Introduction

December 13, 2000

Hi a,

Really good to see you here at last! There are a few names you will find

familiar, , Caroline and Lesley are all on this list. A big welcome

to you!

> Hello everyone, happy Christmas.

>

> I joined this list about a week ago after it was mentioned on the

> cross stitch list, so some of you will probably recognise me. I'm 23

> and hubby is 24 years old we have just become members of the

> NCT as we are expecting our first child around 21st March 2001.

> We live in Stockport but are having NCT antenatal classes in

> Buxton as our local area was full. We left it a bit late to apply at 22

> weeks but we thought we would have lots of NHS antenatal classes.

> It turns out we will have two as its the end of the financial year, we

> were told that if our baby was born in April/May we would have had

> more. Our NCT antenatal classes start 8th January. Do you get

> sent information when you join the NCT as we have only just joined

> and I have heard about these bumps club which I would like to go to

> meet other pregnant women.

>

> I am also interested in a homebirth but hubby isn't too sure. We

> have been told on the homebirth egroups that there is a local

> support group meeting on Thurs so I'm going to take him there. I

> don't think he has twigged yet that a support group are hardly going

> to change my mind but encourage it!

>

> As for christmas cards I think the standard letter is a brilliant idea. I

> have just spent two days writing personal accounts in each card

> and its taken ages.

>

> I've loved reading your messages and will speak to you all soon.

>

> a

>

> Live chat /chat/nct-coffee

>

> Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online?

>

December 13, 2000

Hello, happy xmas *<:-)

I like doing cross stitch too, was going to do some xmas cards but

still only half way through my first one!

H, SAHM to

===========================

a@j...> wrote:

> Hello everyone, happy Christmas.

>

> I joined this list about a week ago after it was mentioned on the

> cross stitch list.... I've loved reading your messages and will

speak to you all soon.

>

> a

December 14, 2000

> My name is Francesca and I live in Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

> I have joined the NCT now as I would like to meet (both in person and in

> cyberspace) other mums with children.

Hi Francesca,

I'm just up the road (M25) near Epsom. If I ever get around to it, there

will be a meeting here early next year. I think I need to get Christmas over

with before I make any rash decisions on date, especially as I am STILL

waking at 4am every day - bother!

Hope you enjoy this group, I certainly do

December 14, 2000

> My name is Francesca and I live in Tunbridge Wells in Kent. I am 33 years

> old and married to Sam. I am a bit late joining the NCT as I already

have

> two beautiful daughters - Kezia (b. 14 May 1998) and Lily (b. 30 April

> 2000).

Hi Francesca and welcome. I didn't join the NCT until my second daughter was

about 3months old too. Within a couple of months I was the branch treasurer.

That was 11 years ago and was one of the best best moves I have ever made.

Now I am a breastfeeding counsellor and a trustee and I *love* the NCT. I

will work for it till I drop - in one capacity or another.

Have fun, enjoy the list and the wider NCT

Sue Saxey

December 15, 2000

Thanks , I don' always have access to a car so Epsom might be a bit

difficult on public transport but let me know the dates anyway ...

Francesca

Re: Introduction

>

> > My name is Francesca and I live in Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

> > I have joined the NCT now as I would like to meet (both in person and in

> > cyberspace) other mums with children.

>

> Hi Francesca,

> I'm just up the road (M25) near Epsom. If I ever get around to it,

there

> will be a meeting here early next year. I think I need to get Christmas

over

> with before I make any rash decisions on date, especially as I am STILL

> waking at 4am every day - bother!

> Hope you enjoy this group, I certainly do

>

> Live chat /chat/nct-coffee

>

> Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online?

>

December 15, 2000

Thanks Sue, glad to see I'm not the only " late starter " out there.

Francesca

Re: Introduction

>

> > My name is Francesca and I live in Tunbridge Wells in Kent. I am 33

years

> > old and married to Sam. I am a bit late joining the NCT as I already

> have

> > two beautiful daughters - Kezia (b. 14 May 1998) and Lily (b. 30 April

> > 2000).

