Discharged too early?

My community midwife had mentioned that North Middlesex University Hospital were keen to discharge patients the day after the section if they and their baby were fine. She warned me that this could cause problems and not to leave if I wasn’t ready so I went into hospital with an open mind. I was surprised when my midwife suggested it to me but I felt fine, was on top of the pain and really wanted to be at home with Edward. We were back at home 32 hours after we walked into the Labour ward.

Our first night at home was strange but good. Edward was unsettled and I spent all night propped up in bed getting lots of cuddles with my new girl. The next day we received our first visit from the community midwife who unfortunately packed us off back to hospital with suspected jaundice as she was sleepy and not feeding well. I was not happy to be going back there so soon and wondered if we had been discharged too early? We had just missed the Paediatrician so a midwife checked her billirubin levels which were fine and once more we were back home again.

As I’ve been discharged so early I need to wait until my next midwife appointment for my suture to be removed, for baby weighing and the heel prick test!

I’ve been feeling really good but look a right state. I’d forgotten what sleepless nights do to your skin! I’m not ready to start searching botox prices just yet but found www.sknclinics.co.uk are offering 25% off their anti-aging treatments this Christmas season if you’re interested!