25 weeks waters broken - help

[lolacola1977]

Can’t believe I’m asking this on mumsnet but...am lying in a local hospital bed, waters have broken, not yet in labour but cervix open a bit...local hospital have been trying for 2 hrs to find me a bed in a neonatal unit...they have found one at St Thomas’s but waiting to hear whether there is a bed for me. They have told me I might then have to wait another 2 hrs for an ambulance to transfer me. Has anyone ever used a private ambulance service? Any advice as to what I should be asking for / demanding? I am conscious that I could go into labour at any minute and at that point it will be touch and go for the baby who will need a neonatal bed. They have given me steroids / antibiotics etc.

Sending good wishes and positive thoughts your way 🌺

Congratulations. Thinking of you all and sending tonnes of positivity and good wishes xx

And love the name.

Congratulations on the birth of your son. Sending you lots of positive thoughts and wishes.

I've been lurking on this thread and thinking about you lots, OP. Congratulations on the birth of Alexander! Sending every possible good thought your way. X

Congratulations. Sending lots of good thoughts your way xx

Congratulations! Alexander is a lovely name, one of my favourites

Thinking of you Lola and congratulations. x

Congratulations OP. Alexander is a lovely name and makes me think of A the Great who was, as they say, undefeated in battle. Wishing you all the very best. It can be a terrifying time but there will be moments of joy, too.

Congratulations!Love and prayers to you and your wee fighter

Wow, congratulations I hope for a happy, healthy and speedy progression for you and Alexander

All the very best of luck from all the way around the world in Australia xxxxx

Congrats OP and Alexander is a lovely name. Keep on going, you're in our thoughts x

Congratulations, Wishing you and Alexander all the Best! Lovely Name choice, doctors are Amazing these days x

Alexander

Defender of mankind.
Alexander the Great

Appropriately named!

Warmest congratulations

Many many congratulations xx

COngraylations. Alexander is a lovely name. Good luck over the next few weeks.

did your husband manage to get up to kings to be with you for the birth? I hope you have lots of support from family and friends so he can see you and support you each day. Don’t be afraid to ask friends for help. X

Congratulations. Pregnant myself and cant imagine how you are feeling. Alexander is a wonderful name.

Wishing him and you every possible bit of good luck, health and happiness x

Congratulations on your beautiful boy. If you PM me when you have a moment I can try and add you to the Parents of Preemies FB group. It will be an invaluable source of support from lots of women who have been down the same path.

Also do ask if you have any questions. I have been through this so recently. The first few days are so overwhelming. If there is anything you want to know just ask.

Many congratulations Lola. Thinking of you and little Alexander.

My DS’s middle name is Alexander. He was a 24 weeker and is now a totally crackers 12 year old. Thinking of you x

Thought we needed a strong name after this! Thank you for the FB link, I will definitely join when I’m a bit stronger. Docs mentioned the octopus, I will chase that up...also, need to think of a plan for dcs, was thinking I might get them to make a video every day for him as they won’t be able to visit during the winter...will be v surreal for them!

A video is a lovely idea.

Congratulations and a gorgeous name.

Don't forget to look after yourself xx

Congratulations OP on your beautiful baby boy! You sound so strong (even though I can imagine you don't feel it right now). Will be thinking of you and your little boy. So many wonderful stories or premie babies bring big boisterous children now. Keep that in mind.

Congratulations, Alexander is a beautiful name. Sending you good vibes and strength xxx

Congratulations! One of my preemies came out crying and I was told it was a good sign (and it was!). Enjoy your early days with Alexander, even though they won’t be quite how you expected.

My older son couldn't visit for 69 days. He would make little videos of big brother talking which we would play for him. They can make pictures which they will stick to the incubator.