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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:
CookPassBabtridge · 02/04/2019 16:32

I'm glad you are in OP. Same thing happened to me and they did tell me to come in, but when I had been checked they said I could go home. Not long after I felt the umbilical cord in my underwear and had to be rushed for emergency section so I'm so glad I was in hospital when it happened.

zebrapig · 02/04/2019 16:48

Good luck! Can't wait to hear she's arrived safely!

Wellfuckmeinbothears · 02/04/2019 17:10

Good luck! X

Strugglingonagain · 02/04/2019 17:16

Hope everything is ok OP. What made the sudden change around from the consultant coming back to see you later to see your decision?!

Original poster
Elmo311 · 02/04/2019 18:59

Hi all!

I'd like to introduce baby Laura, born 4:07pm, 6lbs 80z!

Everything went amazingly and she's pretty cute! (IMO!)

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?
OP posts:
LucyAutumn · 02/04/2019 19:00

Congratulations OP, she's gorgeous!!! Flowers

BlackCatSleeping · 02/04/2019 19:04

Congratulations!!! She's adorable 💕

LarkDescending · 02/04/2019 19:04

Lovely news! Congratulations on the arrival of your gorgeous girl Flowers

holyshitdude · 02/04/2019 19:04

Congratulations 💐

Stinkytoe · 02/04/2019 19:04

Lovely name

trebless · 02/04/2019 19:07

Gorgeous, congratulations x

missmouse101 · 02/04/2019 19:08

Oh wow! Adorable!

happilyevernever · 02/04/2019 19:08

Congratulations OP! Look at those cheeks!

Loseitandkeepitlost · 02/04/2019 19:09

Congratulations!

GrandTheftWalrus · 02/04/2019 19:09

Congratulations OP!

Wonderful name WinkFlowers

bridgetreilly · 02/04/2019 19:10

Oh, well done! Lovely Laura.

Drum2018 · 02/04/2019 19:10

Congratulations - she's beautiful.

Darkbaptism · 02/04/2019 19:13

Congratulations, she’s super cute. Beautiful name too Flowers

HampshireMum1 · 02/04/2019 19:13

I'd go in anyway as well. With my first they kept saying I didn't sound like I was in a lot of pain when I phoned and contractions were irregular. I nearly had her in the car after I decided to ignore them. Not everyone labours the same way.

Hope it all goes well x

StephsCaddy · 02/04/2019 19:13

Congratulations.

Welcome to the World Laura!

FairyDogMother11 · 02/04/2019 19:13

Aww congratulations!Flowers

Floralnomad · 02/04/2019 19:14

Congratulations to you all .

Disfordarkchocolate · 02/04/2019 19:14

Congratulations, she adorable.

JaneEyre07 · 02/04/2019 19:14

Beautiful baby. Well done you Flowers

AintNobodyHereButUsReindeer · 02/04/2019 19:17

Congratulations! She's gorgeous and so squidgy looking 😍

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