Hello!!! I must say, May has definitely delivered in the sunshine and warmth department. I cannot express how much I needed some sunshine and warmth. After what always seems like never ending Winter it's nice to finally put away all the layers, open the windows and feel the sun on your skin. And my flowers are also grateful for the much needed sunshine. The saying, "April Showers Bring May Flowers" is definitely true this Spring. I'm so excited that my flowers are growing and blooming. I might become a gardener yet! As long as there is Miracle Grow and weed preventor I've totally got this gardening thing down! :-)
As you all know Sunday was Mother's Day. I would have loved to have spent it with my Mom but unfortunately our distance does not make that possible. I was able to talk to her and that was nice. My mom is amazing and I could not ask for a better momma. She listens when I'm upset, knows how to cheer me up and is my best friend. I hope that I always convey just how much she means to me. Though I was sad to not be able to be with my mom on Mother's Day I am also very lucky to have my wonderful mother-in-law. Sue has always been so wonderful to me. She shows me love and always treats me as one of her own. It's wonderful to have such a wonderful mom and I've been blessed to have a wonderful mom and an equally wonderful mother-in-law.
Last Wednesday I had my Laparoscopy. This time was a little rougher because there was an extra incision and more work. All I can say is that you never know how much you use your stomach muscles until you can't use them. The toughest part was not being able to laugh. But, a few days rest and I was able to move around and get back to most of my daily tasks. This week was tiring and I'm still healing but I'm starting to feel normal again. So, the cyst is gone, I will see my gyno for a follow-up next month, and then I will go back to my fertility doctor. I will say, as frustrating as it was to go on the birth control at first, it was a good thing. For the past couple of months I no longer worried about whether I was or was not pregnant, or why I wasn't getting pregnant. The cyst was a blessing in disguise. It gave me a break from the stress of my infertility. Now I am rejuvenated and ready to carry on. Fingers crossed that the waiting is over now. :-)
Until next time! XO
Friday, May 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
April Showers...Never Ended!!!
Hello All! I know it has been a while since I last posted. The past few weeks have been filled with rain, friends, chats with the brothers, Easter, doctors visits, and did I mention rain? April seemed like it was never going to end because it was constantly raining. It was definitely frustrating because all I wanted to do was be outside but instead we woke almost every morning to rain.
Matt and I were able to spend a couple of Friday nights out with friends. It was very nice to get out and see our friends. Fridays are usually spent with Matt and I plopped on the couch after a long week. We are looking forward to many more times spent with our friends this Spring and Summer.
I was also able to have chat sessions with both of my brothers, who are currently serving in Afghanistan. Since Dustin has limited access to the internet we've only been able to chat a couple of times. Aaron works with computers so we are able to chat on a more regular basis. No matter how little or how much I get to talk to either of them I cherish every chat because I miss them so much. But, in a few short months my brothers will be safely back in the States and myself and my family cannot wait! A special thank you to my brothers and the many other soldiers who continue to sacrifice so that we can stay Free and Safe. There really is no way to show them the gratitude the deserve but we should all continue to try because they give so much and we owe them so much.
Easter started with a pleasant surprise of sunshine and warmth. Matt and I had a wonderful Brunch with his parents and Uncle. We were all so giddy to see the sun and feel the warmth. Matt, his dad and his Uncle decided to go fishing in the afternoon. Unfortunately, as they were leaving the driveway it began to drizzle and stayed that way all day. That didn't stop them though. While the boys were fishing Matt's mom and I relaxed. That night we had a lovely dinner that Matt's mom prepared. The woman can cook! It was a very nice day and we were so happy to be able to spend it with family.
About two weeks ago I went back to see my gyno. As suspected the birth control did not have the desired effect and I have to have a Laparoscopy to remove the cyst. Tomorrow I go in for the surgery. It is a simple surgery and I will be back home tomorrow. I will spend a few days healing and then I'll be set to go again. I was slightly disappointed but I had plenty of time to deal with the fact that I was probably going to need the surgery so I have dealt. The surgery is just one more stepping stone to Baby Cook. After a follow up with my gyno in a month I will go back to my fertility doctor and we will continue on our journey.
So, that was the rest of our April. We are looking forward to a much sunnier May and I can't wait to see my flower garden progress. I will keep you all updated on my surgery and anything else going on in our lives. Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Matt and I were able to spend a couple of Friday nights out with friends. It was very nice to get out and see our friends. Fridays are usually spent with Matt and I plopped on the couch after a long week. We are looking forward to many more times spent with our friends this Spring and Summer.
I was also able to have chat sessions with both of my brothers, who are currently serving in Afghanistan. Since Dustin has limited access to the internet we've only been able to chat a couple of times. Aaron works with computers so we are able to chat on a more regular basis. No matter how little or how much I get to talk to either of them I cherish every chat because I miss them so much. But, in a few short months my brothers will be safely back in the States and myself and my family cannot wait! A special thank you to my brothers and the many other soldiers who continue to sacrifice so that we can stay Free and Safe. There really is no way to show them the gratitude the deserve but we should all continue to try because they give so much and we owe them so much.
Easter started with a pleasant surprise of sunshine and warmth. Matt and I had a wonderful Brunch with his parents and Uncle. We were all so giddy to see the sun and feel the warmth. Matt, his dad and his Uncle decided to go fishing in the afternoon. Unfortunately, as they were leaving the driveway it began to drizzle and stayed that way all day. That didn't stop them though. While the boys were fishing Matt's mom and I relaxed. That night we had a lovely dinner that Matt's mom prepared. The woman can cook! It was a very nice day and we were so happy to be able to spend it with family.
About two weeks ago I went back to see my gyno. As suspected the birth control did not have the desired effect and I have to have a Laparoscopy to remove the cyst. Tomorrow I go in for the surgery. It is a simple surgery and I will be back home tomorrow. I will spend a few days healing and then I'll be set to go again. I was slightly disappointed but I had plenty of time to deal with the fact that I was probably going to need the surgery so I have dealt. The surgery is just one more stepping stone to Baby Cook. After a follow up with my gyno in a month I will go back to my fertility doctor and we will continue on our journey.
So, that was the rest of our April. We are looking forward to a much sunnier May and I can't wait to see my flower garden progress. I will keep you all updated on my surgery and anything else going on in our lives. Have a wonderful rest of your week!
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