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Hospital advice for tfmr

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No1worrier · 14/03/2021 13:09

Many of you have probably seen my other post where unfortunately our little baby is very unwell and with a heavy heart we have decided to end the pregnancy this week coming.

Can someone who has been in this situation give me advice on what I will need to take with me to the hospital? How long should I expect to be there and advice on what to pack would be greatly appreciated ❤

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Moominmiss · 14/03/2021 15:35

I’m sorry @No1worrier I don’t have any advice, but wanted to give this a bump for you and to offer you my sincerest sympathies for what you’re currently going through and due to be going through.

I can’t begin to imagine your pain.

I hope someone will be able to offer you some guidance on what would be helpful for you to take with you.

No1worrier · 14/03/2021 16:02

@Moominmiss

Thank you ❤, I have alot of support on my initial post regarding this too. Everyone is so lovely on mumsnet x

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456iamherestruggling · 09/04/2021 17:10

I am so sorry to hear this I had a TFMR last week our baby was also poorly whilst I did not have chromosomal testing the combination of his markers on his scans and MRI confirmed that our baby will either not make it to term and if he did it was a high risk he would be severely disabled how are you coping. I am really struggling panick attack’s crying all the time feelings of guilt betrayal so much it is so heavy I was 26 weeks so had to push and seeing him was so incredibly hard this is really tough just wanted to know if you are okay x

imisscoffee · 09/04/2021 17:23

I'm so so sorry you're having to go through this Flowers I haven't seen your first post so not sure what's already been said. Take comfortable loose clothing, big pants, a few pairs of bottoms incase of leaks, slippers/comfortable socks, snacks, toiletries, maternity pads (is there someone you can send to buy these? I know it's difficult) and I'd also take a pillow if you're staying overnight to be more comfortable. Is your partner able to stay? He'll need a spare top too.

This is the difficult part. There's absolutely no right or wrong answer for this and it's so personal for each family- do you want to take something in for baby? Some people take a small toy. We took a blanket to wrap him in afterwards. And also, if you want to take photos of them, a digital camera or old mobile can be helpful, because then it keeps the photos separate from your usual phone photo gallery so you won't stumble across them without warning.

In terms of afterwards, some people choose to see/hold baby and spend time with them, others don't. Again, totally personal to you, but the one thing I would say is consider how you'll feel in months, years time. I was scared to see my son, but I knew I'd regret it for the rest of my life if I didn't. Sometimes it's worth pushing through the fear. Same with photos, you could ask the midwife to take photos for you and store them at the hospital if you don't feel ready for them. Our hospital had a special photographer for this kind of thing, but I had my son late on a Saturday night, and by the time the photos were taken on Monday he'd changed a lot, so I'm glad I took my own straight after I had him.

Finally, your hospital will have some sort of bereavement counselling service, mine have been absolutely wonderful. It might not be something you want straight away, but they're always available.

I hope things go as smoothly as they can for you. If you want to ask me anything at all you absolutely can, just message me xx

imisscoffee · 09/04/2021 18:33

I'm so sorry, I've just seen the date on your post. I'll leave my comment up to help someone in future, as when I was waiting for my TFMR I searched Mumsnet for practical advice. I hope you are ok OP Flowers

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