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Finally Seen The Midwife

2/4/2015

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The past week , we have finally seen some changes.
For the first time we actually saw someone about being pregnant and I have to say I am very pleased that I have a lovely midwife.

Now I am not sure if this is normal but with all the other pregnancies , I was basically seen by a doctor no later than a week or two after I had taken my own home test , but these days you have to do a test for the doctors before even being aloud to see a doctor , then wait for your results then you can then see a midwife and then they say you have to be around 10 weeks no earlier but it took a month before I could get in as she only visits the area once a week and was fully booked. 
The problem with me is that I don't actually know how far along I am , and although I think I am only around 11 - 12 weeks now, the bump I am growing seems to show I may be a little further along although I am hoping this is just the signs it is growing healthy and Ii am going to have a large bump as I was not prepared for this whole pregnancy to begin with .
It has been a complete nightmare getting to just see someone and for me all I wanted was a little reassurance and eventually on Tuesday I got to see the Midwife. 

I have been gearing myself up for the blood tests that I knew would be done on Tuesday and when I had a call to say the appointment was getting cancelled as they mixed which appointment I was meant to be having (supposedly someone had put me down as already been seen previously and cut it short 45 minutes) .
 I kind of screamed down the phone at them in my panic state that in no way was I cancelling that appointment due to the fact I had been gearing myself up for my biggest fear ,,,,,The Needle! and my husband had taken the time of work to ensure I went to give me his support.

The midwife was very understanding about the whole thing and I saw her that very day as arranged.

I was handed so many leaflets and I for one know already that there were many more to come, including my Personal Maternity Records which in over 10 years still have not changed one bit .
Ii am not complaining , I love books, leaflets and all the freebies you get, it is true , every pregnancy is different and you can never have enough information to read .
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Some of the leaflets I received were -

  • NHS- Important Information On Feeding Your Baby
  • NHS- Healthy lifetime booklet for expectant parents
  • Screening Tests for you and your baby
  • Reducing the Risk of Venous Thrombosis during and after pregnancy
  • Building A Happy Baby
  • Pre Admission Screening for MSRA
  • Smoking
  • Maternity Exemption
  • Downs syndrome Screening check list

There were so many to keep me busy .
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As well as the Personal Maternity Records book I had to fill out, I also had more leaflets to fill out too.
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So the paperwork was all ready and I had finally had my bloods taken but I still had to return the next day and no scan date had been made.

The midwife rang the hospital we had chosen in our area and arranged for our first scan .
My husband was working on Wednesday, if there was one day that no plans could ever be made it was a Wednesday due to how much work he has (god help me if I end up going into labour on a Wednesday) and so when we were asked to go in then we had to refuse and make it for a later date (I sure did throw daggers with my eyes to my husband who knew I would not be happy to have to wait even longer ) I did however know that my husband needed to work that day and had no way of getting out of it so it was not his fault really .

Booked for a dating scan finally for the 13th April, I went home with a smile on my face and returned the next morning with all my forms and booklets filled in and ready  to be passed to the hospital.

I felt pleased that the midwife said so far so good and I was low risk so able to deliver as I wished .
I was a little upset however at the fact I have to use a totally different maternity ward from what I used with all my other babies.

I had all of my little ones in the same hospital , all water births and no worries or troubles in Bishop Auckland but unfortunately it was now closed down and to me it was a disappointment as the treatment I receive there was top quality and with the highest care that could have been given to both me and all my children.
Such a shame that a home from home maternity ward had to be closed and so not only that but me moving to a new area , meant I have to go to a whole new hospital which I am not used to.

I am sure they will take as much care with me and this child as the others did with my other babies .

I have to admit , it felt like a whole weight lifted, a relief to finally see someone regarding the pregnancy after all this time but now I was just nervous for the first Dating scan, all I want to know is if this little surprise bundle is healthy and OK and now have another waiting game for the 13th April.


Of course I will be keeping you updated!
40 Comments
Emily Jayne link
2/4/2015 03:17:56 am

Such a shame you can't have your baby in the same place as the others, but good news that all is going well - hope you get your due date sorted soon!

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lisa link
2/4/2015 05:28:56 am

I know, my new midwife was telling me how she used to love that hospital maternity ward to and its such a shame

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Newcastle Family Life link
2/4/2015 03:25:25 am

That seems such a faff on you would of thought you would of been seen sooner. Where I live you just do your own home test as doctors don't request them and you don't see a doctor at all in pregnancy. Then at ten weeks you get a booking in appointment with midwife and then get a dating scan letter a week or two later. I didn't have my scan u till 13 weeks as hospital was so busy though. Then I had to have weekly midwife appointments and monthly scans due to having high bp in pregnancy so had an early induction. A water birth sound amazing , hopefully you will still get a nice birth experience at the new hospital x

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lisa link
2/4/2015 05:30:10 am

its a nightmare well it was here , i think the new rules of when you get to see them plus with me moving and transfering doctors its just made things alot longer

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Fashion-Mommy link
2/4/2015 03:43:02 am

I'm glad you have got to meet your midwife and that she is lovely, I had two midwives, one who was brilliant, one who was awful and it does make such a difference. Luckily the brilliant one was my main one and I only saw the second one at my doctor's surgery.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 05:31:16 am

i think having a lovely midwife makes it so much easier for you, i do remember one of my other pregnancies where i had two one was lovely and the other dreaded seeing she was so rough it made me more afraid to see her incase she was the one taking my blood

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Liz Burton link
2/4/2015 03:53:01 am

Oh I'd forgotten all the paperwork that comes with being pregnant! I remember those blood tests well, I was scared too.

