tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post2265817308607560484..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: Slowing downLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-929205940268204072012-03-30T09:45:43.872-04:002012-03-30T09:45:43.872-04:00I'm sure it was nice to lose those four pounds...I'm sure it was nice to lose those four pounds! Glad the surgery went well and I hope you're able to completely recover soon. However, it is a wonderful thing to be able to slow down and remember what's important in life. Your last point is spot on! Also, your point about reading vs. tv: when I was in the hospital after my daughter was born I watched tv for most of one day and felt so stressed out and sick and icky by the end of it. Give me a book any day!!A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-90443327597156333212012-03-26T09:34:56.128-04:002012-03-26T09:34:56.128-04:00Thinking of you, Laurel, as you continue to heal. ...Thinking of you, Laurel, as you continue to heal. Take care and keep getting better.Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284738955789123035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-76796312391461718542012-03-25T12:16:13.666-04:002012-03-25T12:16:13.666-04:00Thanks, Tyrean! I'll come check it out.
The ...Thanks, Tyrean! I'll come check it out. <br /><br />The doctors don't have much history to go on other than oral surgery when I was 13, so they didn't know to go lighter on the dosage.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-24526307622692897772012-03-25T12:13:37.858-04:002012-03-25T12:13:37.858-04:00Thanks, Laura. Hope you had a great vacation!Thanks, Laura. Hope you had a great vacation!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-65762419010593760592012-03-23T16:24:55.186-04:002012-03-23T16:24:55.186-04:00Sounds like you've been through a rough time, ...Sounds like you've been through a rough time, and I've had a few surgeries so I know how awful anesthesia can be . . .I'm glad you are recovering well and that you are able to enjoy your family! BTW - I have an award for you at my blog today. http://tyreanswritingspot.blogspot.com/2012/03/versatile-blogger-award.htmlTyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-83430667192323215792012-03-23T11:56:59.313-04:002012-03-23T11:56:59.313-04:00I was on vacation and unplugged during your last p...I was on vacation and unplugged during your last post so I didn't realize you were in surgery. I'm glad your recovery is going well, Laurel! Take care and have a great weekend!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-53034194470453504222012-03-23T10:51:25.217-04:002012-03-23T10:51:25.217-04:00Thanks, Abby. I'd seen the MRI images and was ...Thanks, Abby. I'd seen the MRI images and was floored. All I can say is, once you get closer to 40, see your gyn every year. <br /><br />Things definitely wouldn't have run as well without our tenant, because my hubby's teaching schedule went back to being brutal after the first week when he was on spring break. She had me make a spreadsheet of what needs to happen when that she and my hubby could follow. Genius idea!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-86255111982045120712012-03-23T10:42:19.395-04:002012-03-23T10:42:19.395-04:00Yeah, I was pretty floored by that number too--fib...Yeah, I was pretty floored by that number too--fibroids are very dense and heavy. No wonder I've felt so crummy for over a year and also no wonder I'm healing so slowly. My internal incisions are probably pretty large. But hey, I'm thinner! :-)Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-54195620054269871532012-03-22T21:51:23.126-04:002012-03-22T21:51:23.126-04:00Glad you are feeling better- that seems like a hug...Glad you are feeling better- that seems like a huge tumor! Isn't it interesting how the world really does go on without you? Of course not as smoothly as if you were running the show, but at least the house didn't fall apart around you :)Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-71694378347561592502012-03-22T20:12:52.267-04:002012-03-22T20:12:52.267-04:00Four pounds!!! Oh, good God, I'm so glad every...Four pounds!!! Oh, good God, I'm so glad everything went well. Take the time you need and relish every second. Sometimes hubbies need to have a refresher course in "domestic management". I'm glad you're on the mend.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299643638346680038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-84809879383184790222012-03-22T19:01:01.377-04:002012-03-22T19:01:01.377-04:00Thanks for the well wishes.Thanks for the well wishes.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-19911704806075447542012-03-22T18:59:03.561-04:002012-03-22T18:59:03.561-04:00Yeah, being forced to rest makes you think about y...Yeah, being forced to rest makes you think about your old routine differently. Very True.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-58952658025321800572012-03-22T18:55:11.175-04:002012-03-22T18:55:11.175-04:00Thanks Karen. I'd put up a super short post ab...Thanks Karen. I'd put up a super short post about it the day before. For some it can be a pretty minor procedure, but my fibroid wasn't found until it was huge. I'm still tire out easily, but thought it was time to let folks know I made it through.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-43764398577574428202012-03-22T18:52:15.232-04:002012-03-22T18:52:15.232-04:00A friend had recommended I make a spreadsheet of e...A friend had recommended I make a spreadsheet of everything I do in a day so he'd know what things need to happen daily that he never thinks about (like the magical hour after school called homework time!) That was quite the eye opener for him.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-18745231086693023312012-03-22T18:49:12.526-04:002012-03-22T18:49:12.526-04:00The first week was pretty rough. It's still ki...The first week was pretty rough. It's still kind of slow going. Thanks for the well wishes.<br /><br />I'm sure this experience will turn into literary fodder at some point. :-)Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-48897363979294025292012-03-22T17:31:09.103-04:002012-03-22T17:31:09.103-04:00Glad you're on the mend!Glad you're on the mend!Jennifer R. Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408588432492354248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-23585852037830383452012-03-22T16:22:32.184-04:002012-03-22T16:22:32.184-04:00Oh! Surgery! Wow. That's a lot to have to deal...Oh! Surgery! Wow. That's a lot to have to deal with.<br /><br />It's funny how much we take for granted until we can't do it all or don't have the same things any more. Good luck recovering!Kayeleen Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652280450104899423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-67968011720974811022012-03-22T15:50:23.965-04:002012-03-22T15:50:23.965-04:00So sorry! I had no idea you were recuperating. Gla...So sorry! I had no idea you were recuperating. Glad you are on this side of it, and hopefully feeling better by now. Rest and recover all the way!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-39287713528960513112012-03-22T14:13:14.795-04:002012-03-22T14:13:14.795-04:00Wow, you've been through a lot! And yes it is ...Wow, you've been through a lot! And yes it is good for the spouse to learn how to pick up the slack, it can make them a bit more appreciative of how much goes into a normal parenting day.<br />Rest up, read up and use the time to let plots swirl in your mind.<br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-19845405109387473112012-03-22T13:47:52.870-04:002012-03-22T13:47:52.870-04:00I had no idea you had surgery! Ouch! I'm so gl...I had no idea you had surgery! Ouch! I'm so glad it's all over and you're recovering. Sounds like it's been a learning experience. Take care of you. JessicaJessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.com