August 2008: On the 5th day of Christmas my new babe gave to me: 5 perfect fingers, 4 dirty nappies, 3 gummy grins, 2 sore nips and 1 full night of sleep

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DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS_
[update 5 Dec 08]
GROUP TOTAL: 62 [BIRTHS: 62]
DELIVERIES [BOYS (34) vs. GIRLS (28 )]
17JUL WhippyVoodoo (29) lives in the West Midlands; delivered DC#2, a BOY named JJ. DD1 19 mths
21JUL IlanaK (35) lives in Central London delivered DC#3, a BOY named Saul. 2DS?s, 6yrs & 3 yrs
24JUL Alittlebitshy (29) lives in East London/Essex; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Henry. DD1 5yrs
29JUL Jennylee (30) lives in West Lothian delivered DC#2 , a GIRL named ?. DS1 9yrs
30JUL Miamla (32) lives in North London; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Theodore 31JUL Dizzydixies (32) lives in Fife delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Cordelia nn Dylan. 2DD?s, 5yrs &2 yrs
31JUL ChaCha (32) lives in Oxford; delivered DC#3, a BOY named ?. 2DC?s, 2&1 yrs
01AUG Gigglegirl (32) and lives in Stockport; delivered DC#4, a GIRL named Imogen. DD1 5yrs, and 2DS?s 3yrs & 2yr
01AUG CaptainCaveman (35) lives in Nottingham; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Oliver. DS1 4yrs
01AUG Alieight (29) delivered DC1, a BOY named Adam 02AUG Daisy26 (??) delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Sophia 03AUG Buckets (32) lives in Southampton delivered DC#3, a BOY named Kurt. DD1 5yrs, DS1 3yrs
04AUG MrsMagooo (25) delivered DC#2, a BOY named Elijah. DD1 2yrs
04AUG Vintagegardenia (35) lives in Dublin; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Edward. DS1 9yrs
04AUG Skytvaddict (40) lives in Lincolnshire; delivered DC#4, a BOY named Lewis. DS1 8mths, and 2DD?s, 7yrs & 11yrs
05AUG Sassylou (35) lives in Cheshire; delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Annie. 2DD?s 7yrs & 5yrs
06AUG Newmum0808 (31) lives in London; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Emmeline 07AUG PunksNotDead (??) delivered DC#3, a GIRL named ?. 2DD?s
08AUG Expectant (32) lives in Singapore (+7hrs GMT); delivered DC#1, a BOY named Samuel 08AUG Pertelote (31) lives in East London; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Marianne 08AUG Poppysocks (31) lives in St Andrews delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Emily. DD1 2yrs
08AUG Rotterpotter (39) lives in Wakefield delivered DC#2, a BOY named Isaac. DD1 3yrs
09AUG Babieseverywhere (??) delivered DC#2, a BOY named Edward ??AUG Bigboydiditandranaway (36) lives in the Midlands; delivered DC#2, a BOY named ?. DS1 2yrs
10AUG Bealcain (21) lives in Kent; delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Delilah. 2Ds?s 2yrs & 1yr
11AUG Chequersandchess (30) delivered DC1#, a GIRL named Amelia
12AUG SazzlesA (35) lives in Cheltenham; delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Emma. DD1 2yrs
12AUG Sarahnh (32) lives in the West Midlands delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Tess; DD1 3yrs
13AUG Shazza2002 (28) lives in West London; delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Lexie. DD1 5yrs
13AUG Sibh (36) lives in Ireland; delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Eibhlin. DS5yrs & DD2yrs
13AUG Longwayfromhome (30) lives in Argentina (-2hrs GMT); delivered DC#1, a BOY named Tomás 13AUG PhilB (31) lives in SE London; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Polly 15AUG Foghornleghorn (23) lives in Northampton delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Lara. 2DD?s 3yrs & 1yr
15AUG SausageAndMash (37) delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? 15AUG Briwash (??) delivered a GIRL named Leila 18AUG TwilightSurfer (37) lives in Tennessee, USA (-5hrs GMT); delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Reese. DD1 4yrs
20AUG Karney (39) lives in Glasgow; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Sonny 21AUG LadyofWaffle (22) lives in Berkshire; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Joseph. DS1 2yrs
21AUG Mummypud (28) lives in Wiltshire; delivered DC#2, a GIRL named Olivia. DD1 2yrs
22AUG No1putsbabyinthecorner (31) lives in South Yorkshire; delivered DC #2, a BOY named Marcus. DD1 21mths
23AUG HazieDazieandBaby (26) lives in Aberdeen; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Gabriella 23AUG Bohemianbint (??) delivered DC#2, a BOY named ? 23AUG Stickybean (27) lives in North London; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named ? 25AUG Warthog (??) delivered DC#2, a GIRL named ?. DD1 2yrs
25AUG Lcy (30) lives in Wales; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named ? 26AUG Libbyssister (34) lives in Oxfordshire; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Nathan. DS1 3yrs
26AUG Micromum (??) delivered DC#4, a GIRL named ? (6lb 8oz), via VB [EDD 26AUG].
27AUG Iliketosleep (24) lives in Wolverhampton; delivered DC#4, a GIRL named Brooke. 2DDs, 7y & 6y & DS, 4y
27AUG Nezzi (??) delivered DC#1, a BOY named ? 29AUG Petitfilou (36) lives in S Oxfordshire; delivered DC#3, a BOY named Toby. DS1 4yrs, & DD1 2.6yrs
29AUG Cheerfulvicky (24) lives in Cornwall; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Felix 30AUG Oopsacoconut (32) lives in Wiltshire; delivered DC#1, a GIRL named Poppaea 30AUG Ellasmum1 (30) lives in Newcastle under Lyme; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Jack. DD1 5yrs
30AUG Dancerandprancer (31) lives in Devon; delivered DC#2 , a BOY named Oliver. DD1 28 mths
01SEP Cyteen (32) lives in Leicester; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Joseph 01SEP Stillhere (36) lives in Yorkshire; delivered DC#2, a BOY named Owen. DS1 2.5yrs
01SEP Goodie2shoes (??) delivered DC#2, a BOY named Elliot 03SEP Waytoomuchchocolate (??) delivered DC#1, a BOY named Samuel 04SEP Sambo303 (37) lives in Chessington, Surrey; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Felix 05SEP Skybluebelle (34) lives in Birmingham; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Jamie 13SEP Ataraxis (37) delivered DC#3, a GIRL named Lana. 2DS?s 5yrs & 3yrs
16SEP AnnVan (26) lives in Kent; delivered DC#1, a BOY named Sebastian

