An Aussie Girls GCS Story

[LizK]

Tick, tick, tick....the alarm is about to go off!
Good luck Liz.  You will do wonderfully.
My heart and thoughts are with you.

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

Hi Jessica

Yes only a few more hours 9 and a smidge(offical time increment)...I was a little premature in my assumption that I was clean as whistle....someone forgot to tell my bowels and just to add another level of excitement the lady I am sharing a room with is also having a bowel prep...two of us tag teaming ourselves at the loos however as is likely to occur both of us needed to go at the same time....she beat me too it so I had to go find a nurse, to find a toilet...their response...to ask me at 4am if I want to move into my private room soy...hmmmm still sitting here 20minutes later...Guess I am not moving LOL


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[LizK]

I saw your countdown was at 12 hours, while reading another thread! I just wanted to pop over her and say Good Luck! I hope you have a good surgery and everything goes smoothly. How exciting! I imagine you have a migrations worth of butterflies in your tender stomach!

My thoughts will be with you!
Lacy

Hi Lacy

Thanks for stopping by to wish me well...its about  4:30am here and I am up for my big day....this is going to be the slow part until surgery this afternoon. Once again thanks for the support

Take care

Liz


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[Northern Star Girl]

Hi Jessica

Yes only a few more hours 9 and a smidge(offical time increment)...I was a little premature in my assumption that I was clean as whistle....someone forgot to tell my bowels and just to add another level of excitement the lady I am sharing a room with is also having a bowel prep...two of us tag teaming ourselves at the loos however as is likely to occur both of us needed to go at the same time....she beat me too it so I had to go find a nurse, to find a toilet...their response...to ask me at 4am if I want to move into my private room soy...hmmmm still sitting here 20minutes later...Guess I am not moving LOL


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@LizK
Dear Liz:
How can you be so calm? I am so very excited for you that I can hardly sit still....
Obviously you won't be able to post your updates during your procedure, but if you can, I will be looking for your comments!!!

So, please know that it is very difficult for me as it is obviously even more difficult
for you to wait for all of these smidges of time to go by. smidge(offical time increment)

Hugs and wishing you well,
Danielle

[Michelle_P]

Liz, just be a good girl, now!  May you have a relaxed morning, and a nice long nap this afternoon.  Perhaps the Gender Fairy will grant your hearts desire while you nap.

(Picturing Mr Ives as the Gender Fairy....  🤗 )

Just relax, and I do hope all goes well today.  See you on the flip side!

[LizK]

Hi Danielle its 6am and I have one hour before I go totally nil by mouth so here is a quick update...I am not sure what is "wrong" with me but I am not really nervous at all...I should be...I don't really know what to say....my anxiety about this is almost none existent.....every now and then. I have these fleeting moments of excitement but apart from that I just want to get on with it..after sitting here thinking about it for the last 10minutes I have managed to make myself nervous....hahahah how silly is that...oh wow I could even go some breakfast [emoji3][emoji6]


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[LizK]

Liz, just be a good girl, now!  May you have a relaxed morning, and a nice long nap this afternoon.  Perhaps the Gender Fairy will grant your hearts desire while you nap.

(Picturing Mr Ives as the Gender Fairy....  [emoji847] )

Just relax, and I do hope all goes well today.  See you on the flip side!
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Hi Michellle


I promise to be good...my focus now is remaining calm and trying not to think too hard about my new "bits"...actually to be honest I have thought of nothing else in the last week...The bowel prep has certainly taken my mind off surgery. With roughly 6 1/2 hrs to go the focus is going to tighten as I need to get the final preps underway for surgery after lunch...did I mention I was hungry...like really hungry..Will keep updating as my morning progresses....I have very little else to do



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[Jessica_Rose]

Hi Danielle its 6am and I have one hour before I go totally nil by mouth so here is a quick update...I am not sure what is "wrong" with me but I am not really nervous at all...I should be...I don't really know what to say....my anxiety about this is almost none existent.....every now and then. I have these fleeting moments of excitement but apart from that I just want to get on with it..after sitting here thinking about it for the last 10minutes I have managed to make myself nervous....hahahah how silly is that...oh wow I could even go some breakfast [emoji3][emoji6]


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Nothing is wrong Liz. You have already made this decision thousands of times, and you know it is the right path for you. I'm smiling and crying right now because I'm so happy for you.

Love always -- Jessica Rose

[LizK]

I just had a heap of messages of support from my family and that of course has set the tears flowing...I am under control now but it's not far from the surface.

[Jessica]

I just had a heap of messages of support from my family and that of course has set the tears flowing...I am under control now but it's not far from the surface.

This is of course wonderful news!  I hope the tears were out of joy....

[LizK]

This is of course wonderful news!  I hope the tears were out of joy....

Yes they were, lots of love and good wishes


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[LizK]

This will most likely be my last post prior to surgery. I am currently fine but each time a Nurse comes in and tells me what is happening I get a slightly differnt story  ,it makes me just that little more anxious...

I have decided I am not asking any more questions as each answer is different from the last lol

I have no doubt Andy will let them know the important stuff and everything will be absolutely fine.

I will update my countdown if I get a chance before surgery but right now I have a few things to do in order to get organised for "the gender fairy"   

Take care

Liz

[Jessica_Rose]

Yes Liz, everything will be fine. Have a nice nap, and wake up to a new beginning.

Lots of hugs! Love always -- Jessica Rose

[HappyMoni]

After reading all this, I think I'm getting more nervous than Liz is. Of course, though, it will go well. Good luck, Hon!
Moni

[JudiBlueEyes]

"I am not sure what is "wrong" with me but I am not really nervous at all...I should be...I don't really know what to say....my anxiety about this is almost none existent.....every now and then."

Oh course, you're on auto pilot now.  No need for nerves.   I remember being as calm as I could possibly be. 

Patiently awaiting news...

[Laurie]

  About an hour and a half ago Liz was wheeled away for her date with the surgeons. She was in good, if ornery spirits. Something about prep and clear liquids and then no food with friends of hers taunting her with marmalade slathered biscuits, eggs, bacon and sausage, and delicious pizzas I believe. She may have been a bit hungry but she was happy when they came for her.
  So now we wait with fingers crossed.

Hugs,
  Laurie

[Cindy]

Just had a report.
Liz is out of surgery and is in ICU (as expected). All is good.

[davina61]

 Its a girl

[Jessica_Rose]

Liz, welcome to your new beginning. The discomfort will fade and joy will soon fill your world. We all wish you a comfortable and smooth recovery.

Love always -- Jessica Rose

[Lacy]

Glad to hear everything went well for Liz! Hoping for a speedy recovery. Such a big moment!

Happy rebirth!
Lacy

[Kendra]

YES!!  So happy for you Liz !