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I'm having a coil fitted in a couple of hours. Am nervous!!!

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minko · 13/05/2009 09:26

I've become very squeamish about being prodded and poked down there since the births of the DCs. I know I'm supposed to take Nurofen an hour before, but any other words of wisdom/encouragement??

Aargh!

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MrsJamesMartin · 13/05/2009 09:33

It won't be as bad as you're expecting it to be. Just make sure you take the ibuprofen and take a pad in case theres some bleeding

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minko · 13/05/2009 09:39

Thanks for that. I'm working myself into a bit of a state...

Just noticed your name - are you sure you want to be Mrs James Martin. I used to work with him. He's a bit of a knob!

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MrsJamesMartin · 13/05/2009 09:43

Is he? he always seems so lovely!! Obviously i'm not really MJM just wishful thinking!

Don't worry about your coil fit and try to relax!!

stillenacht · 13/05/2009 09:44

minko-its fine Is it the mirena? I have the regular copper coil but my periods can go on for 2 weeks!

SusieDerkins · 13/05/2009 09:45

Best thing I ever did. Having it fitted is ok - no more uncomfortable than a smear. Just take it easy for a day or so. Good luck!

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minko · 13/05/2009 09:48

Not a mirena one, it's going to be a plain copper one. Mirena has the same hormone as the implant I had before and I bled virtually constantly with that. So I'm hoping this will do the trick...

I'd be up for sterilisation but the family planning people don't seem so keen to do that...

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minko · 13/05/2009 20:01

Many thanks to everyone earlier. It was OK, pretty much like a smear really. Having quite bad cramps now though.

Hope it works out OK, then I'd be sorted for 10 years which would be great!

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stillenacht · 13/05/2009 20:27

was wondering how you got on-glad all ok

sueanna · 13/05/2009 23:11

Hi Minko, glad it all went OK. I've had mine in for about 6 weeks now and...WOW... for the last 2 weeks I've been singing the songs from Bridget Jones at the top of my voice - its Great! Everyone thinks I'm a looney, but they've all noticed how much happier I am and more energy I have.
My initial insertion wasn't that pleasant for me as they found that my womb was upside down, so they had to straighten it out first - not nice! Since then I had spotting for about 10 days around my normal period time but that was all.... no more super plus mega thick army issue tampons for me anymore...yeah!
I hope you feel as great as I do once youve settled into it. Let us know how you get on.

MinnieMummy · 14/05/2009 08:58

Sueanna - your womb was upside down???!!! Sounds painful..

sueanna · 14/05/2009 09:59

Apparently your womb is supposed to be a kind of and upward curve, which allows the MC to be inserted easily. As mine was pointing downwards there was a chance that the insertion rod would have pierced the wall - not the outcome we wanted!!

I was suprised to find out, but it might explain why neither of my children wanted to /could come out properly!

Anyway all is fine now...and very comfortable, and luckily I won't have to worry about it for another 5 years. TBH it wasn't THAT bad, just a bit uncomfortable for about 5 mins. I don't mind going through that if I feel this good for the next 5 years!!!

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