We went to the hospital yesterday for a 24 week check. Everything was perfect with the babies, which I know is the most important thing. But I got quite annoyed , as every time we have been we've seen a different person, and yesterday she was going on about 'have you booked for a glucose test yet' and we didn't have a clue what she was on about. Then she implied it was our fault we didn't know what she was on about! I've never heard of this before, but the midwife eventually explained it to us. Also, they fill you note book with symbols and figures and if you ask what such and such means they act as if thats for them to know. I know it is a busy hospital and with over 3000 births a year and they see hundreds of people a day, but to us this is a first and we want to know whats going on. It scares me that seeing a diffrernt person every time does not bode well for the birth, when the opinion of the person on the day will what counts and your birth plan may as well go out the window. I just don't like the feeling of having no control over a situation.
Rant over, but I can see why people employ independent midwifes, because a t least you have continuity of care (not having a go at the NHS, honest!)
helen
Hospital Rant
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Helen
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me 33, DP 35
ICSI cycle Nov 2003, tested positive.
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me 33, DP 35
ICSI cycle Nov 2003, tested positive.
HElen
poor you - get it off that chest! I am so suprised I suppose
but I am at QMC in Nottingham which is huge and one of the largest in the UK and I see the same scanner each time - she is wonderful and spent 40 mins this morning explaining everything on a size check on the scan! The specialist consultant is a lady and I see her each time - she would not dream of me seeing anyone else and she specialises in multiple and problem births - she is wonderful. They always know where I am etc and explain all the notes and blood flow checks.
Sorry you have a raw deal as I am NHS too!
Hope they keep it up my end and pull their socks up yours!
Love
Tracey
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poor you - get it off that chest! I am so suprised I suppose
but I am at QMC in Nottingham which is huge and one of the largest in the UK and I see the same scanner each time - she is wonderful and spent 40 mins this morning explaining everything on a size check on the scan! The specialist consultant is a lady and I see her each time - she would not dream of me seeing anyone else and she specialises in multiple and problem births - she is wonderful. They always know where I am etc and explain all the notes and blood flow checks.Sorry you have a raw deal as I am NHS too!
Hope they keep it up my end and pull their socks up yours!
Love
Tracey
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ttc 9 years. 38 yrs old, dh 8 hrs younger!First IVF in Aug 2002 and had ectopic.2nd IVF neg.3rd FET and negative.4th FET and positive but sadly lost our little boy at 20 weeks.5th FET and Alice Isobel and Emily Charlotte born 5th Aug 2004!
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Helen
You are quite right to rant and rant away it is better to get it all out. I am lucky and have had the same person so far, but i live in a small area so that helps. I have found though that things are not always explained well not like you see on the tv programes.
Take it easy and relax
Helen
You are quite right to rant and rant away it is better to get it all out. I am lucky and have had the same person so far, but i live in a small area so that helps. I have found though that things are not always explained well not like you see on the tv programes.
Take it easy and relax
Helen
Age 27
I.V.F started in 2001. 1st cycle +ve mc nov 2001 at 12 weeks. Fet mar 2002 +ve then -ve.
2nd cycle +ve eptopic oct 2002 6 weeks.
fet mar 2003 -ve. 3rd cycle over stimulated embies frozen. Fet nov 2003 +ve due 11/8/04.
I.V.F started in 2001. 1st cycle +ve mc nov 2001 at 12 weeks. Fet mar 2002 +ve then -ve.
2nd cycle +ve eptopic oct 2002 6 weeks.
fet mar 2003 -ve. 3rd cycle over stimulated embies frozen. Fet nov 2003 +ve due 11/8/04.