~ April 6, 2005 ~

Scary pregnancy stuff.

Tricky and I have made 2 trips to hospital in less than 24 hours last night and today.

After some minor, though very worrying bleeding, Tricky and I decided to visit the A&E department to make sure everything was OK (first baby and all, you know.) The doctor who I thought was an obs-gyn (it turned out he wasn't) reassured us and sent us on our way. Some of the things he said to Tricky didn't ring quite right to her (the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy at 18 weeks for example!) so we ended up getting an emergency booking at the early pregnancy center at Kingston and Tricky had a thorough examination. We heard the reassuring galloping horses of the heart beat and Tricky got the all clear. The really annoying thing is that the specialist doctor we saw the second time, I actually saw him in the A&E department the previous night. Why he wasn't asked to see Tricky is beyond me.

Anyway, all is well, but I should share with you a few things I have learned.
  • Always get a second opinion.
  • Slight spotting during pregnancy is not uncommon.
  • ANY bleeding during pregnancy should be investigated by a doctor. Insist on a specialist.
  • Babies are incredibly resilient, even at 18 weeks.
  • London taxis are very big inside. I already knew this but jeez they are big. Talk about the Tardis!
  • Babies start to deprive you of sleep well before they are born.
  • The bright orange cord that sets off a flashing orange light inside the toilet at the hospital is NOT a flushing mechanism. Not sure what it does exactly – I didn't hang around to find out.
  • A King Size Snickers® bar at 3pm when you haven't had anything to eat since 7 AM is a true delight.
 

~ Comments ~

Flick
Apr 10, 5:38 PM

Hiya Tim - the site is looking fabbo! smile Well done!

And it is great to get another side to the tales I normally hear through Nik!

I’m so glad Snowy is OK…not a fun day for either of you!

Kata
Apr 11, 11:49 PM

Hi Timmy!

Loving your site, it is a lovely contrast to all the stuff we dribble about in UTD, and great to get YOUR perspective on stuff :D

Cath
Apr 13, 8:58 AM

Hey Timbo!  I reckon the bright orange cord might have been to call for a nurse.  Some poor overworked nurse probably dropped whatever he/she was doing and went to rescue you, only to find themselves the victim of a prank!  Glad to hear all is well.  Tricky will be getting a parcel, hopefully in time for her birthday.
Cath

Tim
Apr 21, 7:44 AM

Thanks for the comments Flick, Kat and Sis. And thanks for letting me know comments weren’t working properly Cath. I didn’t even realise I had any comments until yesterday cos I didn’t have the notifier turned on, so don’t think I’m rude or anything, OK? I’ve put a few more photos up tonight.

Mutts
Apr 21, 8:51 PM

Hey Tim,
Few was really a bit worried to read that post!
Glad all is well!
Must catch up soon!
Also Photos are amazing as usual!
TTFN

Dusty & Max
Apr 22, 9:27 AM

Hi Tim & Niki,
Long time passed since we last touched base. Just wanted to say Congratulations we are thrilled for you both.
Enjoy your expecting moments.
No matter the distance our friendship and best wishes are always with you.
Keep safe & Happy.
Love
Max & Dusty.

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