Fairy Girl

There has been a lot of talk about Wilgeheuwel hospital lately and yes! they were featured on Carte Blanche.

I was admitted to the gynecological ward today to have my tubes tied. Most of you are aware that I am pretty much part of the furniture at Wilgeheuwel, especially the maternity ward as I’ve spent a lot of time there over the last two years:)

The anesthetist came to see me and he had such an awesome personality. He smelt good too, I’m wondering what aftershave he used. As they wheeled me into theater, he welcomed me to the North Pole as it was freezing cold in there, he covered me with a cashmere blankie (white hospital sheet) and asked me to hop onto the Seally Pasturepedic Bed, extra firm. He set up the drip and wished me well with my dreams, mentioning that I could dream about Mauritius or any tropical island of my choice, as he had ordered it with the meds.

Before dozing off to la, la land my gynae came in – as usual he made a joke, saying ” he was about to start the op, without me being anethetised ” I politely reminded him that I have a very high pain threshold and also that I have scratched him once before (during Abigail’s birth). He laughed saying “oh! I remember.

I eventually dozed off and I have to admit that I absolutely love that feeling of going to sleep.

I was very happy with the service in the theater and the ward, but we did have one problem. When asked to sign the forms I realized that they had me with another Doctor and scheduled for a full hysterectomy. Thank goodness my hubby made me read the document. It was all sorted out very quickly.

As much as I rave about the wonderful treatment I’ve received in the maternity and gynecological ward, I must admit that I will never ever admit my children to the paediatrics ward. I have heard way to many scary stories from mommies in the Moms and Babe class that Abigail and I attend.

Well, there is no turning back now. The tubes are tied and we can no longer have any more babies. I have to admit that I am at peace with my decision because I’ve been lucky enough to be blessed with three beautiful children.

A special thanks to my wonderful hubby for his support during this time! I love you sooo much, you are absolutely awesome!!!!