I know I have been very slack in posting lately. I have been having a rough go of it. For whatever reason, I am more tired now than I was right after surgery! Last Thursday, I even felt like I had the flu! I woke up feeling pukey and ached ALL over. Still not 100%, but getting there I guess. I received a beautiful necklace from Dana Marie as a Spirit Jumper gift. I love it. I grabbed my cell n took a picture to send to some people. I feel honored to receive such a special and heartfelt gift. It really warmed me up.

Wow, it's been a while! I have really been doing too much lately. My hard head showing thru. My sweetest former neighbor whom I miss dearly brought us some yummy lasagna and bread for dinner Wednesday. What a help. It was Brook's first night back to work, and I really wasnt in the mood to cook. I got some Christmas shopping done Friday, boy that was tiring. Saturday DD1 had a performance at the mall for her Step Club, and today she is going to be in the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade today. I am very excited. We go every year and always have a good time. This year will just be even better! I just hope I can make it through it all without overdoing it. Maybe I will even figure out a way to add a picture to the next post! TTFN

OK folks, I am home! Wow. Let me just say when woke up in recovery.....well, a mac truck hitting me would have felt better. My surgery was set for 730 AM Wednesday, and I think I went back pretty close to that. When I woke up, I felt like shit! My back was killing me, my throat was like sandpaper, and I was fitted with a catheter that made me feel like I had to pee every 5 seconds. Oh, and I was starving. My first nurse was Pat, and she was a BITCH! Every time I would push the red button, it would take her 30-40 minutes to come to my room. She would not remove my catheter, would not let me get out of bed, would not let me have ANYTHING other than ice chips, and the pad she "put on me" was just shoved between my legs, I didn't even have underwear on! Needless to say at 3 when Veronica came on I was much happier. I wrestled with nausea the rest of the day. Every time I sat up too quick I would vomit. Veronica hooked some phenegrin to my IV, and I felt much better. Thursday morning my nurse Shannon brought me some cereal to tide me over until breakfast came. I was able to keep it down! During the night, Noelle (overninght nurse) took my cath out, and had already been to the bathroom 3 times! yippie! Plus, they had given me some undies to put my pad in! Never had I been so excited for panties. I am home comfy, but pooped. I am going to go nap. I will post more soon! TTFN

The big day is tomorrow! I have to be at the hospital at 545AM! Holy smokes. Not only do I never get up that early without coffee (which of course I can't have) but now my kids have to spend the night with G-MA so they can get to school in the morning. I know "nesting" kicks in when your about to give birth, you know when you run around cleaning and preparing? I don't however understand why it hit me tonight. I have vacuumed the entire house, swept the kitchen floor, loaded the dishwasher, folded 2 loads of laundry, and responded to text messages and voice mails all in the hour it took my hubby to drop the kids off! Now I am so tired I don't think I will have any problems sleeping tonight! Thanks to all the well wishes and prayers. I hope to feel up to posting soon. TTFN

Tick Tock, Hickory Dickory Dock. There are only 3.5 days left until my surgery! I met with the Oncologist for my 2nd opinion Friday, and he made me feel much better but also new things to be scared about. He stated he was very happy my pathologist was who she is, and if any Doc had to perform vaginal surgery, I was lucky to have my Doc. However, he explained to me that one of the 2 types I have jumps from place to place, so we wont know the "real" severity of the issue until after the surgery and my path results come back. I am hoping for the best, but anticipating the ucky stuff, just to be on the safe side. Besides, when I do it I do it right! I am enjoying this weekend with my girls. Last night my BFF came over with my nieces and we watched Kung Fu Panda (pretty cute, but could have been better). Today we went to Williamsburg to surprise Monet on her 40th birthday. Her husband put together a surprise party, and I think she was quite pleased. Her Mom and 1 Sis in Louisiana came, as well as her other Sis in Cali. It was great. Tomorrow should be calmer! TTFN

Hey there!~ Thanks for your patience. I was elated today to find out my Michelle was reading my blog! I know I am awful at returning calls, but I appreciate the voice mails left! Just when I thought things were starting to smooth out, BAM. Today I was informed by my J O B that I was being demoted, but hey, I should be happy that I still have a job. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? As I informed my NEW boss, I have been trying to see the bright side for the last 2 months, and frankly I am freaken over it! No longer am I salary, but hourly. My boss is now a regional employee and I now report to someone different. The people I have helped over see and advise for the last 4 years are now my team! UGH!!! Will it ever get easier??? This is my D-Day weekend. So much to do, most of which is getting my house in order before the big day. Oh yeh, did I mention my husband left to go hunting? Doing it all on my own as normal :) Time to get the kids ready for bed. TTFN!

TGIF! Happy Friday. Work dragged on forever today. I am still trying to decide if I want to take the girls to Williamsburg to see Santa this weekend. He arrives at the Yankee Candle Store on Saturday. We really like him best, he has a real beard! It snows in the store, and there are usually crafts n such. We have a blast. Cant wait until dinner, I am STARVING. I am still rubber balling when it comes to the surgery. Excited/scared all at the same time. Very odd to go through.