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« Reply #30 on: January 07, 2009, 06:42:19 AM »

So glad for the good news for you!    hello2
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« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2009, 10:56:00 AM »

Glad to hear Anne.   Hope the first week of school improves as well...
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« Reply #32 on: January 08, 2009, 11:57:58 AM »

Great news Anne.  So happy for you!
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« Reply #33 on: January 20, 2009, 12:47:49 PM »

After reading the last two posts, I had to do a double-take to make sure this was still my original posting.   Cheesy   This is Liz again...checking back because I had an appointment yesterday with my gynecologist and I'm leaning toward her recommendation for a full hysterectomy.  Still waiting to set a surgery date....but hoping for something late February/early March if at all possible.  We're hoping to line up after school care for the boys...especially for ds(10.)  Given how poorly he's been handling after school hours in general, I know I'm going to need some help, especially during those first couple of weeks when I've been told to expect to feel pretty lousy.  In the mean time, I'm setting some goals for myself to make sure that I am eating healthy and getting plenty of rest and exercise leading up to the surgery.  I'll let you all know when I get a date set. 

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« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2009, 05:09:46 PM »

Liz,

thanks for the update.

it is always hard to know when to schedule surgery.

when people ask me when would be good for me I always tell them

"the first day of never".

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Hang in there!!!

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« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2009, 08:39:36 PM »

Hope all goes well Liz....its no fun contemplating surgery.    Hope ds will fare well too.   Let us know the date so we can be praying for you.
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« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2009, 10:24:49 AM »

Just another update to pass along a surgery date...Wednesday, March 4th.    

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« Reply #37 on: January 21, 2009, 08:25:22 PM »

thanks Liz.

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« Reply #38 on: February 02, 2009, 10:47:03 AM »

Thanks for the update Liz.  Will be praying for you.  Please keep posting updates and reminders. 
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« Reply #39 on: February 02, 2009, 12:52:58 PM »

Hi again...I haven't been visiting the site as often lately, but happened to check in today and have a little time to post some updates. 

I've had some good news today.  I had contacted another parent from my older son's school to see if she could possibly transport ds12 home at the end of the school days until I am able to drive again.  She got back to me today with an email that she'd be happy to help out.  So...that's a huge relief because not only does it mean that we don't have to look into after school care for ds12, but also that he'll be able to come home after school and can help me out as needed.

As for ds10...I've been trying to implement a specific after school schedule for him, and it has its pros and cons.  On the up side...as long as I can keep him fairly busy, he doesn't have a lot of wiggle room to be anxious.  I've purchased some kid-friendly exercise dvds and have been having him do one of those first thing when he comes home...followed by a shower...followed by some reading time...followed by some quite play time until dinner.  The down side is that he still relies on me for too much as far as giving the directions and getting things set up for him.  Part of that is his immaturity--he functions more on the level of a five or six year old so he requires a lot more supervision than a typical kid his age.  Part of it is just his general insecurity and inability to think for himself.  And, part of it is the fact that I can't write out a schedule for him in advance because anytime he knows what's coming up next, he gets freaked out or has that familiar tendency to sabotage the plan.  I have to be somewhat spontaneous...or at least seem to be...so that he can't mess up my plan. 

At least if ds12 can be home after school too, I can ask for his help with the transitions from one activity to another.  My husband is also looking at options for private after school care for ds10 just in case all signs are pointing toward trouble if we try to keep him home while I am recuperating.  He's got a lead on one smaller facility that would transport ds after school to the center...provide care up until 6:00 if needed, and apparently they already have some kids with special needs.  DH is going to try to visit the center soon and check it out to see if this might be a good fit.  We may opt to use it at least for the first couple of weeks until I feel more ready to manage having ds home again.

On a brighter note, I've been planning ahead for things to do while I am recuperating.  I've got yarn to knit a sweater, and yarn for a pretty floral afghan to crochet.  My mom had given me a table cloth and napkin set to embroider, and I picked up all the embroidery floss that I'll need for that.  I've also purchased a few books that I'm looking forward to reading, and I've been recording classic movies that I can look forward to watching.  I've been cooking quite a bit lately, and have had left-overs to put in the freezer for some nice meals that will be easy to reheat.  If it weren't for the reality of the physical discomfort that I am anticipating, this would almost feel like a vacation.  I'm trying to give myself lots of things to look forward to.

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« Reply #40 on: February 02, 2009, 02:20:09 PM »

Liz,

thanks for the update.

Have been thinking of you.

Praying all goes well.

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« Reply #41 on: February 02, 2009, 09:31:09 PM »

Liz, all the planning sounds good.  Please do keep us up to date with things.  Hope and pray it all goes as smoothly as possible.
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« Reply #42 on: May 30, 2009, 07:47:03 AM »

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« Reply #43 on: June 17, 2009, 10:21:32 PM »

I read this late and March  has come and gone.

How did it go Liz?

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« Reply #44 on: June 17, 2009, 10:32:18 PM »

Never miind, found the update. glad all went well
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