Just can't do it. . .
09/20/2018
I have decided that I simply cannot
do it. I cannot move forward and begin this process in October. There is too
much to learn, too many unknowns that cannot be rectified in time, and too many
decisions being forced because of time constraints instead of given due
consideration. Becca sent me numerous documents to be read, signed, returned.
There are many more than I thought. I was added to a support group on Facebook
by a friend and there is more information in the posts of other women. I am
hearing terms and procedures that were never discussed. Reading through the different
posts, I feel like I am going to be missing something.
We received an estimate from the
finance department, but that is still vague and forces our hand on payment
option if we proceed this quickly. I know that the financial part stresses
Tommy even if he claims he’s not that bothered. I want to be able to meet with
a person! I want to pick the option that will be best for our situation and
give us the most comfort. Sounds bad to say “the most bang for our buck”, but
it’s true! This will be a lot of money.
I want the time to decide what tests
we want and how we want to pay. I think it will always be a process where I
continue to learn more, but I don’t think this should be rushed. Talking to a
friend, she agrees that taking my time is best. I should be excited, confident,
and comfortable. Not stressed and rushed. She mentioned facebook fundraiser or
GoFundMe. I am not sure we can humble ourselves enough to ask for that kind of
help. I can’t deny how must of a help it would be. We shall see.
The one nice thing about posting our
initial visit on Facebook is that in these last couple of days we have received
so much outpouring of support. And, as usual, some from unexpected places. It’s
great to see people band together and step up to support one another. Multiple
Facebook friends have sent messages of support and admitting they are/have
struggled in the same way. I am not shy about sharing my journey. It’s
something that many people deal with and the language and feelings around the
topic need to change.
I expressed my doubts and feelings
to Tommy. Thankfully, he is completely supportive and agrees. I will send a
message to Becca and ask about expressing this to Dr. Klein when we meet for
our confirmation appointment.
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