due may 2009.. half baked to fully cooked we're not all ready yet!

[Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa]

Using Fi's suggestion......

good luck grumpy for iol will keep fingers crossed it only takes one lot of prostin to get things going.. xoxox

had to top g up with formula last night she'd been feeding solidly since 8pm and I was shattered. the bonus after was she then slept for just over 5hrs did next feed lying down in bed so I could rest a bit but woke up an hour later. swaddled g up and popped her into her crib and for a change she didn't stir ds woke late at 8am.. so dh and I feel almost human this morning.. wow

I've even managed a bath just before feeding g.. ah she's just filled her nappy.. back in a bit.

Oh dear.

I have shouted at DD1 today and she has gone to school without a hug, so I am now sitting here crying because I won't see her until tomorrow.

I only managed 3 hours sleep last night, so I am a bit tired but that's no excuse.

And I've started bricking it about induction (even though I've had one before), possibly because 'well-meaning' relatives keep ringing and texting (ooh are you nervous about today, ooh it'll hurt, make sure you ring as soon as you've had the baby, can we come up tomorrow) and I wish they'd piss off. [grumpy old mare]

And I'm feeling guilty about my mum.

And I'm still gutted that I'm not getting a HB.

Thank goodness for all of you with supportive tales of sockulesque anal retentiveness and custard

I wonder how runningmonkey is getting on?

I had PND with DD1 but didn't realise until some time after, by which point it was quite chronic. When I saw the signs with DD2 (helped by DH, he was angelic and kept an eye on me), I got help straight away. It's awful.

Oh dear. DH has just found a box of Just Brazils we had bought for his Nana's birthday a few weeks ago. We've both had 4 each already

I've cheered up, just writing this.

All the best GRUMPY! And enjoy those chocolate brazils - they're good for you

grumpy Good luck, hope the IOL goes quickly and easily and that you are holding your baby tonight. Switch your phone off or send a message to everyone telling them to stop texting and that you'll text them when lo has arived!

I've got an even more sockulesque (love the word grumpy!) confession. I do my ironing in size order too!

Thanks everyone and yes, the Just Brazils are good for me - we should all be eating 3 brazil nuts a day, apparently.

We're off to buy a camera now, we've just realised we don't have one, DH lent it to someone and can't remember who .

He's just spent 1.5 hours tidying. He really, really enjoyed it. He's strange. I think he's trying not to think about this afternoon too much.

And Frazz I have packed my favourite Urban Decay green eyeshadow and eyeliner (I have no style), they always make me feel fabulous dahling. That reminds me, I do have an Urban Decay shadow/liner set somewhere called 'Mullet' would you believe! I may have to dig that out!!

Belgian What is this 'ironing' of which you speak?

And Fi glad to hear you've had some sleep - I remember that getting a 4/5 hour stretch was like having 11 hours. DD1 slept through for 6 hours at about 6 weeks old. God, I felt wonderful! DD2 first slept through for 6 hours at about 3.5 years old, but she is the Evil Eefel Bear

congrats reebee love the name Felix so cute

good luck grumpy

grumpy good luck. I hope you're being induced at this very moment. I would explain the art of ironing to you, but you must be occupied with something far more exiting at the moment

I don't iron myself, but my mum did some for me yesterday as she enjoys it!

Not being induced yet, I have to ring at 3pm. Strange time! God I hope they can fit me in for induction and it works quickly..........

I just went down to DD1's school and said goodbye to her and got my hug. I cried in front of her class, she was so embarrassed but amused . All her friends were shouting 'Good Luck Izzy', it was lovely.

Oh and DH's mum irons pants and socks.

good luck grumpy. inductions in sheffield seem to be around 5pm which for a couple of friends meant their DHs got sent home at 9pm to be summoned back in the early hours.

Yep Pula, going in at 4pm, so would guess DH will come home around 10ish, only to have to return at some ungodly hour.

Right. Got my book, magazines, knitting and the DS. Should keep me occupied.

