March Mama's! 2012 :) - 33 pink , 24 blue and 17 yellow bumps! 33 Babies!!

[emera35]

Aww yay, congratulations Mitch, that's a good quick labour! And a teeny gorgeous girl! Well done xxx

Loo- Congratulations! A LITTLE girl! See these growth predictions are not a fine art, just guesswork! Sorry to hear that the 3rd stage was problematic, glad everything is ok now though! Xxx

Well what lovely news to start the day!

 

[citymouse]

Yay! Wonderful news x 2!!!

So happy for you both... And I totally called Loo having a non-massive baby!

And Mitch, it really was a girl all along...

 

[lauraclili]

Congrats Loo and Mitch!! That's 3 girls in the last 2 days! Exciting!

Do either of you have idea about names yet? X

 

[Glowstar]

Congratulations to both of you, and just goes to show growth predictions are a load of rubbish!! Looking forward to seeing pictures and names! Really pleased for both of you xx

Your up next Lozza think we are the last of the NW Mama's so does that mean because we have been measuring OK all along we'll be the ones to end up with the big babies! although don't think I'd like to top Laura's 9lb 13oz! I'm predicting a boy for you.......8lb 10oz

 

[lozza1uk]

Glow - i hope your predictions are spot on for me!

All i've woken up to today is a crappy cold. I get one every 2-3 years normally so the timing stinks!

 

[wondertwins]

What a wonderful way to wake up this Monday!! Congrats Mitch and Loo! I'm so happy for you both.

 

[crowned]

Hooray for Mitch and Loo - congratulations!!!

I love seeing all the baby news - all you new mamas must be on cloud nine right now!

 

[MsCrow]

Huge congratulations Loo and Mitch on having little baby girls! So happy to wake up to this news.

Loo I'm sorry the third stage was so difficult, did they explain why?

Not that it matters right now, veerrryyyy interested to hear the names of your lovely ladies

 

[waula]

Well well well lads!!!!! What amazing news!!!!!! Mitch it WAS a girl!!!!!!!! i bet your family can't quite believe it!!!!!! and Loo where is the toddler child hiding????! I'm so very pleased that you've got your little bundles and hope you're enjoying naked newborn cuddles!!!!!!!!! Awesome quick established labour Mitch - well done!!!!! Maybe I should have done more RLT!???! And sorry all went a bit pear shaped afterwards Loo - get some good recovery cuddles in please!!!!

Having eyes open time with Noah at this end - such precious time - and I agree lads about the greedy babies - we call it his milk smile!!! thanks for the advice re: visitors too lads...decided I might just feed elsewhere at the minute just to make sure he's on and i can concentrate on him...and I agree about them not coming to see us - its all about him!!!!!

Routines - hmmm...I don't need the pressure!!!! Just trying to enjoy every cuddle and feeding when he wants to - I echo, makes me and him happy at the minute!!!

Missy - not heard from you in a while...hope you and Ted are doing well and recovery is going well...massive xxxx

happy monday everyone... huge to those still waiting xxx

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

wow!! super congratualtions to mitch and loo - two beautiful baby girls. Hope you are enjoying your newborn cuddles.

AFM, saw the midwfie again this morning. Cervix still completely closed and unfavourable. Baby not coming any time soon. Im booked in for inducement on Monday 26th. I really hope i dont make it that far. I feel so miserable. I know its not that far away but still....

massive hugs to all my fellow overdue ladies xxxxx

 

[firsttimer1]

MORNING!

Aww what fantastic news to wake up to! CONGRATS Loo & Mitch!!!!! So happy for you both Cant wait to hear the names you chose. Enjoy your first day with your little bundle of joy

ps. mitch.... i would like to think all that RLT helped wishful thinking maybe

I feel fine today - woke up and took out the rubbish and then started cleaning (totally was NOT the plan haha) - its SUCH a gorgeous day.... shame i cant go out for a walk

Me and DH DTD last night but im glad we enjoy it because it doesnt bring on so much as a BHick for me Last night was the first time it was realllllll awkward though - took us a while to get in position

Oh one random thing that happended last night is i woke up in a hot sweat..... considering i sleep on TOP of the covers and usually stay quite cool it was a bit odd........ but hardly anything to get excited about

 

[firsttimer1]

Cupcake....... Im sorry hunni But its NOT unheard of for women with a closed cervix etc to suddenly go into labour.... my MW said its really not uncommon at all. So try not to lose hope. And if u DO get induced... well.... healthy mummy and baby and its just a week away ..... can you organise some things to keep you busy till monday??

Im a tad jealous that you have a set date in mind and know whats going on.... im not seeing MW till friday for a s+s and she will organise then for induction to take place within 3-4 days.... so could be the tuesday for me.... but what if they cant fit me in? could be later then. But what can ya do

Cupcake did your MW suggest any ways to get your cervix to start dilating??? if so - that could keep u busy? e.g. any foods, walking, dtd (heehee)....

