Well, that was as interesting as I thought it would be!
As usual running late and the clinic was heaving as high risk plus first one back after Xmas. Was first seen by midwife who did BP and urine, all fine and then said so you want to discuss your options for c section. She said to discuss with registrar but he may need to refer me to the consultant running the clinic but the wait was long.
Registrar was really nice and listened to my concerns and explained pros there are cons etc. He then went off to talk to consultant and came back with the option that I see a psychologist on Wednesday of next week to discuss my reasons etc and if I still want it afterwards I'll be booked in for the following week, at 41+??? I said I didn't need to see the psychologist as my mind was made up - off he went again.
He came back this time with a new option of a sweep today plus induction Monday if nothing had happened, or option as above. I asked what would happen if sweep didn't work and I came in for induction still wanting a section and he said if you insist they will - I said but I'm insisting now and you're not listening to me. Also said what if I go into labour before Wednesday if opt to see psychologist and he again said insist. He then said if you had brought this up earlier we would have got you in to see someone earlier - at this point I burst saying I've been telling you this for weeks but no one listens and I'm continually fobbed off. By this point I'm hysterically crying having managed to keep it together. He was actually really nice and came over and hugged me, think DH was a little freaked out lol. He said I'm just following protocol, I'm not the boss man but if you insist they can't say no.
Anyway, some four hours later I opted for a sweep, cervix 2-3cm, soft, low and favourable, head fully engaged. Induction booked for Tuesday at 10, unless they get a cancellation Sunday or Monday, if they do they'll call. She said I doubt you'll make if to Monday let along tomorrow! Wishful thinking maybe. She did say I could have probably ruptured your membranes, I said why didn't you ?!?! If induction doesn't work then straight to section. Wouldn't do growth scan as inaccurate at this stage.
So as it stands am as I was yesterday. Hoping the sweep does something before the appointment. Can't see them listening if I ask for section when do go in, they didn't listen today and I was so assertive I thought the poor guy was going to run a mile.
Not really feeling much since sweep, a bit of a backache but other than that all ok, no bleeding / spotting. Sweep was ok, not painful just odd, I read in a leaflet it's one finger - umm not sure on that!
Sorry to drone Iadies. Hope everyone is ok x
Sassy - glad your cough seems to be letting up a little, hope it continues.
Nikki - amazing progress, can't wait to hear some more.
Aruppe - any news?
Xxx
and that is making me a little uncomfortable. I didn't go over with DD so I hate the waiting now with my second. Everyone was just sure I wouldn't even make it all the way to my due date and now I am over. 
Good luck!
oh she does make me laugh!
