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[Rainbow_Mumma]

Another ***** from me lol a pretty petty one visiting hours start at 3pm our family and friends live approx 2 1/2 to 3 hours away so I'm going to be alone the whole time


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[nothing2lose]

I think we all have to take a bit of a step back and understand that we are not there at the hospital and we dont know the motives and reasoning behind any of the medical staffs' decisions. I think we have to trust that, in the main, are doing what they think is best for MrsS and her twins. Even MrsS has said on a few occasions that she does not know why they are doing what they are doing.

It's highly unlikely that every nurse and doctor at both hospitals that MrsS has done what they have done just to be downright mean and unreasonable. It might seem that way to you MrsS when you are distressed and exhausted but it just not likely.

If you are really concerned about the treatment you have received at both hospirals it might be better, and more constructive for you, to contact the patient advocate and or social work team rather than dwell on it and go over and over it in your mind. By doing something proactive you will help relieve the stress you are feeling which is not only better for you, but it will be infinitely better for those little boys you are carrying.

[Rainbow_Mumma]

I'm sorry n2l but didn't I say a few pages back that this hospital was so much better?!
Yes I've said im sick of no answers wouldn't you be?
Im sorry me trying to vent and get through this had to be turned into crap.
ETA also anyone who's husband was refused to be allowed in to the birthing suite would be hacked off but meh that's your opinion we've already said at least here they are wanting to help and listening more maybe you missed that bit .....




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[nothing2lose]

I agree. You deserve to be kept fully apprised of what's going on. You deserve answers. That's why you need to ask to speak to the patient advocate or social work team. They will help you if you dont feel strong enough to get the information you need.

In the last few pages you have said you are being denied food, kept from your husband (even though you have been in a birthing suite), not receiving adequate pain medication, not being allowed to recharge your phone by nurses, been ignored and dismissed by both nurses and doctors and basically been kept in the dark about what is going on. These are the things that people are reacting to. Nothing wrong with venting but what I am saying is if your treatment has been substandard, the only way it will change is to get tough with the hospital - or have someone get tough on your behalf (whether it be a social worker, patient advocate, your DH, your Doula, family or friend).

[Catastrophic]

I think we all have to take a bit of a step back and understand that we are not there at the hospital and we dont know the motives and reasoning behind any of the medical staffs' decisions. I think we have to trust that, in the main, are doing what they think is best for MrsS and her twins. Even MrsS has said on a few occasions that she does not know why they are doing what they are doing.

It's highly unlikely that every nurse and doctor at both hospitals that MrsS has done what they have done just to be downright mean and unreasonable. It might seem that way to you MrsS when you are distressed and exhausted but it just not likely.

If you are really concerned about the treatment you have received at both hospirals it might be better, and more constructive for you, to contact the patient advocate and or social work team rather than dwell on it and go over and over it in your mind. By doing something proactive you will help relieve the stress you are feeling which is not only better for you, but it will be infinitely better for those little boys you are carrying.

I normally agree with everything that you say N2L, i find myself sitting there nodding, saying to myself thank gawd someone has said it. But hunni this time, that post just seems a little, I can't find the right word, starts with P, i'll remember it later, anyways MrsS is just venting, she's having a horrible time, and is calling on us to give her support, i don't understand why anyone should be "taking a step back".

[skybie]

Oh hun being in hospital is so stressful I'm sorry you're feeling this way babe. Monash is very accomodating if u ask. it really is the best place for your n
Boys to be in. Hopefully the cheeky little mites stay put for a gew weeks and u can go back to ballard soon after they're born to make it easier for everyone. I remember how stressful it was when I was in hospital before izzy was born trying to organize Charlotte. If u want company I'm free Monday and weds xxx

[skybie]

This was my first post from my iPod not sure how to edit my god awful spelling mistakes pmsl hopefully u understood everything that got misspelt

[Rainbow_Mumma]

Thanks Skybie
I've tried asking to speak to higher up people it depends who's on to what happens I needed to get up to the ward before they could do anything now I've got here I can start pushing for answers and reasons I was only venting whilst waiting.


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[Rainbow_Mumma]

This was my first post from my iPod not sure how to edit my god awful spelling mistakes pmsl hopefully u understood everything that got misspelt

Lmao I understood it, takes ages to do a post for me sometimes every 2nd word can be wrong!


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[Rainbow_Mumma]

Medical update as sadly I think that's all I'll do now:
Contractions 2 in 10 I'd say mild they put it down as mild-mod
Blood pressure still high as well as hand and feet swelling
Have started me on iron meds
Think that's all


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[skybie]

ask to speak to julie, not sure if she's in on weekends but she'll be there on monday, she's fantastic. her office is opposite the main desk where u wait for fetal monitoring

[diannescruffy]

Wish you were in Geelong Hospital I'd come and keep you company. Hopefully you will be home soon.

Regards,
Dianne

[Little Chicken]

Skybie makes a good point. Speak to the co-ordinater of where you are or the clinical midwifery consultant (if they are on today). The co-ordinator should know everything that is going on with your treatment and who to contact to find out more info. They are also the one who can override the visiting hours. Be brutally honest about why you need your DH there and about what all your fears and concerns are about your treatment. See if they can get your doctors to outline exactly what the plan is for you for the next few days so you know what is going on and if the plan changes, why it has changed. It is probably a good thing you have been transferred to the ward as they probably think you a stable and the likelihood of you needing to be delivered urgently has lowered.

[Rainbow_Mumma]

Oh thank you skybie I will do that!
Aaww thanks Dianne Geelong would be good then id be nearer my friends n family


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[Catastrophic]

your allowed to vent xoxo

[nothing2lose]

Absolutely you're allowed to vent.

My suggestion was to combine it with getting some help within the hospital because we are all powerless to change things from the other end of keyboards.

[skybie]

she pulled strings for me to make my appointment days and times much better and suitable for me. she also gace us a tour of NICU and came to see us and held Jack after he was born, she really is a gem

[jax]

Mrs S please feel free to vent and state your opinion, that is after all what I feel this place is, a place to feel supported and let out how you are feeling.

I really hope that you are now able to get some answers that you are up in the ward. Please keep us updated xx