Heh heh. I realized that some of you who don't know me "IRL" probably don't know my sense of humor. Of course, I covet your prayers and fully believe that God could grow a wee one in my uterus if He wanted to. In fact, I think He probably will someday. Probably when I'm like 50 - just for laughs. Good thing I have a good sense of humor. For now, he's choosing to bring us babies through adoption and I am thrilled with that. That is the the way HE chose to build our family and we love the things that God chooses. So if you got a good chuckle (Kate) don't worry - that's the way it was intended. ;-)
What's not so funny is that my uterus does cause me a fair amount of problems - not to mention pain. (ok - a lot of pain) Darn endometriosis. It's been almost two years since I had surgery to remove three blood-filled cysts from my ovaries. My uterus has lesions all over it. I have uterine tissue in places in my body where it definitely should not be. One of my falopian tubes is completely blocked. And aren't my ovaries so smart? When one bails, the other one kicks in to make up for it every month. Isn't that nice? Yah... thanks for that.
I chose not to go on synthetic hormone therapy that would make my body go into menopause. 30 years old? Menopause? Um, thanks but no thanks. Unfortunately I also did not go back on my natural hormone therapy either - I've been a little busy with babies to find a new naturopath after we moved. And now all of a sudden two years have gone by. My cycle has been 23 days long for the last few months. Along with pretty bad PMS, anxiety, fatigue, cramps, clots, low back pain blah blah blah... I also get what's known as "flooding." Use your imagination, it's as bad as it sounds. I've been dealing with a lot of this for 20+ years now - so I'm pretty used to it. But the 22 or 23 day cycle is killin' me.
The good news is that the best things for me are exercise and good nutrition - which I've been doing well at lately. It helps just about all the way around. I have to make an appointment with a naturopath this week. Have to.
And there's everything you never wanted to know about me. This whole bloggy friend thing just got a little more intimate.
I also need to add a number 3 to my "To Do" list:
3. Find a new car. Soon. Like yesterday. I never knew I hated car shopping so much.
ps. For more information on endometriosis you can go here or here. I've also done a ton, ton, ton of research on my own and might be able to answer some questions. Most of the truly helpful information I've found has come from this guy.
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Cutzi, I can definitely relate to what you're going through pain wise with the endo (don't have a break in pain with my pregnancies either). I just wanted to say that I'm praying for you in this area, and I'm so glad you're doing what you are doing. Yay for exercise and good for you foods! Where would we be without all that good stuff? Hormones and all that other stuff is BAD!
So do you have any ideas for what kind of car you want?
HUGS.
You, make me laugh my friend!
Laugh!
And I love this line, "we love the things God chooses." Perfectly worded. Love it is a commitment, a choice, a faith. Good job.
And I am so proud of you with your diet and exercise commitment. I know it is not easy! You are one tough cookie. I mean cucumber (get it :).
And I got your joke on the other post, it is fun knowing you.
oh good. b/c it was funny. I actually laughed out loud...b/c I knew why you said it.
this encourages so many women. To know that there are others out there with similar obstacles to jump.
you are cute!
Wow, great post, Cutzi. I'll be praying that you find an amazing naturopath.
23 days??? Oh man. I hope your car search goes quickly, and you find what you want!
Hey! We are looking for a car too!! When the magic check from the stocks we sold comes in the mail on Wednesday it will be time to buy! something! I'm curious too! What kind of car are you looking for?
And thanks for the explanations re:your uterus. After reading your funny post I wondered if you would give details. I'll pray, Cutzi. Ooh and if you ever want to talk about anxiety stuff, I'm your girl!
I'm sorry you're going through all of that, Cutz. It stinks. I'll pray.
Good luck on the car thing, too. They're a necessary evil for us.
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