Argh. Earlier headache turned into full blown migraine. Haven't had one in ages. MIL cam round with some Paracetamol straight away (love my MIL) and looked after Seb so I could hide from the light under the duvet. Seems to have improved some now.

NO1 - I also have some Fluffles. Use them as night nappies mainly. Also got them cheap as they've been discontinued in favour of the flexitot. If you like the feel of them though, you should try Bambinex teddies - Same feel, slightly less bulky and also dry in a jiffy. Speaking of which - I must get my nappies out the machine to dry or he'll have no nappies to wear tomorrow.

Those of you who are up for a London meet - roughly when would be good? SHould we try set a month first and then work out which particular date? I've got nothing going on realy, so I don't mind when - let me know ladies! [grn]

God scuse the typos - still not feeling quite 100%

Ann I have bought them for night use, still desperate to get my hand son some teddies.
The fluffles do look quite bulky. I got them from tk maxx pack of 5 for £24.99.

pertelote Marcus was grumpy for few days then has come down with cold and cough that me and dd have got. he has just woke up all stuffy and tearful.Just gave some neurofen. He sat grinning at me now.

i feel for you with Migraine i suffer too. Not had one for a while, but have tried shit loads of medication, had several brain scans and seen a neuro surgeon too.

Big sympathy to migraine sufferers. I don't get them but my headaches lay me out so I really feel for you. Brilliant MIL to do mercy dash though! Must try that on mine sometime

Is anyone wanting to go to both meetups, bristol and london, or is it feasible to do them on the same day? Mid Jan certainly sounds good to me...

Thanks No1, that could be it. Will stand by with the calpol!

Eurgh, major sympathies re. migraines. I've had one proper fullblown episode and it was so frightening.

New pics of DS on my profile if anyone wants a laugh

No1 - not sure I've ever had them THAT badly. Started getting them when I used to drink too much coffee. Now I just get them every so often. Haven't had one in ages.
If you want teddiew - try babykind.co.uk that's where I got mine from

{{{twilight raises hand}}}
headache after headache here lately. not gotten spots in my vision so hopefully will steer clear of the big M. thought it was hydration but think it's really just hormonal crap.

just opened up my tax program and keyed reese's information. it will be a few more weeks before all our tax papers are in hand. I CAN'T WAIT!!! i love doing our taxes because we pay in way more than we should so we score a big check in february. i consider that MY PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED. it's my project money stash...the BIG infusion. oooo i'm excited just thinking about it. reese's birth will cause the amount to go up thus scoring us a new roof. lol just for the record i did not have a baby so i could pay for a new roof.

lol ts you could buy another wrap

I too get the aura flashing blurred and sometimes loss of vision and vomiting. so I know I have a few minutes to sort myself out before pain kicks in.
Once has a real bad one I phoned for ambulanvce because I was so scared thought I was dying ( I realize this may sound very dramatic) But it was awful.
I got to hospital, they gave me injection in one butt cheek for pain, 1 in other butt cheek to stop me from being sick. Nothing worked so they came round with something white, bullet shaped and a blop of ky jelly

will leave the rest to your imaination....

god spelling/grammer getting worse

sympathy to headache sufferers and esp migraine sufferers (I've suffered from migraines since I was a baby, and no, half a junior disprin does not work mother!). I reduced the number of occurances and frequency by eating every three hours or thereabouts, and drinking at least 2 litres of water per day.

