Pick a Title, I Can't

Luck?


Finally, It's My Turn


After All These Years


A State of Complete Shock!


Flunked


Are You Serious?


Change of Plans


No Surgery Needed!



Always A Bridesmaid, Never A Bride



Living Vicariously Through Blogging


Hear Ye, Hear Ye....


On Hold


A Post I Thought I'd Never Get To Write


Is It Too Soon?



OK, I think I have wracked my Brain and can not think up any more titles that are fitting.  But really all of the titles are perfect.

By now, you're probably thinking, "enough, already! I don't have all day!" 

Time can be torturous, especially when there is no end in sight and no hope in the future.   That has been the story of my life.

It has been most 3 months since I last posted.  I guess I have been in another blogging derth.  I have also been very busy with my Stake RS calling traveling lots of miles, visiting different wards, presidency meetings, stake meetings, temple meetings, etc.  I have also done lots of traveling to Lexington for doctor's appointments.

Now that I am blessed with health insurance, I felt like it may be possible to seek medical help, as much as I hate needles.  So in December I made an appointment at Lexington's Women's Care Center, with Dr. Mike, who was recommended to me by a lady in my ward.  So on 1-11-11 I had my first visit with Dr. Mike. And for once it was nice to not have a doctor throw pills at me in order to solve a problem, like Dr. Winward did in Southern Utah.  So for anyone in the St. George, UT area reading this, please, don't waste your time with Dr. Winward - she has costed me years!

Dr. Mike right away suggested surgery: an abdominal laproscopy and a uterine suspension, the date was set up for February 4th.  In preparation for the surgery I had to have an ultrasound and blood work.

The day for surgery came.  I was so nervous about the IV, the anesthesia not working and finding my self mid-surgery in intense pain.  I arrived at the hospital, checked in, was issued back to a curtain cubical where I got to fashion the lovely hospital gown.  The nurse brought me a nice warm blanket as I waited for Dr. Mike to show up.  30 minutes went by and they let S. come in and wait with me.  And we waited and I listened to a patient exclaim in discomfort as the nurse pricked her every vein trying to get her IV in, finally finding success in her foot!  Oh, did that have my nerves up!  I laid there just wishing I could get it over with.  We waited another 30 minutes, and then another!  By this time 2 hours had gone by.  Where could Dr. Mike be?  The nurse said he takes his time getting to the hospital, but 2 hours?!!!

Finally just over 2 hours, Dr. Mike came in and asked how I was, well I was anxious.  He then said "You flunked your pregnancy test".  S. and I looked at each other like he was playing a joke on me to lighten my mood.

"What does that mean?", I asked Dr. M.  He said, "it means your pregnant." 

"WHAT???"  jaws dropping.   The patients in the curtain cubicles next to mine are now quiet and probably listening.  How convenient that I was lying down! 

"ARE YOU SERIOUS?"

"That's not possible!"

Dr. M firmly reassured me that it was and is, and that I was to not have the surgery and was to go home.  He guessed from the HCG count I was about 6 weeks along.


Luckily, the nurse was going over my pre-op tests to make sure all the numbers were in the correct range, and she discovered that the HCG # was more than a little high.  She saved me from having to have surgery!!!  But 2 hours of waiting was cruel punishment!

It was quite odd walking out of surgery having all the staff we passed by say "congratulations".

I went home and took a nap from my night of restless sleep and having to get up early to get to the hospital.

And, Life goes on - I had the weekend to pack for my trip to Portland, OR to visit my sis. and her family (new baby boy) and my parents, for a week's vacation.  I was just glad I didn't have to make the trip after just having surgery!

Sunday February 6th, Elder Bednar came to our stake for a special stake conference.  He is one of my top 3 favorite apostles.  I might post the notes I took of his instruction in my next post.  He taught great doctrinal truth.  I got meet him and shake his hand, and he asked me if his instruction made sense.  I said yes, but it was very deep and reminded me of some of the institute lessons I had in the D&C class (by Brother Gudmunson, at SUU).  I guess Elder B.'s 3 sons and their families rondevued in Lexington for a short family reunion.  So my stake RS presidency got to provide his family lunch.  Due to travel times, Elder B. did not allow members of my stake to line up for hand shakes, instead his family ducked into a classroom for the lunch, it was there that I got to meet Elder B.  His youngest son lives in Ann Arbour, MI where he is getting his PhD in business.  So S. and I talked with him about Michigan life.  Elder B. has a wonderful family!

After Stake Conference, Seth drove me to the Lexington airport and I spent a wonderful week in Portland!

Before Dr. Mike dismissed me from surgery he said he wanted to see me for an appointment the next week.  So, just this last Thursday, I had an appointment and received real proof of the miracle. 

I hope that I am not posting this too soon, and that all continues well - and if so,  S and I should have a baby around September 28!!!!

Still it is hard to believe, after all these years, I didn't think it was possible.  I don't want to get excited yet, there is still too much time for something to go....

Those of you who have had babies are probably thinking, how can you be 6 weeks along and have no clue that you're pregnant?!  Well, lets just say that your lives are probably like clock-work....

As for nausea before finding out, one day I was sick, and I thought I had the 24 hour bug.  Now, that I am at 9 weeks, the nausea is maybe a 2 on a scale of 10.  I am learning to like crackers and to take my vitamins at night.

For now, this puts the adoption process on hold. 

Crazy life, huh?!!!!

Oh, and if you guessed right at the topic of my post, I would love to know!  Also, if you thought up any other post titles, do share with me.