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AIBU?

WIBU to call an ambulance?

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JaneFonda · 28/08/2011 15:22

Am currently pg with twins, and have just had the familiar labour twinges (nothing too strong yet), and I'm starting to worry. Have called the hospital who said to wait until I'm established.

DP and DSes are currently in the lake district visiting GPs, so I'm staying with my friend for the weekend who lives in a lovely, but fairly isolated, converted farmhouse. She is at work at the moment, and I'm feeling nervous because she doesn't get back until about 10pm tonight. :(

WIBU to call an ambulance to get me to hospital if I need to go before my friend gets back?

Would anyone be able to just reassure me please? Am feeling really scared, my CS was scheduled for 3 and a half weeks time, this just feels too early and I am feeling very alone right now.

I'm not a troll, I just need some help :(

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Carrotsandcelery · 28/08/2011 15:32

Yes call them back Jane

MmeLindor. · 28/08/2011 15:33

Ring the hospital again. Ask their advice, give them the full details.

How far are you from hospital?

MrsRhettButler · 28/08/2011 15:33

Ooops x posts

Yes! Call them back and explain about cs

sleepevader · 28/08/2011 15:34

Phone labour ward and explain.

They will advise you. How far away is hospital?

banana87 · 28/08/2011 15:35

Call back and tell them more info. See what they say. They may want you to keep an eye then come in but if no one is there YWNBU to call an ambulance.

PrincessJenga · 28/08/2011 15:36

Call them back and tell them everything you've told us. Good luck!

sleepevader · 28/08/2011 15:36

And considering this is at least your third labour

UNLOCK the front door in case things happen quickly and paramedics need to get in!

JaneFonda · 28/08/2011 15:37

Have just rung the maternity ward at my hospital I usually go to - unfortunately I'm nowhere near there at the moment. I've told them the hospital I'm nearest to; they are going to ring their maternity ward, inform them of my predicament, and then the close hospital will ring me to let me know what will happen.

My lovely midwife won't be there, which makes me feel anxious, but she is doing everything she can to sort me out.

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GoingToHelenaHandcart · 28/08/2011 15:38

Good luck Jane, hope you get help and company soon.

MmeLindor. · 28/08/2011 15:39

That is great, sounds like they are going to look after you.

Have you got your bag packed? Door unlocked just in case (as Sleepevader said)

Do you want to chat a bit? Do you know if you are having boys or girls?

We could help a bit with names, if you are unsure.

Carrotsandcelery · 28/08/2011 15:39

There are lots of lovely midwives Jane - you will be ok.

It sounds like everything is in motion to help you out now.

Well done and good luck.

Keep us posted

MetalSian · 28/08/2011 15:39

Good luck.
If only I had a car.
Which hospital will you be going to?

MmeLindor. · 28/08/2011 15:40

Where are you, Jane? Maybe there is a MNetter nearby. General area if you don't want to put exact coordinates :)

Andrewofgg · 28/08/2011 15:41

As a male I'm even more useless than the other posters but very good luck to you and yours and if you feel you need an ambulance don't hesitate.

SauvignonBlanche · 28/08/2011 15:44

Fingers crossed!

GoingToHelenaHandcart · 28/08/2011 15:45

BTW I have called an ambulance three times in my life, once in UK, and twice in other countries, for a non life threatening injury which left me immobile. They couldn't have been nicer, and never once suggested that I had wasted their time. One time they did put me further down the queue, as there sicker people who needed their ambulance faster, but they phoned me and kept me informed and checked I was okay for pain relief etc. So do not hesitate to call them.

SoupDragon · 28/08/2011 15:46

there are definitely several MNers in Devon.

diddl · 28/08/2011 15:47

" I could get a taxi, but I would rather have medical people with me rather than a taxi driver."

I think that says it all-especially with twins!

How many weeks are you?

MetalSian · 28/08/2011 15:47

I am in Devon, but off to my parents.
Will check when I get there.
If you need someone and are close by I will try to arrange something =].

catsareevil · 28/08/2011 15:47

It might be a good idea to look out some taxi numbers, just in case you call an ambulance and they cant come to you (they wont always agree to transport people in labour, so a plan B might be agood idea).

iskra · 28/08/2011 15:49

Glad that you have spoken to someone! Thinking of you.

How old are your other children?

sleepevader · 28/08/2011 15:53

And call your friend. See if she can come back. You will prob need someone familiar around

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Sirzy · 28/08/2011 15:58

As you have 3.5 weeks to your c section I am guessing you are less than 37 weeks and with twins- I think calling an ambulance would be perfectly reasonable

deemented · 28/08/2011 16:28

Hope you're ok, OP.

Themumsnot · 28/08/2011 16:35

I am in Devon, Jane. Whereabouts are you?

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