OMG - our baby is coming sooner than we think !!!!
I'm certainly not very ready !!!
Dee had high BP again last night, just before her meds were due, and because we had seen the consultant privately that day I had his pager number etc. As she was asymptomatic for pre-eclampsia, he said we could sleep at home but to see him at 9 this morning. I'm sure he loved me at half eleven last night.
He's suggesting a C / S at week 37. Just had an e-mail with Thursday 7th July as a suggested date.
We've asked about trial of labour, waiting longer etc. but I think the BP swings (and possible escalation to unsafe levels in labour) mean he would rather deliver soon rather than later, and through c/s. I trust his call - and more importantly, so does Dee.
I've just run from the hossie to Tesco and bought 'newborn' dispies (darn - had hoped for cloth but that can wait a while !), 'early baby' sleep suits and bodysuits, some cotton wool, and sudocrem.
Can you tell I'm in shock ???? LOL
I haven't even got a flipping cot ! (We're borrowing from a friend - will hassle them this afternoon).
MommyD - not sure if we're going to be at the Royal Free or the Portland now - the consultant has admitting priviledges at both. dw has BUPA (I don't - think it's a rip off !) but I'm going to try and find out about the neonatal intensive care facilities at both (and learn about the likelihood of needing them - 37+2 isn't that premature... but I know precious litle about babies and even less about healthcare requirements for babies born early... might have a zip through the MN archives !!!
We are very priviledged to have the choice and the insurance to help Dee out. We are also very lucky that bloods / urine / symptoms look good and that growth for dates looks good too.
OMG. I might be a daddy next week.