Due Jan 2010...the month our bumps become babes!!!

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Getting us started with our new thread!

Will cut and paste the most up to date list so we know where we are.

Hi everyone,

goodness me, there seems to be a lot of very traumatic stop-start and false labouring going on on this thread. Big proper labour vibes to Biccy, yangymac, devotion and anyone else going through it.

I'm still waiting here too. Having pains occasionally, sort of contraction-like, and period pains too. Also have had mucus visitations from the plug fairy. I don't know, having not gone into labour on my own last time, I'm not sure what I'm looking for and have no confidence in my body that it can do it.

Sadly my granda died on Sunday. The funeral is this evening/tomorrow and I can't be there It feels sad to have been waiting for so many years to be able to say goodbye to him and now I'm not going to be able to. I think everyone else is finding it comforting that he has died when his (8th) great grandchild is about to be born.

devotion that is very crap that ss are not providing more care for a woman with dementia. That really is a stress you don't need, although you are a very good neighbour to look out for her.

Sorry, I'll have cross posted with half the day as I wrote this earlier but then got overtaken by DD's toddler demands. However things end up today was our last day at home on our own together, so tried to make the most of it.

Hope some more of you have had babies and congratulations to hurry and preggybelly (wish that was no longer true of me too )

That is sweet that you guys are taking it easy on the post-natal thread until the rest of us can join in. It does make me laugh little though, because you always see post-natal threads with titles like:

October 2002 - getting ready for their first Christmas

There's much less time for posting on the other side

just popping in again checking on DEVO! my due date mama!!!!!!! its goin to happen and then like me sleepless nites, losing days i swear it was monday, huge boobs and getting bigger and slight pains whilst watching shrinking belly!!!!

I dont believe Isaiah has not reached his due date yet its seems older but nope its been just 5 whole days!!!

He blows me away everytime i look at him and he smiles all the time with a frown!

Well done all the newbies - hurry & ermmmm !!
I knew some people would of had babies and not been on to update surely list should be much shorter by now nearly in Feb!!!!!

Good birthing vibes mama2moo, devo - im feeling your pain!!!!! need more SLEEP!

skidoodle Im so sorry to hear about your Grandad I hope you ok x

Skidoodle - sorry to hear about your grandad and that you can not go. but when you are ready you can do your own good bye at his grave or visting a place meaningful to you both. Now he will be looking after you on this journey you are about to start, your baby already knows who is looking out for him or her Big hugs x x x x

Mama2b5 - my due date bud , i've forgiven you now... only joking! You sound tired but very very happy! Can not wait to see my babies little face and the expressions he or she pulls x

C'mon all the pregnant mama's - lets get this done!!!

x

oh and mama2moo - nearly forgot you there!

i really hope these contractions are the ones you need to get things moving.

fingers crossed for you.

big hugs x

Just updating my details, Zaizy Katlyne was born by emergency c sec 5 days late weighing 9lb 2oz, is in special care at mo but getting better everyday she is our brave little angel - will update when have more time xx

Expected
1 singalongamumum (DS 18mth)
2 Lisylou1980
3 sunshinejanuary - South London
6 oomska (DD 13mo)
6 gizzy1973 (1st baby)
8 STA1mum (DS15mth)
10 lizzylu (DS 14mths)
10 kittykat765 (DS 19mth) - Bristol
11 Katiei (DS)
11 anastaisia (dd b2005)
11 lilacpink (DD 3)
12 JoInScotland - 1st baby, Scotland
12 roastbeef
13 skidoodle (DD 13mo)
13 LessThenIdeal
13 Sleepingalot - Sheffield
14 Thingiebob - 1st baby (girl) London
15 lynchy09 (DS14mth)
15 Sersi (DS1 6, DS2 4) - Herts
15 Worriedunfortunately (DD 4y)
16 Partyofsixsoontobeseven / SixMincePiesSoontobeSeven (DS 16yrs, DD 11yrs, DD 7yrs, DD 6yrs)- Surprise
16 DesertFairy (DD3)
16 ILoveDolly
17 slightlybonkers (DS 3yo)
17 MrsStripey (DS15mo)
18 alfiesmadmother (DS1 7,DS2 5 and DS3 3)
18 Southwestwhippet
18 Sockmonkey (DS6 DS4) - Notts - Girl
18 Fififorgot (DD 3.5)
19 SuiGeneris
20 sooooexcited (DS 2)
20 verytiredmummy (DS)
20 Totalmisfit (DD 3.4) - Norfolk
20 helenabeth (DS1 4.5, DS2 20mths)
21 Mowmi - Surrey
23 AutumnAir
23 Noodlesforbreakfast (DS 20mths) - girl
24 Sazlocks (DS 20mo) - surprise
24 Blocka (DD 32mo) - North East
24 Laura233
24 coffeeicecream (DS 9mo) - NW London
24 MamaLazarou
24 Biccy (DD 3)
24 Fibilou (1st baby) - girl
27 Devotion (DD 6YRS & DD 3YRS)Faran for boy / Sylvie for girl so far...
28 Brasso4 - Peterborough - girl - 1st baby
28 Maygirl(DS 3)- surprise
29 yangymac (DD 4) - girl
29 Mama2moo (dd 19mo)
30 GetThePartyStarted
30 nervoussara - Brighton
31 IrrationalMother (DS 18mo)

