OHbaby! Forums : hmmm... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:47:30 +0000 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:32:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12616 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[hmmm... : bella.. sorry to threadjack(though...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255507&title=hmmm#255507 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 30 November 2007 at 4:32pm

bella.. sorry to threadjack(though it is my thread so why not) :) do you have problems with people calling Ella-Grace just Ella..or do you not mind if they don't use the whole name..I had problems(always have but especially) at the Gd test as they kept writing Kerri and my name is Kerri-Anne.. and it matters to me.. !:) my parents just call me KA and they thought I'd go by Kerri but i don't so i spell the whole name every day and explain it's not two names it's one:) ]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:32:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255507&title=hmmm#255507 <![CDATA[hmmm... : My Mum was saying i wouldnt be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255465&title=hmmm#255465 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 30 November 2007 at 3:47pm

My Mum was saying i wouldnt be able to wear contacts(they have been uncomfy since about week 10 anyway ..in case i have to have an emergency c section..suppose that makes sense.. yeah i cant see anything either.. so they have to put bubs pretty close to my face to see him:)]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:47:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255465&title=hmmm#255465 <![CDATA[hmmm... : True... I bet if the midwives...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255431&title=hmmm#255431 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 12616
Posted: 30 November 2007 at 2:57pm

True... I bet if the midwives got an extra hundy for every person they looked after, there wouldn't be such a shortage  

Re: the big clocks in the delivery suites... I'm kinda glad cos I bet I won't feel like wearing my glasses or contacts when I'm in labour and I'm blind as a bat! Lol

]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:57:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255431&title=hmmm#255431 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Good point Verena! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255341&title=hmmm#255341 Author: Tiff
Subject: 12616
Posted: 30 November 2007 at 1:14pm

Good point Verena!]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:14:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=255341&title=hmmm#255341 <![CDATA[hmmm... : I think it&#039;s pretty poor,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254905&title=hmmm#254905 Author: Danash
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 8:56pm

I think it's pretty poor, why not put the $100 or whatever it is into incentives for more midwives or towards more beds....

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:56:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254905&title=hmmm#254905 <![CDATA[hmmm... : And where a woman wanted to stay...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254731&title=hmmm#254731 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 4:19pm

And where a woman wanted to stay in hospital for social reasons, despite being clinically ready to go home, staff would use their "best endeavours" to accommodate them.

what does stay in for social reasons mean?]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:19:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254731&title=hmmm#254731 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Well they&#039;ve scrapped the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254696&title=hmmm#254696 Author: .Mel
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 3:24pm

Well they've scrapped the idea because of the uproar it caused.
Article]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:24:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254696&title=hmmm#254696 <![CDATA[hmmm... : yes i just read that part so you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254664&title=hmmm#254664 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 2:23pm

yes i just read that part so you dont have to worry so for first time mums its better than chch where you are out within three hours unless there is something that means you need to stay(c-section etc) i hate the idea that i have to transfer so quickly:( but at least we have a place to go i guess.. ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:23:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254664&title=hmmm#254664 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Nope not for first time mums as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254650&title=hmmm#254650 Author: tishy
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 1:27pm

Nope not for first time mums as Bobbie and the NZ herald website say anyway.
]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:27:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254650&title=hmmm#254650 <![CDATA[hmmm... : It&#039;s not for first time mums...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254643&title=hmmm#254643 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 1:16pm

It's not for first time mums apparently - only 2nd time or more and only those that have had a straightforward vaginal delivery.

Not that I'm condoning it - but at least you won't have to worry Serenity.]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:16:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254643&title=hmmm#254643 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Way to add to the stresses of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254642&title=hmmm#254642 Author: MumsyMoo
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 1:15pm

Way to add to the stresses of first-time motherhood!

Jeez. The last thing I'm going to feel like doing is arguing tooth and nail with hospital staff having to justify WHY I should be entitled to stay. That's bull.]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:15:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254642&title=hmmm#254642 <![CDATA[hmmm... : :( fingers crossed for you..its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254639&title=hmmm#254639 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 1:12pm

:( fingers crossed for you..its so weird that there isn't really anywhere to transfer to..it's not a hick town it's Wellington!!:( ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:12:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254639&title=hmmm#254639 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Crap... Fingers crossed that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254636&title=hmmm#254636 Author: MumsyMoo
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 1:11pm

Crap... Fingers crossed that's not me then. I'm due Jan and have to birth at Wellington.

Yes I'm a first time mum, but by the sounds of things, if there's no 'clinical' reason as to why you should be there, then you're outskies...

I'm meant to be getting transferred to Kenepuru, but obviously there's no guarantees ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:11:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254636&title=hmmm#254636 <![CDATA[hmmm... : well said ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254603&title=hmmm#254603 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 12:24pm

well said]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:24:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254603&title=hmmm#254603 <![CDATA[hmmm... : I was there for 2 nights and 2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254602&title=hmmm#254602 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 12:24pm

I was there for 2 nights and 2 days after I transferred to St Georges.]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:24:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254602&title=hmmm#254602 <![CDATA[hmmm... : kawwww wrote:yes but they are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254595&title=hmmm#254595 Author: Tiff
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 12:21pm

Originally posted by kawwww kawwww wrote:

yes but they are saying they are sending you home..not transferring you:(


Yeah thats where we are lucky in Chch to have places to transfer to as that looks to be the problem 'cos as Tishy says there isn't anywhere to transfer to in Wellington.
But I agree it is bribary and it does suck. And yes I don't think it maters how many children you do or don't have the same level of care should be offered to everyone.

