I woke this morning with an Eeyore head on – not literally
obviously – but I was in a definitely grumpy mood.
The boys left for school and I was still in my pyjamas
feeling very sorry for myself.
You remember last week I bravely went and had that lump removed? (read OUCH!!!!)
Well yesterday I was supposed to have the stitches out.
“I think we’ll leave them until Monday.” Said the nurse on
examination, “The outside ones look OK but if I take them out now the inside
one looks like it might pop.”
Too much information, the thought is just too graphic and
makes me shudder.
“So I still can’t have a shower or a bath?”
“No, sorry.”
She didn't seem unduly worried about the state of things but it's no wonder I woke in a bad mood. I feel smelly and yucky,
especially as I have done a couple of exercise classes this week as part of the
“new-year -new-me” plan. Maybe I had
stretched too much and the scar hasn’t had chance to heal?
(Not to self – have a restful day!)
“Just have a shower.” Advocated my rebellious best
friend.
She had a C section and was positively encouraged to bathe particularly
with an expensive brand of bubble bath that contains healing ingredients. I
bought a bottle of this green fresh fragranced miracle lotion yesterday in
preparation.
So why is my nurse so adamant I can’t get my stitches wet? Risk
of infection. Is there NO risk to a C section scar? I don’t understand and if
anyone from the medical profession can enlighten me please do.
My mood turned blacker when I listened to the radio.
Severe Siberian winter weather is heading our way for the
next 4 weeks. Typical, it’s my birthday
in a fortnight and my parents have promised to visit “if we don’t get snow”.
Here’s a very apt Eeyore quote for the day
Expect the Worst
Even if someone
remembers to come to your birthday party,
they will almost
certainly eat your present on the way or break it!
I could have curled up under the duvet for the day quite
happily sulking.
But I want to be more positive and cheerful (read eliminate the negative) so this is what
I did…
My mother-in-law who has all manner of medical supplies for
her own ailments gave me some adhesive dressings I could cover my wound with. I’d
not actually used them but on closer inspection they proclaimed to be “water
repellent” – aha!
If I just stuck one on I could probably get away with a
quick shower and hair wash without getting too soggy.
It wasn’t the best shower ever but for the first time in a
week I feel CLEAN and on top of the world.
Best of all it worked perfectly, the stitches stayed completely dry and
I have enough dressings to see my through until Monday.
So Eeyore you can take a hike with your doom and gloom here's what Winnie the Pooh has to say for the day.
If the string breaks
try another piece of string
because
You never know when a
piece of string might be Useful
Think that’s another round to Pooh!
Have a Happy Friday!
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