See you on the other side (I hope) ladies!!!!

good luck grumpy! v excited for you (i'm getting emotional just thinking about it).

Just wanted to say good luck to grumpy before you head off Can't wait to 'meet' your new LO!!

I'm sure I'm too late but good luck Grumpy - it will be fine and anyway KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!

All well here - constant feeding. promise to post comedy spanish BS soon.

Congrats reebee- hope i havent missed anyone else. Boys still racing ahead!

So far :
23 BOYS
19 GIRLS

BORN

1 APRIL 2009: SpangleMaker, BOY - Harvey, 9:55, 5lb 12oz, 35+3 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009: LoobyLou36, GIRL - Matilda Rose, 5.53am, 8lb 3oz, 38+4 (first child)
23 APRIL 2009, Reggiee, BOY, Ben, 7lb 8, 39 weeks (DD age 22 mo)
24 APRIL 2009: EmmalinaC, GIRL, Niamh Elizabeth, 9.56am, 6lb 2oz, unplanned vbac! 38+5wks (DD aged 2.4)
29 APRIL 2009: llareggub, BOY, George, 8am, 7lb 9oz, VBAC (DS1 2.5)
29 APRIL 2009: gert2a, GIRL, Edith Ann Elaine, 10.14am, 7lb 10oz, ELCS (first child)
30 APRIL 2009: Jael, BOY, Jacob, ELCS (DD aged nearly 3)
1 MAY 2009: 1stMrsF, TWIN GIRLS, Amelia Carys (7lb 6.5oz) and Georgiana Bronwen (6lb 12oz), c-section 14.06 and 14.07
2 MAY 2009: Divedaisy, GIRL, Sofiah Rose, 00:47am (DS age 6)
2 MAY 2009: Momino, GIRL, 04.05am Harper Grace, 8lb 1oz.(DD age 3 and DD age 1.5)
2 MAY 2009: Tummum, BOY, Gethin Thomas, 9pm, 9lb 1oz (2 DDs)
2 MAY 2009: LadyHelen, BOY, Rufus, 2.15am (DS 3.7)
6 MAY 2009: Aquababe, BOY, Ethan, 4:51am, 8lb 6
6 MAY 2009: YawningMonster, GIRL, Clare, 9lb 5 (DS already)
8 MAY 2009: bekkaboo, GIRL, Evie Mae, 7lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Daizydoo, BOY, Jasper, 2:08am, 8lbs (DS age 2)
9 MAY 2009: Ses, BOY, Owen Edward, 10:17am, 8lb 9oz, born by section
11 MAY 2009: Belgianchocolates, GIRL, Claire, 4.49am, 9lb 10oz (DS 7, DD 5)
11 MAY 2009: Dandylioness, BOY, Hector Frank, 6lb 9oz, 1:25, emcs (DD age 4)
11 MAY 2009: Flippineck, GIRL, Angharad, 11:15am, 8lb 3oz (DD1 2yr1m)
12 MAY 2009: Pulapula, BOY, Samuel James, 4:16pm, 8lb 3oz (DD 4.5, DS1 1.11)
14 MAY 2009: Jennster, GIRL, Rachel Mary, 8lb 7oz (DD1 3y 4m DS 22m)
15 MAY 2009: Detsy, BOY, Archie, 8lb 5oz
15 MAY 2009: Emmabemmasmom, GIRL, Sara Addison, 9.45pm, 6lb 5 (DD1 aged 2)
17 MAY 2009: Blottedcopybook, GIRL, Greer Valery Charlotte, 7lb 11oz, 7.35pm (DS1 7y11m, DS2 3y2m & DD1 2)
17 MAY 2009: Febes, BOY, Rueben Cornelius, 7.52 pm, 6lbs 15 (DD aged 1)
17 MAY 2009: Cloveofhislife, GIRL, 00.39am, 2 DDs already
17 MAY 2009: htheh, BOY, Monty, 4.59am, 9lb 12.5 oz
18 MAY 2009: yawningprincess/rubysmom, GIRL, Darcy Victoria, 6.40pm
20 MAY 2009: cotedazur, BOY, ??? , 9.15am
20 MAY 2009: frazzledoldbag, BOY, Hugo, 2.40p[m, 8lb 15oz, (DD1 age 7, DD2 age 2)
21 MAY 2009: SausagenMash, GIRL, Martha Rose, 2318
21 MAY 2009: MiniMenace, BOY, Isaac Michel, 12.55pm emcs, 7lb 3oz
22 MAY 2009: Fikelly, GIRL, Grace, 9lb 7oz, 11:37am (DS 2y9m)
25 MAY 2009, MatthewandLewismummy, BOY, Lewis, 10:20pm, 6lb 10.5oz (DS1 3.11)
26 MAY 2009: rivermoon, GIRL, name to follow, 1.27pm, 6lbs 10oz
27 MAY 2009: Rosielady, BOY, Josh, 7lb 3oz, 2.37pm
27 MAY 2009: euromum, BOY, Theo, 11.10pm
29 MAY 2009: alapala, BOY, Gabriel, 8pm, 3.2kg.
1 JUNE 2009: reebee, BOY, Felix, 1.30am, 8lbs 7.5oz.
1 JUNE 2009: chocbunnies, BOY, Corey, 9lb 13oz, 17.35
................

