Hi, I will try and keep this short for you! Basically, we have moved council boroughs, however after my first GP appointment I requested the same hospital where I was under and had my two (successful no complications for either) previous homebirths.
The hospital I requested because it is still actually closer for us, (we have only moved three streets away from the catchment) I am already familiar with it and should I need to be transferred I am happy to be going there.. I received my booking appointment at my requested, have had all my scans there, and my two MW appointments.
The hospital have said that if I request a homebirth because I live out the borough I will have to change to the hospital that I do not wish to be under- miles away, poor transport if anything was to happen, unfamiliar to me and generally my wish is not to be under their care.
I am 26 weeks, fab pregancy so far, and I have not stated where I intend on having this baby due to the fact i do not wish to be pushed out of the hospital system and into the one I don't want. After mentioning we may move back into the borough (purely testing them) I would have to advise them so there was 'room' for me on the HB schedule and not to leave the move too late!! I have looked into an IM but sadly the cost for inner London is prohibitive.
This situation is beginning to upset me immensely-not great for maintaining a calm state of mind. I am fearful of the other hospital they wish me to change to, and all I want is another magical HB with my husband and kids (sleeping of course - kids not husband!!
) in my own home but knowing the care I am under instead of worrying about it.
I am not willing to put the risk of me or my unborn by leaving it to call an ambulance if they send no MW when I call and say I can't move because I'm in full labour... or say they can't send MW as theyhave looked on my file and I live on the wrong street.
I am unsure to whether I even mention HB at my next booking at 27/28 weeks, as I don't want to be thrown out, nor go through the stress of fighting for what I desire.
It has occured to me to say we have moved (using a friend who lives in the borough) but this may be too late now as they may say the HB caseload team is full, I don't actually fancy leavingmy ome in labour and going to hers anyway as that removes the point of my own home and kids close by etc.
Such a shame this is over hanging my pregnancy and things are in limbo as I don't feel very looked after for this one....
Damn, I was trying to keep it short and not emotional!!
Thanks for listening!!