Due Nov 08 'Listen baby, I've crocheted you a lovely cardie... now don't make me come in there with that hook!'

[sparkletoes]

Lets see if these overdue babies get a move on!

oh dear, sorry for the typos- I was literally heading out the door as I typed it. sorry hana!

Guutted about that actually- I was really excited to be doing a birth announcement and I buggered it up. hey ho no change there for pinkee

hope barbs has some excting news for us soon.

Congratulations Hana well done!!

Good luck Barbs

Good luck belatedly to Barbs - hope it is all over by now!
twinkle & choco I have emailed you both.
Hi everyone else.

any news?

pinkee, sorry i was just being pedantic....we all knew what you meant!!!

Hi everyone - been difficult to get on computer as the last few days have been rather busy!! This is just a quickie.
Congrats hana on baby boy!! Brilliant news!
Good luck barbs!
Not many more to go now!
xxx

congrats Hana

no news drwswife?

fimgers crossed barbs induction is going well!

No worries daisy it was a very funny comment- I was annoyed at my mistake, is all

No news from DRSwife?? she's gone awfully quiet.

I haven't heard from Drswife - so will text her just to check she is okay - lets hope that no news is good news and that baby is firmly on its way!!!!

Hello...I am from the Sept 08 thread...hope you dont mind me hijacking your thread for a moment!

Had a very busy day today and had a MASSIVE sort out of my new babys clothes and I was horrified to see how many newborn and 0-3 months clothes he got given/as presents that he has never worn!!!!

He is a good size (or "little chunk" as my sister calls him) and these will not fit him now.

So, I am hoping to sell them to make a donation to the DEC appeal for the Congo if anyone would like to have some.....(I will e-bay them if not)

They are all boys clothes (obviously!) and include;

Mothercare 0-3 months white little bird sleeping bag (reversible)
Joggers and top outfits from NEXT newborn and 0-3 sizes
Bambini blue velour dungarees size 0-3 months
Vests and babygros from NEXT size newborn and 0-3 months in various colours
Jeans and T shirt set from George at asda size 0-3 months
Loads of bibs!!!!!!

They are all in brand new or as new condition and come from a smoke and pet free home. Let me know if anyone would like more info on anything in particular....

Thanks!

Birth Announcement
From Chocolategal
Ewan Campbell born this morning at 6.22am
Weighing 8lb 7oz
All are well

Many Congratulations Chocolategal

Like the new name Leaky !!!!
hana glad you're back home!!! Can't wait to hear news of name and see photos!! x

HI Hana gla to hear all is well.

Congratulations Chocolategal on your little boy. LOvely name.

Is it oficcial, then..OBS you're good at this sort of thing.. o we have way more baby boys than girls in this group?

Hi

Just checking in very quickly - will try and post more later!

Congrats to Twinkle, Hana and Chocolategal on the birth of their boys Well done all of you (and surely the boys must outnumber the girls??)

We are all fine - came home yesterday afternoon, Sam is just gorgeous but sleeps a lot (in fact, all the time - is this normal???) having problems with DS1 though and tbh, I am struggling a bit as in a bit of pain, am tired and don't really know what to do with him!

Hey ho, will post more later....ane maybe get around to moving to the 'dark side'

Not had chance to catch up in recent days but just wanted to say congratulations to all the new mummies and new arrivals and look forward to seeing you all soon on the dark side
Good luck to all those still waiting/being induced.

Have put a couple of photos on my profile if anyone is interested

Congratulations to Chocolatgal
Ceebee Sam is gorgeous, well done you. Try not to worry about DS1 and don't feel bad, I had a few problems adjusting and felt like I was pushing DS1 out and shouting at him all the time. Coupled with the pain and tiredness it can get on top of you it will get better soon I promise! Also are you taking Arnica? Its really good stuff and ade me feel better almost straight away! You can get it in Boots if you haven't got any!

How cute are your boys, ceebee! .

Congrats chocolategal! Look forward to heareing the story. Ceebee - lo0vely pics. Love the shock of hair!

Congratulations Chocolategal and welcome Ewan. Another nice Scottish name

ceebee, sometimes they are a bit sleepy after the birth, especially if they have a wee touch of jaundice.

I was wondering about DrsWife as well....fingers crossed for her

hellloooo. bless you lot asking after me.
Well, no baby. had loads on at weekend like family visits etc and couldnt get on the net.

yesterday midwife came and she asked when i would like to consider induction. i just sobbed as ive spent so much time researching natural birth etc and i just felt so deflated. Asked her to get me a scan etc to check placenta function etc first and said i would review it midweek with a view to induce on friday maybe when i hit 42 weeks. Sat yesterday crying as just felt like this baby will never come and i just couldnt think about it anymore.

4.30am wake up with almighty contractions, im not timing them as im trying to coast through this bit. Dh is still asleep, so weird as i said to him i want it tomorrow, i'll start at 4am to ensure you've had some sleep at least and lo and behold...im sure im in labour. well, these bloody hurt these contractions, my bowels have evacuated which i know is good and i had the snottiest show yet.

i'd love to say i'll do a live birth thread but actually im trying to get in the zone and breathe contractions away as per hypnobirthing etc and laptop doesnt appear conducive to switching off the "rational" brain.

If this stops again, i will be drowning myself in the birthpool but i will text twinkle first to at least let you all know.

DrsWife
Just get into that birthing zone. I wish I could join you but absolutely no sign of baby this end.

just popping back on to find the contraction timer, every ten mins at over a minute. had a shower to make myself feel better. midwife is coming to check blood pressure and take blood to test liver function etc to ensure home birth is still okay. just praying contractions dont go off now.