November ladies are having there babies. One by one here they come. But here we'll let the candle burn. Until we've all had our turn

[Ninjacat]

Come on over....

Laugs I now have images of women flashing knitted boobs at other women in the hope of them being other MNers

NigellaTufnel congrats on your little boy Hope everything is going swimmingly for you!

Well I had a warm bath and am still having contractions on and off. Finching through them and am having to hum at points (find that better than controlled breathing) but who knows...

Lemontop: Isaac 30th Sept
Broodzilla: Lukas 7th Oct
Tamlin: Arthur 18th Oct
Nigella Tufnell BOY 30th Oct
Fruitpastels: BOY 31st Oct
Helips: Amelia Florence 1st Nov
Koumak: Olivia 2nd Nov
Homeinthesun: Kyla Nicole 2nd Nov
Ursigurke: Paula 4th Nov

Expecting:
VenusInfers dd Nov 1; 41+1
TOK dd 2nd Nov; 41
Trikken dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Fubble dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Hobnob57 dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Tabbykat dd 7th Nov; 40+2
misssese dd 7th nov; 40+2
Eeyore2 dd 8th Nov; 40+1
Sleepless dd 9th Nov; 40
PootleTheFlump dd 10th Nov 39+6
Weston dd 13th Nov 39+3
Becky dd 14th Nov 39+2
Tigger dd 14th Nov 39+2
Southernbelle77 14th Nov 39+2 (induction bkd for 11th)
ErikaMaye dd 16th Nov; 39+0
EasyEggs dd 17th Nov; 38+6
Pavlovtheforgetfulcat dd 18 Nov; 38+5
Katster dd 21 Nov; 38+2
LissyGlitter dd 22 Nov; 38+1 (section booked for 16th)
Beepbeep dd 23rd Nov; 38
Longwayaway dd 23rd Nov; 38
Stormfly 23rd Nov; 38
TasjaSAmuminSA dd 26th Nov. 37+4
Laugs dd 26th Nov; 37+4
Claired21 dd 29th Nov, 37+1
skorpion dd 29th Nov; 37+1
Fairybex dd 29th Nov; 37+1
raggie dd30th Nov; 37

just checking in

Lemontop: Isaac 30th Sept
Broodzilla: Lukas 7th Oct
Tamlin: Arthur 18th Oct
Nigella Tufnell BOY 30th Oct
Fruitpastels: BOY 31st Oct
Helips: Amelia Florence 1st Nov
Koumak: Olivia 2nd Nov
Homeinthesun: Kyla Nicole 2nd Nov
Ursigurke: Paula 4th Nov

Expecting:
VenusInfers dd Nov 1; 41+1
TOK dd 2nd Nov; 41
Trikken dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Fubble dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Hobnob57 dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Tabbykat dd 7th Nov; 40+2
misssese dd 7th nov; 40+2
Eeyore2 dd 8th Nov; 40+1
Sleepless dd 9th Nov; 40
PootleTheFlump dd 10th Nov 39+6
Weston dd 13th Nov 39+3
Becky dd 14th Nov 39+2
Tigger dd 14th Nov 39+2
Southernbelle77 14th Nov 39+2 (induction bkd for 11th)
ErikaMaye dd 16th Nov; 39+0
EasyEggs dd 17th Nov; 38+6
Pavlovtheforgetfulcat dd 18 Nov; 38+5
Katster dd 21 Nov; 38+2
LissyGlitter dd 22 Nov; 38+1 (section booked for 16th)
Ninjacat edd 22nd Nov
Beepbeep dd 23rd Nov; 38
Longwayaway dd 23rd Nov; 38
Stormfly 23rd Nov; 38
TasjaSAmuminSA dd 26th Nov. 37+4
Laugs dd 26th Nov; 37+4
Claired21 dd 29th Nov, 37+1
skorpion dd 29th Nov; 37+1
raggie dd30th Nov; 37

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Lemontop: Isaac 30th Sept
Broodzilla: Lukas 7th Oct
Tamlin: Arthur 18th Oct
Nigella Tufnell BOY 30th Oct
Fruitpastels: BOY 31st Oct
Helips: Amelia Florence 1st Nov
Koumak: Olivia 2nd Nov
Homeinthesun: Kyla Nicole 2nd Nov
Ursigurke: Paula 4th Nov

