Baby Lucy Rydzek born 14/04/07

[Kat@girlracer]

What an eventful 5 days this has been!!!

Waters broke at 7.30 Saturday morning - the day I was due to be induced So I call the maternity unit to see when they needed me in etc & they said call back in a couple of hours & let us know what progress you've made - so at 9.30 I called to say that my contractions were every 5 mins & really strong & when can I come in - and they announced that they're closed & I will need to go elsewhere

So the midwife said she'd make some calls & get me in somewhere else local preferably Heatherwood in Ascot - but they were closed too aswell as Slough & Basingstoke - the only place open is the John Radcliffe in Oxford

Paul wasn't happy with that & complained so the midwife arranged for a local midwofe to pop in & see me to distinguish how far along I was & to go from there...

At 11.00 the midwife came, my contractions every 2 1/2 mins apart at this point & unbearable - I was 4cm - the midwife reported back saying that I shall soon be in established labour & I need to be placed somewhere - still the only place being open - John Radcliffe.

She suggested we left immediatly - and it was the worst 45 min car journey I have ever experienced!!

We arrived at JR AT 12.30 & i'm in agony & demanded an epidural straight away and when examined before the epidural I was 7cm

So the epidural went in & took effect within 15 mins & I was in heaven!! So from around 1pm to 5pm I laboured in bliss! At 5pm I was fully dilated & had to wait till 6pm to push..

6pm came around & I started pushing - hour & a half later the doctor was called as I wasn't making any progress - I had 3 different doctors examine me & they all agreed that baby was face up & wasn't going to come out naturally - so they said they'd try forceps delivery & if that failed i'd need a C section.

Out came the salad tongues & the lady doc tried to get her out & failed miserably! Then the 2nd doctor came along - performed an episiotomy and went in & pulled her out so hard & fast that I moved down the bed! She was placed on my chest stunned but crying - she was then whisked away & this is where things become a little hazy....

I thought they were just sorting out my placenta when in fact they were trying to stitch me up & they couldn't stop me bleeding (I was practically unconcious at this point) I remember a doctor telling me that i'd need to go to theatre to be 'finished up' & I was trollied away - leaving my poor shocked husband with the baby..

I managed to sign something to say I consented to the proceedure & I was in theatre for an hour - unconcious for most of it - hooked up to a big-ass saline drip - I came round at the end & was wheeled into recovery where all my family were waiting..

This is when I learned what exactly had happened..

They'd cut me one way to allow the dleivery & I tore the other, a third degree tear where I lost 2l of blood

I had 3 drips in me when I came out of theatre - feeling very weak & poorley & had no interest in seeing my little girl who was a healthy 8lb.

I had a blood transfusion throughout saturday night - poor lucy had been badly bruised by the forceps & was not happy - she screamed all night & there was nothing I could do to sooth her

Sunday came & I was still very weak & now very sore - the midwife's in recovery tried to get me to walk & pee but nothing worked So I was put back on the catheter & told to rest.

I was wheeled up to a private floor where I stayed for 3 more days - resting & taking lots of drugs & enjoying my baby - but was very lonely because I was miles away from friends & family - but I was very well looked after & I took advantage of allowing my body to heal as best it could before going home.

I know understand the reason for my amazing stay in the private suite on the 7th posh floor of the hospital & all the fuss I received was because the forcep delivery & the tear was totally un-necessary & i've been advised to sue!!

Anyway - I came home yesterday & i'm stiched everywhere - i tore through the muscle of the perinium, torn my fanoola & worst of all my sphincter (sp) popped & i've torn down my leg So as you can imagine i'm very very very uncomfortable!!!!

I now have to see a physiotherapist to ensure that I don't become bladder & fetile uncontinent

So ow ow ow ow ow ow ow & add some more ow's to that

Here's some piccies...

Poor little Lucy marked & bruised by those horrible forceps

And how she looks now

 

[Nic'n'Keeley]

Glad your ok hun

Lucy's gorgeous by the way

 

[mummykay]

omg u poor thing!!!
she is beautiful tho, im sure u will say she is worth it!
rest up, take it easy and enjoy her!!

 

[neeko_1]

WOW
what a story... your one brave girl.. i don't think i could of that

she is beautiful tho.... welcome back

 

[Lynsey]

Oh my god , you really had a rough time. Hope your recovery is quick and pain free. Your daughter is gorgeous

 

[clairescunny55]

glad ur ok, shes adorable, well done xx

 

[Marymary]

Oh my god, Im terrified now! That made me go dizzy, ur so brave!

 

[Riley's Mommy]

OMG!!



i hope you make a speedy recovery. she is beautiful. you must be so proud of her

 

[mum&2girls]

glad your ok hun and lucy is gorgeous by the way hun well done

 

[mrsT]

wow, one word hun
CONGRATULATIONS
I hope baby Lucy realises what a lucky girl she is to have a mummy go through all that to have her!

 

[smurf]

OMG what terrible treatment you poor thing that must have been so rough.

