Well after work yesterday I got home and ended up having a 3 1/2 hour visit to Poole Maternity Hospital. This little Bump, or not so little these days, seems to be causing lots of worry but also so much joy. I hadnt had any movement from the latest addition for atleast 24 hours if not more and also had what I can only describe as mild, irregular labour pains. Trying to keep my cool, which is not something I can always do when im concerned, I gave a little call to the unit and explained everything. They straight away said that they wanted me to come in. So I grabbed the boys and off we went, thinking we would be back within the hour.
We got to the hospital at about 5.30pm and they strapped me up to the heart monitor. And out came the loudest, strongest heartbeat I have ever heard!! And not only this, but my tummy started moving and it gave a couple of kicks. We couldnt believe it!! But the lovely midwife still said that she would keep me hooked up for a little while becuase I hadnt felt anything for a while and my other little problems too. whilst we were sitting there listening to that amazing sound, our gorgeous little man Joshua was a little star!! He got to play doctor by helping to do my temperature and blood pressure. And then very nicely sat down and did some colouring.
After baby had been monitored I was un-strapped. We were told we had to wait for a doctor to come and see me. we thought it wouldnt be too long but were then told that both doctors were in the delivery suite but shouldnt be too long. I have to give all credit to our designated midwife though, not once did she keep us out of the loop. She even showed us where we could get drinks and some free food for Joshua whilst we waited. He especially loved the biccies! :)
It got to nearly 8pm and decided it was getting very late so managed to get Doms mum to get Joshua so he could get some dinner. We hate calling on people but sometimes you have to admit defeat.
Shortly after he had gotten picked up, the doctor came and saw me. He did what he needed to do with me, wont go into details though. And then infomed me everything was still as it should be but becuase of the pain I had been having and also becuase this wasnt the first time I had experienced decreased movements they would like me to go in for a scan. And to phone up for some results at the end of the week too. The midwife came back in and booked my scan which is 9am Thursday morning and she told me to not leave it so long if im at all worried and it doesnt take much to monitor me for 30 minutes. This is the NHS at it best I must say!!
And typically, since last night, Bump has been non-stop and appears to be on a mission of reminding me of its presence, but there is no way I mind at all!! :)
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