Midwife in Rotorua
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Topic: Midwife in Rotorua
Posted By: sharpie
Subject: Midwife in Rotorua
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 11:20am
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Arrrr the two that have been recommended to me are both unavailable and now I don't know what to do.
Please post your recomendations if you had a great midwife but I would also really like to hear if you have had a bad experience so I know who to avoid! Thanks in advance |
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Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 6:22pm
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Who were the 2 previously suggested? Im in Rotorua too. :D For my DS I had Helen Bakker she was amazing but has since moved so I'm a bit lost as to who to have this time round.
I've heard Nita and Dinnie (spelling sorry - dinny maybe) are great. :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 6:42pm
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Haha, funny you should say that, those are the two!!!
Dinie works with another lady named Katinka who I have contacted and have a meet and greet with on Monday. |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 6:58pm
| They must be good :D Glad you've found one though. Once I've had my dating scan I'll look into getting a midwife. Is this your first? |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 7:01pm
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Yep, first after a looooong time trying! Apparently Katinka and Dinie work in job share so I should have some appointments with her too and whichever one is on call is who is at the birth.
When is your scan? I am having one on Monday. |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 7:18pm
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Oh exciting for you thats awesome :D You must be so pleased. When are you due? (sorry if it says it on all your abbrviations i struggle to understand them lol).
My scans on Tuesday. I'm so excited and curious when I'm due (its my dating scan). Hope it doesn't clash too much with DS birthday lol. |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 7:27pm
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Yes we are very pleased. My signature doesn't say when we are due, it just says that we have had four embryo transfers and this one was successful.
Our scan on Monday is our dating scan too but I think I am due around the 5th October. How about you? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 7:32pm
| Oh wow I've worked mine out to about the 6th of October :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 7:41pm
| Oh exciting, we might cross paths in the hospital! |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 9:00pm
| i'm sure we will n a place as small as Rotorua :) |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 9:41pm
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Yes, tiny wee town that it is. Wouldn't surprise me if we knew each other already!
When you had your last baby did you have a coffee group? I've always wondered how Mums meet each other when preggy....is it ante natal class or something? I would be keen to meet up with some other preggy people. |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 18 February 2012 at 6:46pm
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Hey, my DH and I went to antenatal group and a coffee group formed from there. We don't catch up anymore but did for the year following our bubbas being born.
You could also join parent centre (who does antenatal classes) and they do a few good courses that are good to go to after bubs in born. Also plunket run some good courses for mums too :) Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the library the have rhyme and rumpus which is where they sing songs, read books and do crafty stuff. I took Harry there fron newborn - even tho he couldnt join in was a nice atmosphere. I don't really have any other friends in Rotorua who have children but if you'd like to catch up for coffee sometime I'd love to (if thats not too forward). :D Hope you're having a nice weekend and enjoying the sunshine Helen :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 18 February 2012 at 8:15pm
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Hi Helen,
I would love to but would be keen to leave it until I am 12 weeks if that is ok. I am still really nervous that things may not work out. I will PM you my details and maybe we could chat on facebook for a start if you are on it. If that is not too forward!! :) Rachel |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 18 February 2012 at 8:56pm
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Thats totally understandable and sounds perfect :D
Let me know when you're ready :D |
Posted By: kiwiking
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 4:29pm
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Just seen this thread - home last night with my 5-day-old.
My midwife is Juliette Robinson and she is awesome! She has 4 teen sons of her own but is very youthful and fun to be around. I ended up needing an elective c-section (found to be breech on Tuesday) and she was so supportive. Another good one is Frances Kissling, she was my first choice but unavailable. She recomended Juliette to me. A friend had Frances and sings her praises. Another two friends have had Graham Ryan, one ended up being very prem (30 weeks I think) and she couldn't fault him. Good luck in your search and congratulations. PS there's a midwife who was on the front of the Daily Post a few weeks ago for being responsible for a baby's death. Can't remember her name but I remember her inititals were PP, or at least her first name was. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 4:36pm
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Thanks kiwiking for your recommendations and congratulations!!
The one in the paper was pricilla punita. I won't be going near her i'm afraid. I had an appointment with Katinka Heunder this morning, she job shares with Dinie Brady. She was lovely! So knowledgable and nice so I have made a tentative booking with them, all going well! They have more space too Helen if you are still looking. |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 8:01pm
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Great thanks Rachel, I've got my dating scan tomorrow. So when I get my due date I'll sort out my midwife definately keen on them :D
Hope you're feeling ok :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 8:35pm
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I'm feeling a bit shocked! I got told I am having twins at my scan today!
Good luck for your scan tomorrow. |
Posted By: kiwiking
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 9:41am
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Congratulations on your twins! Bet that was a pleasant surprise.
There's a multiple births support group in Rotorua should you need any advice, support etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 11:12am
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Oh Rachel thats fantastic :D Congrats to you!!! Twins is awesome!
We had our dating scan, took me a while to keep down enough water to get it done :P stupid morning sickness. Anyway good Heartbeat - due 13th of Oct. Now I feel like I can let myself get excited :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 4:14pm
| Yay Helen! Do you hear the heartbeat or see it when you scan here? We had ours at the fertility clinic and we could only see ours but I have to have another one tomorrow at lakes with a full bladder like you. Not looking forward to drinking all that water either! |
Posted By: Angieem
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 5:01pm
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Hi Ladies...
Wow - first time on here and so rapt to see some people from Rotorua!! Just found out we are pregnant with our first...estimated due date according to doctor today is 26 Oct. Only just over 4 weeks and am pretty nervous about it - really hope everything goes well. My doctor gave me the list of mid wives today but I think I will wait - the names you mention are the same I have been recommended. I wonder if I get in touch tentatively this week they will be able to fit me in. Seems the good ones get booked up pretty quick! Anyway thought I would say hi - who knows...maybe we will all cross paths along the way. 
