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26
A Really Unpleasant Post, Until The End
by Leslie
I had a D&C on Tuesday.
My miscarriage wasn’t the type where I started bleeding or feeling bad so I went to the doctor who said, “You’ve had a miscarriage.” Instead, mine was the kind where the whole family lined up excitedly to see the baby on the ultrasound screen and then the doctor asks if I’ve been feeling okay and the nurse takes Julia out of the room to color in a Dora The Explorer coloring book while I get the news that the baby stopped growing. Even three days after all that, I still felt pregnant. My body hadn’t gotten the message yet. So, I had a D&C.
D&C stands for dilate and curettage, which means they dilate the cervix and scrape out the stuff that shouldn’t be there. And it feels as good as it sounds. My procedure was completed at the hospital rather than in the doctor’s office and I was given anesthesia, so I slept through it. Then, I woke up with the hurting. And pain. And hurting. Then, 12 hours later, a fever. And then a higher fever. And then throwing up. And hurting. And pain.
At first we thought it was an infection from the surgery, but it turns out that I picked up a nasty virus on a really bad day.
Now, I’m home in bed, taking an amazing concoction of miracle medicine and, what a better time to blog, huh?
Actually, it seems like a good time to take a nap. I’m really tired. But first, here is a little something that makes me happy. Because I still have a whole lot to be thankful for.
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Oh Leslie, that really sucks
I feel really terrible for you… Really sorry 
But it’s great to see that you still are able to focus on the good things in life. Keep it up girl…
Talk about getting kicked while you are down. So sorry. You’re right, there’s still a lot to be thankful. That’s a wonderful video of Julia and Dave.
My wife had the same thing Leslie. It sucks. I feel for you and Dave. But you have a wonderful husband and beautiful little girl to keep you strong. Great video.
What an awful thing to go through, that does suck. But you definitely do have a great family, that video just proves it…I am thinking of you.
I’m so sorry your going through this. I do hope you feel better soon.
We’ve been there, pal.
You guys hang tight!
GF
Certainly a beautiful laugh like will cure any hurt. Take it easy and feel better soon, k?
Aw, honey. I’m sorry you had to go through all that. I hope you start feeling better.
Oh Leslie, my heart hurts for you. What a rough time. Always wonderful how the virus’ seem to hunt us down at the worst times isn’t it? I loved the video. What a soul lifting laugh your little angel has. I’ll be thinking of you.
Leslie I’m so very sorry, what a hard time you all are going through and getting sick on top of it certainly isn’t any good.
The video was fantastic, well worth the wait on dialup. You’re right, it’s good to focus on the stuff in our lives we can be thankful for during hard times.
I am sending out so many good thoughts for you and your family.
I love that little girl’s laugh. It makes me smile REAL big
I love your honesty. I’m not sure if I mentioned this but my daughter-in-law had a miscarriage, too. We’re expecting our first baby/grandbaby in July. We’re very thankful. You have such a wonderful family. You are very lucky.
(I just re-read my last comment. She had a miscarriage then got pregnant again several months later. That may or may not have been clear.)
The first bit was indeed unpleasant, but the last part is ON DEMAND TV watching. Andrew came running when he heard Julia laughing and now has insisted to watch it AGAIN? AGAIN? AGAIN?