>

> Hi Francesca and welcome. I didn't join the NCT until my second daughter

was

> about 3months old too. Within a couple of months I was the branch

treasurer.

> That was 11 years ago and was one of the best best moves I have ever made.

> Now I am a breastfeeding counsellor and a trustee and I *love* the NCT. I

> will work for it till I drop - in one capacity or another.

>

> Have fun, enjoy the list and the wider NCT

> Sue Saxey

>

> Live chat /chat/nct-coffee

>

> Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online?

>

December 20, 2000

>I have just joined nct-coffee and while not a member of nct I am seriously

thinking about it(probably will when have spare money after xmas).

Hi Mel, welcome to the list. Why not ask somebody to get you NCT membership

as a Christmas present? I am sure there will be a branch local to you which

holds coffee mornings and other events so that you can start to meet people.

If you call UK office on 0 you can get the phone number of a

local contact. You can go along to NCT events before you join you know, so

don't feel you have to wait until your membership is sorted. In the

meantime we virtually have a 24 hour coffee morning here, so put the kettle

on and enjoy :-)

Lynda

SAHM to (7), (5), Fraser (3), Callum (15/5/00)

Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=762789

December 20, 2000

Introduction

> Hi

> I have just joined nct-coffee and while not a member of nct I am seriously

thinking about it(probably will when have spare money after xmas).

Hi Mel and welcome. You can join the NCT with a direct debit of £9 a

quarter which might make it easier to afford! I can thoroughly recommend

membership, I joined when my first was newborn and have never looked back

(seven years ago now).

>

> My name is Mel and I am a working mum to Katy who is 31/2 months old

(30/08/00). I live in Eccles near Manchester but only moved here nine months

ago and don't know alot of people. I am not one for getting Katy weighed

every week so only see people at baby clinic once a month but I am quite shy

and don't like going to coffee mornings/mother and toddler groups on my own.

>

Know the feeling (I'm not particularly shy but find toddler groups really

difficult). In my last branch we used to say contact the coffee morning

person and let her know you're new, then she'll take care of you. If you

need contact details, phone HQ for the number.

HTH

Jo

Trainee ANT & Bookings Sec, Southend

SAHM to (7), (4) and Dominic (2)

December 20, 2000

Hi Mel

Another one off the cross stitch list. I have just joined here too

expecting baby 1 around 21st March 2001. I'm fairly near you in

Stockport but don't give up work until Feb so there is still a while to

go yet. This group is very friendly and so is the NCT. I've just joined

and am going to be doing their antenatal classes but what I have

heard about their coffee mornings is that if you do go along then

you will be made to feel welcome because everyone had to start

somewhere, and I'm sure others will let me know if I am wrong here

but you don't have to be a member to go along to the coffee

mornings either.

Good luck

a

December 20, 2000

Mel

I am terminally shy (don't everyone laugh - its a lot easier to be outspoken on

email). I couldn't bear the thought of mum and toddler groups - all those women

standing round only talking to their friends and me stuck on the edge not being

able to join in... <shiver>. So much so in fact that Emma and I used to visit

friends and I left the 'playing with lots of other children' thing until she

went to preschool at 2 and a half.

But I did join the committee of our local branch - I was there for a reason and

that made it easier. now I have loads of friends and a wonderful committee and

have done loads of different things for the NCT over the last 4 years.

In fact this year I facilitated a group on 'working in the community' which I

knew nothing about and it went well. That is something I could never have

dreamed of doing 4 years ago. The NCT has given me so much, and a lot of self

confidence in gorups as well. And the big bonus with the NCT is that it has

something for everyone - you just have to find your niche.

Oh and I took a breastfeeding class with 16 couples the other week - it was

scary but I did it and I think it went well. I could never have done that

before emma, unless it was work related.

Good luck finding your niche.

Sue H.

