Due July 2009 - Christiana leads the way, let the others follow quickly!

[JLo2]

In honour of Christiana CS tomorrow thought I'd start a new thread as the other one getting unwieldly.
Best of luck Christiana

Oh MIJ that's an amazing story! Where was your DD1 when the birth was taking place to be there so soon after and meet her little sis at one min old. Was she in the next room? It soudns incredible, well done and you should be proud not embarassed about your amazing achievements in getting two births to plan and generally being a hero (all mums are heroes - welling up Iceland style over here. Birth does this to me!). Let us know when DD2 has a name.

And Beccabump - wow! That's quite something to look forward to for the weekend. Good luck getting everything sorted and the nest feathered.

I am soooooo hot and really feel massive. It's like the jungle here - hot, humid, no sun, and soooo close. My tummy is too big now, it's a bit ridiculous this end bit isn't it? I think it looks totally out of proportion and just silly.

Oops sorry Mij of course she has a name. Caitlin is a lovely name. Sorry I am daft.

Wow, can't lookaway without more action!

Congrats vanimal and Mij, how lovely and love the name Caitlin.

Becca you sound very chilled about your change in plans, and what a fab excuse to give a big 2 fingers up to the estate agents and get some privacy. Good luck! And Queenfee you're so nearly there too!!

Wow! Congratulations Mij you sound like you had a wonderful birth experience I am really happy for you!

Well done mij I thought afterpains were much worse this time round too.

my news isn't good, I don't want to upset people by going into details and have put a post on the bereavement thread.

Good luck to you all, I hope you never go through what we are going through now.

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Just caught up as in middle of moving house, carpets delivered today, plus BT connection, plus plumber to check over the heating. Hiring van to move selves Fri, Sat, Sun and my due date next Wednesday

Typing this with feet in foot spa as never suffered with swollen feet til now.

Big congratulations to all new LO's, Mij yours sounds fab and gives us all faith in our bodies to perform when odds in our favour (ie cord not round neck, no reason for early delivery, eg GD etc) I say this because, those who can't deliver "easy" births mustn't feel that they have failed; sometimes it's just not possible and they will all make wonderful mums. Have friends whose baby 8 weeks old, he had cord round neck and no way was ever going to descend down birth canal on his own, she had an emergency CS, felt terribly disappointed but is making a wonderful mum and sometimes things just work out that you need help.

Becca Good luck to you!!

Bonzo Can't backtrack a page to check, but think you mentioned re baby's head being 9.5cm and we only dilate to 10cm. Thats true of course, but doesn't baby's head squish down and the skull plates overlap to allow delivery, so it's not quite as straightforward as direct measurements? Just a thought. I'm also on top growth graph so am hoping that if baby's head gonna get stuck, they'll let me know in advance!!?

May go offline for a while as Orange broadband takes 2 weeks to transfer to new phone line (bugger!) but will try & access MN somehow, don't think I've disappeared Phoenix!

Good luck to everyone who has their babies over the next few days xxxx

So sorry woolyjo

Woollyjo. Love to you on the birth of Niamh but of course so truly sorry for your most dreadful loss.

Deeply sad for you, I hope we can offer you some support here when you need it.

xx

Woollyjo So sorry to you and your family for your terrible loss of your beautiful daughter Niamh xxx

Woolyjo My message last night crossed with yours; I had not read yours when I posted. I hope you realise that it was not linked to your post on the bereavement thread. The loss of Niamh will have upset everyone who read it and we all feel we would like to support you in any way we can. We have gone through the last few months together and all feel that we know each other, so feel part of your pain. Sending you love at this desperate time. xxx

Woolyjo words cannot express how you must be feeling. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending you prayers and love at this awful time xx

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Christiana I am like you - what sad news for Wollyjo and feel a bit sick if I am honest (and scared too). I can't believe it.

Hope everyone is well out there and congrats to the new, safe deliveries out there (whatever the methods).

I know this sounds a bit trivial with the loss of baby Niamh but what do i put on the list? I can't stop thinking about what they must be going through

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I think that sounds perfect Christiana.

I was wondering if we all might feel a little insensitive continuing on with our moans and groans about being heavily pregnant but I am guessing that woollyjo would like us to carry on as before - hope I'm not wrong woolly?

So, I feel nauseous, is that a sign of labour imminent do we think?

