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Birmingham Womens Hospital

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jm2020 · 02/05/2020 16:01

Hi all,

Just wondering if any one else is awaiting information from BWH in relation to when they will start back up?
Thought we could have a board to share info?

xx

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jm2020 · 06/07/2020 14:43

Hey @VenusStarr that is fab!

Let's hope they don't take as long as BWH did lol

Hopefully we can both start in August then :)

xx

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VenusStarr · 06/07/2020 14:48

🤞 Might see you in the car park :) @jm2020 xx

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jm2020 · 09/07/2020 19:01

Hi @VenusStarr think i'm going to phone Create tomorrow and see if they have received our files yet - getting a bit anxious about it all now.

Hopefully they can give us some info

xx

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VenusStarr · 09/07/2020 19:07

Good idea @jm2020 I got anxious seeing you'd tagged me thinking you'd heard something as we haven't yet.

Let me know how you get on 🤞 xx

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jm2020 · 09/07/2020 19:09

Sorry @Venusstarr - I'm going to ask them if there is a timeline so I can try and plan work, as I'm back at work 2nd August.

xx

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VenusStarr · 09/07/2020 19:17

:) @jm2020 I hope you get some clarity tomorrow. I've found Create to be pretty helpful when I've called xx

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jm2020 · 10/07/2020 09:10

Hi @VenusStarr Called Create and she just said they will be in contact from August and she couldn't tell me anymore. x

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VenusStarr · 10/07/2020 09:25

Ah OK, I guess that's something in the sense that it's a bit of a deadline @jm2020... I know on 1st August I'll be on the phone!! I do recall bring told the contract doesn't start until August, so maybe they actually can't contact anyone until then. Although it would be nice to have a message to know we're actually on the list, my worry is falling through the net.

We're getting closer :) xx

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jm2020 · 23/07/2020 18:03

Hi Ladies - anyone else getting really impatient and just wants to hear something lol

xx

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VenusStarr · 23/07/2020 18:19

Omg @jm2020 me too!! I called Create twice today! 🤦‍♀️ I was just coming on to tell you. They haven't actually signed the contract yet, so they're hoping for sometime in August 🙄

So frustrating. I'm actually going to call them tomorrow to see if we'd be candidates for iui - just feel like I want to do something! Xx

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jm2020 · 23/07/2020 18:25

Omg how weird haha? What the hell? August is in 8 days :( I think it is probably going to be the end of August then :( xx

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VenusStarr · 23/07/2020 18:34

I know... I've had a crappy day too and feeling like af is on her way so feeling all the emotions.

I hope it isn't that long for us both. I'd been feeling OK because like you say, August is just round the corner, but feels like the goal posts have moved. Doesn't help that literally everyone else seems to have started their cycles up. Xx

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jm2020 · 23/07/2020 18:42

I know - I still read some of the BWH boards and people are starting and we are just left in limbo.

I'll be phoning them beginning of August to see whats going on as i'm booking holiday to go through treatment.

xx

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VenusStarr · 24/07/2020 14:16

Hi @jm2020 I contacted my ccg manager today and she was really helpful. She chased Create and they confirmed that my file was processed yesterday. Due to my age (36) I'm on the priority list so they'll be contacting me to arrange my baseline scan and consultation soon 🤞 feeling a bit more reassured.

Hope you hear something soon xx

VenusStarr · 24/07/2020 14:16

Forgot to say, she said they also don't have a waiting list, so fingers crossed we'll both get moving soon xx

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jm2020 · 24/07/2020 17:49

hey @VenusStarr
I'm so excited things are finally rolling for you!
Your CCG manager seems so nice! I don't even know who mine is lol!

xx

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jm2020 · 29/07/2020 20:38

Hi @VenusStarr how are you? Have you heard anything about your baseline scan?
xx

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VenusStarr · 29/07/2020 21:04

Hey @jm2020 nope! Not yet. I think I'll call them on Monday as its officially August then. I've just finished my period though, so they might want to wait until next cd1 which is about 23 August. But I'd just like to know :)

Have you heard anything? Xx

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jm2020 · 30/07/2020 19:20

Think I'm going to call on Monday as well haha! I'm trying to book time off work around it so hopefully it will work out.

Nope I've not heard anything

xx

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jm2020 · 01/08/2020 14:37

@VenusStarr IT''S AUGUST FINALLYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! YAY!!!! hahaha - hopefully we hear something soon :) xxx

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VenusStarr · 02/08/2020 19:15

Can't believe we're finally in August @jm2020!!! I really hope we hear something this week 🙏🙏🙏 xx

VenusStarr · 03/08/2020 11:41

Hey @jm2020 I just tried to call... Was number 9 in the queue!! Will try later.

You had any luck? Xx

VenusStarr · 03/08/2020 14:28

Eek! Managed to get through. I'm waiting a call back later today, but I might have an appointment for a scan tomorrow! She's just checking with my ccg about our entitlement...

Keep persevering @jm2020 🤞 xx

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jm2020 · 03/08/2020 16:06

@VenusStarr Oh Wow!!! Yayy. Have they called you back yet to let you know about a scan?

Nope not heard anything think ill give them a call tomorrow xx

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VenusStarr · 03/08/2020 16:35

Yep! I'm booked in for my scan and consultation tomorrow :) @jm2020 so all being well, I'll have a rough idea of protocol and should start next cd1, so towards the end of August I think.

It's a pain to keep hanging on the phone, but I'm glad I pushed it today. Let me know how you get on xx