Well, the carpet's down, and we've moved into our bedroom. It has a lovely peaceful vibe as planned. I wish it was more like a hotel bedroom though TS, ie with room service and laundry services

sambo it sounds lovely.
Are you going to bristol meetup?

hello all,

V quick as need to pack bags for weekend at my parents...London meet-up sounds fab! January would be best for me as am going to be back at work full-time from the beginning of February

Sympathies to all migraine sufferers - I used to ge tthem fairly regularly, but haven't had a single one since being pregnant...hope that continues as they were not fun.

Right, must dash - good night all, and sleepy anti-snuffly vibes to all babies

More huge synpathy for headache & migraine sufferers. I'm one too. . Suffered in a big way when pg with DD1, but only one while pg with DD2 and only one day of a stonking headache, when DH thankfully managed to 'work from home' since her arrival. They were particularly dreadful with each of my first 5 or 6 periods after having DD1. Still waiting for that to kick in this time, but really not looking forward to it...

LOL re: your taxes TS. I'm dreadful with anything that is a. financial and b. administrative. Major reason that I remain employed by a large company is so that I NEVER have to worry about tax returns (and don't have enough money from other sources, before all the accountants on this thread notice ).

VG - Thanks for the thought. Work's not until next month - day before the the Bristol meet-up . The meet-up that I can't make .

Right, off to bed now. Few hours sleep then hoping to get the girls out of bed without them noticing and into the car to drive them south. Not sure when I'll catch up with you all again, but hope colds and coughs go/stay away and there is a lot of sleep across the thread.

well folks dd1 may be crushed in the morning. we are under a winter weather advisory for SNOW/ICE until late tomorrow morning. any ice or snow in our area typically closes schools. her class christmas party is scheduled for tomorrow. she is NOT going to be a happy camper in the morning.

poppy & ali have a safe trips.

cyteen, i imagine Joseph whispering
h e l p save me

that reminded me......

I almost forgot...

Check out how much my oldest LOVES Santa. See her pictures on my profile page.

morning all, DS has forgotten how to sleep again [yawn]

TS, those photos of dd1 are brilliant!

i think i'm going to make the sensible decision to not go to bristol so put me down for the london one. Right, lets start the date conversation.. what about 13th Jan? i reckon that sounds like a good time for an MN meetup

aw TS those photos are a beaut! Wonderful. Has she come round any this year?

RE bristol meet up, it may be too much of a mission - ahem, Chessington to Paddington at rush hour with buggy (on tube?!) which would be around 1.5hours then train to Temple Meads and return journey would also be at rush hour . May be more sensible to do the London meet up - is this meet up fact or fiction? Failing that, my dp hails from Thornaby on Tees and we are planning a trip up to see family in the NY - may coincide with the mooted Yorkshire meetup

Yeah sambo do a yorkshire meetup

My dh thinks I am mad thinking about doing bristol meetup as its just under3 hours there and 3 hours back on train.
God knows how long to drive there.

miamla x post, we are thinking alike! can do 13th jan

ds also changing sleep patterns - woke at 2am , hungry (after 110mls at 11pm!) and woke again whilst still dark, dont know what time but this time I bounced his hammock and he went back to sleep. that is a first

dunno what it means though

awww ts poor dd.

How much does the 1st santa look like real santa iykwim

I have been thinking of showing dd lots of pictures of santa before her xmas party at toddler group next week.
I am thinking she is not going to be happy going anywhere near a stranger in Red.

sambo ds sleep patterns have settled back down to one wake up again (4 .15am ish)
However he stirred at 4.00am and I just put his muslin in his hand and he slept till 6am
that was a first too.

{fenvy] re sleeping babies!! theo has never done less than a million wake ups! well that's how its feeling at the moment!

i think us london lot will be a little less jealous of the fun happening in bristol if we do it on the same day. and also, i think the laptop link idea is a great one!

where do we think for a location? i'm guessing somewhere central?

miamla have you heard of Giraffe? baby/child friendly cafe type thing that sells cocktails - there's a few in London: Southbank, Islington, Marylebone etc