ARRIVED
1st Dec - Missmarjoribanks - boy Thomas William Francis (33+4)
10th Dec - ClaireDB - girl Mira - 5lb 11.5oz (36+5)
11th Dec - Alibobins - boy Jacob, 6lbs 1oz (37weeks)
14th Dec - londonlottie - twin girls Juliet 6lb 1 and Eve 5lb 6 (35+5)
15 Dec - Whensmydayoff - girl Olivia - 6lb (36+6)
22 Dec - Liskey - girl Ellie - 5.5lbs
24 Dec - timmette/shinybaubles - boy Oliver - 7lb (38)
25 Dec - Fakeplastictrees - boy Luke Edward
29 Dec - CantThinkofFunnyName - girl Olivia Iris - 6lbs 2 1/2oz (38+5)
30 Dec - Liny - Nottinghamsire - girl Elise
1 Jan - TheMinnieBauble - boy Freddie - Weight TBC
2 Jan - nomorebboze - girl Megan - 5lbs 12oz
2 Jan - Jasmeeen - girl Annalise Marie - 7lbs (38+1)
5 Jan - Fraochsmum - girl Cara Elise - 6lbs 2oz
5 Jan - FlightofFancy - boy Edward - 6lbs 14oz (37+3)
6 Jan - salvadory - girl Imogen - weight TBC
7 Jan - MistletoeKisses - boy Nicolas - 6lbs 8oz
9 Jan - Pepa - girl Marilla - Weight TBC
10 Jan - crumpette- boy 'babycrumpette'- 8lb 15 oz
10 Jan - Bethoo - girl Kira - 8lb 0.5oz
11 Jan - MissChatterbox - boy Jude - 7lb 6oz
11 Jan - MrsVik - girl, Lucia Rowan - 8lb 1oz
11 Jan - natapillar - boy, Caleb - 8lb 7oz
12 Jan - bigpreggybelly - boy Henry Julian 7lb 9oz
12 Jan - quirkychick - girl "baby quirkchick" - 7lb 13oz
12 Jan - DeeMented - boy, Tate Aneurin - 9lb 15 1/2 oz!
14 Jan - Somewhathorrified - WAITING FOR DETAILS!
15 Jan - Ampster - girl Edith Priscilla Mae - 7lb 3oz
15 Jan - Zen1980 - girl Zaizy Katlyne - 9lb 2oz
16 Jan - Flyingma - boy Aiden - 7lb 3oz
16 Jan - Showmethemummy/TheGrumpallo - DD3 Ada Joy 8lb2oz
18 Jan - chickbean - girl Martha Grace 8lb 6oz
18 Jan - HappyBump - boy Samuel James 8lb (38+5)
20 Jan - Siochfradha - boy Rory Alexander - 8lb 3oz
21 Jan - Mama2b5 - boy "Isaiah" 7lbs 2oz - 39 weeks
23 Jan - Iateallthecreameggsyummy / HurryDowntheChimney - boy William Raymond

Well, it's the middle of the night, and I'm on here...
Congratulations to all the new arrivals. Sorry not to name check you all in person, but I'm typing inbetween contractions. They are coming about every 5 mins.

I haven't woken DH up yet... not sure when I should, it's not like he can do much for me at the moment!

I have done the washing up, and packed the boys sandwiches ready for tomorrow... well today I guess. I really could do with ironing their uniforms, but would probably wake everyone up. School photo day today, so they need to look smart.

Well
The baby that has been trying to come out of my body for the past few weeks is finally here.

Mia Rose was born by emergency c-section after a number of failed induction attempts due to sudden pre-eclampsia. Unfortunately the c-section went wrong after she came out and after a long time in theatre, a couple of blood transfusions and a week long stay in hospital, I am all back in one piece. Pretty traumatic and not what I was expecting at all but you can't plan this can you. Quite frustrating as I got right to the pushing stage before they decided that her heartrate and my blood pressure was a problem and so they whisked me off to the theatre.

