Single hen

[chocchick]

I do hope all this isn't too shocking for those members who haven't had the experience!

 

Good luck Diana and Gina

Please don't moderate the omlet forum whilst in labour, Gina

[Popcorn]

Good advise there CC which I will definatly take . You'll know if I have, there'll be nothing left!

[Diana1]

Well baby still not here. Looks like I'll have to wait anohter week. Midwife said I wasn't at all ready. (cerix not ripe??). So I'm booked in to the hosptial next monday 22 to be induced if the baby hasn't come before then. Midwife said eat pinapple!

[One Man Banned]

Oh Diana that is a shame - You must feel ready to burst!

 

But if you drop on Monday that'll be the same day as my birthday - and incidentally the same day that I reckon Martin gets his Eglu and Chickens

[Popcorn]

Oh Diana - I know exactly how you feel. Mine isn't cooked yet either I've been eating pineapple like it's going out of fashion. (Just gives me the runs )

[Guest]

Diana and Gina - don't worry! Your babies will arrive when they are ready. They will definitely arrive in the next week, so stop worrying! I think tension might make labour less likely to start, so the more relaxed you can be the better. Go for a pub lunch or invite someone in for coffee - that will take your mind off things!

 

Have a lovely day both of you!

[Popcorn]

Good idea Ginette - Pick you up later on then Diana. What do you fancy - a spar treatment for the afternoon, a nice coffee and a slice of cake somewhere, or a stroll in the park with a picnic

[The Dogmother]

That's right girls, just kick back and take it easy. Perhaps a naughty little tipple might be in order in the name of relaxation?

[Guest]

When Owen hung on past his due date, I decided to got to the pictures ALONE, to see whatever Star Wars film had just been released.

 

It was sold out, and I had to sit next to some teenager, who looked at me and asked when I was due. I pointed out I had been due 2 days before, he almost threw up, and spent the entire film giving me worried glances!

 

My waters broke about 50mins after I got home!

[The Dogmother]

That could've got a bit messy if they'd gone in the cinema

[Diana1]

Gina - a friend of mine said she went out for lunch everyday after her due date!

 

Do you know what I'm doing - tidying the shed!! I remember getting really upset after our second child was born that there was so much to do and all I was able to do was breastfeed. The two things that sent me to tears was the state of the shed and my oven!!

 

We are going out to the garden centre this afternoon. I fancy buying a couple of tomato plants for the greenhouse. We might treat ourselves to tea and cake if Erik doesn't mind.

 

I'd love to saunter up to Oxford ( is that where you are?) and have a spa treatment, you can have something special for expectant mothers i believe. However because my previous labour experiences have been pretty quick i need to keep close to my taxi man.

 

I'm looking forward to photos when these babies do arrive and its great sharing with you guys.

[Cinnamon]

Do you know what I'm doing - tidying the shed!!

 

Oooo - sounds like nesting to me

This baby will be here any time now,you see

[Nicola H]

Diana I take it the baby hasn't arrived yet, poor you I know how you feel I was 7 days overdue with my second and it was murder..........But when the time actually came I nearly didn't make it to the hospital because I couldn't feel the contractions, Emily was very nearly born in the car park..................Have a good afternoon at the garden centre and keep close to your taxi man I am sure it will happen soon............

[The Dogmother]

There was a baby born in the hospital car park not long ago.

 

My friend had 'silent labours' like that and I arrived at her house to find her on all fours in the hall with the baby on it's way. Luckily the ambulance arrived in time *PHEW* But it was a wonderful experience.

[Louise]

You should maybe not have mentioned that until after the event for Diana and Gina Clare

[The Dogmother]

Mmmm, probably

[Guest]

Don't worry, that doesn't happen to everyone!

 

My first was 22 days late!

[The Dogmother]

Bloomin' eck, Ginette; sounds like a bus!

[Popcorn]

You should maybe not have mentioned that until after the event for Diana and Gina Clare

 

At this moment Louise, I will welcome anytime, anyplace, anywhere

 

 

Ginette, it can't be that late, otherwise I'll miss Burghley

[Louise]

You might regret that wish Gina

[The Dogmother]

I don't think she cares Louise, she just wants to get it over with now.

 

Come on baby, you must be cooked by now! Must be a boy Gina - always late! (I'll regret that, I know!)

[Guest]

I'm afraid Rebecca was due on May 11th. Oh good, I thought, that definitely means a May baby whether it's early or late! She was born on June 2nd! I was pregnant for 10 months!

[The Dogmother]

Ouch! That's not right Did she have lots of hair and long nails?

[Guest]

Yes! 9lbs 5 ozs. The obstetrician walked past after the Caesar and said 'Was she too big then?'! Previously he told me she was absolutely fine and I could wait until Christmas Bad judgement there methinks! He put us both at risk.

[Popcorn]

Oh, I'm hoping they won't let me go any longer than 14 days over.....22 days....