Been waiting weeks for this, I do feel better about it after reading the responses to my last post but still very anxious - especially because I'm on my period now!! Because getting your lady parts out in front of a man you don't even know isn't embarrassing enough!
I'll let everyone know how it goes anyway - just for people who are awaiting theirs. Believe me when I say I've been a nervous wreck. I started itching my scalp until it bled - just from the anxiety! So if I can go through it, anyone can!
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Hi guys, so I came out about 20 minutes ago. I was extremely nervous, I was crying and shaking - very embarrassing but sometimes you just can't help it!
The ladies at the hospital were absolutely amazing. Made me feel really comfortable and talked me through every step. I went with my mother-in-law who sat behind the curtain and I had 2 women in with me. One held my hand through all of it and made sure I was taking deep breaths - this was a LIFE saver. I'd recommend taking a partner or close friend in to hold your hand, think I would've appreciated having my boyfriend there to cuddle me a little bit.
I wouldn't describe it as a pain, more of a discomfort - I have to admit I panicked when it first went in but the nurse kept telling me to take deep breaths and it was in within 4 seconds! I even asked is that it. I don't know if you've ever had an internal scan, when they get it in and start moving it around - it's not pain it just feels really weird, that's what it's like! She showed me the screen and luckily my bladder was absolutely fine. Didn't even feel them taking it out!
It's extraordinarily nerve wrecking, I'm only 21 and I find intrusive things like this a lot to handle. If I can do it anyone can! Xx
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That's good glad you was fine with support. They put mine in to early without the numbing gel that's why I felt a split second pain I even said ooch (iv got high pain thresh hold) glad all was clear. Use the wet flannel they'll help 💗🤗😘
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