All in all though it was worth it. Without a doubt!

Oops meant to say she was born on the 18th Jan and weighed 7 pounds two oz.

Still nothing here. Had a few contractions last night but didn't lead to anything. Today is the day I thought baby would come so we shall wait and see.
MW didn't do anything yesterday although I begged her for sweep Mum phoned at 4pm to inform us that my Dad has broken his right wrist and may need to go into hospital today to have it plated - so it's going well here

Congratulations zen and thingiebob, both sound as though you are going/have been through the mill, so hope you are recovering okay from your various ordeals.

Good luck sockmonkey, really hoping that as you haven't posted again since your middle of the night 5 mins apart update you are off in a hospital somewhere cuddling a newborn.

skidoodle, so sorry to hear about your grandad; that's really tough not being able to go to the funeral.

As you can see I am still here too. Had about three contractions yesterday. Did a load of ironing sitting on my ball and walked a fair bit, plus snifter of wine with dinner. But no, baby is staying put. Still, I actually had a more comfy night than I've had for ages, so I'm going to be content with that.

Catch you all later.

zen Congratulations, I hope Zaizy is home with you soon.

thingiebobo Congratulations, I hope you are recovering well.

fibilou I hope your Dad is ok, great timing

Well, I had more contractions last night and fell asleep at midnight - Nothing since! Dp is working 2 hours away today so hoping nothing happens!

Fingers crossed something happens for someone today

Oh, good luck to sazlocks for today

Go sockmonkey!!!

I hope baby is here for you!

Thingiebob - so sorry to hear you had to have such a traumatic time. I hope you are getting lots of tlc to help you recover after that.

Beautiful name - love it!

Well this baby has definitely changed his or her mind, after all those nights of contractions and walking like John Wayne baby seems to have decided it was all too much effort and gave me a night of last night. Had a lovely sleep with not one twinge, I was actually worried and a few times prodded baby until he or she moved. I even was able to get out of bed to do night time wee's with no groans or aches. Bit worried that means baby has disengaged and moved back up. Maybe he os she senses my impatience and they say that can delay baby so I need to really relax to allow it to happen i guess.

Today is my actual due date, with all my moaning you would think I was three weeks over already. Now Im hoping for labour to start on the weekend so no rushing with getting dd1 to school etc and organising care. dd1 really wants to see the baby come out but i said i will have to see how i am dealing with it first. she said i know all the sounds you will make and you may shout or cry but i dont mind, i know its to help the baby come out, i wont be scared... bless her. she's only six.

Hello everyone, congrats to all the new mummies...

My due date is tomorrow and I have no real labour signs. Had another false alarm last night - backache and BH ( well at least I think they were) every 15 or so minutes from 11:30 until about 2am. Eventually took paracetemol for the backache and slept from about 2 until 3;40 when I needed the usual wee... then woke at 7ish and am now up. Grrrrr. I am very impatient my SIL had a baby last Wednesday and want this baby to come out before the end of the month.

Saw MW yesterday and they won't even do a sweep here until I am 10 days over! Fed up now.

Sorry to moan but I know there are others on here who feel my pain

sockmonkey I hope you have your baby in your arms now

devotion Happy due date, fingers crossed for you

devotion, I'm just the same, could actually lie down, including on my back last night, and managed to get up each time I needed to and change position without all the agony and moaning and groaning; have been feeling pinned to the bed by a truck, but last night it was so much lighter. I have been worrying too that this means baby has popped back up though it was a relief to be so much more comfortable - I was really quite fed up with DP as I thought he could have done the preschool run and let me stay in bed as I was comfy there for once. On the other hand, they do also call the baby engaging the 'lightening', so maybe they've actually dropped further and that's why we feel better? Am trying to be positive here!

Sorry you are feeling so low yangymac; can you think of anything that you could do that would take your mind of it all a little? Do you have any childcare for dd, so you could do something on your own, like, erm, a trip to the cinema?

using patientline hosp internet system! baby william born on23rd 7 4lb. baby wouldnt wake up or latch,then lookedlike i was developing mastitis - i had painfful bright pink boobs with white spots that looked like overinflated balloons. then blood in babys nappy. all looks ok now and i hope toleave hosp this afternoon. 12 days overdueand went injust before due to be induced. baby is gorgeous,worth the 16hr labour. congrats to other births and wishing hard regular contractions for those waiting.

Haven't read the thread yet so apologies if I'm not responding to anything I should BUT...

