v bad measurement gauges on them so what we thought was over 6oz was actually 5 )

poppy - tell me about your mixed feeding routine?!

Off to bed for a bit if henry will sleep...#

waaah

albs - don't beat yourself up, you've done really well. Motherhood is filled with guilt as it is and Henry will be fine either way.

Am sad this thread is coming to an end - I feel like all my friends have gone off and left me (I do have RL friends though honest )

petitfilou what do you mean coming to an end - where are you going??!! are you not going to be joining us on the the Aug 08 postnatal thread?!?

what am I going to do without you lot - I've been through tonnes on these threads and surprised I haven't made everyone's ears bleed but couldn't have done it without you all

having a marathon session with Dylan today who hasn't slept since this afternoon everytime I look down at her and think she's asleep she just looks back up at me with micheif in her eyes - am in trouble with this one guys

sazz hope you got on ok with visitors
ALBS backing up what everyone is saying, you're doing really well with the feeding - don't be beating yourself up about anything
buckets glad you managed some rest and hope Kurt is kind to you tonight

micromum you've been given great advice re your section but one thing I can add - I hate peppermint tea so asked for peppermint water which is just like have a shot of peppermint cordial and it worked wonders good luck with it all

poppy am fed up with this sodding weather we made it to Cairnie for a wee while on Sat and were hoping to do something yesterday but alas nope - had a wee while in the park this afternoon so at least they got some fresh air after school/nursery will have to try and meet up at some point once am brave enough to try to come out

TS absolutely GORGEOUS - lovely photo, just makes it all worth while doesn't it?

Hi everyone, sorry i haven't been on for a while but struggling a bit with not having had this baby yet (ever since she pretended she was going to come last Sunday). I know she isn't due until Thursday but has really been playing silly buggers which is not fun. DS1 said to me yesterday morning (as I was in tears in the kitchen) - "don't worry mummy, the baby will come out when she is ready" - oh the wise words of a 5 year old.
Haven't even tried to catch up on the thread, but hope everyone who has their LOs is doing well.
PF, AnnVan, Cyteen and anyone else who is still waiting... thoughts are with you I hope things happen soon.
Sorry for the me post but feeling rubbish enough to be watching Pretty Woman on the TV!!! Things must be bad

ALBS - Last time around I ended up having to just express for a while because of the antibiotics I was on for horrific wound issues, but was rather a relief as nips were just SO sore (I was haunted by the idea that I couldn't handle what everyone says is par for the course. I know what that is now and that's NOT what it was then). Anyway, I didn't manage to get my supply up enough afterwards so ended up ff but with 1 x bf in the morning and afternoon. TBH I think they were more for comfort than substantial nutritional benefit, but it made everyone feel better, LOL.

This time, we're aiming for bf during the day and ff at night. I've been rounding the feed off, if I can (she's often too heavily asleep by then) and pumping before I go to bed to keep supply up. Contrary to the belief of the health professionals, it seems to be working. Crucially, if it doesn't work out and my supply fails/she gets nipple confusion etc and I end up on bottles, I won't feel bad as we did such a good job at convincing ourselves the ff is just as good as bf last time! So far, so good though and DD2 seems be doing really well at night....

It is really frustrating to be faced with such negativity from any health care professional when you say you want to mix - they seem to prefer ff than mix, but I guess it's because it's so much harder to advise on it.

Dizzy - Thank goodness we had a couple of days with half ok weather. Saturday was the first since Emily's arrival that it didn't rain . August, you say? Was also thinking that it would be good to get together once the DHs are back at work (am I right in thinking yours goes back next week too?).

Sazzles - V. wise to send you sis to a travel inn. I'm terrible too at not being the hostess with the mostest (or trying at least ), but you just have to relinquish control at a time like this. Was lovely to have dinner cooked a few times in the last week or so by visitors. Great to see them, but the rest of DH's paternity leave this week will be all the nicer for not having any more .

SO sorry for ridiculous length of post.

ATARAXIS {{{{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}}}}}

Sazzles I'm with you on sending guests to a different location to sleep and offering take-away for dinner. Just not worth the effort right now, is it.

Speaking of effort....I NEED A SHOWER!!! Haven't wanted to move much today because I felt like a pulled myself a little bit on one side of my inseam (should probably stop calling it that) last night getting up to get Reese food and it still kinda hurts. Have all kinds of "what-ifs" going on in my head (AS I AM A WORRIER) so decided being still was the best fix. DD1 has complied nicely to my sofa or dining table locations today. Bless her for finally clueing in to "Mommy Needs A Break." Reese has also uped her food intake enough that she's requiring less feedings. THANK YOU!!

dum de dum de dum...still waiting.
Did change all duvet covers in house today. Hope that constitutes nesting.
How many of us are left?

poppy he starts back a week on thurs, am considering begging my aunt to come up and stay with me for the first few days

Sounds v. wise Dizzy! Wish I could do the same, but not sure DH would tolerate any more visitors. Give me a shout when real life has descended and you're up for some company/consolation!

my dh LOVES my aunt coming up as she manages to get everything done with the greatest of ease, the girls adore her and I relax - she's been in spain for a wee while visiting the new baby over there so whether or not she'll want to come up is a different thing entirely but its worth a shot

will get something organised very soon

have uploaded a few more photos

someone humour me please!

Oh what gorgeous pics Dizzy! Can't wait to meet Dylan too.

am not as capable as your dh with his impressive website! we manage on facebook alone in our family

evening all - checking in from hospital so sorry for typing- tiny keypad.

felt verryill sun. and took temp- 39.5 and still no mw until tues (baby born thurs). rung hosp. i gave birth at and told meto come in and been here since! tons of iv anti-bs for me, blood tests, cultures, swabs etc. (temmp down now, still waiting for blood culturesresult for reason but now have mastitis (badly) whichmay account for it). baby had blood test which showed high infectionmmarkers so blood cultures, iv anti-bs (in foot ) for baby and possibly lumbar puncture. iam heaps better though and dss markers were down today so both hopefully just to complete antib courses 3 dayss for me, 5 for ds. no name yet - joseph or malachi/malachy/malacky possibly. much love, need sleep xx

oh LofW what a mess - poor you and poor wee baby

hope you're feeling a lot better very soon - I had mastitis with dd2 and found the best thing was the net sponge things you get for foaming up in the shower - using one of those to massage my boobs was the best thing ever

did you see my suggestion of Atlas as a name for the 'wee' man - has that been completely disgarded?!?

take care and get as much rest as you can

{{hugs}}

LoW- for the both of you. Hope you both recover soon!

My body's complete weirdness when it comes to sleep is actually quite intriguing. woke up at 3 am yesterda, and here I am nearly 24 hours later. Legs restlessly jiggling. I htink I might make anotherappointment with the reflexologist, see ifit helps.