Expecting:
VenusInfers dd Nov 1; 41+1
TOK dd 2nd Nov; 41
Trikken dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Fubble dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Hobnob57 dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Tabbykat dd 7th Nov; 40+2
misssese dd 7th nov; 40+2
Eeyore2 dd 8th Nov; 40+1
Sleepless dd 9th Nov; 40
PootleTheFlump dd 10th Nov 39+6
Weston dd 13th Nov 39+3
Becky dd 14th Nov 39+2
Tigger dd 14th Nov 39+2
Southernbelle77 14th Nov 39+2 (induction bkd for 11th)
ErikaMaye dd 16th Nov; 39+0
EasyEggs dd 17th Nov; 38+6
Pavlovtheforgetfulcat dd 18 Nov; 38+5
Katster dd 21 Nov; 38+2
LissyGlitter dd 22 Nov; 38+1 (section booked for 16th)
Ninjacat edd 22nd Nov; 38+1
Beepbeep dd 23rd Nov; 38
Longwayaway dd 23rd Nov; 38
Stormfly 23rd Nov; 38
TasjaSAmuminSA dd 26th Nov. 37+4
Laugs dd 26th Nov; 37+4
Claired21 dd 29th Nov, 37+1
skorpion dd 29th Nov; 37+1
Fairybex dd 29th Nov; 37+1
raggie dd30th Nov; 37

Hangs head in shame on whispers quietly

Hello lovely ladies!

I feel really, really bad for being AWOL. I just have no idea where the time has gone. I get one or two things done each day, and sadly, MN has not been one of them. It's sad, because I've really missed you - I mean it. I went to a real-life postnatal group last week and it was crap, all I could think about was you lot!

I think I may just have to try to catch up as we go along as if I try to read through all the back log I'll miss you all preparing and giving birth!

Congratulations to Tamlin, Fruitpastels, Helips, Koumak, Homeinthesun and Ursigurke on the new arrivals - I love the names you've picked!

Right, it's already past my new bedtime...

Let me leave you with 3 top-labour tips:

1. You know that bag you've carefully packed, checked and re-packed? Make sure your DH/DP actually puts it in the car when you're on your way to hospital.

2. If you have long hair, make sure your DH/DP knows how to tie it back. Show him and make him practice. You'd be surprised how difficult it seems to be to gather up your DW's hair and tie a rubber band around it.
   (Actually, I've got another one for the birthing bit - get him to switch his mobile OFF so you don't get MIL on the phone wondering if you aren't done yet when you've been pushing for an hour.)

3. Pack Lansinoh. If your nipples don't need it, your hands will. God knows why, but my hands got so dry that my knuckles were bleeding while we're still in hospital...

But most of all, I'd like to reassure everyone ready to pop the first baby out: it's no walk in the park, but it's doable. As soon as you're holding that tiny new person, whatever you just went through seems like a distant memory. I ended up giving birth with paracetamol and tens as my only painrelief (not through choice, but I'll leave that for the postnatal thread if anyone's interested) and I'd do it all again tomorrow for Lukas - can you tell I'm head over heels in love with the little man?

Nightnight.

Hi all

Hedy Lois Joy born 12.28 am this morning(Monday 9th Nov)

Spookily enough, she shares her birth date with the femme fatale actress I nicked the name from, Hedy Lamarr!!!

9lb 9oz!!!!!

Pretty good birth actually, and no broken coccyx this time, or tearing, thanks to amazing midwife in the final part.

Currently cying lustily as her dad frets about what to do with girls' bits when changing a nappy, while I sneak down here and post this!

Beepbeep I do think it is so strange we were in the same hospital! I was also in first bed on right with DS1 for a bit of extra help after having him in the JR. I hope you managed to have a lovely bath with lavender and camamile while there - my best memories of Chippy!

I like the idea of everyone having a knitted boob and using it as a code for 'I'm also on the due in November' thread in case we meet. I'd better get knitting...

Broodzilla I was thinking about you just this morning! Oh I'm going to have to give you a huge online hug. We've missed you too!!! Of course you're totally forgiven as you have a very valid reason - but where are the pictures for us to oggle at?!

Thank you for the comforting words as well, much appriciated Hope you and Lukas are both well. x

Wook cross posted, congratulations! What a beautiful name

ERika aw thanks, it's just as well the name is pretty, she is the apple of my eye but really looked like Ena Sharples off Corrie in the olden days when they put the woolly hat on her yesteray!!!

Aww bless her!! And you Pictures! Pictures!

wook i love that name soooo cute yes we want pics from everyone !!!

Since it's still Monday...