> My name is Mel and I am a working mum to Katy who is 31/2 months old

> (30/08/00). I live in Eccles near Manchester but only moved here nine months

> ago and don't know alot of people. I am not one for getting Katy weighed

> every week so only see people at baby clinic once a month but I am quite shy

> and don't like going to coffee mornings/mother and toddler groups on my own.

December 20, 2000

Mel

I am terminally shy (don't everyone laugh - its a lot easier to be outspoken on

email). I couldn't bear the thought of mum and toddler groups - all those women

standing round only talking to their friends and me stuck on the edge not being

able to join in... <shiver>. So much so in fact that Emma and I used to visit

friends and I left the 'playing with lots of other children' thing until she

went to preschool at 2 and a half.

But I did join the committee of our local branch - I was there for a reason and

that made it easier. now I have loads of friends and a wonderful committee and

have done loads of different things for the NCT over the last 4 years.

In fact this year I facilitated a group on 'working in the community' which I

knew nothing about and it went well. That is something I could never have

dreamed of doing 4 years ago. The NCT has given me so much, and a lot of self

confidence in gorups as well. And the big bonus with the NCT is that it has

something for everyone - you just have to find your niche.

Oh and I took a breastfeeding class with 16 couples the other week - it was

scary but I did it and I think it went well. I could never have done that

before emma, unless it was work related.

Good luck finding your niche.

Sue H.

> My name is Mel and I am a working mum to Katy who is 31/2 months old

> (30/08/00). I live in Eccles near Manchester but only moved here nine months

> ago and don't know alot of people. I am not one for getting Katy weighed

> every week so only see people at baby clinic once a month but I am quite shy

> and don't like going to coffee mornings/mother and toddler groups on my own.

December 20, 2000

> I am terminally shy (don't everyone laugh - its a lot easier to be

outspoken on

> email).

I can be shy too - although I stuck at toddler's and now I am beginning to

make friends (1 year on) but mainly because I am a helper and on the

committee now.

> Oh and I took a breastfeeding class with 16 couples the other week - it

was

> scary but I did it and I think it went well. I could never have done that

> before emma, unless it was work related.

Way to go girl! I hate standing up infront of a group, avoided presentations

like the wind at work, screamed and broke down infront of the video on the

presentation course even! I did teacher training for Early Years and found

standing infront of the class very difficult. Consequently went into

computing and NOT teaching! The only place I managed to keep composed and

felt OK about giving a " speech " was at my father's funeral.

the strange

December 20, 2000

> I am terminally shy (don't everyone laugh - its a lot easier to be

outspoken on

> email).

I can be shy too - although I stuck at toddler's and now I am beginning to

make friends (1 year on) but mainly because I am a helper and on the

committee now.

> Oh and I took a breastfeeding class with 16 couples the other week - it

was

> scary but I did it and I think it went well. I could never have done that

> before emma, unless it was work related.

Way to go girl! I hate standing up infront of a group, avoided presentations

like the wind at work, screamed and broke down infront of the video on the

presentation course even! I did teacher training for Early Years and found

standing infront of the class very difficult. Consequently went into

computing and NOT teaching! The only place I managed to keep composed and

felt OK about giving a " speech " was at my father's funeral.

the strange

December 20, 2000

>In fact this year I facilitated a group on 'working in the community' which

I

>knew nothing about and it went well

Indeed it did :-)

Lynda

SAHM to (7), (5), Fraser (3), Callum (15/5/00)

Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=762789

December 20, 2000

I have

heard about their coffee mornings is that if you do go along then

you will be made to feel welcome because everyone had to start

somewhere, and I'm sure others will let me know if I am wrong here

but you don't have to be a member to go along to the coffee

mornings either.

Good luck

a

-------

But it helps NCT provide an even more fantastic service for parents if you

*are* a member!!

Lesley

June 5, 2002

CONGRAGULATIONS BARB........

Introduction

My Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

June 5, 2002

CONGRAGULATIONS BARB........

Introduction

My Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

June 5, 2002

CONGRAGULATIONS BARB........

