It’s been a while since I wrote a
health post and I really wasn’t sure whether or not to post this. It’s quite
personal, but I honestly think it could help someone else – which would be
great, as I don’t know anyone in the same position so have had nobody to talk
to.
Although I was completely
discharged by my gyno when I was no longer on tablets, over five years ago now,
my symptoms are still evident – I do definitely have more good days, than bad.
The worst of the symptoms seem to be behind me now and it’s been well over a
year since the sharp abdominal pains that would keep me up at night, have
struck. This has been a massive positive. I think my lifestyle choices have
definitely had an impact and when I was going to the gym, despite complaining
about it, I felt so good afterwards!
Going back to when I was first
diagnosed, I remember being told quite suddenly that I would never be able to
have children naturally. At the age of 17, I guess this didn’t completely
bother me, as I was young. After being on tablets for the best part of three
years, I was told before being discharged that my chances had increased, but to
15% at best. Again, the thought was never in my mind – although I had prepared
myself for the worst... and my mum also thought she would never have
grandchildren.
So here is the good news... I’m
growing a little human inside me. Without any help, considering my condition
and while being on the pill, it’s a big thing and basically a miracle. Okay,
I’m terrified but at the same time, so excited. I never thought it would happen
and it’s happened so easily.
Obviously with my condition, the
hardest part is falling pregnant; but there are so many complications that can
happen on the way, which I was aware of. But I’m pleased to say everything is
okay. My health is not at risk at all and the progress of bubba’s growth has
been good.
I’ve always wondered how women
fall pregnant without knowing – but now I know! Having been told it would
basically never happen, I didn’t suspect a thing. I never had any symptoms in
the early stages, particularly the sickness; like I said, I was on the pill
(albeit, not taking it properly... quite common, apparently!) and since the
date of conception, I’d had three periods. I explained this to my GP, my
midwife and the antenatal team. I got suspicious when I kept getting muscle
spasms and one of the girls at work (who’s also pregnant) recommended I take a
test and go to the GP – it was apparently one of the early signs she had. Four
tests and an appointment later, it was all confirmed. My tiredness levels are
dwindling dramatically, too... obviously in readiness for the inevitable
sleepless nights! And in the last month, I have ballooned – despite losing
weight in the first trimester and not actually putting much weight on at all.
At most of my appointments,
they’re not aware of my condition and I did actually have to fully explain the
history at one for my folder – annoying because it should all be on my record
and it would answer the “why were you a late booker?” question I get every time
I attend any kind of appointment. Surely a later booker is better than not
booking at all?!
I guess what I want to say is,
don’t always believe what the doctors tell you; some things are just meant to
be.
Love, Lucy xx
I know how difficult this must have been to post but I am so so happy for you and Ash and I cannot wait to meet your beautiful little baby xx
ReplyDeleteAwh thank you - didn't know what response I'd get and wasn't sure if it should have been shared. I'm so excited for your birthday and the 30th and can't wait for you to meet him too! Xx
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