Pessary in action

Body: 

Hi to all! I've been away for awhile. Partly because I was told I had an elongated cervix rather than a pop. (even tho, symptoms are very much the same). And, I've been probably too focused on a long distance romantic relationship. Now, I'm getting back on track - I think I've been a tad bit in denial about my situation and got really clear, I've been quickly doing work and chores, etc. so I could sit down. The more I relax in my world, the more I feel this dangling cervix. Each day it feels different, just like me with my emotions. I've been depressed. GOOD NEWS is, I've been mentally preparing myself to pull this pessary out of the drawer from 6 mos. or so ago - only used once in the dr.'s office. I resisted until today. Thanksgiving. I was frustrated at first and hoping it would offer some relief. It's only been since this a.m., yet, I feel hopeful. I feel such support down there. I feel like I have some control back with my body. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it will continue to be breezy and easy. Putting it in and taking it out is easy. I've read more and learned of some women going 30 years with a pessary, and no problems. I am grateful and will continue to do more of the arm flapping, etc. I have come a long way - just need to keep loving myself no matter what. I'm so glad I know of this special website to visit and share and learn. Thanks all. (:

H Dreamer

Hope the pessary works OK. I took mine out of the drawer a few years after getting it. It had been more trouble than it was worth so I had stopped using it.Trying it again after a couple of years I found that it would not stay in any more. My insides had changed. This probably means that I needed a re-fit, but decided to just put it away and ignore it.

If yours doesn't stay in properly this time, I would suggest that you have another fitting before deciding that it is a lost cause.

My dilemma now is to find a new use for my pessary. Sadly it is not quite big enough for a chunky bracelet, but is too big for a washer. Would anybody like to join me on deck for a game of mini-quoits? BYO quoit. ;-)

Louise