 

[KellyC75]

Baby girl Normington arrived safely this morning at 4:40am. 6lb 4oz. After 4 hours established labour...went much quicker than they though. I am fine...she is perfect. Update you all later x x

Aww ~ Many Congrats Mitch Lovely news, im really pleased for you

Baby girl Humphreys was born at 00.28 this morning weighing in at a tiny 6lbs15oz (I KNOW!!!!) I am in complete awe of her.

Tough time for me. Took 2 hours to deliver placenta and had to go into theatre in the end but all is well.

She is the most beautiful thing I have ever laid eyes on

Aww ~ Many Congrats Loo Really fantastic

Glad all worked out well in the end

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

thanks FT - midwife didnt suggest anything to get the cervix favourable. she also said to not lose hope and she has known things to change. she said the mind is very powerful and lots of ladies go into labour the day before being induced especially ebing so far overdue.

i have nothing to do this week... i really thought baby would be here by now. I guess i will just continue mooching about and relaxing. Maybe i will have time to have new blinds put up in the conservatory now, lol.

How you doing? Its a shame you have to wait until friday to see midwife. Although its nice to be booked in etc and to know whats happening, i did think she would be able to achieve a S&S today - but no.

I know its only a week until i have my baby. i just wish i could shake off this slightly 'depressed' feeling i have. I should be out enjoying my last days of 'freedom' etc

what is everyone else up to today?

 

[Nicnak282]

Morning lads!

MASSIVE to Loo & Mitch on your gorgeous amazing baby girls!!!! So happy for you both xx

Hope you are both doing well and are enjoying being mummies at last - YAY!!!!!

Aww, Cupcake! Really sorry you're feeling low honey after your appt it is good to have a date though so if baby is still much too comfy by next Monday at least you know that you will be meeting your soon! I echo FT - did the midwife give you any tips for evacuating???!!

FT - can I just say that your attitude is FAB!!!

I have decided to be more positive today after a truly dreadful day yesterday. I know (in theory) that LO cannot stay in there forever so I do need to get some prospective...if only for my own sanity! Also hubby is 'working from home' this morning so we managed a crafty before we got up (doggy-style of course after FT's midwife's suggestion!)

I am now gonna begin 'operation eviction' and am starting by hoovering/ scrubbing floors!!!! C'MON OUT BABY....YOUR TIME IS UP!!!!!!!

Have a great day - just lurve the sunshine!!! (See positivity all the way today!!)

xxxx

 

[firsttimer1]

Cupcake - is it sunny by you? maybe go for a long walk and get that baby to put pressure down there? and the sunshine is amazing... wish i could get out there OR have u made mitchs cookies? I made them on saturday and froze one as a test .... soooo easy and totally freezable u cud make them and freeze for when you have baby visitors?? did u finish your announcement cards??

Nicnak - haha enjoy all those house chores...... even wanting baby to make a natural appearance this week wont get me scrubbing my floors Hilarious... i never realised i was THIS lazy LOL!

 

[Nicnak282]

Nicnak - haha enjoy all those house chores...... even wanting baby to make a natural appearance this week wont get me scrubbing my floors Hilarious... i never realised i was THIS lazy LOL!

Hmmmmmm I haven't actually started this scrubbing yet...but I was always told that it is the thought that counts!!!!

 

[firsttimer1]

Cupcake: https://pregnancy.about.com/od/overduepregnanci/a/preglastdays.htm

Have you:

• Packed and double checked your labour bag
• Printed your birth plan
• What are you going to time contractions with?
• Stock your cupboards with yummy food for when baby is here
• Make a music playlist for labour
• Make baby a birthday cake (love this idea)
• Research into post natal mummy groups

A couple of my own ideas:

Ive put together a scrapbook/book which i will give baby when they are 18 or 21. It has copies of scan photos and little bits about how i was feeling when pregnant etc. Im going to add to it each year around their birthday with things that happened that year and a new photo....

Are u having baby christened / naming ceremony? If so you could design and make their christening cake? esp if a fruit one?

Infact.... i might do a christening cake this week as we want baby christened in June.... might have to be sponge tho..... fruit cake is YUKKY!

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

thanks nic and FT - im hoping your positivity will rub off!

I have made both of mitch's cookie recips, in fact i just ate the last two of the hazelnut ones. Very interesting that they freeze well. i might well make some more and freeze them for potential visitors!

finished the announcement cards as much as i can for now.

planning to meet up with mum later and walk the dogs. it is gorgeously sunny here so hopefully it will last until this afternoon.

happy scrubbing nic - either for real or in your head, lol!! well done on the dtd, i have to say we did the same yesterday!

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

good ideas FT. although i have saved the first teir of our wedding cake (3 years old now... lol) for the christening cake. it is a good solid fruit cake so hopefully it will be ok.

Im catholic (think you are too?) so also hoping to have the christening in about june.

just off to read the 101 things to do when overdue link!