Lemontop: Isaac 30th Sept
Broodzilla: Lukas 7th Oct
Tamlin: Arthur 18th Oct
Nigella Tufnell BOY 30th Oct
Fruitpastels: BOY 31st Oct
Helips: Amelia Florence 1st Nov
Koumak: Olivia 2nd Nov
Homeinthesun: Kyla Nicole 2nd Nov
Ursigurke: Paula 4th Nov
Wook: Hedy Lois Joy 9th Nov

Expecting:
VenusInfers dd Nov 1; 41+1
TOK dd 2nd Nov; 41
Trikken dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Fubble dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Hobnob57 dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Tabbykat dd 7th Nov; 40+2
misssese dd 7th nov; 40+2
Eeyore2 dd 8th Nov; 40+1
Sleepless dd 9th Nov; 40
PootleTheFlump dd 10th Nov 39+6
Weston dd 13th Nov 39+3
Becky dd 14th Nov 39+2
Tigger dd 14th Nov 39+2
Southernbelle77 14th Nov 39+2 (induction bkd for 11th)
ErikaMaye dd 16th Nov; 39+0
EasyEggs dd 17th Nov; 38+6
Pavlovtheforgetfulcat dd 18 Nov; 38+5
Katster dd 21 Nov; 38+2
LissyGlitter dd 22 Nov; 38+1 (section booked for 16th)
Ninjacat edd 22nd Nov; 38+1
Beepbeep dd 23rd Nov; 38
Longwayaway dd 23rd Nov; 38
Stormfly 23rd Nov; 38
TasjaSAmuminSA dd 26th Nov. 37+4
Laugs dd 26th Nov; 37+4
Claired21 dd 29th Nov, 37+1
skorpion dd 29th Nov; 37+1
Fairybex dd 29th Nov; 37+1
raggie dd30th Nov; 37

Congratulations wook, I'm amazed that you're online so soon!! Hope the new arrival is settling well x

wook congratulations!!! Lovely name, I hope all is well and really looking forward to the labour stories on postnatal thread.

Hint, hint all others...

nigella congratulations as well.

broodzilla so nice to hear from you - I've been wondering how you were getting on. Hope you can pop in more frequently.

beepbeep I hope we don't have to do a waddle race to the pool I'll try to drop in 'knitted boob' into any conversation I may be having at Chippy and look out for reactions.

Hey just a quick post to say congratulations wook and welcome baby Hedy - lovely name and well done for being back on to tell us so soon! Hope you are feeling ok, great you are getting a break already...keep that up for as long as you can - i like it

I am loving the idea of fisticuffs at the Chippy over the birthing pool - i can see the headlines now 'MNers arrested after violence at birthing centre'

I have just had third of a pot of Phish food. not entirely convinced it is going to stay down, as nothing has since breakfast, so I am going to go lie down and try to sleep it off quickly ! I have been dozing for a couple of hours. DD is also poorly, and asleep with me but DH took her upstairs to bed a moment ago so i should be able to sleep now without her using me as a foot rest!

Night night ladies. Positive thoughts to all those labouring, and all those who have had babies (*broodzilla btw, great tips, great to hear from you, we have missed you, and the other new mums, too).
xx

I keep getting removed from the list every time lol...going to get a complex!

Lemontop: Isaac 30th Sept
Broodzilla: Lukas 7th Oct
Tamlin: Arthur 18th Oct
Nigella Tufnell BOY 30th Oct
Fruitpastels: BOY 31st Oct
Helips: Amelia Florence 1st Nov
Koumak: Olivia 2nd Nov
Homeinthesun: Kyla Nicole 2nd Nov
Ursigurke: Paula 4th Nov
Wook: Hedy Lois Joy 9th Nov

Expecting:
VenusInfers dd Nov 1; 41+1
TOK dd 2nd Nov; 41
Trikken dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Fubble dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Hobnob57 dd 6th Nov; 40+3
Tabbykat dd 7th Nov; 40+2
misssese dd 7th nov; 40+2
Eeyore2 dd 8th Nov; 40+1
Sleepless dd 9th Nov; 40
PootleTheFlump dd 10th Nov 39+6
Weston dd 13th Nov 39+3
Becky dd 14th Nov 39+2
Tigger dd 14th Nov 39+2
Southernbelle77 14th Nov 39+2 (induction bkd for 11th)
ErikaMaye dd 16th Nov; 39+0
EasyEggs dd 17th Nov; 38+6
lucieerin ecs Nov 18 36+5
Pavlovtheforgetfulcat dd 18 Nov; 38+5
Katster dd 21 Nov; 38+2
LissyGlitter dd 22 Nov; 38+1 (section booked for 16th)
Ninjacat edd 22nd Nov; 38+1
Beepbeep dd 23rd Nov; 38
Longwayaway dd 23rd Nov; 38
Stormfly 23rd Nov; 38
TasjaSAmuminSA dd 26th Nov. 37+4
Laugs dd 26th Nov; 37+4
Claired21 dd 29th Nov, 37+1
skorpion dd 29th Nov; 37+1
Fairybex dd 29th Nov; 37+1
raggie dd30th Nov; 37

congrats to all the new mummies

I've been pretty rubbish at keeping up, sorry hehe. I am so excited - they're finally telling me my definite section date on Wednesday They had said it would probably be 18th November or around then very early on but it's looking like it'll be a bit sooner, yay xx

Wook! Congratulations on lovely Hedy's birth! And named after Hedy Lamar, what a legend! Looking forward to the photos!

