MSE Pregnancy Club 24

MrsExcited

turtlemoose wrote: »

Phew, it's hot hot hot. Normally I'd be outside at the first hint of sun, with a cold beer (or 5) and a book - but at 39+1 today I cannot bear the heat and instead am hiding in the living room wearing not a lot and not moving much either as it's too uncomfortable!

Had another bad experience at the hospital today - they really wind me up! I had a routine antenatal review appointment at 11:10....got called in at 12:15, so that's annoying enough to start with. I had literally just sat down (hadn't even taken my bag off) and the consultant said "ok we're going to do a sweep today". I asked why, and she started to explain what a sweep is. I interrupted and said that I know what the procedure involves, I'd like to know the reason why I will be having one. She then said "because I have read your notes and that's what I think we should do today". I pointed out that she hadn't examined either me or the baby, and that I would prefer to be examined before a decision or recommendation is made. She huffed and puffed a bit, then fake-smiled and said "ok will you allow me to examine you?" and it came across really ars*y. My BP was high (bottom number was 103 which is usually admission time!) x 3, so she said "now will you let me do a sweep?" - I said yes, as I have no objection to the sweep if it is required not just randomly. She proceded to then really hurt me, and couldn't do it anyway as my cervix is fully closed.

Got sent to fetal medicine for monitoring while they waited on blood results. Over there, where there's actual midwives (instead of doctors/consultants), chairs suitable for heavily pregnant ladies and an all-round more relaxed atmosphere, my BP measured well within normal range 3 times over the space of an hour. My blood results came back perfectly fine, and was sent home - next appointment is Tuesday with my own MW and that's just a standard appt.

So I am now sulking, and think that consultants are idiots (that's 2 now who have insisted on a sweep without either a) examining me/baby or b) asking my consent), and also I now have a dull ache up there after her rooting about for no good reason, and none too gently!!

Gosh that sounds like a horrible experience.
I imagine you need to relax as much as possible before having a sweep. Shouldn't the stupid consultant be trying to relax you instead of winding you up?
Sorry you had to go through that.

MrsExcited

emsbet wrote: »

I had a male midwife for my appointment after the dating scan. He was really nice

xx

I wouldn't mind a male midwife but i think it might freak DH out a bit. He can have some quite old fashioned views at times!

twinklie

MrsExcited wrote: »

I wouldn't mind a male midwife but i think it might freak DH out a bit. He can have some quite old fashioned views at times!

Mine too. :rotfl:

turtlemoose

the one I saw (he wasn't my midwife, but as the cubicles are only separated by curtains I could hear/see him dealing with the woman next door), sounded VERY camp.....I did wonder is he really a walking stereotype or does he 'camp up' a bit at work so that people think he's gay and then women (and probably their partners too!) are more relaxed!! Wish I could have asked but somehow didn't think it was appropriate LOL

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Well I'm home!! It's soooo hot here too. The cat is pretending to be annoyed but it sat in the corner just looking at us. Not at all interested that we got engaged! Huffy puss lol.
Hugs Turtlemoose have to agree about some consultants. At work I've had many cracking conversations where they suggest mad things. My consultant knows I'm a nurse, but still I think he's trying to "con" me into thinking I don't have choices about things. Bit like yours "we're going to do this....." I'm like really? Er.....I don't think so mate. It's gonna get interesting!
This is definately ice cream/lolly weather. Think I may go and raid the freezer

emsbet

I'm so cross, I just got everything ready to make tea, chopped the veggies and just about to brown the beef when I realise it needed to be used by yesterday! :mad: I'm so cross with myself for wasting money! I was looking forward to it as well!

Got to go to the shop now and get something else, any ideas?

xx

Triangle

I am sooooo uncomfortable - I feel so so huge today! And hot - and I have it lucky living right here by the sea, it is 10 degrees hotter just an hour inland :eek: Just been for a nap, its the only way I'm surviving at moment as not sleeping at night. I have promised myself that once I get this feet problem sorted (if it can be sorted) I will not mope about crying indoors but at least attempt to sit outside on my lovely new patio in the shade reading one of my many library books! That is how I envisaged my maternity leave - and indeed I see nothing wrong with having two ice-creams Emsbet - one for you, one for baby!

What a rubbish experience turtlemoose - you definately need an ice-cream to cheer yourslf up. In fact, I'm going to have a strawberry mini-milk on your behalf...I'm just too kind! :beer:

RebekahR

I'm scared to go on maternity. Really scared. Am I leaving too early ... :-S

LittleMoog

emsbet wrote: »

I'm so cross, I just got everything ready to make tea, chopped the veggies and just about to brown the beef when I realise it needed to be used by yesterday! :mad: I'm so cross with myself for wasting money! I was looking forward to it as well!

Got to go to the shop now and get something else, any ideas?

xx

Have a good sniff of the beef, and if it smells ok use it anyway! Just make sure it's really well cooked. I don't think it will have instantly gone bad just because the dates passed

emsbet

LittleMoog wrote: »

Have a good sniff of the beef, and if it smells ok use it anyway! Just make sure it's really well cooked. I don't think it will have instantly gone bad just because the dates passed

Too late I've binned it now, some bits were looking a funny colour anyway.

xx