Now, for those of you who have not yet been to Google Translate (or know Dutch) the title means delayed. As in today I decided to delay something important.
My op.
You see I was called yesterday by the hospital about how the hair removal was going and did I know when I could be ready to go in. OMG! Should be about three weeks, but I need to check with the clinic.
Called the clinic who said that based on Tuesdays visit it would be between 3 and 9 weeks. So I started to look at things from a planning point of view and it's just not going to happen!
Best scenario I would be lying in bed with quite a wound that I am trying to keep clean whilst builders rip the roof off of the house to fit a dormer window. Or builders would be inside building walls. Either way, not the most hygienic environments with the dust and stuff...
Worst case scenario Mrs Stace would need too much help day to day and we would be getting ready for Kleintje to make an appearance.
Now... I can delay the operation without a problem (more or less). Mrs Stace has a bit more difficulty in not getting any more pregnant for a month or two.
Damn... March or April next year it is!
On the bright side (yes there are a few!)
- This was my choice. Being a control freak that is very important to me! :)
- This is being done for such a right reason - getting the house ready for a baby, and supporting Mrs Stace during the last few weeks is far more important!
- As my therapist pointed out to me last week. Don't see it as a major op with a painful recovery. Once you are a couple of weeks into recovery I've been told I should be able to do some things. Just not lifting from the ground! That means my recovery will be spent with Kleintje and getting to know him or her in a way that woud not otherwise have been possible!
So. Jammer. (More Dutch). But not as jammer as making this decision would have been a while ago!
Nice you have a date. Now just put it in a box and get on with all the other stuff in your life!
ReplyDeleteNo date yet - but once Mrs Stace is back on her feet I can call and will get a quick appointment!
DeleteAnd yes, there is more than enough stuff to get on with now! :)
Stace
Good for you for taking such a positive approach to this decision, hon!
ReplyDeleteAnd as a fellow control freak, I totally agree with your reasoning on why this is a good thing. :c) One of the most challenging parts of transitioning for me is that so much is out of my hands (would that I could order my facial hair to vanish on my command!). Oh well... all in due time, I suppose, correct?
Hugs,
Cass
Yup in all in good time!
DeleteAfter the pain this week I just wish that I didn't have to go back again for any more electrolysis or laser :)
My mum asked me why I didn't tell her to stop on Tuesday - but as I said to her, it needs doing...
Anyway, I have so much good stuff to look forward to in the next 5 or 6 months that I can't be sad for long at the moment. Even when I'm down in the dumps all someone has to do is comment on the pregnancy and I'm smiling like I slept with a coat hanger in my mouth!
Stace
That coat hanger image is going to stick with me, I think! lol
DeleteI take the same view towards laser and electrolysis. Every pulse is one closer to being done. My electrologist told me recently she is amazed I can talk during our sessions because she has it set near its highest level. As she said, no one would endure this unless they HAD to. Amen to that!
So happy you have so much to look forward to, hon! All richly deserved, too. Enjoy every second of it, sweetie!
Hugs,
Cass
Larks a date. Sounds scary, but at the same time, knowing you've planned it; I hope that takes the edge off.
ReplyDeleteSo, no picking up from the floor? Okay. Pencil skirt and one of those litter pick up gadgets then for Xmas. :-D
Honestly, it wasn't as scary as I thought - maybe that's because I know why I am doing it. At the moment I am too busy worrying about getting the house,= and cars ready for February :)
DeleteI have a pencil skirt, I think the litter pick up gadget is called 'Mum' :p (Sorry Mum)
Stace