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12-22-2012 at 7:57 PM
joellenaly...
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Christmas Eve d and c

We scheduled our d and c for Monday morning since we are traveling Christmas Eve night, and didn't wanna chance it happening naturally while in a strange place. Anyone else scheduled on Monday? Definitely not what we were expecting this Christmas! This would have been our first, and we had planned on announcing in our Christmas card.

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12-22-2012 at 8:17 PM
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Oh Joellen I am so sorry to hear this :( I am sure you made the right decision for yourself to schedule this so you are not in a foreign place if/when your body had started to m/c naturally. My thoughts will be with you on Monday for a quick and painless procedure, along with an easy recovery.

Many hugs being sent your way :) 


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12-22-2012 at 8:20 PM
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alysonjill:
Oh Joellen I am so sorry to hear this : I am sure you made the right decision for yourself to schedule this so you are not in a foreign place if/when your body had started to m/c naturally. My thoughts will be with you on Monday for a quick and painless procedure, along with an easy recovery.Many hugs being sent your way :nbsp;


Thanks Allyson! I'm most nervous as I'm supposed to sing at 3 Christmas Eve services that afternoon, and am just praying for no complications with the procedure. So many unknowns there!

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12-22-2012 at 8:34 PM
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Sorry you are joining us. I had the same due date. FWIW I did not have a D & C but I would caution you against pushing yourself the day of, it can be emotionally and physically draining. I know this wasn't in your plans but it is super important to take good care of yourself. Sending prayers your way! 



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12-22-2012 at 11:30 PM
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I'm so sorry that you are going through this, and Christmas Eve is bound to be super-emotional.   I agree that you need to be careful not to push yourself too much after the procedure.  Make sure you request pain meds (my doc prescribed percocet) to use for the first day or so as needed.   My doc also gave me a drug to control the bleeding for the first 24 hours (I think it was called methargine?) which helped a lot. 

I'll be thinking of you and hoping your procedure goes smoothly. 


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12-23-2012 at 7:26 AM
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Joellen, I am so sorry you are going through this, and I am even sorrier that you are doing your D & C on Christmas Eve. I had mine on Friday and while the procedure was very easy and painless, I do not think I could have done much that afternoon if I had to.  I agree with the previous poster, make sure that you get some percocet, even if you don't end up using it.

I spent many years as a church cantor and I can only assume that is what you are doing on Christmas Eve.  I don't want to discourage you from your plan, but I think you should prepare your church organist that you may not be able to do all three services.
I have been having a difficult time grieving this weekend, but I am absolutely positive that I would not have been able to sing at mass this weekend without becoming emotional at some point.

I wish you the best in your singing, but you deserve time to reflect and take some time for yourself on such a difficult day if you need to.

I hope this doesn't sound too bossy, it's just that your post really struck a chord with me.  Once again, I am so sorry you are going through this.



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12-23-2012 at 7:33 AM
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Singing and music have always been a huge therapy for me. I have sung in several sad situations, and surprisingly it has always helped me through those times as well as made me stronger! I told our worship arts director that I may only get to sing the two songs I have solos on and not be up there for the regular worship songs. Meanwhile, I will rest backstage between those times. Either way, my plans won't out measure God's plans, and tomorrow is completely in His hands. If I'm meant to do those services, He will give me the strength. If I'm not, there is a backup plan with other singers just in case! Thank you for the advice on the two drugs I should request though. I will definitely ask for both!

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12-23-2012 at 7:41 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Honestly I was completely out of commission the day of the D&C and even the next day I felt off. I had never had anesthesia before and I never take anything stronger than advil so perhaps I was just not used to the the mix of drugs they gave me. I would take it very easy and try not to push yourself. Sending prayers your way. 


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12-23-2012 at 12:18 PM
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Awe, I am so sorry you have to go through this on Xmas Eve. I had mine on Friday as well and actually felt OK afterwords and did not need any medication. It seems like everyone felt different after the surgery. 

 Good luck and keep us updated on how you are doing. 


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12-23-2012 at 4:25 PM
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Im so sorry for your loss.

I hope that you find peace, and comfort soon. 

I hope the procedure goes smoothly xoxoxo


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