This morning I went for a follow-up ultrasound – not because I was worried, but because I always follow the doctor’s orders. I have nothing to complain about in my physical recovery, so I assumed all was well and didn’t bother doing the ultrasound at the hospital as they recommended. I just went to a local place that’s only 5 minutes away.
Well. It turns out my uterus is a bit of a hoarder.
After scaring me with the description of everything that remained where my little Alistair had made his home for 15 weeks (including the umbilical cord still attached), and the danger of infection that it posed, I was all set to follow the doctor’s orders and rush off to the hospital to have that curtage. I think it’s called a hysteroscopy in English.
But fortunately my visit to drop off the ultrasound results with my busy gynecologist coincided with her exiting her office in between patients, and she was able to speak with me for a moment. She decided we’d try a different approach to see if we could avoid surgery. I was to take some medicine called cytotec (in French, at least) that would shake things up and help my body to rid itself of anything in excess. Then I’d follow up with her again on Monday and have another ultrasound on Tuesday to see if we were successful.
I placed some in the appropriate place, waited two hours and did so again, then waited. At first nothing – no change. Then after a short naaap …. holy coooow … and oooooouch. Let’s just say it has been a colorful day.
But anything to avoid surgery, right?
So I’m cuddled up at home, continuing to recover, and focusing on gratitude and all the small things that seem beautiful to me:
the rain –
nothing like forbidding skies when you’re safe at home right?
the sun that follows
and lights up everything inside
the tartan plaid of Sir’s grandmother and keeps me so cozy warm
the flowers sent by my sister Stephanie that have lasted over a week (and match my pink kitchen!)
other tasty and inspiring gifts from friends
the frame-less paintings that my husband is finally getting around to making frames for
this decorative cluster of light
that sits atop the little armoire that now hides all the toys in our living room
and finally … the delicious (naughty) way I’ve been drinking my coffee this week.
Next week we’ll be more reasonable, hm?
Love and hugs to you all. I’m doing much better.
Hope you’ll have a speedy recovery!!
And love the photos…
The pictures are comforting. Glad you’re doing better.
Your pictures are lovely. I’m glad you’re feeling better and indulging in some sweet treats, both for your tastebuds and your eyes.
My heart goes out to you! Next week will be better!
I am so glad to hear that you’re doing better!
Each day that passes is easier but you’ll continue to be in all of our thoughts.
Continued thoughts and prayers coming your way. Hugs, my friend, hugs.
I’m so glad you’re doing better. Thinking of you, always.
Glad you are feeling a little bit better. You have been in my thoughts a lot this past week.
NO reason better for whipped creme atop coffee.
Thinking of you, dear lady.
Thinking of you all and glad to see the reassiring coffee.
Big big kisses
I hope you drink much whipped cream, my friend. I love you.
I am so happy that you are feeling better.
This is a process, for sure.
Sending love and healing thoughts your way, my friend.
Hugs back. So glad you are doing much better. I’ve been thinking of you often these past couple of weeks and praying.
Love you much. Can’t wait to visit again.
Oh, and throw reason out the window for the next week. That coffee’s worth having again…:-))
Sending hugs. Beautiful pictures—I’m glad you’re feeling better.
love, love and more love to you.
You deserve a little whipped cream in your coffee, now more than ever. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Glad your feeling better. Cytotec (sp) was used on me to induce me with my first kid. He had to be evicted at 42 weeks. Keep indulging with the whipped cream. Life is too short to drink bad coffee.
My dear.
It is your love, your light, your resilience, your spirit that is the most beautiful thing of all.
Believe.
I am glad you are starting to feel a little better. More hugs my friend!
Your photography is stunning, your outlook even more so.
Much love to you.
So glad you’re feeling better.
That’s some nice bokeh in the light photo. 🙂
You really are amazingly upbeat, despite everything that is going on. Beautiful photos…I’m glad that you are able to find so many positive things in the midst of all of this!
I’ve been thinking about you. Glad you are doing better. LOVED the pics.
I do hope your recovery is quick and complete. You’re in my prayers. I really enjoyed how you focused your heart, mind and eyes on all the beautiful things around you. Learning myself, that’s the way to keep the mind healthy – whatever is lovely, whatever is pure, whatever is true ….
Thinking about you. Whipped cream in your coffee – brilliant. xo
Hi Jennie,
Love those pictures you’ve taken and you’re right, it’s the small things in life that makes us happy ! Whipped cream with coffee is definitely one of those things. Hugs from Madrid!