Monday, 13 February 2012

Self portrait - Feeling the blues

It's been busy and rough week with a few doctor's appointments for Brad and I, some yard work, housework, migraines and dealing with the dreadful heat.

After discussing it with my Gynaecologist on Friday, I tried stopping the Progesterone medication and the results weren't good which we knew could be a possibility.  I suffered really bad abdominal pain among other things and I could only find relief from with prescription strength pain-killers that knocked me out. The Gynaecologist said if this happened that I was to just start taking the progesterone again until just a few days before surgery.  Bummer....it looks like I'll have to get my new script filled for more Progesterone. I was hoping I wouldn't have to. :(

So, needless to say, I've been feeling a little blue hence my self-portrait for Week 6.

Week 6 - 52 Weeks of Me 2012 project - Feeling the blues

I hope you had a better week.

~ Love, light and peace ~
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21 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 February 2012 at 07:32

    Mmm, I'm sorry to hear that and to know that it has made you melancholy. On the up side you look pretty in blue and these things have a way of working themselves out.
    Hug and wishes for better days and soon!
    ~Dawn

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  2. Gwen13 February 2012 at 07:35

    I am sorry you are feeling so rough. You may be blue but you look serene and lovely:)
    xx

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  3. Bettyann13 February 2012 at 07:49

    poor sweetie...hope the next few weeks are better...it's true you look fab in blue !!

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  4. Jennifer Rose13 February 2012 at 08:46

    :( thats too bad :(
    the photo looks nice tinted blue, you do look a little down tho :(

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  5. Art by Darla Kay13 February 2012 at 08:48

    I'm so sorry you're struggling with this. I hope the weeks pass quickly and comfortably for you until you can get this taken care of. Hang in there!

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  6. DJan13 February 2012 at 09:56

    Same here, Serena. Hoping you will be feeling much less blue this coming week.

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  7. Everydaythings13 February 2012 at 10:11

    I had to do the same - and after surgery - the histoscopy I thought I wouldnt need them anymore - but was wrong! the pain was awful! hang in there till that surgery! I know its easy to say but we are all thinking of you!

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  8. Cindy Lane13 February 2012 at 10:47

    Ill Health can be a real bummer. I hope that very soon you can look back on this time as a past memory.

    LOVED your onions by the eay. Such a lovely rounded glow to them. Ever thought of doing an entire vegie series?

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  9. Rita13 February 2012 at 12:24

    Sorry, but I hope it will help you. Life can be a royal pain sometimes. (Pun intended.)

    I wish they could do the surgery sooner, but hang in there. Got your letter and working on one back, sweetie! Big hugs!! XOXO

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  10. Shashi Nayagam13 February 2012 at 23:06

    I am sorry you have been dealing with one thing and another. Just hang in there for a little more until all is sorted out.

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  11. Tracy13 February 2012 at 23:07

    You wear blue well, Serena, but very sorry you're going through a rough patch just now... I hope a rosier tone will grace you & your days soon. :o) Sending LOVE this Valentine's Week ((HUGS))

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  12. Isabel14 February 2012 at 01:23

    sending good vibes and good health feel better soon:O)

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  13. Jane14 February 2012 at 03:02

    I'm sorry that the medication makes you feel bad. Hang in there...you're doing well just by taking care of the health problems.

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  14. Janet14 February 2012 at 05:04

    It makes me sad to know you're suffering. I hope the surgery puts an end to the pain. I'm keeping you in my thoughts each day and sending you lots of healing light.

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  15. sandy14 February 2012 at 06:18

    Clever blue self portrait - and so sad to hear about the pain. Is your diagnosis somewhat similar to endometriosis? I heard there is a lot of pain with that.

    Hope you feel better and find relief for a long time.

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  16. Paula - Buenos Aires14 February 2012 at 06:53

    {gentle hug}

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  17. Ginny14 February 2012 at 07:10

    I do want to say that you look great in blue. It really is a lovely portrait. I hope that this week finds you feeling better and that the weeks pass quickly.

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  18. Serena Lewis14 February 2012 at 08:00

    Thanks for all the caring comment, everyone. I'm hoping I'll improve a bit once the progesterone (Primolut-N) kicks back in. The pain and back ache reminds me too much of labour.

    Krissie - Yep, I was hoping I could stop them after the recent biopsy being that I'm getting scheduled for a hysterectomy anyways. The gyno suspected I would end up worse off if I stopped them so at least I know now.

    Sandy - I'm not sure what the comparison is with Endometriosis but this condition is where the uterus becomes enlarged and the lining thickens. The pain reminds me so much of labour contractions. Terrible! At least the severe pain isn't constant but I do have regular abdominal discomfort even being on the Primolut.

    Thanks again, everyone ~ xo

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  19. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures16 February 2012 at 00:54

    That is a very pretty blue portrait of you. Sorry to hear you keep having these issues -- sure hope the surgery will finally rid you of all the pain and discomfort. Have a great rest of the week. Tammy

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  20. Brenda17 February 2012 at 01:09

    Hi Serena,
    I am visiting you via Sandy's blog. I didn't read enough to know for sure if you have recently had a hysterectomy...but if so...I had one at 39. Feel free to email me...if you want. I took Progesterone for one year afterwards.

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  21. sandy19 February 2012 at 03:29

    Ohhh, your pain is like labor contractions, oh my... Sorry to read that...!

    I'm sure your surgery can't get here soon enough.

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