midwife take 2
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Topic: midwife take 2
Posted By: ElfsMum
Subject: midwife take 2
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:30pm
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Well i decided to see if any midwifes are free but the three i've rung so far(and they are part of bigger places with more people have not had any space or known any one who has:( dunno what to do now..or how to act around my midwife tomorrow at my appointment ..ugh:( oh well. if anyone knows anyone in chch with space for a 25 week pregnant lady:) let me know!!! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:50pm
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well one of them just got back to me so maybe:) she is checking and letting me know..! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:51pm
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oh, why are you changing? did i miss something? or is it because she doesnt answer your calls?
Can you not just go with the hospital midwives? |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:51pm
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Oh kawww i'm so sorry to hear that, I will text my friend and ask the name of hers, will pm you when I hear back from her. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Danash
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 5:00pm
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Oh Kawww, I hope you find someone else. |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 5:03pm
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GandT yes that's one of the reasons...i think it's kinda important under the circumstances.. and yes i guess i could go with a hospital midwife though don't know how to go about that and don't know anyone who did that..would rather go with someone who i know is good i sorta prefer more individualised care.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 6:42pm
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I have a hospital based midwife and she provides fantastic individual care ... they are there for the whole pregnancy preriod and then do the baby visits afterwards ... the only thing is they arent there for the actual birth.....I love mine! ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 7:36pm
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so you just call the hospital to organise one? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 7:55pm
| You can use chch womens hospital midwifes but you wont necessarily have the same one every time and there are no guarantees who will be on duty when you go into labour. Who is your current midwife (PM me if you dont want to say on here) |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:11pm
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hmmm i will meet with her tomorrow then think about what to do i think.. thanks everyone ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:19pm
| did she give you a reason as to why she never answered your calls? |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:21pm
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Yes I just rang the hospital to arrange my midwife ... ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:49pm
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not sure where in ch/ch you are but i found this...
http://www.cdhb.govt.nz/cwh/maternity/comm_midwife.htm - link |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:51pm
| Ive heard Rangiora is lovely and my friend went to burwood and loved it. |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 9:46pm
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GandT..the first time it happened she laughed and said she thought she would just talk to me at next appointment...i never rang back i don't see why i should have to(i dont need her to ring back urgently just when she gets a chance..I've rung her 4 times in 24 weks) ..she could ring me back at any time..this time it was about medication and it's been two weeks and no reply..
and after last time i said to her if its something i just wanted to check..like when i had my dizzy spell..i said to her if its not a problem don't worry bout calling back..and she didn't..this time i said please call back and left number 2 weeks later nothing..and I just don't feel comfortable.. but i will see what happens tomorrow.. thanks my2angels..will see what happens after appointment tomorrow ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 8:55am
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Good luck!!! Has the place that was checking got back to you?? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 9:20am
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yep they rang back yesterday to say they have to wait till about 11 to check with all the midwifes...still at least thy rang me back..that was exciting:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 9:56am
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Good luck Kawwww!! Hope you find someone who suits you better! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4 
 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:12am
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thankyou..if these ones cant find any there really isn't a lot of hope..but i will see.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:20am
good luck kawwww, i hope you get someone new! i would feel uncomfortable too with someone that doesn't return my calls! i used a lady from midwifery associates on manchester street (i think that's the right name) for both my kids and she was awesome! she's overseas now though unfortunately but her backup lady was nice too.......let us know how you get on ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 2:05pm
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well the update:)
i had a very long talk with her about what has been bothering me and about not calling..she was really good about it.. i told her it was important to call me back and she apologised and gave me the information i needed.. I've decided to stay with her.. as I talked through everyone of my concerns and am confident that it will all work out now..thankyou all for your support and encouragement though!:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 2:18pm
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That's great really glad you have it all sorted now. -------------
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 30 October 2007 at 2:33pm
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thank-you:) she said he's measuring big(though i am sure i am a week ahead of dates) and that would make me 26 and I'm 28cm at the moment..from what i understand + or - 2 cms is fine..!! oh well not much i can do about it..
shes not rushing through the Gd test..so i assume at the moment she thinks everything is ok? Heart-rate 146 (strong she said ) and everything else good too.. so I'm glad it went so well esp. BP as I was sooooo stressed about it:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |