second verse, same as the first

Friday I had my second hysteroscopy to make sure there wasn't any scar tissue left from the removed septum the first time. I feel like a pro at this aleady since I know the routine/procedure, what my side effects are, what my recovery should feel like, which veins to stick the IV in, etc. I did experience a first though when I was joking with the nurse about how if she missed my veins then she might as well go back to school since I've been told over & over how awesome my viens are (not to brag) & how easy they are to find, stick, etc. Well, I must have jinxed myself since she was horrible the first time, bruising my hand, making it bubble (sick) and shoving the IV in too far. When she was doing the other hand (since the first hand was unable to be used .. thanks lady), she did something that caused me to black out completely for a few seconds. I almost fell out of the chair and had to be woken up with the nurse waving make-shift "smelling salts" (alcohol pads)under my nose. I was sweating, shaking and disoriented. After a while, I was ready for the procedure and things aparently went smoothly after that. I must have also been pretty convincing coming out of anesthesia since I apparently convinced the Dr to give me a hydrocodone prescription since I was in such horrible pain last time and the Motrin they suggested did nothing. I haven't been in much pain at all and am so thankful for that! I will also be able to work out (lightly) on Monday .. thank goodness!

Saturday I was feeling great and able to make it to my best friend's bridal shower and enjoyed her amazing family (as always)! That evening, my mother-in-law brought dinner over & we had such an awesome evening hanging out and eating delicious food.

I have been blessed with wonderful friends and family. I am so grateful for everyone who tells me that they've read my blog, have a similar story, or have been praying for Kris & I. Moments like that help me get through the rough times and give me the enouragement to remember that I am not alone in this journey! :) Thank you all!

mommies make everything better

I've been having a rough week and got an amazing e-mail from my mom this morning. I wanted to share a bit of her wisdom in the hopes that others will benefit from it as well.

I have found that God allows people in my life that I may not want but that I need. Life is a LOVE LAB. You're in the School of Love. It's really all about love. I used to believe it was all about the TRUTH AND BEING RIGHT. Love is the greatest thing (1 Cor 13). I hope you learn it sooner than I did. [People] may be in your life to teach you how to love better, how to let go, how to forgive & accept forgiveness, tolerance, etc. .....who knows what else. It is the hard way, but it is the only way! It doesn't take any effort to love those who love you, does it?

Be careful and guard your heart dear. Don't let anger, resentment, pride and bitterness be the root that take over your beautiful garden of life.

"Above all else, guard your heart for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23

"Love is patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast,, is not proud, not rude, not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,, it keeps no record of wrongs. Does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth...always hopes..." 1 Cor. 13: 4-7

"Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs." Provers 10:12

More love and grace to you, mom


Rememner natalie His love and grace flows down and covers you inside so you may give it to others. He is your perfect peace........Make room for Him. It will comes easier to love those in your life! See you soon!


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I told you she's amazing!!!!!!