Ambulances to hospital.

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Just have a plan so you can be less worried . Is you dad a big panickier ? I thought my dad would be but when I called him at for in the morning he arrived over with coffee for my oh and laughed and joked the whole way in , I was soo shocked . If your really worried why not ask you MW how women without transport normal get in ? That way you will know what is ok for you to do if your stuck ?
 
Good idea, think i might... best to be organised!
I would say my dad will definitely bring me home. Yeah we have got a car seat, i heard they wouldn't let you take them without one. When we bought ours the man in the shop had to see if it fitted too (in my dad's car) xxx
 
tinytoes said:
Just have a plan so you can be less worried . Is you dad a big panickier ? I thought my dad would be but when I called him at for in the morning he arrived over with coffee for my oh and laughed and joked the whole way in , I was soo shocked . If your really worried why not ask you MW how women without transport normal get in ? That way you will know what is ok for you to do if your stuck ?
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Yeah he can't even talk about periods never mind about labour lol. He can't handle stuff like that. Lol i really don't think he would laugh and joke, i just can imagine him freeking right out lol. He did when my mam had my brother, he tried to act normal though lol. Yeah i was thinking about asking my consultant next time i am in. Think i'll make a note so i don't forget. xxx
 
Ah bless him , hope you work something out hun xx
 
Thanks i am sure i will. He will just have to stay calm if he takes me lol. xxx
 
What?! What do we all pay our national insurance for if we have to pay AGAIN to use an ambulance?!? Ridiculous!
 
midnight said:
xshauna_bazx said:
Me said:
Ambulances are for emergencies, not someone in labour. It's not hard to call a taxi! Whilst youre in an ambulance having a few contractions. Someone could be dying in a real emergency! I didn't want my dad to call me an ambulance when I was in labour cos I didn't think it justified it and she was born 3 minutes later! Yes they can charge you too, you're basically using them as a taxi and you wouldn't expect them to take you for free!
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Was there any need to be funny? I asked a simple question... as my hospital is over 10 mile away! I don't come on here to get people to make me feel like shit for something i asked!
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i dont think she meant it in a nasty way hun
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To be honest, I read me,my girls and I's comment the same way as shauna did. If that had been directed at me I would have been offended - there was no reason to write so abruptly and write in a way that really does read as though you are really speaking down to someone. I was quite surprised to reads that on a forum where the majority of people write so nicely and supportively to each other.

The thing is we are not all in the same boat - some of us have experience with other children, or in diffewrent areas to others which can help. That is the whole point of this forum to help each other out and support each other in what is a life changing time. If people can't do that nicely then perhaps they should refrain from commenting?!

Personally, I don't know about ambulances. OH is planning to drive me and if for some reason he can't, my parents and sister are near by. I can see why they may charge for a non-emergency. My hospital has a service for people that don't drive. Have you tried asking about anything like that. 10 miles isn't a short distance away!

Xx
 
Thank you hun, i was starting to think it was the hormones! Totally agree with you, it made me feel like shit to be honest and today it wouldn't take much. Usually i would brush it off but with the hormones too it really offended me and has played on my mind... i mean i'm never nasty with anyone. If i don't agree i don't write.... ah well anyways...
I bet 10 mile will feel even further when in labour lol. I see my consultant tomorrow so need to remember to ask him about transport, just incase my dad is fishing as he won't be near. Will see what he says :) xxx
 
Lol I think you are right about it being the hormones - just not yours! :)

Had to laugh about the thought of your dad standing oblivious on a riverbank while you are in labour. I could imagine him presenting you with a slimy fish after as congratulations! Lol!

Its a good idea to ask the consultant, what do people with no access to cars do? Surely they can all be expected to pay for a taxi fare for 10 miles. Hospital cars are what I think my hospital use. I know my grandmother asked because she doesn't drive - I take her though. It will put your mind at rest to sort it. Ytou don't need to be stressing about getting to hospital as well as other things at this stage now!

Xx
 
thats the only problem with the internet you cant hear how they say it, ambulances are there for emergencies only being in normal labour isnt an emergency yes granted if you was having a home birth and was bleeding too much or you left it too late to get to the hospital on time safely (not late as in its your own fault just that labour was super quick and it can happen) then yes its much safer for mum to be escorted by ambulance to the hospital that way the medics are on hand if the baby was delivered and you will get there much quicker. Basically if all is well you need to get to the hospital on your own otherwise the emergency services would be getting called out all the time and alot of the time mums are sent home because they are not dilating ect so you could imagine how this would effect an already stretch service.

mmg&i was just stating how it is, better to be told the truth than ring an ambulance be told off for phoning 1 out when 1 isnt needed then to be charged for the pleasure too.

shauna just thought too check the times the taxi company operate i dont know what its like where you live but here after a certain time you cant get a local taxi you have to get 1 from the town which normally cost more it will save you time ringing round at the time if your dad doesnt end up taking you :)
 
I didn't really think the post was written that nice to be honest. Hope you are alright shauna hun, it's rubbish having a shitty day and just have something make you feel even worse. I know people have their own opinions but maybe it should have been taken into consideration how it is being worded.

I was planning on an ambulance actually as well. Mainly because I thought it would be the fastest transport and this is my first baby, it will be an emergency to me as I have no idea how it will go and what if something is wrong and I'm still at home waiting on a taxi.. I don't know.. Maybe i will have to see if someone else can drive. Xxx
 
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Haha he probably would, after hes picked himself up off the floor!
Yeah was wondering how people with absolutely no way of getting to the hospital actually get there. That will be the firs thing i will ask... just as a back up. Ah i know i worry about everything, need to stop it haha. xxx
 
I have got 4 people who know they may be called on to drive me. They all work at different times and do different things so hopefully when the time comes one will be available - hopefully OH. I will need him there to shout at! Lol! I feel reassured knowing that I have 3 back up people and at least one of them should be available. One less worry on my mind!

Xx
 
Didn't see your posts there...
I never thought about taxi times! Think i'll get OH to ring in the next few days and see if they will even pick me up, i thought they would of been funny about it... some dickhead taxi drivers round here lol!


Thanks Scottishlass, i am fine. Bit fed up but i will probably wake up and feel much better in the morning, i hope!
Yeah i know what you mean about the fastest transport and with it being so scary for your first time. Argh makes me nervous thinking about it haha. xxx
 
I had my first at 17 and neither me or my partner could drive. My mum was visiting my sick nan in london at the time otherwise she would of driven us so when i phoned labour ward the midwife advised me to call an ambulance. It wasn't an emergancy i just had no other way to get there although the paramedic did pronouce me dead when he couldn't find a pulse (I was talking to him at the time).
 
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