Glad everything is going well.

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lisa link
2/4/2015 05:33:04 am

I did remember here were a lot but there seems to be more tests and checks now than there used to be , i think they prefer to know the inside and out of every inch of you for your own safety but sometimes its a little intrusive lol, but i suppose theres no time to be a little shamefull in pregnancy

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Gillian Lewis link
2/4/2015 04:16:12 am

I'm not quite sure what's happening with Bishop Auckland Hospital - sometimes it seems like a Ghost Town with the number of patients there, then they move clinics in from other hospitals.

Congratulations and best of luck xxx

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lisa link
2/4/2015 05:34:18 am

it really is and thats how its been described for some many years now , i was also born there and most of my family to so its been a great hopspital for my past pregnancy and memories of the maternity ward and staff

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NorthEastFamilyFun link
2/4/2015 06:06:11 am

What a lovely post Lisa - I know it's mad but I feel as if I actually know you! It is just a waiting game now for 13th! I agree your bump does seem bigger than 10 weeks but that sometimes happens when you've already had a few pregnancies. I'm looking forward to your next pregnancy update xxxx Take care xxxx

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:49:32 pm

thank you its very exciting and i hope you enjoy my upcoming posts

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Vai Chin link
2/4/2015 12:46:15 pm

So glad it is all working out okay for you now. Good luck with the scan x

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lisa link
13/5/2015 07:16:26 am

thank you its going to be a very exciting journey

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Jen Walshaw link
2/4/2015 02:04:08 pm

I didn't realise you were so close to me. My husbeast works in Bishop! I bet you can not wait to find out you due date

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Nell@PigeonPairandMe.com link
2/4/2015 02:25:19 pm

You get so many leaflets, don't you! Most of which you've already read....glad you finally got to see someone.

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hannah staveley
2/4/2015 02:39:22 pm

I just want to say good luck with everything and hope all goes ok for you.

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Globalmouse link
2/4/2015 02:56:27 pm

Oh that's a real shame you won't be able to have your little one in the same place as the others - hopefully you look around there beforehand though so you feel comfortable.

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Ness link
2/4/2015 03:42:26 pm

Oh good grief what a system! At least it not being your first you know the routine but it is still so very frustrating.

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Mary Louise link
2/4/2015 03:49:37 pm

Good job you put your foot down and got to keep your appointment. I am looking forward to following your journey and hearing grest things about your scan appointment.
Happy Easter x

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Mari link
2/4/2015 03:51:07 pm

I love a good pregnancy chat but I'd forgotten about all the paperwork. Keep healthy and happy

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Stephs Two Girls link
2/4/2015 03:59:11 pm

Ah, am sure your new hospital will be good too - not long to wait til the 13th! :)

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Jaime oliver link
2/4/2015 04:34:36 pm

oh wow you have had a real nightmare! .. I hope you get more answers on the 13th :-) .. how exciting!

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Erica Price link
3/4/2015 01:14:38 am

Glad you have a date for your dating scan. Must be really frustrating to not know when you are due.

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The Diary Of A Jewellery Lover link
3/4/2015 02:37:57 am

I bet you will be glad to go for the dating scan, you do look further gone that 11/12 weeks. Good luck with everything lovely.

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:56:22 pm

thank you well the scan turned out to say i was 14 + weeks so i was only one week of

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Nayna Kanabar link
3/4/2015 08:08:03 am

I am really happy that finally you are able to see a professional about your pregnancy and that you will be able to have your scan soon to determine the length of your pregnancy.

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:55:21 pm

me too its a bit of a relief to say the least

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Carolynne @ Mummy Endeavours link
3/4/2015 04:46:21 pm

Well I'm glad turned out ok in the end but not nice that it's not the same place as your other children! So many leaflets, and I expect you're expert anyway now and don't need any really ;) Good luck for the scan on13th

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:53:57 pm

i know i am rather disapointed just a shame they have closed so many

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Sarah Bailey link
4/4/2015 02:01:42 pm

Great to hear that all is going well for you - it will be interesting to see when they work out your due date as .

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:53:08 pm

well the date was 8th october as this was measured by the babies head circumferance

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mummys little blog link
5/4/2015 03:53:45 pm

Aww how exciting those packs have so much paper work. Brings it all back

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:51:48 pm

i know ive not had any since though lol

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Clare Nicholas link
5/4/2015 03:54:06 pm

I've only ever had high risk or consultant led pregnancies so not sure what the protocol is in our area.

You've an amazing baby bump, looking fabulous

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:51:07 pm

thank you its seemed to be ok so far im hoping its all through out

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agata pokutycka link
6/4/2015 05:11:09 am

I am glad you finally got to see your midwife. I hope your pregnancy goes well and with no complications.

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lisa link
29/4/2015 01:50:22 pm

thank you it seemed to take forever

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cherished by me link
8/4/2015 04:12:39 pm

Congratulations! How exciting. I didn't even see a doctor at all with my last pregnancy, my choice and after having a birth that was not at all what I had planned with no.4 we employed an independent midwife with the next one.
Good luck with the scan.

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Michelle
9/4/2015 05:00:53 am

I'm glad every things going well lovely xxx

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