Edited by Tiff]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:21:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254595&title=hmmm#254595 <![CDATA[hmmm... : how long was that ? ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254592&title=hmmm#254592 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 12:17pm

how long was that ?]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:17:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254592&title=hmmm#254592 <![CDATA[hmmm... : I saw this on Breakfast this morning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254591&title=hmmm#254591 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 12:16pm

I saw this on Breakfast this morning and thought it was totally ridiculous I know next time I have a baby I'm going to want to stay at the hospital for the same amount of time as I did with James. ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:16:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254591&title=hmmm#254591 <![CDATA[hmmm... : yeah sometimes it seems better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254582&title=hmmm#254582 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 12:02pm

yeah sometimes it seems better to go home.. but i think with me first time breastfeeding etc hopefully will get a little help in the couple of days at hospital.. ? another thing i didn't really think about (possibility of going home straight away) but sad if you don't have the choice:( ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:02:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254582&title=hmmm#254582 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Tiff wrote:at least here we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254536&title=hmmm#254536 Author: tishy
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 10:25am

Originally posted by Tiff Tiff wrote:

at least here we have places to transfer to other than home (dunno what it's like in Wellington).


There is no where to transfer to in Wellington unfortunately Well there's Keneperu(sp) but very limited spaces there.
Already the midwives strongly encourage home births.

I'm having twins and if combined with a c-sect I want a single room! So the more that that take the voucher and leave the better for me
To be honest I find the prospect of being in a shared ward with 2 babies and no hubbie more scary than going home to where my DH and Mum will be sleeping peacefully.]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:25:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254536&title=hmmm#254536 <![CDATA[hmmm... : emz yeah i agree... bee how come..what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254535&title=hmmm#254535 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 10:25am

emz yeah i agree... bee how come..what didnt they do?]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:25:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254535&title=hmmm#254535 <![CDATA[hmmm... : I&#039;d take it as i would discharge...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254528&title=hmmm#254528 Author: Bumble
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 10:18am

I'd take it as i would discharge myself early.

I found the hosp useless with Ethan and wished I was at home anyways.....]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:18:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254528&title=hmmm#254528 <![CDATA[hmmm... : We went 1 or 2 weeks ago I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254522&title=hmmm#254522 Author: emz
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 10:13am

We went 1 or 2 weeks ago I think (damn baby brain! Can't even remember!) The heat gets to me in the AN room too.

I think 2nd time mums need as much care as first time mums. Yeah they've done it before, but when they go home they'll have another (or more than one) wee one running around disrupting the bonding time that we've all been told is so vital. I just can't get over that they'd offer vouchers, it really is like bribery. I can't believe some of the stuff that the govt funds these days (ie. gender reassignment, flavoured condoms) yet important things like giving a mother and newborn a day or two to bond without distraction are being overlooked. Anyway, enough of a grumble ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:13:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254522&title=hmmm#254522 <![CDATA[hmmm... : yes but they are saying they are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254514&title=hmmm#254514 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 10:08am

yes but they are saying they are sending you home..not transferring you:( ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:08:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254514&title=hmmm#254514 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Interesting article - although...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254513&title=hmmm#254513 Author: Tiff
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 10:07am

Interesting article - although I have to say that is already what is happening in Chch Womans (without the voucher!) if you think about it. That's what all the transfering out business is about really, at least here we have places to transfer to other than home (dunno what it's like in Wellington).]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:07:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254513&title=hmmm#254513 <![CDATA[hmmm... : did you go last night? they went...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254508&title=hmmm#254508 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:59am

did you go last night? they went to the pool and we went home cause our lady is nice but always running late and it was already 845pm....i like the big clocks..lol:) not that I'll be able to see them! i never really questioned why they are so big..i guess the docs need to see time if they are working on the baby.. ? yeah one lady pointed out how hot it was...its for the baby she said but what about after the bubs is born if you stay there..even i found it hot..but i find the class hot too and i normally dont feel the heat at all. ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:59:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254508&title=hmmm#254508 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Yeah I saw that - I think it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254507&title=hmmm#254507 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:59am

Yeah I saw that - I think it's terrible! It makes me upset just thinking about it. No two births are the same - what's to say a second time mum who did fine the first time around won't have real problems this time? (emotionally or otherwise). For a start they'll have another child at home to look after.]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:59:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254507&title=hmmm#254507 <![CDATA[hmmm... : How did you find it? Did the massive...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254504&title=hmmm#254504 Author: emz
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:56am

How did you find it? Did the massive digital clock freak you out? I was concerned as to why someone delivery my baby would need such a big clock to tell the time! Hehe, anyway, when we went to the birthing pool suite right down the end there was a lady giving birth right next door. It scared lots of people but DH and I thought she did remarkably well.

The only thing I worry about is the temperature of the rooms. There is one room though that I spent a day in back in September that is cooler but I don't think you can request it! ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:56:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254504&title=hmmm#254504 <![CDATA[hmmm... : yeah although it does say they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254494&title=hmmm#254494 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:50am

yeah although it does say they dont do it for first time mums..eventually i will be a second time mum....we went for the tour of the birthing suites last night..all seems a bit more real now!! ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:50:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254494&title=hmmm#254494 <![CDATA[hmmm... : Yeah I just read it before coming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254491&title=hmmm#254491 Author: emz
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:49am

Yeah I just read it before coming on here. It's quite concerning really, as they're right, the ones who may need the most help are also the ones that could possibly need the $100 voucher the most.

Kawwww, I just hope that Chch doesn't decide to do this for both of our sakes ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:49:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254491&title=hmmm#254491 <![CDATA[hmmm... : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254473&title=hmmm#254473 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:21am

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:21:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254473&title=hmmm#254473 <![CDATA[hmmm... : this article i saw was....inte...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254470&title=hmmm#254470 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 12616
Posted: 29 November 2007 at 9:18am

this article i saw was....interesting!!!!?

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/071128/3/2ri7.html ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:18:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12616&PID=254470&title=hmmm#254470