Tuesday, December 9, 2008

That's One Down...

So the core biopsy is done, and it wasn't too bad - all in all, as far as the experience itself and the recovery period goes, I'd choose it over oral surgery. In a way, the "Oh, you poor thing, we're so sorry," behavior of the nurses and doctor was more disconcerting. I mean, they see that sort of thing all the time, don't they? Don't they?

Now it's waiting and waiting for the results until Thursday afternoon or perhaps Friday - I'm going out of town on Friday afternoon, so I'm really hoping that I hear before that, because I don't want to wait throughout the entire weekend until Monday.

In the meantime, I am HUGELY grateful to my wonderful mom, who has carted me around on both trips so far, and been very supportive and loving, and fed me hot chocolate after the biopsy**, and distracted me with nice everyday chatter about cheerful things. In some ways being the helpless supportive bystander is worse than going through some of these things oneself, and being the helpless supportive mother is worst of all. I know because I've been there, and I haven't noticed that the age of one's child makes a huge amount of difference in how one worries about them when they are truly in trouble. So I'm truly grateful, Me Mum. You are The Best.

** definitely more enjoyable than it would have been after oral surgery!


In the spirit of fair play, I add something a little something dedicated to fathers. Fathers at Christmas. Minnesotan fathers at Christmas. And a T-Rex.

From The Brave New Workshop, in Minneapolis:


10 comments:

Dawn said...

Sending you good wishes and prayers that the biopsy results are the good ones.

Karen said...

Hoping for the best for you in the days ahead, keep us posted on the results?

Carrie K said...

Hot chocolate sounds like the perfect antidote to a core biopsy. Not the best way to spend a day.

Hope there's nothing but good news from it!

mrspao said...

Hug xxxxooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxx

Prayers coming your way.

Delighted Hands said...

Thanks for sharing your journey so frankly with us......hoping for the best.

Crazy Lady with purple fingers said...

Sending you good wishes and prayers, waiting is the hardest, sending positive thoughts for good news.

Dori Ann said...
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Dori Ann said...

You know you are in my prayers,I realized this is a serious time for you. But where do you find these thing :0 For hating this time of year so much, you have made me laugh, and bring back some "good" memories :)
thanks!

Anne said...

Trying to email you this afternoon/evening (17th December) - I think something's wrong with your email...maybe the server needs clearing ?

love
Anne

The Violet Hoarder said...

A new friend is LOVING your blog! What a find...and sending you very high vibrations to heal. (I nearly cried by the end of Where the Hell is Matt. What a simple powerful message. I'm now sharing that video on my blog.) Thanks for the treasure chest you've created here. I'm coming back often!