Did I miss the date? I was going to make sure I noticed the date, but I didn't see it. Was that on purpose? If so, please excuse my rudeness in asking. If I'm just blind, where did I miss seeing it?
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beverly, breyerchic04, Belle, Derrell, Kat, and Kewa, thank y'all so much for remembering me. I am really touched.
Kat, pre-op is today and surgery is tomorrow. I think the dates are somewhere on page 2 of this thread.
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*hug* Will definitely be thinking of you. You're wonderful, Mrs. M, and you deserve the best of everything.
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Day 22: Day Before Surgery/Pre-Op Day September 8, 2004
It's raining buckets here and I've decided that is a good omen. It rained on my wedding day and that turned out pretty good. We've added 10 minutes to our travel time because the roads are flooded - there's not such good drainage in a valley. I wore my new backpack today and it is totally water-resistant. L.L. Bean makes the best backpacks.
I'm feeling pretty calm. I went to French this morning and that always puts me in a good mood. We are learning to speak with a Parisian accent and it is coming much more easily to me than Spanish did. Maybe it's because I took Spanish before. One of my goals for the next 2 years is to become completely fluent in French. I do have a huge problem, though - whenever my professor says, "Bonjour," I get this wild urge to answer, "Bonjour, you cheese-eating surrender monkey." Maybe there is such a thing as too much Simpsons.
I saw my rabbi yesterday and that also made me feel better. It's so comforting to have someone to help guide you in spiritual and family matters. We were so lucky to find such a wonderful rabbi and congregation here. Andrew even gets disappointed if we can't go to shul, which is pleasantly surprising to me.
The past week-and-a-half has been pretty nerve-wracking. My mother is with my grandmother in North Miami, right on Biscayne Bay and my grandmother refused to evacuate. They didn't even lose power, but I was very worried for a couple of days. I have loved ones all over Florida and Georgia and I worried about all of them. Thankfully, they're all okay.
I was also very anxious about my own health. I somehow got a cold and was really miserable for 4 days. My period also ran long and it just finished completely today. For a while it looked like the surgery would have to be postponed. That would be extremely inconvenient because the High Holidays are coming up and that is the busiest time of year for Jewish families. But everything worked out perfectly.
I'm going to relax for the next hour or so. Then it's off to the doctor. Au revoir, mes amies.
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Shigosei, Derrell, AmkaProblemka, pooka, imogen, dkw, and Belle, thank you for your good wishes. Y'all helped to make this much easier for me than it would have been and I will always remember and appreciate it.
Pre-op went well. I did take the percocet and I'm glad that I did. I felt a sharp pinch when Dr. Slackman inserted that dilator, but that was it. It did (and still does, btw) feel very uncomfortable. Dr. Slackman and Nurse Glenna continue to be unnerved by what I guess they feel is my unnatural calm. I'm just not a screamer or a moaner. I find that it's easier for me if I concentrate on not making any noise and keeping still.
The tech who did my paperwork and bloodwork at the hospital told me that Dr. Slackman has a great reputation. She personally knows a woman with PCOS who has 2 children b/c of Dr. Slackman. It's always nice to hear other medical professionals praising your doctor.
There was one part that was very unpleasant and gross. Nurse Glenna asked me if I wanted to see the dilator that Dr. Slackman was going to insert into my cervix. At first I said no, then I changed my mind and looked. Always trust your first instincts. The dilator, which had been described by Dr. Slackman as seaweed, very closely resembled a rusty nail. I really wish I hadn't looked, especially since I got the giggles after Nurse Glenna showed it to me.
So we're headed to the hospital in about half an hour. I still feel very calm and I'm sure that everything will be fine.
Thanks, everyone, for all of your support.
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Do you want to see it? What was she thinking?
I guess without really thinking about it, I would have expected it to be green. Okay, well that's a line of thought that probably doesn't warrant further analysis. (((Mrs. M)))
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I can remember being asked if I wanted to see things after the birth of my children....and being fascinated. Neat to see where your children lived for nine months, I guess.
Then again - I'm not so sure I'd have wanted to see the dilator, but I'm pretty certain I would have. Morbid curiosity and all that.
Mrs. M - I'll be anxiously looking to see your post on teh outcome of the surgery. Best wishes!
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May the coming year bring you what you have been praying for. May you be written in the book of life, and in the book of new life.
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What a relief. I'm happy it all went well. We'll pray that things continue to be smooth for you Posts: 1132 | Registered: A Long Time Ago!
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It's been a while since I updated this thread, but a lot has been going on. I still haven't finished writing my surgery account. I'll post it when it's finished.
The good news is that I had a pelvic ultrasound yesterday and there are 2 mature follicles in my right ovary. They're not big enough yet, but they should be ready by tomorrow or Tuesday. They have to get to 16mm in diameter - 1 is 14 and the other is 12X10. I'm having another pelvic ultrasound tomorrow and if they're big enough, Dr. Slackman will inject the hormone that will release the eggs. The day after that, I'll be inseminated.
Andrew refers to the eggs as Egg 1 and Egg B and I now refer to myself as The Eggs and I (as in The Eggs and I are too tired to fix supper tonight.). We're nervous and excited - especially me.
Also, on the way to the doctor's office Andrew and I had the following conversation:
Andrew: So you're having an ultrasound today? Kira: Yes. Andrew: Can I watch? Kira: I'm having a pelvic ultrasound. Andrew: So I can't watch? Kira: Do you know what a pelvic ultrasound is? Andrew: It's when they put the camera on your stomach. Kira: Not even close. It goes inside. Andrew: Ewwww.
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That is so exciting!!!! Sending little prayers your way, hoping by this time next month you're announcing twins!
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Congrats to the two (four?) of you! I hope everything goes well.
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I haven't said much, if anything, but have been reading with interest and good wishes. May you and yours be blessed with good fortune.
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Shigosei, was that a little LOTR's accent I heard there? It sounded distinctly, oh, like Gollum.
Mrs. M, good luck with your eggs and all, and thanks for sharing. I hope it all works out well for you and hubby and eggs.
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I love drug-affected posts. I'm glad your surgery went well. Heal up quick.
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