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Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

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mosschops childbirth drama (part 3) ... keep up

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mosschops30 · 31/12/2009 13:07

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Part 2

and so onto part 3 , thought i was recovering well until horrendous pain started and was re admitted to hospital. They scanned me, couldnt find anything and sent me home in agony, a day later i developed a golf ball sized lump above the scar, back in hospital scanned again, they thought i had a haematoma.
On 27th i noticed a blister on the scar whih was leaking, went back in and they said it was dry and be fine. moving onto 2 days later, 3 hours away from home and my scar opens up again, although thnakfully this time my insides have stayed put, and is oozing thick pools of pus all over me .

So we came home and its still open, but being dressed daily.

i do wonder where the nightmare will end

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SleighGirl · 31/12/2009 13:09

Why do people think c-section is the easy option exactly?

Tomatefarcie · 31/12/2009 13:14

Mosschops, I have been following your dramas, and now fully intend to keep this baby in and not give birth at all. I am slowly getting used to being the size of a walrus, along with the same graceful walk, so am sure staying pregnant will be fine.

Better than going through ANY of what you have been through.

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mosschops30 · 31/12/2009 13:23

i would never choose to have a section, ever!

Tom - dont worry, ive had 2 normal deliveries before this, and what happened to me is very rare indeed, I am the stuff of legend now at our hospital. You will probably cough that lovely baby out

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mistletoekisses · 31/12/2009 15:52

Moss - am aghast. Truely, truely. Have they explained how all this complications are happening to you????

Or is it like an avalanche? Kinda once it starts it just snowballs?

My elec cs is booked for 11 days time. Picture an ostrich with head in sand.....

MamaLazarou · 31/12/2009 17:36

This is appalling: I can't believe how much you have been through, you poor, poor woman.

I wish there was something I could do to help you.

Sending you big (gentle) hugs and get-well wishes.

Georgimama · 31/12/2009 17:42

You poor poor thing. Anyone who thinks a C section is an easy option is a moron. It's precisely because the idea of all this sort of thing happening was so terrifying that I desperately didn't want one.

Have you had a look at your notes? Have they really dealt with you entirely competently at every stage of your delivery and after care? I can't see how you could have ended up like this if they had.

FabIsGoingToBeFabIn2010 · 31/12/2009 17:42

Bloody hell! I thought my experience was bad enough but you have really been through it. I hope it is all resolved soon and you can relax and enjoy your lovely new baby.

whifflegarden · 31/12/2009 19:18

Have they been able to explain why this is happening to you? And can you be reasonably assured that there will be no more surprises to come? How you are coping, I can't comprehend Get well soon.

cheerfulvicky · 31/12/2009 19:19

Oh blimey Moss, you poor love. How awful for you... I can't believe how this whole thing must be for you, it's the last thing anyone would want to experience but especially after having a baby. I just hope you don't have any more incidents and heal up well now. Sending you loads of hugs and get well soon vibes

Vicky
xxx

drinkystinkyuletidegubbins · 31/12/2009 19:25

Cripes Mosschops you have had the most horrible time of it - seems like whatever could go wrong did Really hope that the new year brings you - and your family, especially your lovely little boy - lots of health and happiness and absolutely no more bad luck. Really hope you heal quickly and get to enjoy time with your DH and kids.

ArizonaBarker · 31/12/2009 19:33

Christ on a bike, lady, you've been having a hell of a time.

I'm so sorry to hear the latest news.

Hope this will be the end of it now.

oopsandbabycoconut · 31/12/2009 19:34

Moss - hopefully 2010 will bring you all the luck you seemed to have missed.

Sending big healing vibes.

largevirginbirthandtonic · 31/12/2009 19:35

Mosschops that sounds terrible

I hope they are visiting you every day and looking after you properly. What a horrid turn of events.

WorzselMummage · 31/12/2009 19:38

Bloody hell you poor love.

I read your other posts but didnt reallyknow what to write. I dont know what to write now really except Happy New Year may 2010 ooze less

poinsettydawg · 31/12/2009 19:42

wishing you a better time of it soon, moss

RnB · 31/12/2009 19:47

Blimming heck, Jeeeeeeeeez! You poor, poor thing. Wishing you well x

butterscotch · 01/01/2010 00:05

bejesus woman you don't like an easy life! I hope this is the end of your dramas and you recover quickly with no further dramas xxx

MayyourNewyearbePositive · 01/01/2010 00:35

Hats off to you Mosschops i am in awe and hoping whole heartedly that 2010 brings a return to rude health.

ThankFuckItsnot2009Anymore · 01/01/2010 00:45

Oh, you poor thing. I really do hope that you recover quickly so you can get to know your new baby.

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mosschops30 · 01/01/2010 12:06

aah lovely posts, brought a tear to my eye

I have had unlimited access to my notes, and on the whole my care has been excellent, I am now exclusively under the care of the advanced midwifery practitioners who are worth their weight in gold, and the consultants and the AMP's have decided they will not let me be seen by random juniro docs anymore.

As far as I can gather no one is to blame, the internal stitch was still tied, but had snapped in the middle, the haematoma is a complication of any surgery I suppose and ditto infection.
I am dressing the wound myself now until monday (am a nurse so no big deal) but have a large sponge like dressing on it soaking up at the moment so probably going to leave it alone, at least until tomorrow.

I will go back for a de-briefing, I need to speak to someone about a possible job transfer and also about PTSD. Does anyone know if my GP would be the first port of call for this?

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decafgirl · 01/01/2010 12:57

Oh, mosschops have been following your story but really didn't have any other words that hadn't already been said.

I just wanted to wish you a very speedy recovery and lots of love for 2010.

Decaf xx

StayingSantasGirl · 01/01/2010 13:19

Good lord, mosschops - what a horrendous time you have had! I too hope that 2010 brings you health, happiness and more health.

almondfinger · 01/01/2010 13:38

Holy mother of jesus, you poor, poor woman. What a nightmare! Glad to hear little Noah is a gem. Have they not confined you to complete bed rest to just heal? I know you have 3 children but I think I would be too terrified to move at this stage.

Can I advise zinc (200-300) and vit C (3000mg) for healing.

Happy new year, and take care and enjoy your gorgeous bundle.

foxinsocks · 01/01/2010 13:43

omg!

you poor poor thing

hope you are getting a chance to put your feet up so your wound can heal!

all my love

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mosschops30 · 01/01/2010 14:04

Oh no, was terrified to move after wound totally opened and my insides dropped out a wound infection is nothing compared to that.
I am 'resting' today in that I am not dressed or doing any washing or anything.
DH has to go back to work on monday which I am nervous about, but he has had 6 weeks off now on full pay (his work have been very good for which I am eternally grateful).
At least I am now able to get out of bed and walk round, and am hoping the in laws will do the school run for me this week, but I can drive the following week which will be better if I cant face the walk to school.

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