Massive congrats on the twins!!! Exciting! |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 5:07pm
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Hi and welcome Angieem and Congratulations! Had you been trying long?
I am super nervous too, its a very nerve wracking time aye! Maybe we could start our own OB coffee group! |
Posted By: Angieem
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 5:11pm
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Been trying for about 14 months.... I am super nervous and trying not to get too excited until we at least see a heartbeat at the first scan! Still two weeks away!!!!
Yeah, sounds like a great idea. Have another friend that may be interested too - she is due in August. I am def keen - but will wait till a wee bit further along just in case. Fingers crossed for each of us!!! |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 10:00pm
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Hi Guys,
Yup we saw the heartbeat sharpie - its so awesome. Too early to hear. A coffee group sounds great :D Welcome Angieem - nice to see someone ese from Rotorua on here. Was a relief to have our six week scan now for the 12 week mark. Hope you;re all having a good night Helen :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 22 February 2012 at 5:03pm
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Great, we will keep in touch and we can maybe get together in a few weeks.
I am off for another scan tonight to check on what kind of twins I have. Just have to go drink a litre of water now. |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 23 February 2012 at 9:05pm
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Hey Rachel,
How did your scan go? What sort of twins are they? My brother in law and his wife just found out they are having non identical (dunno the technical term sorry). Ahhhh I'm sooooo over this morning sickness - i didnt have any with Harry!! I have to stand all day on this muggy heat so its been heaps worse. Not that I'm complaining. Getting really excited bout our little Jelly bean :D Anyway sorry that went on a bit. Hope all is well :D Helen |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 24 February 2012 at 8:21pm
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Hi Helen,
We are having identical twins! We thought that we would be as we only had one embryo replaced in our IVF cycle. The scan was also to check that they didnt share a sac and they don't which is great news! I feel really sorry for you with your morning sickness! Hopefully it will be gone soon and you can get back to enjoying being pregnant again! |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 26 February 2012 at 1:58pm
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Thanks it seems to come and go....has been pretty good the last couple of days. But I havn't been at work which has probably made a difference.
Hope you're having a nice weekend - we just had a lovely walk with our dog at the redwoods :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 10 April 2012 at 7:59pm
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Angieem - how are you going?
Helen - how are you doing? Whos ready to start that coffee group? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 10 April 2012 at 8:54pm
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Hey Rachel,
I'm doing great thanks. Would love to arrange a coffee group. Would in the evening or during the day work better for you? I have Tues, Weds and Sun off next week if any of those days suit. My days off change every week, but I have every Wednesday off if thats any help :D I don't mind evenings or during the day so whatever suits you and the others. How are you doing? Looking forward to meeting you and some other mummys and mummys to be soon Helen :D |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 11 April 2012 at 7:59pm
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Hi Helen,
Wednesday evening or afternoon probably suits me best. Where's good for you? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 12 April 2012 at 7:03am
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Afternoon would be good :) Anywhere in towns good for me. I don;t go out much so the only thing thar comes to mind is fat dog. I'm happy with whatever time so whatever suits you.
Shall we put something in the forums about it? Do you want me to? |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 15 April 2012 at 6:43pm
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Sorry for the long delay Helen, I have had a migraine thats been keeping me in bed for awhile. Finally gone now Yay!
Fat Dog sounds good. Would 4pm be ok? I work till then but not far away so won't take long to get there. Would you put it in the forums please? Also shall we message Angieem and see if she would like to come? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 23 April 2012 at 2:05pm
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Hi Rachel,
How r u? I'm soooooooo sorry I've had a really bad couple of weeks with work \ sick \ stress!! I'd really like to catch up for coffee group. Shall we make it Wednesday this week? I'd be happy with 4pm at Fat Dog. If you're keen let me know and I'll put in a post about it. Helen |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 23 April 2012 at 6:05pm
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Hi Helen,
Sorry I can't do this week. Maybe next week? What days are you working? I can come on a break from work as I work at the hospital. |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 23 April 2012 at 7:56pm
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Ok cool, I have Wednesday off every week other than that not sure what my days off are yet but I'll let you know Thursday when I pick up my next roster.
Have a good week :) |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 29 April 2012 at 7:50am
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Hey Rachel I have Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday off this week. Will be sweet to catch up pretty much anytime on those days off if you wanna suggest a time and day then I can start a forum post about it.
Helen :) |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 29 April 2012 at 8:58am
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Hi Helen,
Does Tuesday at 4pm suit? At Fat dog? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 30 April 2012 at 8:22pm
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Hi Rachel,
I can't do 4pm at Fat Dog on Tuesday. Sorry. I'm going to a expentant Mum Aqua jogging\aerobics class at 5.45pm (have to pick up DH & DS at 5.00pm) at the aquatc centre if you want to join. Otherwise I could do 4pm Weds or Thurs :) Helen :) |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 30 April 2012 at 8:27pm
| Bummer, I can't do either Wednesday or Thursday! haha. Not having much luck are we? Maybe we'll try next week. How about Wednesday next week at 4? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 30 April 2012 at 8:35pm
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Yup next Wednesday at 4.00pm sounds great :) I'll put it on my calander now so I remember and don't arrange anything else! See u then.
Shall I put something in the forum? Helen :) |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 30 April 2012 at 8:44pm
| Yep, put it in the forum and see if anyone else wants to come. Fatdog still? |
Posted By: sharpie
Date Posted: 30 April 2012 at 9:24pm
| Oh and how will I recognise you? |
Posted By: Hadlam
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 11:37am
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Yup Fat Dog sounds great. I'll wear red on top, its my favourite colour :) and I'll sit out the front and wait. I'll put that in the forum too.
See you then :) |