February Valentines 2012 - We have our first Valentines!

[TeQuiero]

With DS2 I was induced like 6 days early so that I could have her, but every other day within that whole next week or 2 I would have gotten stuck with the doctor who delivered DS1 and I could not bear to have that witch there again. It only took one bad experience (that lasted like 2-3 hours) for me to know I do not want to see her ever again.... and my dr's office is good about working it out. But, if I had to choose between the hospital or the dr I would choose the hospital that I liked, you still have so many visits left to bond with another dr or mw.

 

[suzzle]

I read somewhere that ROA & LOA are different interpretations for different countries. So, my baby is literally on my right hand side, head down, vertical & facing into the left of my pelvis. It's all very confusing! I had no idea about anything like this with DS 1 & 2, but the shoulder dystocia thing has me looking into malpresentation, etc.

I think my RLT is having an effect, defo noticing greater intensity to BH but it seems stable & controlled. After all, how are muscles meant to be strengthened without being 'exercised'? That's the way I think of it anyway. Started on EPO too, went for 300mg orally twice daily at the moment. I'm determined to get this vaginal birth!!

Was feeling a bit better after I started my new pain meds, but a friend was told to stop taking cocodamol by her consultant because it's harmful to the baby. So now I'm back to square one!! I wanted to say thank you all though for your kind words of support I really do appreciate them.

Can't wait for Christmas to come now, I find the build up SO stressful & I have a load of cooking, baking & cleaning to do. DH had been well warned that he will be extremely busy from Friday onward. Plus we need to wrap the kids presents on Christmas Eve - which we normally avoid!

Well I think that's all for me, hoping to drop in to say hey before Christmas, but if I don't, I hope Santa is good to all you ladies & you have a lovely day.

Oh, the reason I was posting - going on friday to arrange for the delivery of our travel system/mobile/blankets/changing mat, etc. for Jan. Eeeeeeek!

 

[tiger]

well ive just had my appt and once again im left furious !
the ob at the hospital has said that my c-section will be on the 23rd of feb whether i like it or not because he likes that date better than the 16th . fantastic reason isnt it ? very professional ? he even abused the hell out of my dr because she was challenging his professionalism. shes appalled and is urging me to put in a very formal complaint, as will she. so my c-section will be at 40 weeks and 2 days gestations 'whether we like it or not".
here are my stats:
BP- 125/90
HR- 149
FUNDUS- 34cm
and shes head down
oh and i have a UTI , which i knew anyway because it hurts to pee

 

[Guppy051708]

sorry about the UTI love those are no fun, just got over one a couple weeks ago and def not a good time

ugh! i would be beyond pissed with that doc! that is such a terrible reason!!!!
I know you had thoughts of a VBAC...maybe you'll get it at his pace! i just cant believe "professionals" act that way!!!! im sorry girl hopefully you'll go into labor before that and you wont have to deal with his sorry ass excuses

other than that, sounds like you had a good appt! and yay for head down baby!

 

[tiger]

i discussed the option of a VBAC and they will not allow it .due to my scar and the risk i pose, they dont want me to attempt a vbac
im really disgusted at this dr, i dont even know how to explain it

 

[Guppy051708]

im sorry hun...i can't believe you have to deal with such a dusch bag.

 

[KellyC75]

well ive just had my appt and once again im left furious !
the ob at the hospital has said that my c-section will be on the 23rd of feb whether i like it or not because he likes that date better than the 16th . fantastic reason isnt it ? very professional ? he even abused the hell out of my dr because she was challenging his professionalism. shes appalled and is urging me to put in a very formal complaint, as will she. so my c-section will be at 40 weeks and 2 days gestations 'whether we like it or not".
here are my stats:
BP- 125/90
HR- 149
FUNDUS- 34cm
and shes head down
oh and i have a UTI , which i knew anyway because it hurts to pee

Hope your UTI clears up soon Thats probably what those pains were

Why do you not want your csection on 23/02? Sorry cant remember the full story

 

[Guppy051708]

Kelly- was just curious since you have more than one baby (or so i thought)...did you go overdue with any of them? if so how far over with each?

 

[tiger]

i will be 40 weeks 2 days pregnant. so overdue. i live on an island, there are no ferrys in the middle of the night after 9pm and before 6pm so if i go into labour naturally im screwed.

 

[Guppy051708]

thats kind of scary tiger!

 

[KellyC75]

She would be overdue

Kelly- was just curious since you have more than one baby (or so i thought)...did you go overdue with any of them? if so how far over with each?

1st was 10 days over ~ 11hour labour ~ Then emergency csection

2nd was born on due date ~ Was labour ~ Then csection due to size

3rd was born at 39 weeks ~ Planned csection, so no labour

4th....... I have just started a thread asking if anyone would wait for their due date to have 4th csection, I dont want to have LO early this time

 

[KellyC75]

i will be 40 weeks 2 days pregnant. so overdue. i live on an island, there are no ferrys in the middle of the night after 9pm and before 6pm so if i go into labour naturally im screwed.

I would ask to be refered to a different consultant.... This seems utter madness to me

Surely the last thing they want is for you to labour, thus turning a planned csection into an emergency csection, they would also have to foot the bill for an ambulance/boat/helicopter?

 

[Guppy051708]

okay thanks!
I just posted a thread in L&D and i was hoping to hear experiences, but no luck...i went 41+5 with DS, so i was just hoping to see if my luck could change this time....FAT change

 

[Guppy051708]

tiger, i still am pissed for you ...i mean, if you are such a great threat for a VBAC then why are they risking it???

 

[KellyC75]

tiger, i still am pissed for you ...i mean, if you are such a great threat for a VBAC then why are they risking it???

WSS ^^
Exactly my point too.....Why?

 

[tiger]

my thoughts exactly guppy-
they wont let me attempt a vbac, yet they are putting me at a huge risk for one by doing my c-section when im overdue.
kelly- i have seriously tried all i can think of to get another ob/consultant but noone seems to really want to listen to why.
i dont know what else i can do, and im so worried. it will be the middle of cyclone and storm season so if there is a storm or something, getting a helicopter to the island could be madness. im so worried

 

[KellyC75]

my thoughts exactly guppy-
they wont let me attempt a vbac, yet they are putting me at a huge risk for one by doing my c-section when im overdue.
kelly- i have seriously tried all i can think of to get another ob/consultant but noone seems to really want to listen to why.
i dont know what else i can do, and im so worried. it will be the middle of cyclone and storm season so if there is a storm or something, getting a helicopter to the island could be madness. im so worried

Try to go back to your Doctor (she is the one supporting you right? ) Get her to write to the consultant & insist....

 

[Guppy051708]

ugh...i really do feel so bad for you i really wish someone would slap that consultant upside the head!

 

[tiger]

shes written to him like 4 times, and called.
ive just gotten off the phone to queensland health (state health) and im waiting for a call back from the head of obsterics there. so hopefully im getting somewhere ! will let you guys know

 

[KellyC75]

shes written to him like 4 times, and called.
ive just gotten off the phone to queensland health (state health) and im waiting for a call back from the head of obsterics there. so hopefully im getting somewhere ! will let you guys know

Fingers crossed for you

Sounds like you may get somewhere with them