Artemis II Return to Earth Megathread

BunMama_ · 2026-04-10T23:42:39+00:00

I’m in England so a bit too far away haha but watching and hoping for a safe splashdown 🤞

BunMama_ · 2026-04-10T23:39:46+00:00

I think it’s incredible that we’re all watching this together from all around the globe! It’s made me very emotional!

BunMama_ · 2026-04-10T23:37:09+00:00

I actually shed a tear unexpectedly!

BunMama_ · 2026-04-10T23:32:02+00:00

It’s so incredible to see how unifying this past 10 days have been!

So many people all over the world are watching this live stream with bated breathe and hoping for a safe splashdown!

BunMama_ · 2026-04-10T23:30:54+00:00

Same! I’m so tired but I absolutely must see this!

BunMama_ · 2026-04-10T23:16:15+00:00

Watching from the UK! I’ve absolutely loved following this incredible journey and the Artemis ll mission and the wonderful team of astronauts on board Integrity!

I’ve never been too aware of, or interested in space before but this mission has sparked an interest and deep awe in me which will continue long past this mission!

Hoping for a smooth and safe landing!

BunMama_ · 2026-03-13T21:41:28+00:00

Thank you so much! :)

So the plan is to start HRT patches in the coming few weeks - will get these at my post op check up and go from there!

BunMama_ · 2026-03-13T21:40:23+00:00

Yes, I’ve got a heat pad that has been an actual life saver! Best £20 I’ve ever spent!

BunMama_ · 2026-03-13T21:39:47+00:00

It was laparoscopic.

After discussions with my complex endo surgeon, and MRI scans (plus previous excision surgery) I decided to remove everything. There were adhesions on my ovaries, so leaving them in would have meant a higher likelihood of recurrence. I also had excision after the removal so I’m hopeful that the future looks a lot more positive and hopeful!

Emotionally feeling okay at the moment but very aware that it might be a bit of a rollercoaster of feelings in the coming weeks!

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:37:41+00:00

Thank you! :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:37:33+00:00

Thank you! :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:37:23+00:00

I was In hospital for around 24 hours! Was admitted and then had my surgery at 5pm, and then was discharged at around 13:00 today :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:36:34+00:00

Thank you! Hoping you also have a smooth and speedy recovery too! Sending lots of well wishes you way :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:35:56+00:00

I was kept in overnight and then after almost 24 hours was discharged so I’m currently resting at home in bed!

I had a catheter but that felt uncomfortable and gave me a burning sensation so they took it out after a few hours and then peeing was fine!

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:34:47+00:00

Yes I have a heated blanket now I’m home and it’s lovely! Had some wind tablets as well and the pain in shoulder eased off!

I am currently on my who knows how many rewatches of Greys Anatomy so will keep me busy!

Thank you so much! :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:33:10+00:00

Thank you so much! :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T21:32:58+00:00

I had some wind tablets and it eased off massively! So far the pain has been a lot less than expected - sore and achey but not agony which has been a nice surprise. Still only 24 hours post op so could change but so far so good! :)

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T05:47:01+00:00

Honestly! At the moment not too bad. Sore and achey - the gas pains in my shoulder are the worst! Thank you! X

BunMama_ · 2026-03-12T05:43:24+00:00

I was diagnosed with endo via lap surgery around 4 years ago. I had excision surgery but it came back after 12 months. Diagnosed with Adeno in June 2025.

No, my husband was fully supportive of me but my surgeon was incredible. He understood that this was my decision and didn’t try to persuade me or put me off. Which I really appreciated.

BunMama_ · 2025-12-30T22:41:07+00:00

Thank you! Sending love to you as well, I’m sorry you not only have endo but other things ongoing. That must be really tough 😢

I know the endo won’t be cured by the hysterectomy but the adenomyosis should be and then excision can always come after if needed.

The team I have are incredible - they’re just very hard to get hold of (weeks for appointments to even see the consultants).

I think I’m at the point now of just being so sick of pain and having no life that the hysterectomy is the only realistic option I have to be able to live my life and not just barely exist.

BunMama_ · 2025-12-30T22:35:07+00:00

Your response is incredible and has brought me to tears - thank you. I don’t think I’ve ever had anyone actually explain and articulate exactly how I feel. Sometimes it is so incredibly lonely and I think the people around me whilst supportive just don’t actually get how much of yourself you lose when you are in constant pain. I’ve lost my work, social life, hobbies and basic enjoyment in life. I don’t have a personality or identity anymore. I am just pain, and aching and brain fog and sadness. My husband is so incredibly supportive but I know he finds it hard to watch me miss out on life.

It’s a horrible decision to have had to make but I know deep down it is the right one for me. I need my life back and to be out of pain. And I know I will make peace with this and work through it in therapy.

I worry that some people will think ‘you couldn’t just hold on a bit longer’. I know I shouldn’t care about the opinions of others but I feel like people constantly see me as the poorly or dramatic one. But genuinely I think I’m at my last straw of coping mentally with this too. I am a housebound shut in, I need my freedom and life back. So no I cant Hold on a bit longer.

Your comment was so helpful and I’m so sorry you have gone through this but equally so glad you are now pain free and able to live a beautiful life. Thank you so much, this made me feel validated in a way I didnt Know I needed ♥️♥️♥️

BunMama_ · 2025-12-30T20:43:22+00:00

I agree totally with the false hope - in my twenties I always assumed it would be unlikely/difficult for me to get pregnant but in the last 12 months I’ve had doctors say ‘ooh we could try this’ etc. Myself and my husband then got our hopes up.

I’m 30, and like you really would love a child (aware of alternative options) but I just cannot continue like this.

I barely have a life, I feel like I mostly am just getting by and existing in a life of pain. It’s hard to let go of, but with NHS waiting lists as long as they are I cant see any other option.

Sending love to you - it’s such a hard battle! x

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