MEL'S MUSINGS: July 2010

BIG DECISION

I have made a BIG DECISION this week. It was hard, but hopefully a good one and one that effects my health. I have decided to have a TAHBSO. For those of you that don't know what a TAHBSO is, well it is a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Bilateral Salpingo-oopherectomy (Removal of Uterus, cervix, both tubes, and ovaries). Wow look you just learned some medical terminology! (:

I have gone back and forth, but after suffering everyday with uncomfortable pelvic pain this last couple of months, numerous sonograms, and my symptoms getting worse this seems to be the best decision.

I have Adenomyosis (a uterine thickening that occurs when endometrial tissue, the lining of your uterus, moves into the outer muscular walls of the uterus), and my left ovary is stuck to my bowel (YES STUCK). The Adenomyosis can also produce a mass in my uterus called an Adenomyoma, which in some cases can be malignant.

I am scheduled for mid November to have my Hysterectomy and will have a gynecologist/oncologist assisting my physician just in case there is something that does look malignant it can be taken care of at that time. I will be off work for six weeks and will be doing a bunch of nothing so my body can heal. Since I won't have a cervix any longer, my doctor will close me up and make a "cuff" which will be the new opening to my cervix. It is really important that I don't do much so that my cuff can heal. If I overdo it my cuff could come open and my intestines and other inside body parts could fall out.

I know, I know, TMI! Well, now to finish all that needs to be finished before November.

Until Next Time,

MEL

or How about a Baby Q Shower

I found this cute idea as well that I absolutely love! I mean we live in Texas and all our get togethers seam to revolve around "BBQ", so why not a BabyQ Shower? FUN!

Cute Invites, I don't know about the bib at the top though

Absolutely LOVE this idea!

What is a BabyQ Shower without Lemonade?

Goodies to take home! Eli's Countryside Lemonade (:

Baby Shower Ideas

Isn't the saying "Party Like a Rockstar"? Well I love the idea of having a "Rock the Cradle" themed shower! I have found some of the cutest stuff! Of course I would go for the more "goth dark, all black with hints of red, but I know Jenny isn't as dark and masochistic as I am, so I would tone it down to more greens, blacks, and blues. Here is what I have found so far: What do you think? Is it over the top for a baby shower?

In These Colors (Love this invitation)

I can not express my LOVE for the cake in this collage! OMG! & The Rubber Duckies!

LOVE IT

Baby Fever (but I'm glad the baby isn't mine, just mine to spoil!)

I have had the worst baby fever the last several weeks! I am sure it is due to the fact that my sis in law, Jennifer, is having a sweet baby boy and my cousin, Brooke, is early preggo. Since I am done having babies I am ready to spoil Eli and TBA Baby Mack rotten!

I am so excited for Josh and Jennifer! They are going to make such wonderful parents! They have kept David a couple of times as well as the girls and if they can handle David, they can handle anything! They have decided to name my nephew, Eli Kent, so cute! I absolutely can't wait to meet him! Of course that will come in due time! Jenny still has 20 more weeks (hang in there Jen, the last trimester is not a fun one)! I am doing her family shower and it is going to be extravagant because that is how I roll! All the parties I throw have to be big and extravagant! It is so exciting to see them picking out stuff for Eli's room. Of course, his Aunt Mel has to buy him something everytime I am out shopping. I have found some really cute stuff! I love all the little "rockstar" stuff that is out right now. Eli is going to be "Big Pimpin" and "Poppin' his collar" by the time I get done with him (now that made me lol)! Here are a few examples of what I have found that I want to get him and much more!

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

I have been super busy getting ready for my middle daughter, Katelyns, 9th Birthday Party! I have had so much fun making all her decorations and this is just the beginning............

I am super excited for the party (I know more than Katelyn is!) to see all the decorations come together and fun the girls are going to have!

The Cheshire Cat joined in the fun....

The Invitation

Thanks to
http://larkandlola.blogspot.com for this cute wreath idea! (Love her blog!)

The Mad Hatter and Alice left some wardrobe.......

Cute "Katelyn" banner I made

Never Enough Time

WOW! Where has the time gone? It has been over a month since I last posted! I have been a little busy with seeing Eclipse 3 times (yes 3 times! I am a Twihard after all), had a great 4th of July, road trip to Destin, Florida, found out I am having a nephew, Baby Eli will be here in December, and enjoyed every minute of it! Here are a few pictures of our past month. ENJOY!

My Little Brother & David July 4th

(He is going to be such a good Daddy)