One more week and I'm back to work. I admit I have mixed emotions about going back. It's been great not working and still having an income - who wouldn't like that, right? And I don't miss the stress. I have really enjoyed the last few weeks at home with Brooke now that I'm feeling good. But I know that I need to be grateful that I'm well enough to go back to work, and I'm ready to move forward with life.
I've been packing a lot into my days the last few weeks, and I admit I'm pretty tired at night but I was always tired before the surgery too so I think that's just everyday normal life. It's also nice to sleep well at night because I actually did something throughout the day to make me tired. When I was recovering from surgery I often had difficulty sleeping at night because I wasn't getting any exercise, and I wasn't doing much throughout the day. Now that I'm back to exercising and running here and there, it feels good to actually be tired.
Monday Jeff and I will spend the day at Mayo for my follow-up appointments - I expect to receive nothing but good news. Tuesday I get my hair highlighted, which is something I'm really looking forward to. I know it sounds petty in the grand scheme of things, but I can't wait to be blonde again! They told me no highlights or color until after my three-month check-up. Of course they told me this when I was checking out of the hospital and was already overdue for a highlight! On Wednesday Brooke and I are going to a children's play and out to lunch. We've been having a special girls day at least once a week for the last few weeks. She's doing really well in school so her teacher said it was OK for her to play hookie a little bit. It's been fun, and I feel like it's given me a chance to make up for all the weeks I spent in bed not being able to be an active part of her life. She has asked a couple of times if I need to have surgery again on Monday, and I keep reassuring her I just need to talk with the doctors and that I'll be home by the time she's out of school.
Please send prayers our way on Monday. I'll be sure to post again after we visit Mayo to let you know about the outcome of our appointments.
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I can TOTALLY understand about the hair thing -- I can't wait to get mine colored (I, too, needed mine done BEFORE surgery!!)--I had to wait only an extra 4 weeks! I haven't straightened it or worn make-up and am still swollen & bruised so maybe it will kind of be like an extreme make-over when I finally "come out!"
Remember to take it easy at work even though you have been feeling so good -- it will be doing totally different stuff on someone else's time scale!
Shalla -
It was so good to see you the other week when you swung into work. I can't believe that you're coming back already. It's amazing how quickly 3 months can fly by. I can understand your mixed emotions. Enjoy your time with your family, your girls' day with Brooke and your hair appointment with Fredoon.
I hope your visit to the Mayo on Monday goes well. I'll be sending positive thoughts your way.
Take it easy and I'll see you soon!
Sara
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