WORRIED Not BPI

[carron]

Well I have not felt right since I had Thomas. I keep cramping and bleeding off and on. I got to hurting so bad the other day I went to my family doctor. He check me and sent me to a ob/gyn. I told him I did not have one I could trust! So I went mon. and back on tues. to have an ultrasound. I have Uterovaginal Prolaplse "so what does that mean My uterus is fell over to the left side that’s were I am hurting so bad. I started researching on the web and found that it is sometimes caused from a traumatic birth!" I also have Adenomyosis. So to make a long story short in two weeks I will have to have a partial Hysterectomy. So all of you please pray for me. I am scared but more worried of how I am going to handle Thomas. One lesson I have learned out of this we need to take time to take care of ourselves .

[blakesmom]

Do you have a family member or neighbor that can help you during your recovery period? Its hard to take care of yourself when you have children. My life revolves around my kids,too. Glad you went to Dr. and found some answers. Will keep you and your family in prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[m&mmom]

You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy

[karen r]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I pray that you get relief from your pain afterwards. Take advantage of any offers of help while you're having surgery and recuperating! God bless.

[francine]

Carron - I am truly shocked and sorry to hear this.

You WILL need help with the kids for a couple of weeks at least. You won't be able to lift Thomas for a while also. Gather your support network around you and make sure that someone is there for you everyday until you are better. It's time to call on your family, friends, community.

Where do you live? Maybe there are other bpi families around you that can also help? When exactly is the surgery date?

I will keep you and your family in my prayers,
francine

[francine]

Carron... will they be doing the surgery abdominally or vaginally? (easier recovery vaginally) Will you have a choice? Also if they are doing it through the abdomen find out what kind of incision it will be...horizontal or vertical...(horizontal bikini cut easier recovery) ...ask if you have a choice. Also - how do you do with general anesthesia? Another choice would be a spinal or epidural.

Just throwing some things out to you - a close friend recently had a full hysterectomy and we went through these choices together.

[carron]

Thanks to all of you. Francine I talked with the doctor and told him about Thomas and that I needed to get back on my feet as soon as I could. We are going to do it vaginally if he can. I hope nothing goes wrong! He said I would not be able to pick up Thomas for about a week and then after I should not pick him up often till about two weeks. April 25 is the day. It is hard because mom can't help my sister's seem to not understand I need help they have their own lives! Just venting a little on them. My friends work during the day and my husband is saving his time off for when we go back to have Thomas's Mod Quad? So I don't know what I am going to do. I live out in the Country and don't know of any close BPI. Lord willing something will work out, some how it always does! Thanks for the prayers

[Paula]

Carron, sorry you have to go thru this. You and your family will be in my prayers. There is a family leave law that your husband can take advantage of. His employer has to give him time off to care for an ill family member (you) and save his position. I believe he can take up to 12 weeks, that is without pay. I wish I could help. I pray that your family members open their eyes to your needs and offer a hand or at least support.
---Paula

[kalliesmom]

We will definatly be praying for you, I am so sorry you have to go through this. Where do you live? if you are somewhat close to us I would love to able to help in any way I can.

[francine]

Carron - do you belong to a religious community? If so, call on them... many of them have committees set up to help people post surgery - bring meals, etc. It's ok to ask for help when you need it.