scarlett1965
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Hi all.
I am so bloomin' angry and frustrated today. I am 42 (43 next week) and on my 7th preganancy after losing 3 due to missed m/c 's and ectopic. I had my first child 20 yrs ago in Gloucester, my son in Blackburn and my Lilli in Burton upon Trent. All great maternity units. I moved back to Stroud and am 7 weeks pregnant this Thursday. My first midwife appt was rubbish - I am too much hard work for her re: my age and history problems. She didnt want to give me a scan but I pushed it as I am worried about another ectopic. ( My GP recommended it ). She sent the paperwork off and I was told I would get a scan this week. I had heard nothing so rang them, they didnt know anything and asked me to ring Ultrasound. They knew nothing either and said I wouldnt get in until 12 weeks. I then rang maternity again, literally fuming at being pushed from one to another, without any results. I asked them if they could at least check my bloods to see if HCG was doubling - their answer" no.. we dont do that". I asked what it was that they actually did do for older mums to be who had previous problems? "there is nothing really we can do"! was the reply. I am so cross as I look on this site and read so many posts about you all having bloods or early u/s's. They say that 70% of people here are taking cannabis,- thats why they are all so laidback- I think most of the midwives are taking it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway I asked for the number of the Early Pregnancy Unit in Gloucester. They are getting back to me by the end of the day with a scan date. I am anxious enough as it is without all this. If my baby is there, and ok I can see my ongoing pregnancy being a nightmare here.
I was born here but moved away 20 years ago. I missed it that much that we all moved back. Wishing now I hadn't bothered.
sorry to rant.. just had to let it all out.
love and best wishes to you all
Scarlett
I am so bloomin' angry and frustrated today. I am 42 (43 next week) and on my 7th preganancy after losing 3 due to missed m/c 's and ectopic. I had my first child 20 yrs ago in Gloucester, my son in Blackburn and my Lilli in Burton upon Trent. All great maternity units. I moved back to Stroud and am 7 weeks pregnant this Thursday. My first midwife appt was rubbish - I am too much hard work for her re: my age and history problems. She didnt want to give me a scan but I pushed it as I am worried about another ectopic. ( My GP recommended it ). She sent the paperwork off and I was told I would get a scan this week. I had heard nothing so rang them, they didnt know anything and asked me to ring Ultrasound. They knew nothing either and said I wouldnt get in until 12 weeks. I then rang maternity again, literally fuming at being pushed from one to another, without any results. I asked them if they could at least check my bloods to see if HCG was doubling - their answer" no.. we dont do that". I asked what it was that they actually did do for older mums to be who had previous problems? "there is nothing really we can do"! was the reply. I am so cross as I look on this site and read so many posts about you all having bloods or early u/s's. They say that 70% of people here are taking cannabis,- thats why they are all so laidback- I think most of the midwives are taking it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway I asked for the number of the Early Pregnancy Unit in Gloucester. They are getting back to me by the end of the day with a scan date. I am anxious enough as it is without all this. If my baby is there, and ok I can see my ongoing pregnancy being a nightmare here.
I was born here but moved away 20 years ago. I missed it that much that we all moved back. Wishing now I hadn't bothered.
sorry to rant.. just had to let it all out.
love and best wishes to you all
Scarlett