First off I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. They’re much appreciated! Yesterday, as many of you know, I went to the doctor since I have been having cramps, nausea, abdominal pain, etc. He went through the appointment, marking down my symptoms and came to the conclusion that he thought it was an ectopic pregnancy. With an ectopic pregnancy and the pain and discomfort that I’ve been having for over a week now, he said that they would have to remove my Fallopian tube along with the baby. That scared the ever loving shit out of me!!! The thought of someone removing part of something that made me a woman, plus a part of me that was made out of love between my husband and I, was excruciating.
I left his office in tears and of course my crappy cell phone died so I couldn’t call anyone to help calm me down before I went to my parents’ house to get my kids. I walked in after I had finally regained my composure, only to break down once I saw my dad. There’s something about my father, his sensitivity when I’m sick, scared or not feeling well. His big manly-father arms that give the biggest bear hugs anyone can imagine. The tenderness in his voice when he asks what’s wrong and what he can do to make me feel better. Of course these things, along with the news the doctor had just given me sent me back into hysterics. I calmed down while he made phone calls for me; told my husband (at work) what was going on and called my sister home to take me to the hospital. My sister is not always the most comforting supporter (she’s not emotional) but she is one of the best people to get your mind on something else. Plus she is extremely strong and very smart when it comes to psychology and medical issues, since she’s been through plenty herself. She stayed with me through all of it and I don’t think she realizes how much she helped.
After we got back from the hospital I had a splitting headache and I couldn’t see through my contacts from crying all day. I rinsed my contacts and slept for a while at my parents’ house. They ended up keeping my older two children and we finally went home to get some good sleep. Although, when you’re worried about things and have had such a bad headache most of the day you don’t really get ‘good’ sleep. But it was sleep nonetheless and I woke up somewhat refreshed this morning.
The doctor called a couple of hours ago and told me that it is for sure a cyst on my right ovary. (An ultrasound confirmed that it was not an ectopic pregnancy as originally thought.) However, it is a complex cyst; filled with blood and of abnormal shape and size. I go into see my ob gyn tomorrow afternoon to see what needs to be done and hopefully get some pain medication. The doctor said that it needs to be watched but hopefully isn’t anything serious. The chances of it being cancerous are pretty slim, although not impossible. But we’re being optimistic is we’re saying that it’s not! Thank God!
The nausea is a little better today and I was able to eat a small amount of lunch, which was good. However, my hormones are all over the place right now and I cry at the drop of a hat. I HATE crying; I loathe it, so that part sucks for me big time. I always feel like a huge baby when I cry. lol I still have pain in my right side accompanied by cramps, etc. My parent still have my older two children and I have the baby here, since she won’t sleep anywhere but her own bed. And hopefully tomorrow after my appointment they will come home. Of course out of worry, they were both up crying in the middle of the night.
So anyway, thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I’ll update more later as I get more news. In the mean time I will not be posting or promoting any new or current reviews, giveaways or posts until I am feeling better. To check out, retweet or tweet any of my current reviews and/or giveaways please click here.
About Stefanie
Stefanie, I have been praying for you. I have had several ovarian cysts before and I know how painful they are. I hope you are feeling better soon! ((HUGS))
Steph, I deal with cysts on and off, and what you describe seems fairly normal and am sure it’s nothing to worry about! I’ll continue to lift you in prayer, sweetie! (((hugs)))
I hope you are feeling better soon. I have had to hve a couple of cysts removed. It took several months of pain medicines and tests before they figured out what it was. Take it easy.
Oh, my goodness – what an ordeal. Take care of yourself, take it easy, best wishes that you’ll feel better soon!
I hope that you feel better soon! Sending good thoughts your way.
I hope things get worked out! (((HUGS)))
{{hugs}} I have been praying for you! I hope you are feeling better soon!
(((HUGS))) You know where to find me if you want to chat. I’ll make sure to do a post on eh PSS blog tomorrow.
Oh hun big hugs to you. Cysts hurt so damn bad and I’m really happy that that’s all it is.
I’m glad it’s not what they first thought. Crossing my fingers that things go well and that you come out healthy and happy without any more cramps or crying
)
I feel for you. I know how much pain those darn things can cause.
Thanks ladies!
(((hugs))) to you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers! Muah!
I’ve been thinking of you. Fingers crossed it is resolved and you feel well soon.
I hope you feel better soon. Sending {{Hugs}} your way!
hugs! Sending good thoughts your way hun!
Wow. Glad that it’s not an ectopic pregnancy, but still scary and really painful! I get cysts sometimes and they are horrible. Good luck and my good thoughts are with you!
Cysts are extremely painful. I hope that you can find relief soon!
Oh honey *hugs* I have been there, it isn’t fun. Please take all the time you need and rest! I’m grateful it doesn’t sound like a big cyst – mine was so big it went from the size of an orange, to grapefruit to a small watermelon within a week’s time (from initial finding to surgery in less than week)! My doctor was fantastic, he was able to remove it through my belly button, so minimal scar. I promise you, all will be okay. You’re going to be JUST fine. If you ever need to talk about this, you know where to find me *huge hugs* thinking of you! <3
Stef,
I totally missed all this going on. I need to go into the general forum more often and not just the blog one!
I hope you are doing ok. I had cysts when I was a teenager on my ovaries and they hurt so bad I couldn’t walk some days. They removed them and I didn’t have anymore until I was pregnant with Abby but that one seemed to go away on it’s own…probably from the pressure of her big head.
I will be thinking about you and praying for you.