OHbaby! Forums : Saying goodbye to midwife :( https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:45:13 +0000 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:52:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27155 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : Thanks ladies I saw her for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=710626&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#710626 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 27155
Posted: 27 June 2009 at 8:52am

Thanks ladies
I saw her for the last time (officially) yesterday and it was a very long appointment lol. I feel really good knowing that she's going to come back and visit. I ended up just writing what I was thinking on the card so hopefully it made sense. I think its hard for them to say goodbye too.
I know weegee, she's just amazing. Its going to be great keeping in touch with her, although I laughed when she said I can call her anytime about anything. I won't be harrassing her with random things but it was really nice to know that she'll still be there if you know what I mean.
Midwifery must be one of the hardest, most rewarding occupations there is.]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:52:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=710626&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#710626 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : I know, she&#039;s so incredibly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709903&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709903 Author: weegee
Subject: 27155
Posted: 26 June 2009 at 11:37am

I know, she's so incredibly wonderful isn't she? I know Michelle is lovely and capable too but I really can't imagine having anyone else next time around I was really worried I was going to fall apart when she officially discharged JJ and I but I surprised myself and didn't so you never know. Mind you back then I thought I would see her when I eventually have baby #2 She's good at email and she might be able to pop back and see you in 10 weeks time when she's back for a little while...]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:37:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709903&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709903 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : Hi, I kind of understand how you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709633&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709633 Author: pickle
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 9:30pm

Hi, I kind of understand how you feel. We had a traumatic birth (I nearly died) and my midwife is the most amazing woman in the world, I cannot begin to try to say how much we owe her. She delivered both of our children and we are having no more. I got upset thinking of saying goodbye and when the time came to write her card i was crying just doing that! My DH thought I was mad. Just say the things you want to say and go with the moment, she will know ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:30:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709633&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709633 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : OMG he is sooo cute! have a good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709617&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709617 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 9:22pm

OMG he is sooo cute! have a good sleep! both of you... ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:22:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709617&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709617 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : Lol, Bizzy is so right!! And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709572&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709572 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:43pm

Lol, Bizzy is so right!! And so are you Jo She does know, and from what she's seen in the last few days she won't be surprised when I do fall apart (cause I will). Feeling a tad better now. I've made a new ticker and am just about to feed my precious boy and head to bed.
Thanks guys xx]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:43:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709572&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709572 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : I think Bizzy&#039;s right. She...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709550&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709550 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:31pm

I think Bizzy's right.  She will know how much you love her and don't worry about saying goodbye without falling apart, who really cares if you do anyway?!]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:31:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709550&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709550 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : I wish I had a midwife like that!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709529&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709529 Author: dinkyminky
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:16pm

I wish I had a midwife like that!]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:16:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709529&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709529 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : i think the truley good midwives...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709505&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709505 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 8:01pm

i think the truley good midwives do know how much they are appreciated! she will see it in your eyes when you look at your baby and she will hear it in your voice when you say goodbye to her! ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:01:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709505&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709505 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : Thanks Kakapo I&#039;ve already...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709501&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709501 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:58pm

Thanks Kakapo I've already done that lol (she knows I love her and we've had a hard couple of days) and we will be keeping in touch. I want her to know exactly how much I appreciate everything before she leaves us.
]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:58:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709501&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709501 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : Aww , that&#039;s sad your midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709492&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709492 Author: kakapo
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:52pm

Aww , that's sad your midwife won't be around for the full 6 weeks post-birth. A similar thing happened to me - the midwife at the birth was actually the back-up and my other midwife took over postnatal care about 3 weeks post-birth. I'd developed a special bond with the back-up and felt stupidly disappointed when the other midwife returned from holiday . Great midwives are such wonderful people aye?  I'm sure your midwife will be sad to say goodbye to you too. We still keep in touch with our back-up midwife via email (she's been in Aussie and Europe) and she's promised to visit us sometime soon now she's back on the Coast .....perhaps you could ask yours if she'd mind keeping in contact with you?

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:52:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709492&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709492 <![CDATA[Saying goodbye to midwife :( : I have the most wonderful midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709458&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709458 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 27155
Posted: 25 June 2009 at 7:26pm

I have the most wonderful midwife and she is leaving on Saturday. I knew that she would be going (she's moving) but wasn't too phased before. I always thought she was really cool but can't believe just how much that midwife/client relationship changes as soon as this little person arrives. My little man will be 9 days old tomorrow so we haven't had long together but my MW has been a rock, absolutely amazing and I love her to bits.
How do I say goodbye to her without falling apart?? I know her backup (who is lovely and was at the birth too) will do a great job of finishing our postnatal care but I'm so not ready to say goodbye.
I have a present for her that I think she'll love but don't know how to put my thoughts into words on the card. I'm rambling and having a blue moment while I try to do this. I don't even know why I'm writing this, I don't know what I expect people to reply lol
Thanks for reading if you still are.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:26:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27155&PID=709458&title=saying-goodbye-to-midwife#709458