January Jellybeans 2013!...

[ARuppe716]

Sonia... Lots of hugs to you. I would keep bugging them until they do what you want!! Annoy them so they change it just to stop hearing from you. And shame on them for not listening to you!

 

[Lilahbear]

Well, trying to move my appointment was a complete and utter waste of time! She said I have to see that consultant as have been seen in that clinic before, which is fine I understand that. He won't see me outside of his clinic as this is not routine practice. So I have to wait until Friday to see / speak to him.

I asked what would happen in the mean time if I went into labour and she said oh you'll just go with it and try to deliver naturally!

I AM SICK OF NOBODY LISTENING TO ME! My DH is going to call them in a minute after I've called my midwife to see if she can call them for me as well.

Sorry to rant ladies

Not much here to report other than another night of really bad sleep, I think I've slept for all of about 4, maybe 5 hours. Keep having horrendous dreams too. Have had very loose bm's for the last day or so and seems they'll be the same today, which I know can be a sign.

Melly - glad you've finally settled on names, now that you're closer do you have any feelings on wether you're having a boy or a girl? I was looking at page one and all those due on the same day as me as blue jellybeans.

I'm sorry you weren't able to move your appointment! How frustrating! Hopefully the midwife will be able to help. Don't you get the impression that in the UK they are so much more handsoff and much more lets just see what happens, than in the US (well from what I've heard from the US ladies), which doesn't help when you have genuine concerns like yourself. I wonder if it's because the NHS is 'free'.

 

[Lilahbear]

Melly - glad you have settled on names. I think we have too now, although I don't think the girls name we have chosen flows as well with the middle name, but as my Mum said, how often do you call someone by their first and middle name. I only ever got called ' Jennifer Anne' when I had been naughty!

I'm the same as you, nothing happening here. I have no symptoms that things are moving forward other than the fact I have started feeling a bit nauseous again. Think this little one will def make their due date or beyond.

 

[ARuppe716]

I'm in the US and feel the same way... There are advantages and disadvantages to both. In the US the medical industry is more of a "business" where we have to pay for everything. However, the patient is then the customer and has the right to request certain things. If we are unhappy with a doctor's care we can take our business and money elsewhere. However in the UK does your free system come from taxes? And if so, you technically are paying for your care and should have every right to demand something looked at if it doesn't seen right!

Wonder how Lauren in holding up? Hoping all is going well...

Nikki- any news if today is the day?

I call in about an hour ti schedule my CS... I'm excited to get the show on the road!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

I'm on the monitor now with constant contractions.. Thy started at 3am today.. She isn't being reactive really so they may just induce without the amnio today.. Their going to check my cervix in a few minutes.. Will let u all know

 

[Lilahbear]

I'm in the US and feel the same way... There are advantages and disadvantages to both. In the US the medical industry is more of a "business" where we have to pay for everything. However, the patient is then the customer and has the right to request certain things. If we are unhappy with a doctor's care we can take our business and money elsewhere. However in the UK does your free system come from taxes? And if so, you technically are paying for your care and should have every right to demand something looked at if it doesn't seen right!

Wonder how Lauren in holding up? Hoping all is going well...

Nikki- any news if today is the day?

I call in about an hour ti schedule my CS... I'm excited to get the show on the road!

We pay for the NHS through National Insurance Contributions which come off our salary, but National Insurance also pays for lots of other things like the state pension, unemployment/sickness benefits etc. I don't think we are really seen as customers and they have such big waiting lists and so many people using the NHS that it can be difficult to demand things if your doctor doesn't deem them necessary. However on the other hand it is very comforting to know it's there if you need it and we don't have to worry about where the money is going to come from for medical bills. If we need treatment the NHS will (or at least should) provide it.

That's exciting about scheduling your CS! It must be exciting to know that soon you will know when it is all going to happen!

 

[Cailidgh]

Ooh updates DURING labour!? Very brave!! Fingers crossed for you sweets!!

