Hey, thought I'd check in and let you know how it all went.
So, Thursday I rocked up to my local hospital having arranged most thing in the motorway on Wednesday. The team at the hospital were brilliant, so caring. Didn't need to have a extra scan as a letter had been faxed by mr s team confirming my scan results of the previous day which was easier on me. Obviously I was counted as an emergency, not previously planned so they couldn't tell me when it would happen but they were hopeful for that day. But within minutes they told me it would happen at 1pm, something had been cancelled. This was at around 10:30 so not to long to wait. Thank goodness, don't think I'd been able to cope if I had to wait days.
All in all, although wasn't pleasant in any way, it was simple. A few hours wait, then the GA, awake with 20 minutes, rested for a few hours and home by 5. I was fairly controlled waiting but walking down to the theatre and then waiting whilst being prepped for the GA I was very upset, it was horrific. I know there was no way I could've had the procedure done under local. I went under sobbing and woke up the same way which was distressing.
I've suffered with bad cramps since, worse than I thought,and light bleeding. Seen a couple of very small clots but nothing to bad. Lay in bed most of the day Friday, Saturday u did too much and then had to rest, rattling with painkillers for the rest of the day!
I'm pleased that I had the procedure, for my mental health and I would do it again if I ever had too. Please to god I don't!
So now weaning off the pred, taking time to heal for a few months whilst waiting for genetic results. At the moment I can't imagine trying again. Have just thrown my pregnancy notes and paperwork and my tests in the bin.
The new clinic is actually just a few rooms in an existing place, much like before, but very nice. Mr s and Louise were kind but straight to the point. I found my scan uncomfortable and actual bled for a few hours after. Worse bit is to get news like that, then have to walk out into a room full of people then wait whilst we have to pay, all the time trying to choke back your emotions. Why can't payment be done before? You're reeling with bad news and emotions and then you're asked to pay for that?! It's an extra kick in the teeth. If paid before probably wouldn't have given it a thought, but I left thinking I've just paid £210 to be told that. And now I've got to cancel h@h.
Anyway, I'm home, it's almost over and I've my children to distract me. I know I'm lucky to have them, esp my little pred baby. I'm constantly eating and not taking care of myself, I need to get back to my diet but I need some time first.
Thank you for all your support xxx