In hospital right now - problem placenta, loss of blood

Tanya - posted on 08/11/2010

Oh Hazel, I can sympathize with your anger and frusterations. My first the hospital gave me a sleeping pill at 36 weeks that knocked me out for 3 days then induced me and had me deliver because they said my blood pressure was too high and far to dangerous for both me and babe.
This pregnancy I had bleeding at 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 12 weeks ... each time they told me I was having problems and they would not find the heartbeat. They even told me at one point that I was miscarrying and made me sit alone in the ER for 4.5 hours before I saw a doc or had an ultrasound to see that everything was normal. But I did have a high bloodpressure.
I made a switch to a midwife and could not be happier. Everything has seemed to be as perfect as could be now.
If you want to switch I say go for it. If you are not happy or feel like you are being cared for correctly, go for it. Who knows, you might get correct information from the new hospital and find out things are not as bad they the first hospital was telling you.
Best of luck through all this ... hope all 3 of you are doing ok

Hazel - posted on 08/10/2010

Came out again yesterday after another bleed on sunday... fourth time in now! I discharged myself against their advice as they won't listen to what I want for me and my baby - am thinking of changing my medical care over to another hospital, even though it's further away I just feel I need a second opinion etc.... I'm being lied to and fobbed off, all I want is whats best for my little one xxx

Melanie - posted on 08/10/2010

Hope all is going as well as it can for you.
Thinking of you xx

Rachel - posted on 08/10/2010

how are you? how are things going? Praying for you and the baby!

Vanessa - posted on 08/07/2010

good luck gurl in my prayers..

Danielle - posted on 07/31/2010

Best of luck to you...you're in the right place though and it sounds like the doctors are on top of things so I'd say you're in the right hands too. Just remember what you told us: the baby is nearly 5lbs and you've had steroid injections to help speed up lung development. I will keep your little family in my prayers that he can stay in the womb for as long as possible. In the meantime, I'l tell you this...my good friend has a little boy who was born at 28 weeks and he is now 4 months old, at home, and amazes everyone every day with how well he is doing.

Felicia Neikolle - posted on 07/31/2010

Still praying for you and baby ... try to relax ... I know that is the hardest thing to do right now but try ... all the emotions running high and the stress of worrying doesn't help the situation. Please keep us posted!

Hazel - posted on 07/31/2010

Well that didn't last long - went for a scan yesterday and they found the small tear has enlarged somewhat, to over 5cm! Im back in hospital, scared, tired, anxious, angry, fed up ...........

Felicia Neikolle - posted on 07/30/2010

Glad you are home now Hazel and hopefully everything will be smooth sailing til the end of the pregnancy!! Will continue to keep y'all in my prayers. God Bless!

Kelly - posted on 07/29/2010

OMG that's wonderful news to hear that your home and both doing well ! Fantastic to hear that bub has put some weight on as well.
Certainly a tough alittle man isn't it.
Don't be hard on yourself hun. Maybe he was just alittle too eager to come into the world to meet his wonderful mummy & daddy ?
Put your feet up and take it easy xxx

Janice - posted on 07/29/2010

Brilliant, Hazel! Well done, hope you have enough support and help so that you can get the rest you need till your strong little guy decides that he is in fact ready to meet this big bad world of ours. So grateful that you were able to access the care you needed!

Hazel - posted on 07/29/2010

I'm HOME! Baby has stayed put - thankfully! Had another scan on Tuesday and they said he now weighs around 4lb9oz - little fatty! So happy with his weight and very happy to be home. Trying to relax now but it is hard, cant help but worry .... apparently I lost over 2pints of blood - YIKES, very scary. They think the baby is now engaged but not too worried bout that just keeping my fingers crossed he'll stay put for at least another couple of weeks - even if he doesnt hes had the steroids and he's a good weight so should do just fine.

Cant help feel this is my fault for feeling smug at having a great pregnancy up 'til now with no morning sickness etc .... onwards ad upwards from here. Thanks again everyone for your support xxx

Jacquie - posted on 07/28/2010

I am glad to hear the baby is doing well through out all this. Also congrats on the proposal.

Bjork - posted on 07/27/2010

Well hello Hazel and im sorry to hear tht you went threw tht.. A few years i bled with my sons pregnancy and my cervix was opening but they had me on full bed rest and thank god he was born full term.. He will 6 in Nov. Now im pregnant with my 3rd so im praying i dont go through any complications wat so ever.. I wish you and ur lil bundle of joy a safe delivery.. And try to be off your feet.. Tht could help!! Good Luck :)

Kelly - posted on 07/25/2010

Hey Hazel, its good to hear back from you hun.
definitely a good idea to stay where you are hun. Bed rest is best :)
I hope your feeling better though. Sounds like bub is one tough cookie.
BF proposed correct ? Congratulations hun !!
Hope you feel better soon and can go home.
xxx Kels, Chase & Squirt

Hazel - posted on 07/25/2010

Thank you for all your messages we really appreciate them very much.
Had another bleed the night before last though it was a smaller bleed. STILL having contractions but my cervix isn't dilating - Drs in two minds what to do now though I think the general concensus is to just leave me in hospital a few days longer and just see what happens as these things are just too unpredictable and things can change in a moments notice!! Boyf propsed whilst in here bless him, he's been a complete star. Baby seems very healthy though and they said he weights about 4lb now even tho he's just 31wks and 1 day. Plus we've had steriod injections for his lungs, if he does arrive soon I'm sure he'll do just fine :D xx

Tanya - posted on 07/24/2010

praying for you and your little man!! Hope the two of you are able to make it through this ok.

Laura - posted on 07/24/2010

good luck!!!

Kayla - posted on 07/23/2010

our prayers are with u good luck and hope everything goes well

Janice - posted on 07/23/2010

Hoping that things are looking up for you and your little one, I had a nightmare last night that it was me in your situation and woke up drenched in sweat, having a rather emotional pregnancy and work is so stressful it takes a lot out of me to stay calm so may the good Lord keep you safe and calm for your little one's benefit!

Kelly - posted on 07/22/2010

omg Hazel hope your feeling better today and everything has stopped / improved for you hun.
Big hugs for you hun and many wishes babe.
Good to hear that bub is strong :)
Try and stay as comfortable as possible and hope to hear both you & bub are okay !!
In our prayers
Kels & Squirt

Sarah - posted on 07/22/2010

Wow what an adventure. Thank God you are in good hands and so is your baby. I'll definately pray for you and your family, especially the health and strength of that precious little one. Love and Prayers xox

Janice - posted on 07/22/2010

Hope and pray for the best for you both... Pray that God is watching and blessing the professionals working with you.

Felicia Neikolle - posted on 07/22/2010

Glad you are okay Hazel and great to hear that baby is strong!! Praying for you and your baby ... please keep us posted as much as you can though!

Amy - posted on 07/22/2010

Gosh good luck to you!! Stay strong :)

LauraBeth - posted on 07/21/2010

I am praying for you and yours!!