I'm reblogging this from : http://rocketcityrebel.tumblr.com/post/4266461213/dont-be-afraid-to-be-yourself-or-remember-what-a
My reproductive story:
- I have PCOS
- My ovaries are very polycystic
- I have mild insulin resistance
- I have an incompetent cervix that dilates on its own at 20 weeks
- I've been pregnant twice
- I lost my first pregnancy at 20 weeks
- It's very likely I have fibroids ( but that's TBD)
- I had gestational diabetes
- I did IVF
- I did a frozen embryo transfer
- I had OHSS during my IVF
- I've had a HSG
- I've had an endometrial biopsy
- I've had a D&C
- I've had 4 epidurals, my 3rd one failed during labor
My demeanor:
- I’m not terribly loud
- I’m sarcastic.
- I'm a cynic at heart
- I'm driven and believe I'm in control of my destiny
- I'm not one for tears but I will cry if the situation warrants it
- I don't have a temper
- I don't get angry often, but if I do... run and don't look back
- I'm extremely loyal
- I’m easy to get along with.
- I don't like having enemies if I don't have to
- I don't smoke
- I don't drink coffee or tea for that matter
- I almost never ask for favors
- I am a carnivore - but I'll put something green next to my meat
- I love seafood and could give up meat for seafood - maybe*
- I love a pretty cocktail
- I won't drink alcohol that doesn't taste nice
- I have a fairly high tolerance for pain
- I'm not moody - but my husband may think otherwise
- I'll try any food at least once
- I hate my infertility, but I never let it define me
My appearance:
- I almost never wear makeup
- I don't really enjoy jewelry
- My hair alternates between curly and straight based on my moods
- I used to hate dresses, now I wear them
- I love a nice pair of 4-5 inch heels
- I clean up good if I have to
- I HATE my PCOS pooch
Relationships:
- I'm married
- I’ve missed an ex before.
- I’ve never been afraid to be hurt
- I’ve been in love more than once
- I've broken some hearts in the past
- I believe in love at first sight
- I don't believe love is enough of a reason to get married
- I believe you have to go all in to get anything meaningful out of a relationship
- I've never been defined by a relationship
- I've been told I'm not marriage material - but Ha! I've been married almost 10 years now! TAKE THAT!
- I don't do long-distance relationships
Friendships:
- I have two closest friends
- I have at least ten REAL friends.
- But according to Facebook - I have over 150 friends :)
- I’ve gotten a phone call in the last 48 hours from a friend.
- I can trust at least five people with my life - and some of them are my friends.
- All I've ever asked my friends to do is be a friend
Experiences:
- I’ve been on a plane.
- I’ve taken a taxi.
- I’ve taken a city bus.
- I’ve taken a school bus.
- I’ve made a speech.
- I’ve been in some sort of club.
- I've played soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball and tennis
- I’ve won an award.
- I've been on at least 5 continents
- I've gone zip-lining
- I've gone white water rafting
- I've ridden roller coasters
- I've napped on a pristine white beach
- I've climbed a mountain more than once
- I've run 13 miles straight
- I've met Nelson Mandela
- I’ve eaten 1/4th of a goat ... on my own
- I've grilled 20 lobsters
- I've gone noodling and caught a fish with my finger
- I've gone through IVF
Music:
- I listen to R&B.
- I listen to pop.
- I listen to hip hop
- I listen to reggae
- I listen to techno.
- I listen to rock.
- I’m one of those people who play songs repeatedly except I never seem to hate it....
- I download music.
- I used to buy CDs.. but who does that anymore?
Television:
- I spend at least six hours a day watching television - well I do right now while I'm on bed rest
- Before bed rest - I spent 2 hours or so watching TV
- I’m in love with Law and Order... but the old ones with Jack McCoy
- I’ve seen and still can't see why people like CSI
- I love shows about crime (Cops, FIrst 48, Dateline on ID, Hard Time, Gangland, Lock Up - Raw)
- On demand has made my TV experience so much better
Family Life:
- I get along with both of my parents.
- My biological parents are still together.
- I have at least one brother.
- I’ve ran away from my home but came home that night.
- I’ve sworn at my parents.
- I’ve made my parents cry.
- I talk with my parents almost daily
- I never miss an opportunity to spend holidays with my family - no matter what country we have to fly to - to do it
- I live with my husband
- I do have cats - no they are not my closest friends
Things I can do:
- I can program in several languages
- I can crochet
- I can garden my ass off in Final Fantasy XI
- I can cook, not just make edible food, but make food that makes people smile
- I can build websites
- I can swim, but I wouldn't bet on me being able to save a drowning person
- I can make a mean cocktail
- I can lead people... I'm a natural at it
- I can ride a bike
- I can roller blade
- I can ice skate.... well I can get on ice skates without falling "too much"
- I can still do cartwheels - but that remains to be seen after this pregnancy