STILL TO COME:

DUE 1ST MAY: bantam73, (DD1 17yrs+ DD2 3ys 6m) surprise
DUE 14TH MAY: Lazzer SURPRISE!!
DUE 15th MAY: Nauseous, (first baby), SURPRISE!.
DUE 16TH MAY: Sarahken, (DS age 3) SURPRISE!!
DUE 16TH MAY: Hypatia, (first child) - surprise
DUE 20TH MAY: Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa,(DD age 11, DD age 4) SURPRISE!!
DUE 23RD MAY: Runningmonkey ,(first child), maybe a girl!
DUE 25TH MAY: Sophietom (first baby) BOY!
DUE 25TH MAY: lehowell
DUE 29TH MAY: MsG, (First child) SURPRISE!!

Far too late for me to say Good luck Grumpy but I'm thinking of you. Anyway, with the way this thread is going, she'll have given birth by 5pm and get the 11pm 6hour discharge, and posting at midnight. She can but hope!

Hello all

FINALLY got round to checking in. Been so frazzled until now.

Baby boy Alex Tennessee born on 23rd May at 5.52pm, 7lbs 8 oz.

He's doing pretty well. Have had terrible baby blues and been bit of a wreck. Think a lot of it due to a v painful 3 day labour (won't go into it, but it was grim - luckily it didn't lead to a cs like they were expecting)

Also community midwife didn't arrive for first visit until 10 days after baby was born, despite me ringing twice to complain. When she did finally come she helped a lot.

Anyway, feeling more normal now and bonding with Alex much better. Also nipples becomig less sore. And Alex has put on 4 lbs.

Just need some more sleep!!!

Hope everyone doing well, will catch up properly soon.

xx

congratulations lazzer on the birth of baby Alex

congrats lazzer and reebee

Matilda slept for 6hrs last night - from 10.15 to 4.15! yay!
Hope she does it again tonight.
She's still very fretfull for about 3hrs a night 5-8ish I assume this is colic.
Her bellybutton has swelled up tho the HV who came today thought it might be a hernia?? Said it was quite common amongst young babies? Said to mention it to the doc at 6wk check next week.

M now weighs 9lb 4 (she's put on 5ounces this week) and is now on the 50th centile so that's good news.

Lazzer, congratulations! sorry it's been a bit tough but glad to hear that things are going well and MW is helpful. I love the name especially the middle part. Hope you get some sleep.

speaking of sleep, i'm going off to bed. I'm supposed to wake Harper up to feed but i'm so tired...

Any news from Grumpy yet?

Lazzer Congratulations. Lovely news.

lazzer congratulations and glad things are bit better now

morning all.
just checking for news on grumpy, sophietom or anyone else. Can't believe we're nearly at the end of the list! so many babies... can't believe it's over 9months now .