Monthly Archives: December 2013

Leaving 2013 behind, good riddance

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Melanie

This has been quite a year for everyone. For me, well, it has definitely not been boring. Let me summarize. January, hubby and I were ready to do another FET with our last embryo. We got to my Endo doc … Continue reading →

Posted in acupuncture, adenomyosis, allergist, anxiety, devastated, dogs, egg retrieval, Embryo transfer, embryos, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, endometriosis diet, excision surgery for endometriosis, food allergy, Hashimotos thyroiditis, hope and love, hydrosalpinx, hysterectomy, IBS, infertility, infertility in the workplace, invisible illness, IVF In Vitro Fertilization, laparoscopy, mammogram, meditation, positive thinking, reiki, reproductive immunology | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Biopsy results are in

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Melanie

I’ve had this paper and a few pictures since Monday. It’s my biopsy results from surgery. I wasn’t too sure what to do with this information. So, I guess I should just share it (since I share everything). Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, devastated, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, endometriosis diet, excision surgery for endometriosis, food allergy, hope and love, IBS, infertility, invisible illness, laparoscopy | Tagged | 5 Comments

Pensive day

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Melanie

It’s Christmas morning. I’m sitting on the couch in a pensive mood, while my husband showers and I’m trying to process it all. This surgery and recovery is so different. I’m not sure what to think of it all. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, endometriosis diet, excision surgery for endometriosis, food allergy, IBS, infertility, invisible illness, laparoscopy | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Recovery is slow and painful

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Melanie

Before I get into some of what the surgeon told me on Monday, I figured I’d let you all know what I’m experiencing. It’s been 4 &1/2 days since surgery. Showering is exhausting. Standing for more than two minutes is … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, endometriosis diet, excision surgery for endometriosis, Hashimotos thyroiditis, hope and love, IBS, infertility, invisible illness, laparoscopy | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Surgery #7 the beginning

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Melanie

The hospital called me to come in earlier for my surgery on Thursday. It made me nervous. It made me feel excited too. Perhaps if the surgeon is running early, then he has more time to remove my uterus as … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, excision surgery for endometriosis, hope and love, IBS, infertility, invisible illness, laparoscopy | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Post surgery thank you

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Melanie

Thank you for all of your kind messages and prayers. Especially from my endosisters and fellow warriors. Surgery “went well” and I’m hoping to be released from the hospital today. All I know is there was endometriosis on my bowels … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, excision surgery for endometriosis, Hashimotos thyroiditis, IBS, invisible illness | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Surgery day #7 wish me luck

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Melanie

While getting ready to leave the hotel, the hospital called and asked me to come in early, he’s running EARLY??? I’ve never heard that before! The butterflies went up to my throat and my intestines started making noises again. My … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, endometriosis diet, excision surgery for endometriosis, Hashimotos thyroiditis, hysterectomy, IBS, infertility, invisible illness, laparoscopy, positive thinking, reiki, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

‘Twas the night before surgery

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Melanie

I’m writing this from a beautiful hotel that I cannot enjoy. I can’t go wander around and look at the architecture or sit at the bar for a drink or even explore the town. Why? Because I’m stuck on the … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, endometriosis diet, excision surgery for endometriosis, food allergy, Hashimotos thyroiditis, IBS, infertility, invisible illness, laparoscopy | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Farewell my beautiful boy

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Melanie

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was nine and a half years ago, I was working for a veterinarian. I had just gotten my first standard poodle who was a few months old at the time. The girls … Continue reading →

Posted in acupuncture, anxiety, devastated, dogs, Endometriosis, IBS, invisible illness, laparoscopy, reiki | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

Talked to the doc again

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Melanie

As the bitch (aunt flow) is winding down now, I realize I’m getting closer to surgery. I had an absolutely miserable and painful weekend. It’s even worse when you can’t take anything before surgery. I am so thankful for my … Continue reading →

Posted in adenomyosis, Endometriosis, endometriosis awareness, excision surgery for endometriosis, IBS, infertility | Tagged , | 8 Comments