Introduction

My Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

July 4, 2002

Jeanese,

Welcome to the group. I became pregnant 6mo post op and continued to

lose weight another 15 lbs or so well into my 2nd trimester. Now I am

gaining and have gotten back to my conception weight and it looks as

though I'm now gaining about a pound a week which is the norm for 32

weeks considering that the baby at this point should be gaining a

half a pound a week. Good luck and happy 4th.

Brown

Open RNY 5/22/01 @294lbs

now 179

EDD 8/31/2002 (girl)

> Hi Everyone,

>

> My name is Jeanese and I live in Seattle, WA. I am 1 year, 2

weeks post op

> and 8 weeks pregnant. I have lost 128 pounds and now weight 169.

Of course

> I am in the very beginning of my pregnancy, so I am not even sure

this is

> even going to " stick " yet. I am also a high risk pregnancy and

will be under

> the care of a perinatologist. I have a condition called aortic

stenosis and

> insufficiency. It is on the cusp between critical and severe. So

far I have

> been feeling quite yucky, with the exception of today (yah!).

>

> I was wondering if people still lose weight during their pregnancy

or if they

> gain and if they did gain how much, etc., did they lose it. I

would love to

> hear people's stories specific to their weight.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Jeanese M.

> Adversity is the stuff that shows whether you are

> what you thought you were.

> -- American Proverb

>

July 4, 2002

Jeanese,

Welcome to the group. I became pregnant 6mo post op and continued to

lose weight another 15 lbs or so well into my 2nd trimester. Now I am

gaining and have gotten back to my conception weight and it looks as

though I'm now gaining about a pound a week which is the norm for 32

weeks considering that the baby at this point should be gaining a

half a pound a week. Good luck and happy 4th.

Brown

Open RNY 5/22/01 @294lbs

now 179

EDD 8/31/2002 (girl)

> Hi Everyone,

>

> My name is Jeanese and I live in Seattle, WA. I am 1 year, 2

weeks post op

> and 8 weeks pregnant. I have lost 128 pounds and now weight 169.

Of course

> I am in the very beginning of my pregnancy, so I am not even sure

this is

> even going to " stick " yet. I am also a high risk pregnancy and

will be under

> the care of a perinatologist. I have a condition called aortic

stenosis and

> insufficiency. It is on the cusp between critical and severe. So

far I have

> been feeling quite yucky, with the exception of today (yah!).

>

> I was wondering if people still lose weight during their pregnancy

or if they

> gain and if they did gain how much, etc., did they lose it. I

would love to

> hear people's stories specific to their weight.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Jeanese M.

> Adversity is the stuff that shows whether you are

> what you thought you were.

> -- American Proverb

>

July 5, 2002

When I got pregnant at 4 months post op, I was at 206. I got down to 196

and by my last appointment was back up to 201. So, I've basically lost 5

lbs since becoming pregnant. I expect to lose more after baby is born next

month!

Carey

>From: JMabin@...

>Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant

>To: OSSG-pregnant

>Subject: Introduction

>Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2002 22:50:12 EDT

>

>Hi Everyone,

>

>My name is Jeanese and I live in Seattle, WA. I am 1 year, 2 weeks post

>op

>and 8 weeks pregnant. I have lost 128 pounds and now weight 169. Of

>course

>I am in the very beginning of my pregnancy, so I am not even sure this is

>even going to " stick " yet. I am also a high risk pregnancy and will be

>under

>the care of a perinatologist. I have a condition called aortic stenosis

>and

>insufficiency. It is on the cusp between critical and severe. So far I

>have

>been feeling quite yucky, with the exception of today (yah!).

>

>I was wondering if people still lose weight during their pregnancy or if

>they

>gain and if they did gain how much, etc., did they lose it. I would love

>to

>hear people's stories specific to their weight.

>

>Thanks!

>

>Jeanese M.

>Adversity is the stuff that shows whether you are

> what you thought you were.