SAZLOCKS gave birth to baby boy, Samuel James at 9:56 this morning by c-section as planned. He tipped the scales at 8lb 9 1/2oz. Mother and baby doing fine and they are absolutely delighted to have another gorgeous boy (Sazlocks' words)!

Will read thread and make congrats later once Loose Women has finished and I've managed to guzzle some soup whilst Olivia FINALLY has a nap. Phew.

Hi just checking in - Skidoodle - may i offer my prayers to you and your family at this difficult and very emotional time- time heals!

Socks - Good luck, i think LO is well cooked and ready to leave "mummyoven"
Belated congrats to - Thingie & Zen - welcome lovely LO's.
LilacPink - Congrats to you and yours 16 hrs labour ermmmmm- ouch!!!!Welcome Wiliam.and another William lovely name.
Sazlock - Congrats another boy - Samuel - lovely name very popular.

for all those waiting - soon mummies very soon.
strange to think TODAY was due day!!!!!!!
im off for a quick snooze while Isaiah is sleeping! not shock, a BIG yawn!

Congratulations sazlocks

I've been thinking about you and your elcs. I had my appointment today for my (second and final) elcs date on Friday.

Congratulations lilacpink - I can't believe you are posting from hospital, that's impressive

Congratulations thingiebob and zen - sounds like you've both had a bit of a time of it. Hope you and LOs are doing well

Thanks everyone for your kind words about my Granda Devotion that is a very nice thought, I will keep that with me over the next few days.

sockmonkey I hope we'll be sending you congratulations soon and that you are having/had a nice straightforward labour.

Thank you Mama2b, it means a lot

congratulations these babies are coming thick and fast

Sending labour vibes to anyone who needs them x x

Firstly, thanks so much to those of you who have been absent for a while and have come back to join us/update us on your situation. Whether you've already given birth, or are still waiting, you can see that we're all going through the same journey and when we have a few moments, it's nice to be able to vent, moan, share and rejoice together.

Lilacpink - many congrats to you. Another William - was our choice of name for a boy (changed it at the last moment from Samuel).

Skidoodle - I'm so very sorry to hear about your grandad. The saying goes that one passes as another one joins us. Let's hope your LO brings some much deserved happiness to you and your family in the coming months.

It's just coming up for the year anniversary since my mum passed (10 Feb) and I am starting to get a little emotional about it all again now so I totally sympathise with you. Our overactive hormones at these times are probably worth their weight in gold right now because they will at least allow us to grieve rather than hold it all back and "be strong".

Thingiebob - more congratulations on the birth of Mia Rose - lovely name.

Zen1980 - again, congratulations on the birth of Zaizy Katlyne. Fabulous weight but sorry to hear that she is in SCBU. Hope to hear back from you soon with news that she is doing well.

I am exhausted btw. Olivia, whilst of course adorable, seems to be on a growth spurt meaning more frequent feeds and also far more frequent "awake" moments. Trouble is, she has absolutely no concept of day and night right now, despite my best efforts. Did a mammoth walk this morning and then while she managed a half hour nap, I went into a frenzy preparing dinner for tonight, washing and sterilising bottles and running the hoover around - all just in time before she woke screaming for more food!

Phew - I'm too old for this lark!

Hi everyone. Just updating my details (now i've got a chance to catch up a bit, its quite hard work to deal with a newborn and a toddler lol).

Alice Aimée Russell was born via vbac on the 9th January the day before her due date. The labour lasted 6 and a half hours which is pretty good for what is essentially a first time birth for me. She weighed in at 6lbs 10ozs so is quite a petite little thing bless her. 18 days on and we are settling in well at home. DS is allowing us to keep her for now which is a relief .

Huge congrats to all January mummies and hope your babies are behaving themselves. Here's hoping that all babies still cooking away are ready to make an appearance as soon as possible.

