.....surgery...

So about 2 years ago, I went to my pcp and did my anual exam. She found a big lump in my lower abdomen. She thought I might be pregnant. We did urine n blood tests. The results were negative. She then told me about the possibility of the lump being a fibroid. A fibroid is basically a tumor, usually non cancerous and grows in your uterus areas. I did ultrasounds and X rays and found out this thing is huge! I went to an experienced dr who commonly deals with fibroids. He is a very good dr. He made me understand what a fibroid is, where it's growing, and how to deal with it. There were a few options on treatment. I decided to do 2 rounds of a 3 month cycle of Lupron shots. So in April 2012, I started my 1st shot. The Lupron shots put me in a temporary menopause state. The fibroid feeds off the estrogen in my body, so if im in menopause, my estrogen is low and it slows the growth of the tumor. After the 6 months were done, my dr wanted to wait till January 2013 to do surgery to remove the tumor. He told me if I don't remove it, it will continue to grow. He said it was the size of a babies head. But that it wasn't the largest one he has seen. Phew....it was scary dealing with this. I had never had surgery and I was also worried about how much it would cost. But I also knew I need to remove this from my body no matter what. On Friday, January 25, 2013 I had my surgery. The surgery itself was only about 1 hour. I was so knocked out, I didn't wake up till almost 3 hours later. The first couple days of recovery was a bit tough. You don't appreciate the simple idea of being able to use your abdominal muscles. My recovery ended up being great. The scar was very minimal and it healed nicely. With my husband, family and friends by my side I was able to get through this difficult time. And now for bigger and better things to come....

oh baby !!!

So, it has been forever since I've even thought about my blog. Sheesh. Well I am happy to say I am currently 23 weeks pregnant! My husband and I been through so much, and now we are so excited to finally become parents. It hasn't been easy. I am diabetic, just taking pills. But since being pregnant, my sugar levels spiked up so I am forced to take pills and insulin shots. But I'll do what I need to do to have a healthy baby :) oh and we are having a BOY!!

Everyone asks me to post my baby bump on fb or ig. But maybe I'll work on my blogs instead. So here is to a new chapter in my crazy life...... I wouldn't change it for the world ♥

to know me is to l-o-v-e me ♥

It's been so long since I've put my thoughts on this electronic paper :) But sometimes things bother me and I have to vent. I will be very general. I shouldn't even care or be upset. I'm more hurt by a friends actions than I am mad. I've known this person for 13 years or so. Happily this person found someone to love. I am so happy for them. For some reason the other half seems to dislike me. They seem pleasant when I see them. But I don't get invited to parties or other social events. I just don't know what happened. I have been so nice to the other half and still I get the cold shoulder. This person doesn't even know me. On the few occasions we have hung out we spoke very generally. But I love my friend and only want the best for them. I just thought we were better friends and that I wouldn't miss out on a big day in their life. I'm so sad about it. I wish I could ask them, but I dont want to cause any problems for them. I have a heavy heart right now. Oh well. Life will go on. I guess I know who my true friends are and that's what matters most

almost vacation time :)

Ahhhhhhhh!!! It's Tuesday already. Thank goodness. I work Thursday til 5, and leave on a jet plane around 10pm. I am so excited. I can't wait to meet new family, see my sister in law, eat good food, but mostly try to relax and chill. It's been about 4 years since Joe and I have gone anywhere. Im so excited. Just gotta make it through the next few days

lucky finds

So tomorrow might be one of my last Saturday's off. Work is getting busy and being an assistant manager means my schedule can and will change. I'm sad. It's when I get to spend the day with the hubs and pop. oh well. I had today off which is very rare. I started my morning off at 8am,doing laundry, cleaning my room a little. And pop and I went to ala moana to look for bedding at Sears. And to look for more clothes for my trip. But I only bought a pair of shorts from Old navy which were on super sale......only $6. And I also got a couple tanks. I think I can layer them with some tops I have :) yay. After all this walking around,pop and I walked to joes office, ran some work errands and went to the Eat the Street! It was my first time. And I loved it. I only tried a few things but there were a lot to choose from. I had mac and cheese poppers, strawberry lemonadeand waffle dogs ( not the kc waffle dogs) but they were still good. I would definitely get he poppers again :) After we left,we went to coldstone. Had to get my birthday cake remix fix. Yummy.
Tomorrow,cross my fingers is garage sales!!!! Hopefully I will be lucky with my findings :)

23 days til Im on VACATION baby!!

I can't even believe its almost time for my vacation. I am so excited. Joe,pop and I are going to Philadelphia to visit family, most of whom I haven't met yet. I get to finally meet my mother in law. I'm so nervous. Idk why though. I've never been to the East Coast. It's going to be so fun. I am just going to be happy not having to work for 2 weeks. But I will miss my little chibi. He's going to be so sad without us home. I tell him everyday that he has to he strong and listen to aunty Sharon.lol. me and chibi talk.lol. well I talk and he listens. I will make sure to bring him back an awesome toy :) or treat. I haven't been on vacation in about 4 years or so. Ugh.
I am also excited to play the lottery. It's so fun. It's even better if we win:) cross my fingers. I look forward to all the sights and spending qt with the family. But I do have a few stores I want to check out. I might have to mail some stuff back home :) I'm so excited!!!! Waiting for my sister in law to het back to me so we can plan out the trip. It's gonna be crazy at work for he next 3 weeks :( oh well.

it's a relax and have fun kinda day

I had such an awesome Saturday off with the Hubbs and my father in law :) We started off at 7am garage sales. I was so excited, but thought i would only go to a few since I know it's not Joe's and pop's thing. But surprisingly. they were good and let me have my fun :)And it just so happened, Olomana had their community garage sale. So there was a map of over 20 different houses having sales. YAY!!!! So I did happen to get some awesome stuff. I got a brand new picture frame, a brand new roxy shoulder bag, some plastic bags for my store, and I also got free stationary. It was great, and what's better is, I only spent $7. What a deal :)
After the Olomana sales, we had breakfast at Times Coffee Shop in Kailua. Good food and it wasn't busy til we were leaving. Then we were energized for a few more sales. Then we were off to Target, Salt Lake. I <3 Target, fyi!!! I really can't wait for them to open in Kailua. At Target I got a jacket for my trip in October and a few household supplies. On our way home we went to Orange grove...mmm . So yummy.
After we got home, I started to clean the bathroom and I had to do some yard work. I promised some people star fruit from my tree. But I had to cut some of the over grown yard around my tree. What an ordeal. Thank goodness Pop was there to help me. Joe decided to relax and drink beer.lol. But he was able to help me pick some fruit, drop it off to my friend, and go to Safeway for Dinner.
Overall, I had a great day and I am so tired. Super exhausted and it is so hot!!! Joe also mentioned, he's goingt o start looking for certain thing at gsales. lol, yay, now I just hope I always get Sat. off. Cross my fingers :) till we meet again