> -- American Proverb

>

July 5, 2002

When I got pregnant at 4 months post op, I was at 206. I got down to 196

and by my last appointment was back up to 201. So, I've basically lost 5

lbs since becoming pregnant. I expect to lose more after baby is born next

month!

Carey

>From: JMabin@...

>Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant

>To: OSSG-pregnant

>Subject: Introduction

>Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2002 22:50:12 EDT

>

>Hi Everyone,

>

>My name is Jeanese and I live in Seattle, WA. I am 1 year, 2 weeks post

>op

>and 8 weeks pregnant. I have lost 128 pounds and now weight 169. Of

>course

>I am in the very beginning of my pregnancy, so I am not even sure this is

>even going to " stick " yet. I am also a high risk pregnancy and will be

>under

>the care of a perinatologist. I have a condition called aortic stenosis

>and

>insufficiency. It is on the cusp between critical and severe. So far I

>have

>been feeling quite yucky, with the exception of today (yah!).

>

>I was wondering if people still lose weight during their pregnancy or if

>they

>gain and if they did gain how much, etc., did they lose it. I would love

>to

>hear people's stories specific to their weight.

>

>Thanks!

>

>Jeanese M.

>Adversity is the stuff that shows whether you are

> what you thought you were.

> -- American Proverb

>

November 4, 2002

> Hi!

>

> I'm new to the group, and looking for a recommendation for a doctor.

My daughter, Belle, was born on October 19 with a very mild right

club foot that my midwives believe has been caused by the baby's

position in the womb.

Welcome, KerryAnn!

Congratulations on your sweet new baby girl. Here's a URL for a

list of physicians by state who are qualified in the use of the

Ponseti method for correcting clubfeet.

http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Ortho/Peds/Clubfeet/Physicians.html

My midwives also thought that my son's foot might be positional (a

condition known as metatarsus adductus) because he sat breech for

several weeks, however he has a true clubfoot (the right foot, like

your daughter's)

As I have learned since his birth, the severity of the clubfoot isn't

so much how much it is turned in, but how stiff it is.

I'm just mentioning this because my midwives and the doctor that I

initially consulted about his foot (when he was a week old) were very

reassuring that it could be easily fixed... so reassuring that I

didn't react very swiftly when the doctor's office took quite some

time in arranging my appointment with the orthopedist. No real harm

was done, but the sooner casting can be started, the better.

My little guy is now 10 weeks old and about to have his 3rd cast. I

am so grateful that I searched the internet while waiting for my

appointment to be made and realized that I needed to just make the

appointment myself, immediately, and with a different doctor! The

stories I have read about surgical treatment for clubfeet had me in

tears ;(.

Best of luck researching the issue!

Hannah

with Silas, unilateral right cf, 10 wks old

November 4, 2002

Hi Kerryann welcome to the group. The people here are very helpful

and friendly. They have helped me out alot. I found out my daughter

Isabella had bilateral clubbed feet from a 16 week ultrasound. She

was born October 12th and is in her third set of casts. She gets the

heel release procedure done this friday and then put in her last pair

of casts. I emailed Dr.Ponsetti myself and asked who he recommended

in the kansas city area and he replied the same day. He is a great

man. Use the link the other lady gave you and it will give you his

email address. He will answer any questions you ask him. I wish i

knew what caused clubbed feet but who knows. Keep reading about

clubbed feet and the ponsetti method and look at pictures of the

procedure and it will help you alot.

> Hi!

>

> I'm new to the group, and looking for a recommendation for a

doctor. My daughter, Belle, was born on October 19 with a very mild

right club foot that my midwives believe has been caused by the

baby's position in the womb. I'm starting to try to gather

information, and I'm looking for a recommendation for a doctor in the

Raleigh/Durham area. If anyone lives near there, and can recommend a

doctor, I would greatly appreciate it. My midwives said that they

believe it could be corrected without surgery. I know nothing about

club foot, and I'm needing all of the information I can get.

>

> Thanks!

>

> KerryAnn

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November 4, 2002