A bit unsettled now...any opinions please

[Emapot1]

So as far as my consultant was concerned, we agreed that I would be Induced at 38 weeks

I have these medical reasons : high growth of group b strep, previous toxoplasmosis infection that ended my babies life

Social reasons : high aniexty, stress and loss of control over labour and my grandad is really really unwell which has problems wih my mum bring able to support me as my birth partner as she's his main carer.

So the midwife called and said that because I have other social reasons for induction, they have to review my case with a midwife consultant to agree the induction and plan what's best for me and baby. It sounds to me like they are going to try and talk me round to not inducing early but that's what the main ob consultant has agreed so surely they can't override a final decision from her? Also I've been induced twice before and had to vaginal deliveries with no complications. Do you think they are just concerning their backs or is his normal procedure?

Just don't want anything to stand in the way of my decision over having an early induction and this has started to freak me out.

Ahhhhh I'm stress already and I'm meant to be induced on the 15th. Help or any opinions welcomed x

 

[Rainbow1234]

Sorry I have no advice but just wanted to say I hope it works out and they go with your original plan x

 

[girly2007]

It sounds to me like they're just ticking boxes Hun. She needs her to ok it (which she more than likely will). xxx

 

[mum2b410]

Hi hun! Just logged in to see where you were at! I really hope they don't change anything for u now! U deserve to have your wishes followed and as long as baby is OK I don't see how they can say no! Wishing you all the very best and will be keeping an eye for your labour thread

 

[Emapot1]

Thanks mum2b410, how are you doing? I hear from then today as to what the plan is. I have a feeling she's breech just because of the presentation. I can feel a nobly head below my left boob unless it's her bum but it really moves from side to side! Anyway I have midwife on Monday so she'll have a feel of where she is. I can't believe how far time has bought me and I really wouldn't have thought Id be able to get this far. Everything seems to be going really well considering x

 

[JJ Mum]

I hope you get the birth you want hun, if baby is breech you'd prob end up with section a week early anyway if couldn't be turned so they need to check that xx

 

[Emapot1]

Thanks everyone. They are still taking their time in calling me today but I appreciate they have said induction is very busy. I hope to get some answers today. In the meantime, I'm on amoxcilcillian for a chest infection that has stuck so I'm feeling quite rubbish but glad I made the last minute call to the gp as I know when things aren't right. Anyway, I'm taking some well needed rest to preserve my energy. Henrys got bad chicken pox, I've got a lung infection and all my resources are on holiday or too old! X

 

[Charliebump3]

I hope you feel better soon being pregnant is hard enough without a chest infection. It does sound like a tick box exercise but I hope that you get it sorted soon! I doubt they can override the consultant, especially if it's already been decided it's in your best interests xx

 

[Emapot1]

I just spoke to them and it's not going to be today that she discusses anything as its too busy so monday will hopefully be the next day. My only fury with mw is that she said she wants to discuss with me the reason why I'm being induced but I feel like saying well it's all written down on the admission form so why do I have to be asked again? Well I'm quite prepared to say that the NHS failed to notice all the symptoms I carried with toxo and even after admitting myself 5 times repeatedly telling them something was wrong which they missed until I demanded a scan at 30 weeks wih Annabel which revealed she was dying, then I will tell them I've lost faith in the NHS and I have a right based in aniexty and partial medical reasons that I have a right for early induction! The benefits in my eyes out weigh the neglagence and risks! Sorry just ranting as I'm really annoyed with them! X

 

[MrsG1888]

Didn't want to read and run.
Sorry to hear of your previous experience and ur loss .

I would say that ur circumstances sound perfectly reasonable and I can only imagine this anxiety is making things worse. Surely your midwifes and consultants will see that and stick to the plan.
Stick to your guns and good luck for monday

 

[mum2b410]

Oh hun so crap u r being kept waiting! It really is rubbish given all that you've been through! And u and Henry are poorly too U poor thing! Lots of rest and cuddles for you both I think! Keeping everything crossed for you that its sorted for Monday. Xxxx