I posted a couple of weeks ago after a big bleed landed me in hospital for five days. Further scans have shown full placenta previa and vasa previa. The latter can be very dangerous to the baby and it's important I don't go into labour. I live about 40 minutes from the hospital, this is my first baby after 5 years of trying and ivf. I'm 28 weeks and have been admitted as when all weighed up, if I had another big bleed or my waters went I could lose the baby before I got to hospital. Bloody terrifying and also hard to get my head around. I've been in for a week now in suspended fear, though I know they can act super fast. Potentially trying to get me to 37 weeks and nine more weeks here feels very long indeed. Anyone else admitted and killing time? Or done such a long stint? Or fancy just saying hello?!
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thegoldenlemon · 23/09/2015 06:56
Many congratulations, Lemon. Your patience paid off. Cuddles to little lemon. I am so glad that you are both safe. Well done on the blood loss- a pint (rather than gallons) is very good going.
Regards to your DH from myself and my DH. You must be so looking forwards to being at home - the three of you.
Enjoy the glow. 
Congratulations goldenlemon! 
What wonderful news. Welcome to the world baby lemon and hope you are home soon 
Hello! Lack of signal on the ward has been a pain! Baby lemon arrived on Thursday safe and sound in a surprisingly lovely and calm c section. All went smoothly and I only lost 500ml blood which they were all surprised at. I can't express the huge sense of relief I had when he was laid on me in the theatre. He was 6lb 4 and I'm smitten I looked at my vasa Previa placenta and felt so very relieved it was found as things would no doubt have had a very different outcome if I hadn't had my original bleed.
We are still here as mini lemon has had some issues stabilising his blood sugars and they are checking for jaundice today. Really hoping we will be out here by Monday finally back home a season later. Hugest thanks for all the well wishes. If anyone stumbled on this thread and would like to pm me about vasa previa or extended hospital stays id be happy to chat. Soon I will be free!
Hello everyone. I can't sleep so came on here and it's so nice to read everyone's messages sorry for not doing more personalised replies, my brain is so mushy but I've appreciated all the advice, cheering on and similar stories.
Annoyingly I'm really hungry and nil by mouth at 6 but it didn't occur to me to save a snack, not sure if I should pester a midwife for a biscuit! I'm lying here feeling the baby move and it feels so surreal to think this is the last night I'll be pregnant. Though I know it is time to not be here anymore (!) it still feels strange that we're going to take him out of his nest in the morning. I feel ever so nervous but also calm at the same time. I'm all packed up and dh will be here first thing. Shame sleep hasn't been forthcoming but I hear that's a thing of the past anyway! Will update when I can.
Hey Lemon - nearly the day 
I'm not going to wish you good luck as I'm pretty sure luck doesn't come into it, but I truly hope all goes smoothly for you and your little one tomorrow and hope you have as positive an experience in theatre as I did
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Dear Lemon. One more night to go until the big day! I hope you, and your OH, manage to get some kip tonight. It's been a tough long ride for you both. Well done for sticking it out for so long in hospital. I'll be thinking if you tomorrow and wishing you the very best of luck for your trip to theatre. Your baby is very fortunate to have such a strong mother. Bon courage. You are nearly there.
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