Broodzilla Thanks for the 'aw!' inducing update! Great to hear that you are all doing so well. Did your DP really forget to put your hospital bag in the car? That's v funny - well, prob wasn't at the time... Did you realise before you got there?

Erika Ooh, sounds promising. Humming on the outbreath is a very yogic breathing technique, apparently perfect for getting through contractions. Helps to focus the mind. How are you feeling now? What news, what news?

Hobnob Good luck for your sweep tomorrow. Hope your LO gets into a proper position. Come on baby! Head down, head down!

I had a sweep booked for today, but MW found that the cervix hadn't softened at all so she couldn't do one. Wasn't a surprise. So seeing her again on Thurs to check on progress. Holding off on booking an induction (which would in theory be on Friday) as all seems well, just going to monitor the baby etc and wait as long as we can. Hey-ho. Think I'll be top of the expecting list for a while yet...

Congrats, wook!! Love the name, very spooky about the birthday.

Five boys, five girls... what's next?

I am just going to say Congrats *wook! Lovely name, I really like it.
Then I am going to curl up in a corner and whisper that baby has flipped back into transverse, c sec on wednesday, the day after MIL leaves. So full 2 weeks of MIL hell but still no actual help when we need it, plus I'll be cut open and thought I could deal but actually can't.
Sorry. Feel like such a downer on the thread.

comma you have my sympathies! I'm still a couple of weeks from D-Day so the same thing could happen here & I know I wouldn't cope well with the thought of a section either. That said, you will shortly have your baby safely in your arms and that's all that matters. Just try to focus on your baby being with you and not what will happen between now and then x

Congratulations Wook - gorgeous name!

Comma - what a'mare for you, but come Wed when you have your little one with you I'm sure it won't matter and you'll cope fine.

Skorpion - am going to add my trainers to my hospital bag - I WILL beat you to the pool!! Seriously though how wierd would it be? The first time I was there I met someone who'd given birth at the JR and transferred, our daughters are 2 days apart and now best friends and I see her usually twice a week. Second time I was in on my own (rather nice actually!) but only stayed the one night. Main aim for this visit (other than having baby!!) will be to make the most of b'feeding help - not worked out with previous 2, so really want to give it one last try.

comma you are not bringing a downer to the thread, we are here for you. How bloody horrible for you, I am so sorry. Lets hope that baby flips back again. And typical you have to endure your MIL for no reason. But think positive, think that there will be no smelliness to content with, esp when you will not be able to run over and grab baby when she picks her/him straight up after going to the loo! Thinking of you x

I had a dream I was in labour. Well I dreamt I was dreaming I was in labour and made myself wake up thinking 'wake up pavlov, that pain, its real you are in labour' and I woke up and found I had a really really painful bloody stitch...and no labour starting! I was most unimpressed . So, apart from a horrendous night with niggling back and front ache in one place on my right which I could not get comfy, and a serious thirst on, nothing has progressed. Does not feel like he is going to either atm.

But the Phish Food stayed down. YAY!

Morning ladies. Comma, I know it must feel disappointing, but just think, you'll be holding your lo tomorrow!

Well, my power walk with buggy and trip to playcentre with ds did nothing to bring on labour yesterday. Neither did the spicy stir fry dh made nor the half of fresh pineapple I had last night for tea!

Went to bed early last night as was shattered, but of course, once there I couldn't sleep. Just thinking about having to wait until Monday-14 days overdue- for my induction. Started to get myself all worked up and had to really focus on controlling my breathing!

Then I started to cry because I just don't feel excited about meeting the baby anymore. This pregnancy just seems to be going on so long it's sucked all the excitement out of it. And of course along with this feeling comes guilt at feeling this way. With ds all I could think about towards the end was seeing what he looked like, holding him, but this time round I feel none of that.

Are any of you other overdue ladies feeling like that? I feel really bad for dc2 for feeling like this.

I so wanted to log in last night to see the list especially as it was Monday and I thought that would give me the best idea what you lot have been up to. But realised I have about 20 pages of old thread to catch up with and the new shiny one that already has 8 pages on Tuesday morning! And I haven?t been on for only a week!
I think I am going to schedule all my breastfeeding in front of mumsnet otherwise I will never catch up! Olivia is very good girl, she is a hungry little thing but she sleeps so well I cant complain about breastfeeding all afternoon?
Congratulations to the arrivals I have missed! wook and ursigurke and homeinthesun 3 more little girls! And nigella on the little queue jumping boy!
This is so exciting. I hope it is happening for all of you very soon too!