September 2019 #8 - The 3rd Trimester Begins

[TwittleBee]

New thread!

Here is the start of the final stretch!

Google Doc for reference:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VUDuTLeibUnnaCWCjb-pqUe4Wnq-fTau4HJgmE1XE3c/edit?usp=sharing

@TwittleBee hope you’re doing ok - has the cramping eased at all?

@Stroan hope everything is okay? Such a worry! Hope that you don't have to be there for too long because everything turns out to be okay.

I haven't phoned, DH said I'm only going to waste their time and our time too. Plus he said we can't really afford another £15 on the hospital car park. I'm still cramping and still bleeding. It's not got worse but it's certainly not making me want to do anything but snuggle down today

could he not just drop you off?

Oh Twittle! What's your gut feeling? Do that.

He doesn't drive! I could get a bus but I think I'll probably pass out and it will take me an hour as would need change in town and they go round the houses.

My gut says to get it checked but my gut said that last time and all ended up being okay?

Yeah, but the kind of ok that involves a consultant, so you were hardly wasting anyone's time. I'd ring.

Can your mum drop you in if they call you in?

My mum left our house once DH woke up and I can't call her back.

I'll see how the evening goes, DH might be on board with me going in if its been going on for over 24 hours (and DS is in bed....)

How are you both now twittle and stroan?

Twittle did they give you the number of the department yesterday, could you call them directly?
I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but it's not up to your DH if you go in. If you feel worried, then go in regardless- it's yours and little one's health at risk. If you need it, I'll happily PayPal you over car park charges- you can't put a price on piece of mind. The question is, do YOU feel like something is wrong and you need checking out?

Still cramping amd its got worse but bleeding has stopped now. Baby is moving well though.

I do feel like I should go in but I also just don't want to be wasting their time, they were so busy yesterday and all was fine.

@KnobJockey I do really appreciate that offer. I've actually just asked mum to transfer £50 across to see us through till payday on Friday so hope to be all good. Things only so tight this month because I forgot we had mine and DH's insurances being renewed!

@TwittleBee I’ve got to say I agree with @KnobJockey, it’s your body and your decision to make, if you think you need to be checked then you need to go in

@Stroan hope you’re ok?

twittle what did hospital say last night about cramping, did they offer any explanation? My concern would be that your cervix may be opening more

Twittle I have a family member who trains GPs, one of the things she teaches them is to trust the mother's instincts (parents' but especially mother's for babies). She tells them that if the mother is worried, and they haven't been able to diagnose something, the should refer- because the mother/parent knows the child in a subconscious way, even if she can't put her finger on what is worrying her exactly. Nobody will think you are wasting their time. Ring ahead and ask- if it doesn't worry them at all they will tell you to stay home anyway, no wasted trip.

I felt a couple of tiny flutters on the way to swimming, but really unusual movements. Nothing since. I can't really risk eating or drinking anything sugary but had a little bit of flapjack and it didn't make a difference.

Called triage who want me to go in but suggested that I don't hurry as it's busy there so I'll be waiting a while. Going to get DD to bed and then head up at about 8.30.

Twittlebee, I agree with everyone else. It's your body and your instinct, if going in would make you feel better then you should.

I would also be happy to PayPal you the parking money if it helped (I know you are sorted now, but if you need it again this week please shout).

Twittle - maybe call them just for reassurance on the phone? If they tell you to go in, then of course go in. But I’ve found that my hospital are brilliant on the phone too. Sending you a virtual hug. You’ve had such a worrying time. X

On a totally separate note, a few people mentioned the Elvie pump a few days ago. I’ve had en email from Boots saying they’re having a one day baby event online on Tuesday and Elvie is in the picture so it might be discounted. Fingers crossed!

Just want to echo above posters @TwittleBee, I totally understand the self doubt though - but things haven’t really settled and I hope you manage to get seen! As an aside - how bloody ridiculous are hospital parking charges though?!?! The hospitals rarely even benefit from them!

@twittlebee, I hope you are ok tonight, less cramping for sure! I've not been on in 24hours and it looks like have had an awful time, I'd have been banging their door down to see me.

@BridgetJonesDaiquiri same here in Spain, some awerfull pissed 65yr old kept trying to grope my bump and tell me that she was scared to drink the water: there was so many pregnant women here. I've been enjoying it, loads of people to talk to, good non-alcohol beer. She was just annoying, kept stroking DDs legs and asking for a cuddle, DD was having none of it, usually very loving and she got the hump straight off!

@TheCraicDealer Have you seen that John Lewis currently have Bonds sleep suits on clearance? May or may not have placed a massive order 😬 They’re the best sleep suit I’ve found!

Hope you are doing ok @Stroan and @TwittleBee , and haven't spent half the night in triage. Here's to a restful Sunday!

Yes hope last night was uneventful!

I'm fine thank you, triage was surprisingly quiet so I was in and home within 2 hours.

Baby boy obviously decided to go absolutely nuts as soon as I arrived at the hospital but they still wanted to check me over. All fine, although he wouldn't stay still for the heartbeat monitor and a doctor had to come and scan me. He's currently making up for his lazy day yesterday.

Triage was on the labour ward last night. So I got to hang out in the room I delivered DD in. Very weird!

Hope you had a settled night Twittle.

That is good stroan

I slept fucking awful. I have a very short fuse. Dp has ignored my request that he get the fuck up. I am going to kill someone.

Pleased everything was ok stroan.