tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post6357402934495639496..comments2023-05-30T00:56:27.299-07:00Comments on Badgers with Knives: And so it begins...Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11388622532602605409noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-83386304453062910022012-05-12T14:16:38.136-07:002012-05-12T14:16:38.136-07:00Holy crap, that's really discouraging to read ...Holy crap, that's really discouraging to read that NHS dicked you around; ladies shouldn't be made to suffer more than they already have to. <br />I had an epidural last year with my son (in a US hospital), and the birth was still *excruciating*. Granted, I had already been in labor for 48 hours (I started in thinking I wanted a drug-free hippie birth. Ha.). <br />My husband and I'd like to eventually move back to the UK (he's from liverpool), and though I'm not planning on having another munchkin anytime soon, I'd sure as fuck want the option of an epidural if I go int labor there. <br />Also, I am very bummed that being a cursey American didn't get you anywhere at the hospital; That's basically my only super power. <br /><br />miszkaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-86007764646284755832011-04-14T11:20:05.520-07:002011-04-14T11:20:05.520-07:00it was apparently a problem 13 years ago:
http://...it was apparently a problem 13 years ago:<br /><br />http://www.independent.co.uk/news/epidurals-in-labour-denied-1198649.html<br /><br />more on midwife shortages:<br /><br />http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/british-maternity-wards-in-crisis-2261403.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-86084551989996594142011-04-13T14:31:16.535-07:002011-04-13T14:31:16.535-07:00Patrick - Andy has a 4 t-shirt rotation and Island...Patrick - Andy has a 4 t-shirt rotation and Island Fuel is one of the 4. I'm sure the whole of Liverpool knows where to get their petrol needs if they ever find themselves in Balboa.Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388622532602605409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-14455296240836946382011-04-13T13:11:32.669-07:002011-04-13T13:11:32.669-07:00Moe, it sucks but at least Andy IS wearing an Isla...Moe, it sucks but at least Andy IS wearing an Island Marine Fuel t-shirt.<br /><br />Good times. And good taste.<br /><br />Patrick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-18341765786661758462011-04-11T23:37:59.099-07:002011-04-11T23:37:59.099-07:00Anon: That article is from 3 years ago no less. I...Anon: That article is from 3 years ago no less. I can't believe nobody has addressed the problem.Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388622532602605409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-5458575643743715592011-04-11T18:12:20.182-07:002011-04-11T18:12:20.182-07:00Looks like you aren't alone...
http://www.dai...Looks like you aren't alone...<br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1069509/Pregnant-women-denied-pain-relieving-epidurals-staff-shortages-NHS-hospital.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-91659694590900044852011-04-08T23:29:49.236-07:002011-04-08T23:29:49.236-07:00BH!
I've been wanting to have a good chat wit...BH!<br /><br />I've been wanting to have a good chat with you (either IM or email)...but yes, I completely understand the time factor surrounding it. I'll email you my address.Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388622532602605409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-62909277157498543942011-04-08T20:02:21.108-07:002011-04-08T20:02:21.108-07:00Ugh. Sounds HORRIBLE. You manage to write it wit...Ugh. Sounds HORRIBLE. You manage to write it with a sense of humor though. I will write you a long email as soon as life slows down a bit around here. You probably understand that sooo much better now. Henry is a cutie!!!! I am a proud Auntie and proud of YOU for enduring the whole process! Give Henry a kiss for me.<br /><br />BH<br /><br />Please email me your proper address as Thomas would like to share some of his stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-53062067582528575802011-04-08T07:36:25.064-07:002011-04-08T07:36:25.064-07:00Andrea: I'm glad I wasn't alone in pain. ...Andrea: I'm glad I wasn't alone in pain. And it's recent pain too so it's still fresh. I never thought I would at any time crawl on the floor in front of a stranger without any pants on telling them to "GET IT OUT!" First time for everything I suppose. <br /><br />Congrats on your new addition as well!Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388622532602605409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-58115650783308000612011-04-08T07:01:05.853-07:002011-04-08T07:01:05.853-07:00So I had my son in London, and begged and begged a...So I had my son in London, and begged and begged and begged for an epidural, and finally got one, and it didn't work. Or so I thought, until I just had my daughter on Tuesday, in the US, and it was exactly as you described it. I have never, ever screamed so much in my life. Or said she crazy things. And I did this having chosen a natural water birth, although 6 hours in I was screaming for an epidural, and they kept putting me off, and I ended up without one, and having her naturally. It was SO much more painful than my son, so it made me realize that I, in fact, did have an epidural that worked in the UK. Go figure.<br /><br />Anyway, I feel for you! But he is adorable, so well worth it :)andreahttp://www.andreaythomas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-17712789535452917752011-04-08T06:19:54.715-07:002011-04-08T06:19:54.715-07:00Liz: I seriously wish you the best of luck. Go di...Liz: I seriously wish you the best of luck. Go directly to the delivery ward if you can at all manage it. I think that was my biggest mistake in the end. <br /><br />And I would have set the place on fire if I had had the proper equipment...believe me.<br /><br />Kim: That's exactly what they did to me. I can't tell you how upsetting it is to be in that position and kept being put off. It's complete bullshit.Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388622532602605409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-82874568752131268052011-04-08T05:52:32.626-07:002011-04-08T05:52:32.626-07:00Dude, from what I've heard those NHS midwives ...Dude, from what I've heard those NHS midwives will do whatever it takes to avoid you getting an epidural. I was watching One Born Every Minute and this 20 year old was freaking OUT. They kept putting her off, then the doctor was backed up, then they told her she might be too far along. she finally got one in the end. I call bullshit on that. It's your body, you have the right to an epidural if you want!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509737797052801965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-55511458594748289152011-04-08T04:37:42.190-07:002011-04-08T04:37:42.190-07:00Holy shit. They better give me an epidural when I ...Holy shit. They better give me an epidural when I ask for one here or I will burn the entire building down.<br />Anyway, he looks like he was worth the effort. Well done.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750699631694934886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525469116021662991.post-45211290829843877532011-04-08T04:06:59.727-07:002011-04-08T04:06:59.727-07:00Sounds awful. Call me when he's 18.Sounds awful. Call me when he's 18.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734231636189338959noreply@blogger.com