Congratulations on your new baby she is gorgeous.

 

[valentine]

Oh Kat -- you poor thing. I hope you've hired one of those pillow things from the NCT to help you sit down, you must be in so much pain.

Congratulations on your healthy daughter - she is beautiful.

Valentine xxx

 

[Emmylou]

oh my good lord!!!! You poor poor woman!!!

She is gorgeous - I hope your recovery is quick

(You had one friend close by - KK was in JR!!)

 

[budge]

What an eventful 5 days this has been!!!

Waters broke at 7.30 Saturday morning - the day I was due to be induced So I call the maternity unit to see when they needed me in etc & they said call back in a couple of hours & let us know what progress you've made - so at 9.30 I called to say that my contractions were every 5 mins & really strong & when can I come in - and they announced that they're closed & I will need to go elsewhere

So the midwife said she'd make some calls & get me in somewhere else local preferably Heatherwood in Ascot - but they were closed too aswell as Slough & Basingstoke - the only place open is the John Radcliffe in Oxford

Paul wasn't happy with that & complained so the midwife arranged for a local midwofe to pop in & see me to distinguish how far along I was & to go from there...

At 11.00 the midwife came, my contractions every 2 1/2 mins apart at this point & unbearable - I was 4cm - the midwife reported back saying that I shall soon be in established labour & I need to be placed somewhere - still the only place being open - John Radcliffe.

She suggested we left immediatly - and it was the worst 45 min car journey I have ever experienced!!

We arrived at JR AT 12.30 & i'm in agony & demanded an epidural straight away and when examined before the epidural I was 7cm

So the epidural went in & took effect within 15 mins & I was in heaven!! So from around 1pm to 5pm I laboured in bliss! At 5pm I was fully dilated & had to wait till 6pm to push..

6pm came around & I started pushing - hour & a half later the doctor was called as I wasn't making any progress - I had 3 different doctors examine me & they all agreed that baby was face up & wasn't going to come out naturally - so they said they'd try forceps delivery & if that failed i'd need a C section.

Out came the salad tongues & the lady doc tried to get her out & failed miserably! Then the 2nd doctor came along - performed an episiotomy and went in & pulled her out so hard & fast that I moved down the bed! She was placed on my chest stunned but crying - she was then whisked away & this is where things become a little hazy....

I thought they were just sorting out my placenta when in fact they were trying to stitch me up & they couldn't stop me bleeding (I was practically unconcious at this point) I remember a doctor telling me that i'd need to go to theatre to be 'finished up' & I was trollied away - leaving my poor shocked husband with the baby..

I managed to sign something to say I consented to the proceedure & I was in theatre for an hour - unconcious for most of it - hooked up to a big-ass saline drip - I came round at the end & was wheeled into recovery where all my family were waiting..

This is when I learned what exactly had happened..

They'd cut me one way to allow the dleivery & I tore the other, a third degree tear where I lost 2l of blood

I had 3 drips in me when I came out of theatre - feeling very weak & poorley & had no interest in seeing my little girl who was a healthy 8lb.

I had a blood transfusion throughout saturday night - poor lucy had been badly bruised by the forceps & was not happy - she screamed all night & there was nothing I could do to sooth her

Sunday came & I was still very weak & now very sore - the midwife's in recovery tried to get me to walk & pee but nothing worked So I was put back on the catheter & told to rest.

I was wheeled up to a private floor where I stayed for 3 more days - resting & taking lots of drugs & enjoying my baby - but was very lonely because I was miles away from friends & family - but I was very well looked after & I took advantage of allowing my body to heal as best it could before going home.

I know understand the reason for my amazing stay in the private suite on the 7th posh floor of the hospital & all the fuss I received was because the forcep delivery & the tear was totally un-necessary & i've been advised to sue!!

Anyway - I came home yesterday & i'm stiched everywhere - i tore through the muscle of the perinium, torn my fanoola & worst of all my sphincter (sp) popped & i've torn down my leg So as you can imagine i'm very very very uncomfortable!!!!

I now have to see a physiotherapist to ensure that I don't become bladder & fetile uncontinent

So ow ow ow ow ow ow ow & add some more ow's to that

Here's some piccies...

Poor little Lucy marked & bruised by those horrible forceps

And how she looks now

fooking jesus christ almighty!

the exact same thing happened to my friend and readingthat makes me go all goose bumpy!!!!


your baby is gorgeous though!

 

[Baileysmummy]

aww your story brought tears to my eyes, im glad your all home and good now though.. and baby is gorgeuous huni well done

 

[*glow*]

Ouch! Bless you and love to you and LO - congrats
xxx

 

[FeeFee]

Congrats again Kat and welcome gorgeous Lucy

 

[SarahB]

OMG, what a story!!! Congratulations and welcome beautiful baby Lucy

 

[Vicky]

OMG I would sue them hunny,

Congratulations on your little girl, your very brave

 

[sarah113]

OMG

Glad your ok hun

Congratulations Lucy is gorgeous!!!