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In labour and alone - hand hold please

314 replies

GoTraine · 21/07/2022 21:36

I was induced earlier today. I just had a CTG and my contractions are between 50-80, every two minutes. Midwife said they'll break my waters as soon as I'm on delivery suite, But, there's no space on the delivery suite so I can't have any pain relief except paracetamol and, even worse, DH has been sent home because he's not allowed to stay unless I'm on delivery suite...and yet, they've made an exception for the only other woman on the ward so her DH is with her.

In my last labour, I was induced and went from them saying the induction had failed and they'd try again the next day to 8cm dilated and contracting like a bitch in less than 3 hours - my pushing phase was only 17 minutes. I'm terrified DH will miss it. I wanted a damn epidural and I'm scared it'll be too late by the time there's space in delivery.

I'm so alone.

OP posts:
spiderlight · 22/07/2022 16:15

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

😂
Glad you're in a happier state now!!

PrivateHall · 22/07/2022 16:15

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 14:25

I’m on the delivery suite and with DH!!! I’m still wearing a mask but it’s fine for now.

What!!! Please take that mask off, are you not allowed gas and air? I am horrified you are made to wear a mask. Women never had to wear them in labour where I work. I am also shocked your DH wasn't allowed back in today on the antenatal ward - sent home overnight I understand, but not in daylight hours. I really think if you feel strong enough at a later stage, you should send in some feedback.

Anyway, back to the point - all the best and enjoy meeting your gorgeous wee baby, I bet it will be really quick when they break your waters and start the drip (if you need it) Flowers

PrivateHall · 22/07/2022 16:16

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

Cross post re the gas and air...... enjoy Grin

Tutchytutchyfeelyfeely · 22/07/2022 16:17

I am here as long as you want me xxx you have got this xxxx

Thedogscollar · 22/07/2022 16:20

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 14:25

I’m on the delivery suite and with DH!!! I’m still wearing a mask but it’s fine for now.

Hi OP me again as I posted a reply to your earlier questions. Please take your mask off now. No midwife in the UK would expect or ask a labouring woman to wear a mask.

20viona · 22/07/2022 16:21

Love that last post 🤣 good luck!

Chooksnroses · 22/07/2022 16:24

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

Ha ha! Good luck with the delivery!

2018SoFarSoGreat · 22/07/2022 16:26

hope you are pushing that little one out now, and she arrives safe and well (and fast!)

Loved your last post.

ArticSaviour · 22/07/2022 16:29

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

Hahaha!

Scareofeasttown · 22/07/2022 16:35

I remember being told by the midwife to stop abusing the gas and air, I deliriously replied that I’d “done drugs at uni” so it was fine

My mum gave me a right look….

helpamom · 22/07/2022 16:42

Op can't you take your mask off? I just gave birth 3 weeks ago, the midwives kept their mask on but told my dh and I that we don't need to wear masks

CousinKrispy · 22/07/2022 16:58

best wishes OP 😂

CockadoodleDoosPooh · 22/07/2022 16:59

Scareofeasttown · 22/07/2022 16:35

I remember being told by the midwife to stop abusing the gas and air, I deliriously replied that I’d “done drugs at uni” so it was fine

My mum gave me a right look….

Brilliant 😂🤣🤣😂😃

Tiredmumno1 · 22/07/2022 17:03

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

😂 I absolutely lobe this update 🤣

Hoping you and your DH will see Kezia (lovely name) very soon, lots of luck 🍀

Jacopo · 22/07/2022 17:06

Wooooooo! Hope lobely baby here v soon!!!

PortalooSunset · 22/07/2022 17:07

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

Post of the day for me 😂
Lots of love and luck to you @GoTraine 🍀

Mally100 · 22/07/2022 17:10

Love love your update! Wishing you all the luck and hope baby is on the way ❤

MrsReeves · 22/07/2022 17:11

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

Best update ever 🤣🤣

Vikinga · 22/07/2022 17:32

GoTraine · 22/07/2022 16:13

I fucking lobe gas and air wooooooooo

Haha brilliant! Remember to breathe and good luck :)

Oceancolourbeans · 22/07/2022 17:48

Your gas and air post is the most relatable content I've ever seen on mn 🤣🤣🤣 enjoy my friend, and hope little one arrives soon

JuneOsborne · 22/07/2022 17:52

He he, gas and air! You're close!

gnilliwdog · 22/07/2022 18:01

So glad your husband is with you, enjoy the gas and air! Kezia, your mum is amazing.

WokingOrNot · 22/07/2022 18:01

Gas and air is the best. Especially after 9+ months of not drinking 😂

ladydimitrescu · 22/07/2022 18:05

You got this op! ❤️

FusionChefGeoff · 22/07/2022 18:06

What a wonderful thread update!! After such a horrendous set of posts then....

We are love gas and air tooooooooo