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Son traumatised

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B9exchange Thu 07-Mar-19 23:01:49

I just wonder if this has happened to anyone else?

DS and DDiL had given up all hope of having a child when she found she was pregnant. A few worries over early bleeding, but all proceeded normally to the due date and beyond. After 10 days she went into labour and off they went to the hospital. A long labour battling solely with use of gas and air, no progress, epidural put in, then she suffered a large haemorrhage, panic stations and was rushed into theatre for emergency caesarian as the heart rate had dropped quite dramatically. We of course knew none of this.

We had a text from DS to say that the baby had arrived, but they were tired and needed to rest before saying anything more. We understood and waited for more news. after 20 hours with no contact, and no reply to text and phone call ignored, I was starting to worry.

Eventually get a phone call from DS, deeply upset, reveals what she has gone through, and says they don't want to see anyone at the moment. I do really understand this, and of course will respect their wishes, but I would so love to be able to meet our new grandson, it is really frustrating to be so close and yet not knowing when things will improve.

DDiL's mum rushed over as soon as she heard of the birth, as is only natural, and I am glad they have her support. I am being unreasonable I do realise this, but I would just love to know when I can get to see the three of them, it is so frustrating, I just want to wrap my arms round them?

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:46:56

I would just say that his mother loves him.

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:46:25

Has it occurred to you that he might be looking for a MR Right?

Didn't think of that, did yer.

LiveLaughLaove Sat 09-Mar-19 13:42:47

I do not expect my son to find a Mrs Right!!! In fact, I very much doubt it.

Great! His options are still open to your generation right? But I'm sure Mrs. Right has to be in at least one generation Gonegirl. And if he can't find Mrs. Right in any generation, then maybe he's just Mr. Wrong. hmm

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:39:13

before

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:38:58

I stray into capitals when I'm enjoying myself.

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:38:34

Again - RTFT. I've aLREADY SAid my kids were born anyone thought about snowflakes.

LiveLaughLaove Sat 09-Mar-19 13:37:12

Are you in pain with all this "Awww" business?

Nah! More with the "snowflake generation," that you raised from your "fashionable family." wink

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:34:12

I do not expect my son to find a Mrs Right!!! In fact, I very much doubt it.

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:33:03

born

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:32:52

Btw I think my adult children might have been a little bit after the so called "snowflake generation". Just a little bit. hmm

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:31:35

missed of these - ww

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:30:44

Are you in pain with all this "Awww" business?

LiveLaughLaove Sat 09-Mar-19 13:29:31

LiveLaughLaove stuff it where the sun don't shine.

Awwwww the reality does hurts doesn't it? Such mature commentary from a "gran." You sure you're not from the "snowflake generation?" Or did such shallow comments originate from the "fashionable families," generation? gringrin

You sure don't sound like a "Mrs. Right," either, but somehow expect for your son to find one. gringringrin

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 13:12:43

LiveLaughLaove stuff it where the sun don't shine.

Gettingitrightoneday Sat 09-Mar-19 12:19:11

I understand a difficult a very hazardous birth could affect the parents.
I have not had such an experience but 2C sections.

I am sure the parents will be worrying for quite a time and feel that what was supposed to me a happy experience did not turn out how you would have wished.

I was warned in advance that I might need one.
I still felt I was slightly upset that I had "failed".

I had out with two very healthy babies in two years.

Beware of those who particularly in the late 1970s were strongly preaching that women should be able to give birth finish the weaving and go straight back to work , so to speak.

LiveLaughLaove Sat 09-Mar-19 12:17:34

Won't bother answering the other nasty stuff.

Pfffttt!!!! But wasn't that your idea on "fashionable families? " hmm - Or are you refusing to comment on a Snowflake generation that you're responsible for raising? hmm

But glad to hear that he's not living under your roof. That will hopefully allow for him to find the "right girl," from this "snowflake generation," and start a "fashionable family." grin

Bibbity Sat 09-Mar-19 11:10:40

Ah bless her sad I’ll never forget all that.

Just when you think you can’t lose anymore of your dignity you have a whole new bunch of people overly interested in your bowels. The wonders of child birth hmm

Happy Birthday OP. Hope you have a lovely day.

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 10:41:43

Enjoying it B9exchange. grin

Yes, hope they're home soon.

B9exchange Sat 09-Mar-19 10:38:26

I am hoping that too, but certain functions have to start working again, if you get my drift!

It would be the best birthday present tomorrow to know that they were safely back home, even if they are not up to visitors yet. Fingers crossed!

Bibbity Sat 09-Mar-19 10:26:44

Hope everyone is doing well and that they finally get to go home today!

B9exchange Sat 09-Mar-19 10:11:46

BradfordLass you have made my day, thank you so much! ????

I can't believe you lot are still going!

Urmstongran Sat 09-Mar-19 09:30:32

I think this was a red flag for me from OP’s message:

“We waited for more news. after 20 hours with no contact, and no reply to text and phone call ignored, I was starting to worry.”

That’s a pretty long time to wait when you think about it. Jeez. Poor grandma must’ve been frantic worrying about all.

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 08:57:14

I don't have a DIL. RTFT (as they seem to now say over at the Other Place)

Gonegirl Sat 09-Mar-19 08:54:22

My son is certainly not living under my roof! He left home years ago. grin

Won't bother answering the other nasty stuff.

LiveLaughLaove Sat 09-Mar-19 02:37:28

Have loving families gone out of fashion?

Didn't know it was fashionable to run to the hospital unannounced, unexpected and uninvited, just to impose your will on others and forcefully see another woman's daughter give birth. Is that your definition of "fashionable families? " hmm

I'm not supporting this lot. That's for sure.

It's clear that your not. You don't have to announce it.hmm