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Thank you curlykaren...perhaps you should reread your reference again.....I think the bit about a stillborn baby reflects what I said. However, I did say in my last post that I was finished with the subject! So...a couple of points: curlykaren....I have been polite throughout my posts and non-judgmental. I couldn't say the same about your replies to my post.....I'll blame your blatant bigotry on raging hormones or something. linzkg.....as I have said, more than once, I am so happy that what sounds like a terrifying delivery ended up with a beautiful, much loved little boy. I hope you both continue to be well and happy. heidi....I had no intention of 'hijacking' your thread.....in fact I have expressed my pleasure that you had a positive appointment and asked if you ended up seeing the consultant you expected. I won't stay on the forum (well, probably as a 'guest')and will cancel my registration. I had lots of questions about pregnancy that I hoped may be answered or clarified on here.....pregnancy can be scary and I anticipated support from women in my local area..... what was I thinking? I wish you all well...even curlykaren (although I must admit that's through gritted teeth!) Maybe next time a newbie posts, you could be a little more welcoming?

Hi Ann.....ok, I'll shut up about this after this post, but...... Stillborn is born dead. Sounds awful I know (and yes, I'm very pleased for Linzkg that her little boy is doing so well).....both live births and stillbirths are registered and so is a neonatal death. The reason I'm being so picky is that I would hate someone to look on this site, read this thread and wonder why their stillborn baby wasn't resuscitated. It just does not happen. Yes, babies can be born in extremely poor condition and then can be resuscitated. But a stillborn baby can't. As for Wikipedia.....I'm open minded enough to use lots of different sites for references.....Wikipedia's pretty good and is based on information from the public. Just like this forum.................

ooooooh! Well, if I was going to be nasty.... I would suggest you look it up in whichever way you prefer. Oxford English dictionary says pretty much the same. enjoy your search.....please let me know if you find something completely different.

Hi all.... Heidi....glad your appointment went well. Did you see A. Davies? I still feel you should try and relax....I know everyone loves sharing their horror stories, but please remember how many people have successful births with positive results!! Re. the Nappy Lady's reply to my confusion about linzkg's (miraculous)little boy.....I'm still confused and think that although he may have needed resuscitation, he wasn't stillborn. Maybe this link will clarify? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/stillbirth This is obviously my opinion, but I do think there is rather a lot of misinformation amongst some of the posts......a shame really, as surely the idea is that this is a supportive environment?

hi...what an interesting thread. But i'm a bit confused so must clarify something. linzkg....sorry to ask this....you told us about your stillborn child yet at the end of your post you mention that you're waiting to see if there are any signs of long term damage to your son. That seems a little odd.....what do you mean? And Heidi...chill. Kings is great!! I won't hear a word against it...my care was amazing.