tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post4664693196636669585..comments2023-11-19T21:42:17.901-08:00Comments on My Path to Mommyhood: Traumatizing My Uterus Instead of the Other Way AroundJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-61817862850983352922016-12-09T18:14:25.586-08:002016-12-09T18:14:25.586-08:00I haven't read ahead, but I am guessing you ar...I haven't read ahead, but I am guessing you are right in the middle of the prep for this procedure (and thanks for clarifying -- my first thought reading the first part of your post was "is this the same as an ablation?" I know several women who have had ablations done and thought they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. Of course, most of them had had all the children they wanted before having it done...). I have heard of laminara; I believe they also use it when inducing labour in some cases -- in fact, I think they were going to use it on ME before I went into labour on my own. Anyway, it's a hard decision to make, but I hope the drugs are good ;) and that the procedure ends the constant bleeding and helps you feel better. (((hugs))) loribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-58871923541613582362016-12-08T16:52:07.214-08:002016-12-08T16:52:07.214-08:00Oh wow, I'm sorry you're having to go thro...Oh wow, I'm sorry you're having to go through this. I didn't really grieve my uterus when I had my hysterectomy two years ago after months of bleeding, but I was at quite a different stage of life. In fact, I think I remember saying to a doctor or nurse, "good riddance to it, it's never done anything but bring me grief." But I totally understand your feelings about actively ending any possibility, however theoretical, of pregnancy. I hope though that the recovery and the results of the surgery make your life so much easier, and that you feel like a new woman afterwards.Malihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928262526502319303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-22595413589717392742016-12-06T09:48:44.049-08:002016-12-06T09:48:44.049-08:00Oh boy this sounds terrible. I mean, if it were me...Oh boy this sounds terrible. I mean, if it were me I would certainly want to end 5+ months of periods because that would be another level of hell, but this does seem extreme. Hopefully the surgery goes well tomorrow and you aren't in too much pain afterwards. Thinking of you!Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-19064158028533573042016-12-06T02:43:07.274-08:002016-12-06T02:43:07.274-08:00Hi Jess, fingers crossed the endomyometrial resect...Hi Jess, fingers crossed the endomyometrial resection fixes your woes and sorts you out. I can totally understand your mixed feelings about it. I have a very love/hate relationship (mostly hate) with my own undercarriage. My reproductive organs have done nothing for me but give me pain and discomfort but every time I think it's all about to end (i.e. menopause, no periods) I feel bereft and ripped open - why? I think it's the thought that I got nothing out of it but pain and grief, but I still have to go through all the awful crap that the menopause and ageing brings (sorry, going off-topic a tad). I know this won't put you into menopause as such but I know you're feeling some of that same kind of finality. But anyway, if this op sorts out your bleeding and hormonal problems, it's a good thing. There is a feeling of "ending" in it, so I can imagine it does feel a bit like a hysterectomy in many ways. It throws up so many f*cked up feelings, I can relate to it.<br />The laminara that expands overnight and dilates the cervix is something I've never heard of and does indeed sound cramp-inducing; I truly hope that won't be an ordeal. They always warn about these things but sometimes they aren't as bad as you expect so here's hoping. <br />Lovely Jess my thoughts will be with you over the next few days!<br />https://differentshoresblog.wordpress.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/16936131757889957955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-78537396292437787992016-12-03T17:58:47.704-08:002016-12-03T17:58:47.704-08:00It's complicated, right? The procedure is cool...It's complicated, right? The procedure is cool and sophisticated yet barbaric sounding (I'm actually not sure which is worse, the seaweed dilation over time or the recovery from the peeling...) but I will be ever so grateful if it fixes everything. "Fixes" is a weird word for it, but man would I love to have a normal existence again. :) Thank you for your thoughts, lady!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-12264197378405545912016-12-03T17:57:16.967-08:002016-12-03T17:57:16.967-08:00Oh, thank you, I love hugs. Yeah, the bleeding is ...Oh, thank you, I love hugs. Yeah, the bleeding is annoying physically, but it's nearly demoralizing mentally. Thank you for your thoughtful comment, I really appreciate it! Yes to the loss. Yes, yes. There will be some peace in the finality though, once it's done. I think. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-25939574376438170902016-12-03T17:55:51.062-08:002016-12-03T17:55:51.062-08:00Thanks, the other side would be lovely! In theory,...Thanks, the other side would be lovely! In theory, there'll be nothing to bleed anymore, so I will be done for good, unless something goes awry. Thanks for the healing vibes! Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-27785053728771444942016-12-03T12:10:52.343-08:002016-12-03T12:10:52.343-08:00That procedure is cringe-worthy, but it's also...That procedure is cringe-worthy, but it's also pretty cool that it exists. I get the complicated feelings you're having. I'm so sorry, friend. I'm glad they're finally gonna get this figured out for you. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585102132829280344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-17857297629256828252016-12-02T21:04:38.708-08:002016-12-02T21:04:38.708-08:00I just want to give you big hugs. You have been t...I just want to give you big hugs. You have been through so much, and this all sounds so hard and complicated. Five months is a long time dealing with continual bleeding. While these procedures are not a hysterectomy, it is very much a big deal. It is normal to feel sad to have a piece of you removed, even if you cannot see it. Body integrity is important to people. Even if your body is not playing fair, it is still your body. As you said, the finality of not being able to physically carry a child is a deep loss, one you have experienced several times and soon to be one final time. Feel all the feels. I hope everything goes safely and smoothly for you. Will be thinking of you!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275071143469111072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-32859455007023605042016-12-02T19:25:28.884-08:002016-12-02T19:25:28.884-08:00Ugh.