 

[Lilahbear]

I'm on the monitor now with constant contractions.. Thy started at 3am today.. She isn't being reactive really so they may just induce without the amnio today.. Their going to check my cervix in a few minutes.. Will let u all know

Good luck Nikki!

 

[sassy_mom]

Good luck Nikki and Lauren! Hope you both are doing well!

Blossom how are you feeling? On the mend yet?

3 days to go! Wow! Can't believe it. Still not feeling like anything is going to happen anytime soon. We'll see.

Sonia I'm so sorry they won't listen to you.

 

[ARuppe716]

Good luck Nikki!!

It's so fascinating to me to see how all out countries health plans work. I'm not sure what would be better!! It would be nice to not pay and have it there for me but I love my options too. When I had my hip replaced I was able to use a too surgeon in NYC and it cost me the same as my local doctor because I just had to pay my required out of pocket. But I also have a lot of dancer friends who have no health insurance and their care suffers for it because they only go if absolutely necessary and can barely afford it.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Update: Baby started to be receive the last few mins but they refused to do the amnio at the office I was at because of all the contractions nd it was too risky because te chance ill go into labor from the amnio is high now and wanted to do it in a hospital setting.. We are now on our way to a hospital an hour away for te amnio..... What a disaster...

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Not receive.. I meant reactive

 

[Soniamillie01]

Good luck Nikki, thinking of you.

Health care wise - we do have private schemes where you can pay monthly and have health care on hand to beat waiting lists etc but they generally don't cover maternity costs.

Happy new year to you ladies in Aus / NZ, may 2013 be full of happiness and good health x

 

[ARuppe716]

Thinking about you Nikki!! Hope all goes well!

Wondering how Lauren is holding up, too!!

Called my drs office and let them know we want to schedule. I'm just waiting for the dr to call me back. I'm really glad I was able to get last weeks appt rescheduled to be with the dr I really like because I think that means I get to have her for the c section as well since she's the one scheduling with me.

 

[Kaiecee]

I don't know but nikki they should maybe just induce u but I hope it goes ur way can't wait for ur update

 

[DeedeeBeester]

-nikki: sorry it all got changed. Hope everything goes better ans according to planned at hospital.
- Sonia: Sorry you couldn't change ur app, hope hubby or midwife can change that.

Afm: I'm starting to get ticked off with people, they are calling, sending emails or posting asking where baby is!!!!! It's not even passed d date... and make me feel somewhat down. Oh well...
I'm in a crazy cleaning state right now... was in one all day yesterday too.

 

[sassy_mom]

-nikki: sorry it all got changed. Hope everything goes better ans according to planned at hospital.
- Sonia: Sorry you couldn't change ur app, hope hubby or midwife can change that.

Afm: I'm starting to get ticked off with people, they are calling, sending emails or posting asking where baby is!!!!! It's not even passed d date... and make me feel somewhat down. Oh well...
I'm in a crazy cleaning state right now... was in one all day yesterday too.

Seriously why are they calling already? You still have 9 days until your due date. Crazy folks. You should make a big posting on facebook and send out a massive text ... QUIT BOTHERING ME. I'LL TELL YOU WHEN!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Yeah! It's crazy and to be honest it's mostly hubby's family. I don't get them sometimes. Mil told me I shouldn't get an induction even if I was 10 days late... to let Jesus handle it. I mean... ok, but I'm sure Jesus wants us safe.... haha. And know she sends emails saying stuff like her bags are ready, where is he. She is so ready....etc. and that's just one example... people acting he is already late!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Sorry, I suck at typing without the computer. Lol.

 

[ARuppe716]

Deedee- im right there with you! And the people who ask the most are the people who hated the same thing when they were pregnant!! That's why we're not telling anyone when we schedule the C... I would never hear the end of it!! I love how people ask if baby is here... As if I would have the kid and keep it a big secret!! I even reassured my mom that I would in fact call her if I went into labor!!