that is the exact opposite of the point of an emergency room.
Sorry if that comes off bitchy but I have a lot of feels about people abusing the emergency department. Perhaps it's different there.
this is what pissed me off when I was dealing with gallbladder pain for 6 months. I would always go to immediate care, and they would send me to the er because they couldn't do anything for me. Then I would get to the ER and be writhing in pain still, and they would be calling people back who had a sore throat or some other ridiculousness that couldve been handled elsewhere, and for cheaper
@badwolf321, fantastic news! Congratulations! Praying for an uneventful pregnancy for you. I'm apprehensive about the prospect of pregnancy with a baby too (we're NTNP).
that is the exact opposite of the point of an emergency room.
Sorry if that comes off bitchy but I have a lot of feels about people abusing the emergency department. Perhaps it's different there.
No your right personally I would never do it, I would pay for a private scan. But if she is extremely stressed and anxious that's not good either. The emergency room in the maternity hospital here is for 4-20 weeks where they triage and if your too early for an abdominal scan they will book you in for a transvaginal scan in the next few days.
Just to clarify its not a normal hospital here. My brother died in A&E I know the seriousness of hospitals.
I am stressed yes, but I fear if I went into A&E they would just say have patience and wait until your scan. I'll just have to chill. I'm going to call my midwife on Monday and discuss my concerns.
No your right personally I would never do it, I would pay for a private scan. But if she is extremely stressed and anxious that's not good either. The emergency room in the maternity hospital here is for 4-20 weeks where they triage and if your too early for an abdominal scan they will book you in for a transvaginal scan in the next few days.
Just to clarify its not a normal hospital here. My brother died in A&E I know the seriousness of hospitals.
I am stressed yes, but I fear if I went into A&E they would just say have patience and wait until your scan. I'll just have to chill. I'm going to call my midwife on Monday and discuss my concerns.
Also, congrats all @badwolf321
I think @hazeldublin was probably talking about the pregnancy assessment unit at your local hospital. Going to A&E would be an abuse of the system. The pregnancy assessment unit exists for cases like yours. If you go in and tell them that you're pregnant, you think your LMP was in December and your local surgery can't see you till April, they will probably either give you a scan straight away or book you in for one in a few days. That is not an abuse of the system. It's what they are there for.
I actually had serious baby fever a little while back, after three friends announced in 24 hours. But now that P is mobile, nope nope nope. Besides we would have to do an entire new IVF cycle to make it happen and only if our same donor was willing to do it again. And money. Andplusalso, I'm definitely outside my comfort zone age wise at this point. Unless the is a huge, shocking miracle we are done.
I am stressed yes, but I fear if I went into A&E they would just say have patience and wait until your scan. I'll just have to chill. I'm going to call my midwife on Monday and discuss my concerns.
Also, congrats all @badwolf321
I think @hazeldublin was probably talking about the pregnancy assessment unit at your local hospital. Going to A&E would be an abuse of the system. The pregnancy assessment unit exists for cases like yours. If you go in and tell them that you're pregnant, you think your LMP was in December and your local surgery can't see you till April, they will probably either give you a scan straight away or book you in for one in a few days. That is not an abuse of the system. It's what they are there for.
Good luck!
I called them and told them my last period was December but didnt think much of it as I just assumed irregular cycles. They said you have to make an appointment with Dr. I called Dr they have no appointments all week and the number given to me for community midwife just rings out. They gave me two other numbers that dont even ring. The nurse is going to call me this afternoon but I doubt I'll get anywhere.. Beyond stressed at this point.
cnumbers at this point why don't you just get a private scan?
I looked into it but SO doesn't want to pay for one privately as he feels it's a waste of £100 when we could just wait it out.. I'm impatient at this point so I may just go ahead.
So, I don't know if things are different where you live, but is the appointment you are trying to get just for an ultrasound? If they can't do an ultrasound until April, can you still just be seen by a doctor sooner to check on your health and the health of the baby? At this point that is what your concern should be instead of the ultrasound.
In the US most OB'S do appointments every 4 weeks in the beginning starting around 8 weeks along and don't even offer ultrasounds until 20 weeks unless you are high risk.
I get that you want to know your due date but at this point I would be more concerned with getting yourself checked out first.
Most healthy pregnancies in the UK are looked after entirely by midwives. I had a complicated pregnancy so it was different for me, but cnumbers, you should be able to book in to see the local midwife without seeing your doctor, for your booking in appointment any time up to twelve weeks. She'll refer you to the hospital midwives for your scan, and if she has any concerns she will refer you either back to your GP, or more probably, straight to an obstetrician.
Right now you should try to concentrate on getting to see your midwife. Mine rings off quite a lot, you just need to keep trying. They are busy people. If you were given numbers that don't work, look for the correct numbers. Midwifery is a public service. Try Google if you're embarrassed to go back to the reception staff at your surgery.
purple and @jemomma I have a midwife appointment in April and a scan in May but I'm trying to get seen sooner as at the beginning I wasn't sure if December was just irregular bleeding after having Max. I hadn't had a period prior and I had some spotting in January and looking back that may have been my period returning and an implantation bleed but because I was unsure the booking office just decided to date it four weeks from my call. I'm trying to get seen sooner by my midwife as I believe I'm further on and I dont want to go in may and be told I am further than 12 weeks as that means I would have missed out on care I should be receiving. The scan isnt of great importance. I just want to know if my calculations are correct and to speak with my midwife. But I've tried the number at least nine times since Friday. I've spoken to early assessment and they said I need to see GP. The doctor has no appointments and I still haven't heard from the nurse today. Even a phone call with midwife would do.
ETA: hospital midwives said I need to see my midwife at local as I could be lying about LMP... So if she deems it necessary she can refer me to hospital. My problem is I can't get a hold of anyone local.
I feel like I'm going around in circles and repeating myself. I dont want to bore anyone so if there's any major developments I might post about it. Thanks for your advice anyhow.
@jemomma in Ireland it's confirm pregnancy in doctors -send letter and forms to hospital -in hospital see a midwife and get a scan at 12 week appointment -anatomy scan at 20 weeks -and then doctor or hospital numerous times until delivery to check your health and babies heart rate.
I thought cnumbers was in Scotland? Does it work the same there?
I am in Scotland yes, and I think it's the same system. The reason i think I'm having so much trouble is because they cant pin point exactly. I managed to get correct number for my midwife so I'm speaking with her tomorrow. I've gotten nowhere so far so I don't see any development happening but if i do get to my scan and I'm a lot further on I will be slightly miffed. All I can do is wait I suppose.
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