How is everyone? ❤️

[Positive2022]

Feeling a bit low tonight, and a tad lonely if I'm honest. After having my gynaecology surgery cancelled twice, it now looks as though it won't be happening for a very long time given the current situation with coronavirus. I completely understand that I am the lowest priority. What is making me feel so sad is that until I have my surgery, hubby and I can't even think about trying and given my age and infertility issues.... Time isn't really on my side. Feeling very down about this. I have a routine GP appointment tomorrow which ideally I would like to keep but I feel guilty for using up an appointment at this time when the health service is so stretched. I know I am one of many many patients going through a difficult time but feel a bit lost in the system now. My heart goes out to everyone at this difficult time ❤️

[Hidden]

It’s awful isn’t it? I work in a GP surgery and we aren’t seeing any routine patients currently and barely anyone face to face. I’ve just had my smear cancelled too 😩. The unknown is the hard part.

Now childcare settings are closing I’m so bloody stressed as we don’t really have many people who can look after our little girl. Plus is so disruptive for her being passed all around as not sure if I’m classed as a “key worker” as I’m only a secretary.

Just can’t believe this is happening! Xx

[Bakingcupcake in reply to Hidden]

Im a medsec and work in a GP surgery and I was wondering if we would be classed as "key workers", i know we arent frontline as such like nurses and drs but still doing our jobs and haven't been told different so I was wondering whether my little girl could continueat nursery??my surgery dont actually know im pregnant yet - i dont know whether to tell them yet or not?!theres so much conflicting information isn't there!

[Hidden in reply to Bakingcupcake]

It’s hard isn’t it?? Nothing is clear at all. Apparently the government are releasing a list today. My nursery are opening for key workers which is good to know as long as I’m on the list 😂.

Gosh must be so hard if you weren’t planning on telling anyone yet xx

[Bakingcupcake in reply to Hidden]

Yes hopefully we will be on the list as my nursery wants to stay open. I only started this job 4 weeks ago, when i applied I didn't know I was pregnant, I've worked at home for over 3 years as a medsec and then all this kicks off!!as i haven't been there very long I dont know what my rights etc are!x

[Hidden in reply to Bakingcupcake]

Why do these things always come at the wrong time! I wish I could work from home but my surgery are so bloody slow in sorting things it’s now impossible as everyone wants it xx

[Positive2022 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. It's such an unsettling time for so many of us. Being able to reach out to others on this forum has been a lifesaver. I had a really traumatic birth 18 months ago which resulted in many complications, including a poorly healed episiotomy scar. Hence surgery. We really wanted to be able to give our daughter a brother or sister but I think the reality is setting in that this is looking less and less likely now. The psychological impact of being cancelled at the last minute twice has been really hard to cope with and I feel unjustified reporting a deterioration in my mental health when there are so many seriously unwell people. The rippling effect of what's happening is so stressful. I do hope you are okay and I'm here for you ❤️ xxx

[Hidden in reply to Positive2022]

I can only imagine what it’s like having this happen to you. Big hugs. Don’t feel like your any less important than anyone else. It doesn’t help that there is no end in sight so you cant even “look forward” to it going ahead again xx

[Positive2022 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your kind words. That's exactly why I'm feeling a little low as if I had a date, at least I would have something to aim for and then I feel guilty for feeling this way as I'm such a low priority 🤦 I hope you are okay and I'm here for everyone at this difficult time xxx

[R_humphries20]

Poppy149 Im feeling very low and worried about what's happening, ive had to leave my home cause my partner is showing symptoms of coronavires, Im having to stay at mums.... and my due at end of may im worried about everything.

It cause me stress and anxiety, not sleeping well cause of the stress and anxiety..

[Positive2022 in reply to R_humphries20]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way too. The situation has really spiralled my mood downhill and I'm finding it hard to pick myself up at the moment. I feel unjustified using up an appointment for my mental health when there are so many unwell people. Look after yourself and I'm here for you ❤️