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Original poster

to want to shout, I had my smear cos it was due....

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2shoes · 11/03/2009 09:35

nothing to do with JG

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hippipotamiHasLostSixPounds · 11/03/2009 09:37

I agree. Mine is this morning (in 15 mins in fact, better get going) and it is due next week (but am in the middle of my cycle now)

Will let you know if the nurse asks if I am here because of JG.

Am dreading it though, really really don't want to go....

EdwardBear · 11/03/2009 09:38

Why do you want to shout it?
Its a good thing that lots of women are being encouraged to have an overdue smear because of what Jade Goody is going through.
Does it really bother you that much that some people may think you have been affected some slight sympathy at someone dying from cancer enough to book your own smear?

100yearsofsolitude · 11/03/2009 09:38

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Trinityrhino · 11/03/2009 09:38

I am due
can I shout, I dont want to!!

suwoo · 11/03/2009 09:39

I think I am immune to smears now, I have had 6 monthly ones for the last 7 years and 3 colposcopys in the last 18 months. At least I am being thoroughly checked I suppose. I view them as no more invasive than having the Dr look at my throat.

ConnorTraceptive · 11/03/2009 09:40

What Edward said.

Does it matter it's not like you've been accused of jumping onto some sad fashion band wagon inspired by a z list celeb.

get over it

AitchTwoOh · 11/03/2009 09:43

lol, i went for my routine one yesterday and the nurse said she'd had loads of people who hadn't been in for years cos of JG. a v good thing, i think.

mm22bys · 11/03/2009 09:44

Mine was due last Feb (08), and I did put it off.

I have to take DS2 to so many appointment - for the last 18 months at least 3 on average every week - and I just couldn't be bothered going to the GP for myself.

There was an item on 5Live last Monday about women who refuse, for whatever reason, to have smears, and one woman gave the excuse that she didn't have any children.

Well obviously I couldn't use that one...then I saw the thread on Health here about booking one, so I did.

I had it last Wednesday, and apart from having to wait for nearly an hour because another patient was late, it was no dramas at all.

I can't say that what JG is going through had no effect on me booking....

I am glad it is over for another 3 years (all being well of course...)

SnowlightMcKenzie · 11/03/2009 09:46

My nurse only does them on Tuesdays (DH only has a limited amount of flexibility on a Friday). I have a 2.3yr old and a 6 month old, not family nearby and no childcare.

Anyone managed to get their smear done in my position. Is it fast? (I forgot it's been so long).

I reckon I could leave DD in her pram (although I have to go against the 'no prams' policy and have a row with the receptionist on the way in). DS would have to roam free in the office. Do you think that'd be okay?

It just seems like a lot of trouble, until one of them is in school.

mm22bys · 11/03/2009 09:48

SM, it took all of 5 minutes, your younger one would be fine in her stroller, the older one, could you "bribe" him with a new book, a new toy (small of course!) or just something to eat or drink?

It really is very quick!

ConnorTraceptive · 11/03/2009 09:49

SM I took my 3 year old and 6 month old with me. It was all fine and took only a few minutes

debzmb62 · 11/03/2009 09:49

i agree with edward to 100%
making things like this public if it saves just one life surely a bonus ffs take a chill pill stop worrying about what people thing and just get it done !!

ConnorTraceptive · 11/03/2009 09:50

A no prams policy is ridiculous and ask the receptionist if she'll be willing to sit with your baby!!

MrsMattie · 11/03/2009 09:50

What a very strange thread.

AitchTwoOh · 11/03/2009 09:51

takes literally two minutes, i had the kids with me. dd2 lying on a mat, dd1 'looking after' her.

SnowlightMcKenzie · 11/03/2009 10:02

Thank guys. Do you think I could ask for a longer appointment and get DD's 3rd set of jabs at the same time. I've not got around to it because their ridiculous 'no prams' policy makes things extremely difficult if toddler refuses to do (or more often doesn't understand) what he is told and gets distressed and wants carrying, when I am already carrying a babe.

AitchTwoOh · 11/03/2009 10:07

i CANNOT believe your docs has a no prams policy. how do they hold baby clinics? i'd change docs, tbh.

ConnorTraceptive · 11/03/2009 10:08

Is your 6 month old crawling yet? If not just pop them on the floor. That's what I did when our surgery lift was out of order and I couldn't take the pram. Or borrow a bumbo seat.

If the surgery want a no prams policy then they have to accept babies in inconvenent places

Original poster
2shoes · 11/03/2009 10:10

well I must bu
I just have always had smears done.
and assume a lot of people have them done when they are due.
I just don't want to be a statistic that props up this story

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SnowlightMcKenzie · 11/03/2009 10:11

Our baby clinic is next door, but they also have a 'no prams' policy.

I think most people use car seats, but I can't drive

AitchTwoOh · 11/03/2009 10:12

if it's any consolation, i'm sure any statistics you've seen quoted are made up, i don't think NHS figures are compiled that quickly.

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2shoes · 11/03/2009 10:13

I kept my socks on as well

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AitchTwoOh · 11/03/2009 10:13

well bollocks to that, starlight, they'll have to make an exception. it's outrageous.

ConnorTraceptive · 11/03/2009 10:13

Honestly SM you have to make it their problem. If it turns into chaos you have a good basis on which to tackle the practice manager about their policy

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2shoes · 11/03/2009 10:15

how odd to not let prams in

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