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Expected
1 singalongamumum (DS 18mth)
2 Lisylou1980
3 sunshinejanuary - South London
6 oomska (DD 13mo)
6 gizzy1973 (1st baby)
8 STA1mum (DS15mth)
10 lizzylu (DS 14mths)
11 Katiei (DS)
11 anastaisia (dd b2005)
11 lilacpink (DD 3)
12 JoInScotland - 1st baby, Scotland
12 roastbeef
13 skidoodle (DD 13mo)
13 LessThenIdeal
13 Sleepingalot - Sheffield
14 Thingiebob - 1st baby (girl) London
15 lynchy09 (DS14mth)
15 Sersi (DS1 6, DS2 4) - Herts
15 Worriedunfortunately (DD 4y)
16 Partyofsixsoontobeseven / SixMincePiesSoontobeSeven (DS 16yrs, DD 11yrs, DD 7yrs, DD 6yrs)- Surprise
16 DesertFairy (DD3)
16 ILoveDolly
17 slightlybonkers (DS 3yo)
17 MrsStripey (DS15mo)
18 alfiesmadmother (DS1 7,DS2 5 and DS3 3)
18 Southwestwhippet
18 Sockmonkey (DS6 DS4) - Notts - Girl
18 Fififorgot (DD 3.5)
19 SuiGeneris
20 sooooexcited (DS 2)
20 verytiredmummy (DS)
20 Totalmisfit (DD 3.4) - Norfolk
20 helenabeth (DS1 4.5, DS2 20mths)
21 Mowmi - Surrey
23 AutumnAir
23 Noodlesforbreakfast (DS 20mths) - girl
24 Sazlocks (DS 20mo) - surprise
24 Blocka (DD 32mo) - North East
24 Laura233
24 coffeeicecream (DS 9mo) - NW London
24 MamaLazarou
24 Biccy (DD 3)
24 Fibilou (1st baby) - girl
27 Devotion (DD 6YRS & DD 3YRS)Faran for boy / Sylvie for girl so far...
28 Brasso4 - Peterborough - girl - 1st baby
28 Maygirl(DS 3)- surprise
29 yangymac (DD 4) - girl
29 Mama2moo (dd 19mo)
30 GetThePartyStarted
30 nervoussara - Brighton
31 IrrationalMother (DS 18mo)

ARRIVED
1st Dec - Missmarjoribanks - boy Thomas William Francis (33+4)
10th Dec - ClaireDB - girl Mira - 5lb 11.5oz (36+5)
11th Dec - Alibobins - boy Jacob, 6lbs 1oz (37weeks)
14th Dec - londonlottie - twin girls Juliet 6lb 1 and Eve 5lb 6 (35+5)
15 Dec - Whensmydayoff - girl Olivia - 6lb (36+6)
22 Dec - Liskey - girl Ellie - 5.5lbs
24 Dec - timmette/shinybaubles - boy Oliver - 7lb (38)
25 Dec - Fakeplastictrees - boy Luke Edward
29 Dec - CantThinkofFunnyName - girl Olivia Iris - 6lbs 2 1/2oz (38+5)
30 Dec - Liny - Nottinghamsire - girl Elise
1 Jan - TheMinnieBauble - boy Freddie - Weight TBC
2 Jan - nomorebboze - girl Megan - 5lbs 12oz
2 Jan - Jasmeeen - girl Annalise Marie - 7lbs (38+1)
5 Jan - Fraochsmum - girl Cara Elise - 6lbs 2oz
5 Jan - FlightofFancy - boy Edward - 6lbs 14oz (37+3)
6 Jan - salvadory - girl Imogen - weight TBC
7 Jan - MistletoeKisses - boy Nicolas - 6lbs 8oz
9 Jan - Pepa - girl Marilla - Weight TBC
9 Jan - krldt0710 - girl Alice Aimée Russell - 6lb 10oz
10 Jan - crumpette- boy 'babycrumpette'- 8lb 15 oz
10 Jan - Bethoo - girl Kira - 8lb 0.5oz
11 Jan - MissChatterbox - boy Jude - 7lb 6oz
11 Jan - MrsVik - girl, Lucia Rowan - 8lb 1oz
11 Jan - natapillar - boy, Caleb - 8lb 7oz
12 Jan - bigpreggybelly - boy Henry Julian 7lb 9oz
12 Jan - quirkychick - girl "baby quirkchick" - 7lb 13oz
12 Jan - DeeMented - boy, Tate Aneurin - 9lb 15 1/2 oz!
14 Jan - Somewhathorrified - WAITING FOR DETAILS!
15 Jan - Ampster - girl Edith Priscilla Mae - 7lb 3oz
15 Jan - Zen1980 - girl Zaizy Katlyne - 9lb 2oz
16 Jan - Flyingma - boy Aiden - 7lb 3oz
16 Jan - Showmethemummy/TheGrumpallo - DD3 Ada Joy 8lb2oz
18 Jan - chickbean - girl Martha Grace 8lb 6oz
18 Jan - HappyBump - boy Samuel James 8lb (38+5)
20 Jan - Siochfradha - boy Rory Alexander - 8lb 3oz
21 Jan - Mama2b5 - boy "Isaiah" 7lbs 2oz - 39 weeks
23 Jan - Iateallthecreameggsyummy / HurryDowntheChimney - boy William Raymond