August 2008: Sleep is for the weak

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DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS_
[update 20 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

why are people so cruel???
vg I am so and for you.
dizzy also for you too.

Ds is off crying, cant leave him any longer, has took ages to catch up, sort of glad I was absent last night, as my punctuation/grammer etc... is dreadful. I don't care though, I just concentrate on getting my point across iykwim. OOOH I think he is settling.

or not

oh good luck No1 - I had to go up to Dylan last night for first time in ages so am hoping it was a blip

Hi Dizzy! Wednesday sounds great. Need to be here at 2 though, but free either side all day. How does that fit in with you?

no problem, DH on nights so can collect DD1 from school at 3pm if you choose after 2 but either suits me fine

should really make out I have a terrible busy and hectic social life shouldn't I?!?

He was hungry fast asleep again.
Dh on nights so hoping they both sleep well tonight.
He gets very as dd doesnt usually wake when he on nights
He just text me to say he has booked tomorow night off, he already had last night off.
I am sure he is sleep deprived workshy.

lol No1, my DH has just told me he's managed to get a late start tomorrow as they'd changed his shifts about and he was going to miss out on our arrangements for the day!

funny how they can get time off when it suits them isn't it

Yes it is when it suits.
I will be going out for tea for dnephew(10th) Bday on Monday, bet dh wont be able to make that

dizzy could do with some ideas.
DD is 2 on 8th Feb, DS christening is on 15th Feb.
I want dd to have a little party, dh says not every year.I could do it at home like her 1st, or at a venue.
Christening also venue or home??
Have considered Joint but not sure
what do you think

okey dokey - as resident thread party consultant here is what I suggest

have a tea party/picnic on the floor for DD's birthday - she is only going to be 2, there is plenty of time for 'parties' and as long as you, DH and her favourite toy are there making a fuss of it she will be delighted

I think at that age she would be rather overwhelmed by something busy or organised and will love just being in charge and getting to do what she wishes

you shall, of course, need cake, candles and presents and if grandparents need to drop in to make a fuss then all the better but I don't think you need to do much more than that to make it special

DS christening - if you CAN do it at a venue this will save you all the frantic cleaning/DIY/decorating/tiying you will decide that absolutely MUST be done if it is at home. Do you have somewhere in mind that will let you have it there? I think you should make sure that DD is involved in the christening ceremony of her baby and make sure she's got a special dress etc but I wouldn't bother with it being joint - although mentioning to relatives that it is her birthday the week before may allow for some of them to make an extra fuss of her and bring a present too

just my thoughts on the matter - I think with a husband that works shifts and two such young DC you need to be going down the route of less stress all round

Thank you and I was thinking less hassle the better.
Dh suggested clearing conservatory and having little tea party in there. Nothing to hurt with little ones running around.

I just need to sort out venue for christeing, but struggling tbh.
Thought about finding somewhere and getting the catering done.
I had planned getting dd a dress too (dont know what or where from yet) hint hint for your shopping expertize

Also need bday and christenig cake.

ebay!!! loads of stuff on ebay just now as everying auctioning off their Christmas gear lol

birthday cake - tesco do a lovely Peppa Pig one, job done!

Christening cake depends on what you're wanting for how many?

Christening cake for about 50. Paid around £60 last year for dds

Bday cake I am afraid its Upsy Daisy or Iggle Piggle here although she is getting into Peppa Pig.

We are looking for some kind of outdoor thing for her bday (slide/swing etc...)

Dizzy - Is DD2 at nursery in the morning? If not, how about meeting up am? If not, I should be able to get away from here by 2.15. What's best for you?

My sympathies No1 with the party planning. I too have a birthday party and christening do to sort out. . Dizzy's advice is good though, as always. Simple works. And make sure that whoever's taking photos knows what to catch to make it look more elaborate than it is. That's my plan anyway!

pretty red dress here

are you considering the cake yourself? £60 isn't too bad depending on what you got for it as one cake to feed 50 has to be a big cake

lol poppy I like that idea.

dh is now not keen on ds wearing the gown dd wore. He says why cant he just wear a normal outfit. Of course he could, but I dont want that.

poppy morning is fine for me, DD2 is only in nursery if and when I choose and I haven't anything arranged so no problems shall get us up and out and let him sleep

Sounds like a plan Dizzy. What do you fancy doing? The usual? Was going to suggest a ramble on the beach but a bit parky I suspect...!

No1 - Monsoon has some amazing stuff in the sale - We bought DD a dress for the In laws weddingythingy and it was £15 down from £45 they had loads of sizes and variety, we also got a little cardie for £10 down from £24. So she really got 3 dresses, 2 cardies and a coat . My excuse was she needed a dress for weddingythingie and dress for her Baptism as she can't wear her gown all day and a party dress for when she turns 1!

We are taking the easy way out for post baptism do - local hotel is doing finger buffet for us, bring our own pretend champers and then cheekily a public bar!

DH has just told me that the 'family' are coming here post weddingythingy for teas and coffees and cakey things. Have just spoken to the people who are making the icing photo for the cake and they are going to throw me in 48 cupcake toppers for £4 - I must have sounded desperate! So fruit wedding cake, 48 cupcakes, tiffin and flapjacks for 30 people, who are infact only coming back here to scope out the new house!

ooh that dress is gorgeous.
Do you mean am I making it myself???
I wish after my attempt of those muffins I dare not risk it (they tasted yummy but didnt really rise that much)

If I was pointed in the right direction regarding, ingredients (exactly)
baking equipment (trays) then I would love to make one myself.

Or maybe bday cake first, if successful then maybe christening

I think the usual for the moment as Dylan still a touch croupy not affecting her much but I don't want to push my luck.

I would suggest a lovely grown up coffee etc in Harbour House but I shall be bringing DD2 and don't wish to get banned!!!

No1 - you could always just buy a big ready iced sponge or fruit cake from M&S and buy a ready made Christening topper from a local sugarcraft shop. small dab of buttercream on cake press down topper and hey presto!

sorry x post oops I forgot about Monsoon. Love their stuff. Will go shopping tomorow I think while dh sleeps.
Finger buffet sounds nice. Also nice of them to throw in the cupcakes too.

I am thinking of these for DD's cake I will make and basicallyice the cake then 'cheat' with these.

sorry x post again thats a splendid idea. I think I might just do exactly that. Thank you

or stick fresh flowers on it