So sorry wollyjo

Babies Born

Our special Niamh Hope Anne, daughter of Woollyjo - Remembered Always - Born 30th June @ 04.12 - 8lb 13oz
rattling - Born 6th May - Magnus and Alasdair (Due 1st July)
Quiltedrose - Born 17th June @ 06.17 - Beatrice Elizabeth - 6lbs (Due 6th July)
Christiana - Born 18th June @ 13.03 - Girl - 7lbs 8.5oz (Due 25th June)
MrsMope - Born 19th June - Girl - 7lbs 3oz and Boy - 5lb 15oz (Due 1st July)
Gillyan - Born 23rd June @ 12.52 - Summer Jennifer - 8lb (Due 9th July)
vanimal - Born 23rd June - Girl - 5lb 8oz (Due 9th July)
LargeGlassofRed - Born 25th June @ 21.46 - Freddie - 6lb and Stanley - 6lb 12oz (Due 9th July)
London11 - Born 25th June @ 10.16 and 10.17 - Theo William - 7lb 7oz and Lewis Daniel - 7lb 3oz (Due 9th July)
Mij - Born 29th June @ 14.05 - Caitlin - 7lb 1oz (Due 10th July)

Still Waiting

29th June - JLo2 - DC #4 - Having a boy
1st July - moodylou - DC#2 - Having a boy
2nd July - Nicky6 - DC #2
2nd July - pop1973
4th July - ActivityApple - first baby - Having a boy
5th July - soozze - DC #2
6th July - xxhunnyxx - first baby - Having a boy
6th July - MrsCrunch - first baby - Having a girl
7th July - Misspaella - DC #3 - Surprise
7th July - QueenFee - DC #3 - Surprise
7th July - thelollipoplady - DC #3 - Having a boy
7th July - Eviebear
8th July - JetLi - first baby
8th July - rubyriley - DC #3 - Having a boy
9th July - Hobbgoblin - DC #4
9th July - betsyboo - Having a boy
10th July - Newb - first baby - Having a girl
12th July - Jenny79 - first baby - Having a boy
13th July - Scully - DC #3
13th July - pippa251 - first baby
14th July - Dannyg - DC #3 - Having a girl
14th July - slushy06 - DC #2 - Having a girl
15th July - Acceber - Having a girl
15th July - Lydiathetattooedlady - Having a boy
16th July - BeccaBump - DC #2 - Having a boy
16th July - TheNatty - DC #3 - Having a boy
16th July - plot2 - DC #2 - Having a boy
16th July - Lillabet - first baby - Surprise
17th July - Patchybob - DC #3 - Surprise
17th July - Phoenix - DC #2 - Having a boy
17th July - Bozette - DC #2 - Having a girl
17th July - BrumOne - first baby
20th July - Belgrano - DC #2 - Having a boy
20th July - starmucks - DC #2 - Surprise
22nd July - chellebelle - DC#4
23rd July - Andie01 - DC #2
24th July - ilikeyoursleeves - DC #2 - Having a boy
25th July - PrincessButtercup - DC #3 - Having a boy
25th July - BonzoDoodah - DC #2 - Surprise
25th July - Mickeylou - DC #2 - Having a girl
26th July - justlookatthatbooty - DC#2 - Having a girl
27th July - mumofshortie73 - DC #2 - Surprise
27th July - krumbockmummy - DC#2 - Having a boy
27th July - Andie01 - DC#2
28th July - Cheekycel - Having a girl
31st July - maidinamerica - first baby - Having a girl

C - Sections Booked

29th June - Plot2
29th June - dannyg
10th July - Phoenix
13th July - Patchybob
13th July - Bozette
14th July - Mickeylou
22nd July - BonzoDoodah

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christiana i think thats a wonderful idea. i read it this morning having spent another eveing in hospital, i cant believe it, it is so sad its made me cry. i feel lucky yet guilty for feeling that i was given all clear last night. i hope she gets all the love and support she needs through this really difficult time.
i went in with an elephant man leg and lack of movements last night. they aren't too worried about leg i have to keep it raised. when monitored baby was ok but was having regular contractions again. lovely idwife examined me. my cervix was low, head was fixed and gave me a sweep! hoping this gets things started, ive got terrible back ache now!
my thoughts are with everyone especially woollyjo and her family x

God I can't stop crying, I was unsure whether I should read the thread but decided I should since we're all here for each other.
It's so so awful, puts my problems in to perspective to say the least.

activity I agree it would be nice to show our support by donating to a charity.

hobbgobilin I think it is quite common to feel nauseous at the end of pregnancy, u get another surge of hormones at the end, not necessarily a sign of labour but could be.