Well, I'm glad you'll be on the oth...Ugh. <br /><br />Well, I'm glad you'll be on the other side soon. And that you get good drugs. And that you'll stop bleeding.<br /><br />I'll be thinking of you next week. Sending you and your uterus healing vibes.Lori Lavender Luzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394441222262940632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-80150907850051901652016-11-30T17:12:44.700-08:002016-11-30T17:12:44.700-08:00I actually elected to have it done as soon as poss...I actually elected to have it done as soon as possible. I knew something like this was a possibility, I just didn't think we'd go straight to this option. However, what do I need a lining for? The thing for me was to have it all over and done with before Winter Break, so hopefully I can be pain free and fully enjoy our romantic Vermont holiday. I have basically bled my way through all of our recent vacations, with very little reprieve (a few hours here or there), and so I am SO READY TO BE DONE WITH ALL THIS. There's just fallout emotionally I didn't quite expect. A little better today. It's sort of the cumulative effect of the last 7 years, of the damage done through all the attempts to get pregnant and the damage I'm choosing to do in the name of a normal existence. Argh. Thanks for your well wishes, I'll take 'em! I think by the week after I should be in good shape. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-89753480251575283572016-11-30T17:09:24.501-08:002016-11-30T17:09:24.501-08:00I am really struggling, but when looking at all th...I am really struggling, but when looking at all the choices I'd been presented with when I switched OB/GYNs over a year ago and then the choices presented by the specialist, it's clear I only have two options left unless I just want to bleed forever. The specialist pioneered and invented this procedure, and he has done a zillion of them and is published all over the place, so I feel like he's recommending the best option. Even though the best option sounds awful, but if it "fixes" everything then I guess I will be super happy (after the cervix dilation and the peeling of course). It sucks to make hard decisions regarding my reproductive system ALL THE TIME, even after all the treatment nonsense. Thank you for your thoughts!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-18500286144098423482016-11-30T17:06:28.409-08:002016-11-30T17:06:28.409-08:00Thanks so much. I am pretty upset, actually. It...Thanks so much. I am pretty upset, actually. It's all sort of cumulative, you know? I am hoping that I can have all the good drugs I want. :) I hope this is the end of everything, without losing the whole organ. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868505568965284742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-34941755266824620042016-11-30T08:48:00.283-08:002016-11-30T08:48:00.283-08:00That does sound pretty extreme but maybe it's ...That does sound pretty extreme but maybe it's the best option for you, and it would be a lot better than a hysterectomy down the line (if that's the alternative)... Do you have to get it done so soon though? I was just wondering whether it might help to take a few more weeks to think about it and have time to process your feelings about it all first. Wishing you all the best over the next few weeksdublinerinDeutschlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804856792598440633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-71573528874915600222016-11-29T23:30:54.124-08:002016-11-29T23:30:54.124-08:00So sorry that you are in a place where the resecti...So sorry that you are in a place where the resection feels like the best, or only option. Being in conflict with your body is a terrible feeling. When it comes to health matters my preference is to be as "hands off" as possible, so I sympathize with your uneasy feelings about removing a part of your uterus. But I have no advice; I can only hope you are at least confident with the medical advice you are getting. Sometimes life just doesn't give us great choices. torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998166587816121679.post-56396097915596221922016-11-29T18:13:00.807-08:002016-11-29T18:13:00.807-08:00Ugh. I'm sorry Jess. That procedure sounds ter...Ugh. I'm sorry Jess. That procedure sounds terrible, I'm not even gonna lie. I'm so sorry it has come down to this. Damn it. So glad you will be knocked out. Maybe you will at least get some good drugs out of it for all your trouble? I hope this works, once and for all.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987444437659867827noreply@blogger.com