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AIBU?

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Original poster

To be upset that I've gone into labour a week before my planned c section, and the hospital are telling me not to come in?

341 replies

Elmo311 · 02/04/2019 07:35

Just that really!
Having contractions since yesterday morning. Early stage labour still, but they are getting more painful each time.
I called L&D, explained my situation and why I'm having a c section this time (3 day labour with my son, failure to progress past 3cm, and 11months age difference between them both)
BUT they still told me to wait?! She said i don't sound in enough pain to come in?!
Thats 1) because I'm calling inbetween contractions and 2) probably because I'm not that far along yet.

I just do not understand why i have to go through this pain when a c section has been agreed?
Sorry i know I'm ranting a bit but i just don't understand their thinking and no matter what way i worded the question i still go told to wait :(

Any advice? AIBU to be frustrated?!

Thanks for reading

OP posts:
oh4forkssake · 02/04/2019 13:16

I love a live birth thread! Good luck @Elmo311!

SquigglePigs · 02/04/2019 13:18

Hope it all goes smoothly for you and enjoy meeting your little one.

Doccc · 02/04/2019 13:18

Alexa, I wish it had been my wife who has repeatedly told the day team that they had one less elective section to do, as we’d done the one for a lady who was booked for an elective but came in labouring at 4am, but unfortunately it was me!

Doccc · 02/04/2019 13:20

Missed the update. Enjoy meeting your new arrival, glad it’s all turning out ok!

needsleepzzz · 02/04/2019 13:21

Exciting times, all the best OP

QueenKubauOfKish · 02/04/2019 13:21

Fingers crossed - wishing you both a lovely birth!

DartmoorDoughnut · 02/04/2019 13:31

So jealous! Hope all goes monthly and your having squishy newborn cuddles soon ❤️

Spicylolly · 02/04/2019 13:31

How exciting, good luck Flowers

DartmoorDoughnut · 02/04/2019 13:32

monthly = smoothly 🙄

DartmoorDoughnut · 02/04/2019 13:33

your = you’re

FFS!! I give up on making any sense today

Drum2018 · 02/04/2019 13:33

Wow, exciting day for you. Glad you went in. Best of luck.

VeganSteve · 02/04/2019 13:33

Good luck OP!!

BettyDuMonde · 02/04/2019 13:33

Eeeeek! So exciting! (Almost) all of Mumsnet is rooting for you ❤️

diddl · 02/04/2019 13:47

All the best, Op.

Crunchymum · 02/04/2019 13:48

Blimey OP, you must be in the most efficient hospital in the UK Shock

Best of luck.

Original poster
Elmo311 · 02/04/2019 14:03

Going to theatre now!!!

OP posts:
Silversun83 · 02/04/2019 14:05

Good luck! Hope it all goes well. Flowers

poundoflard · 02/04/2019 14:05

yahooooo!!

I hope it all goes well xxx
Hugs and snuggles, rest and recover xxxx

CustardCreamLover · 02/04/2019 14:05

Good luck! It's so exciting having a baby. I hope all goes well!!

pencilpot99 · 02/04/2019 14:06

How exciting. I've been following on and off all morning and just logged in to read you're going into theatre! Best of luck Flowers

CaMePlaitPas · 02/04/2019 14:07

So exciting!!

poundoflard · 02/04/2019 14:09

I feel I should be pacing up and down the corridor.

This is so exciting, and strangely weird having only 'known' the OP since this morning Grin

Bonkers really but definitely exciting

MerQueennotMaid · 02/04/2019 14:11

Hope all goes well! Yay!

DobbyTheHouseElk · 02/04/2019 14:15

That was quick work! Flowers Good luck

LucyAutumn · 02/04/2019 14:16

Oh yay! How exciting!!! Grin