(Thanks, Pamela, for my title today)
So last week was pretty crazy. In addition to a lot of family drama (isn't that a constant, like turkey and stuffing, that comes with the holidays???) I found a lump in my breast.
After some long talks with my DH about this I let him know that I thought blogging about it would help me with things.
And I'm sure it will. There's nothing like sharing something really personal with hundreds of strangers and some of your closest friends you've never met in person but feel an inexplicable and deeply loving connection to.
So those are the beans, and I have spilled them.
I've been to see my midwife and she referred me to a place where they will do an ultrasound (since I am still nursing) on December 7--sooner if I can get in on a cancellation. Maybe we will know more at that point; maybe not. But some action is in the plans, and that is comforting. Obviously, no one is too terribly concerned that this is really urgent: I'm young (29--well, young-ish at least), the offending lump is teeny-tiny, I'm breastfeeding which might cause something to be plugged up or something, and I just had a baby so my hormones are still wacky.
Well, I guess I have been terribly concerned about this from time to time in the last week. It just makes you think about a lot of things. A LOT of things.
But I am good. And not taking anything for granted.
And the kiddo jusr woke up so I am typing with one hand. . .
HERE IS WHAT I NEED FROM PEOPLE:
Your prayers and thoughts.
Let's just act like things are normal--I'm not some fragile flower and there probably is absolutely nothing wrong.
Please DO NOT call me daily to discuss this or to see if I know anything new. I promise I will bring it up if I want to talk about it. I will be blogging about this so you all will know when I know something.
Finally, I need you to be thankful.
I am thankful to have found this--even if it turns out to be nothing (as it probably will) I am thankful to have had a chance to take a hard look at my priorities.
One more thing: I need good teething advice to help my little man feel less crazy. (off topic, but still important)
Well, I've gotta run to take care of the munchkin. It feels good to blog about this. I am thankful for the opportunity to share this and for all the wonderful people I have met blogging.
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7 comments:
I miss you and I love you! You are in my thought and prayers.
I am thinking of you. I found one when I was 28...it was a cyst that went away...I am hoping the same for you.
As for the teething...good god, I don't want to go through that again! But I do recommend the Baby Orajel swabs. And if he likes to munch, banana chips help...
Here for you. ;-) Spray cloraseptic on at cotton ball helped with my boys and their teeth.
C
frozen washcloth.
(My grandma put whiskey on her - but that was years and years ago)
ps.
Blocked milk duct
Stiggs: It was great to talk yesterday. I miss you and can't wait for you to be back in town! Eat some lumpia for me, too!!!
CC: Thanks, chica. I am sure it is just a cyst or duct or something. Thanks for the teething advice!
Cindy: Thank you!!!!!
Pamela: Whisky sounds good. Oh, you mean for the baby. ..And i'm sure it's a duct or something
Holy Cow - Sabrina!!!! I will keep you in my prayers. I'm sorry I missed this post from before. Hopefully, it is just something really benign from the nursing - like a clogged milk duct or something.
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