I hope you all still remember me! It seems that my break ended up being a lot longer than I anticipated.
I was hoping to be back to share exciting news with you all but unfortunately it is not the case. I initially took a break from blogging because I was feeling really tired and sick and by the time I got home from work I had no energy to do much but fall asleep on the lounge. I was planning to share with you all when I was three months pregnant however when we went for our three month ultrasound we discovered that I had a missed miscarriage. The following few weeks were pretty emotional as I came to terms with the loss and ended up miscarrying naturally. All seemed to be going better until I started bleeding again and went for another ultrasound, then had more blood tests and met with specialists who believe I have a uterine AVM. It is essentially bleeding in the uterus that shouldn’t be there. I have googled it and the results were a bit scary.
I am still in the midst of further appointments and test and scans but I am feeling ok and I am back at work. I am trying not to dwell on it and I am praying that the AVM heals by it self and I would appreciate any prayers that you would like to send my way.
I have missed you all and I am so amazed by the friendships that I have developed through this blog. Thank you to you all for your lovely comments and thank you for continuing to check up on me in my absence, I have had some really beautiful emails from some really beautiful ladies that cheered me up immensely even though none of you knew what was happening.
I am looking forward to catching up with you all again but please be patient if it takes me a while to visit you or if my blogging is sporadic. I still have a lot on apart from the health issues and life still seems to get a bit busy occasionally.
On a good note though we have been very busy at our place and have managed to finish a lot of projects (or nearly finish) so I hope to share them with you in the coming weeks.
Thank you again my wonderful friends.
xx
Nellie, Youre back!!! I have missed you!! And of course, never forgot you!!! I have images around my home that will remind me of you forever!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sooo sorry to hear about your loss and your health. My prayers are definently with you and I hope that everyone around you is being helpful and supportive. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug!
Cant wait to see all your wonderful projects, I know they will be wonderful.
hugs you sweet Nellie,
Laura c xxxxx
Nellie, you poor love, what a torrid time you have been through. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you return to full health very soon. Love and hugs to you and your hubby. Hope to see you back in blogland when you are ready.
ReplyDeleteTake Care xx
Good to see you back Nellie :) Sorry for your loss and I hope you start to feel better soon. I'll say a prayer for you and look forward to seeing your projects when you're ready. xx
ReplyDeleteBiggest Hugs EVER Nellie as I'm so glad to see your blog post, we have all missed you sooooo much.
ReplyDeleteMy bible study have been praying for you the past two weeks and you are in my daily prayers :) I hope that the AVM heals up on its own and you can get all back on track.
Such a nice suprise to see your blog post and I can't wait to see the projects you guys have been working on. Lots of love to you,
Jxx
Oh Nellie. If I could hug you, I would. I hope the tests go well and you're given the all clear. Take care xx Anita
ReplyDeleteNellie, my thoughts are with you. And hope you get better and feel better very soon. Take lots of care of yourself and look foward to future blogs whenever you are ready to get back into it. xx Jane
ReplyDeleteI'm so terribly sorry to read of your loss my dear, as well as the health issues you are now tackling... I can imagine the last month or so has been very tough for both you and your husband. Thinking of you and hoping the days and weeks to come are a much brighter. Take care... Son x
ReplyDeleteOh Nellie, I wish I could give you a hug. What a sad time you have had. I'm very sorry about your miscarriage. Take care of yourself. I'm so gld you posted as I've really been worrying about you. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteHey Nellie. A big sigh coming from over here...I feel so sad for you. I hope that being with people who love you has helped ease the pain a little bit. Take care and look after yourself. It was brave of you to let us know what is happening with you and I'm sure lots of prayers are coming your way. But if it helps just a little, you have been missed and it was lovely to see you come up in th blog roll:)
ReplyDeleteOh Nellie Love I'm sorry to hear you've been dealing with this....As someone who doesn't have a maternal bone in her body I can ONLY imagine this has been a very difficult time for you....And while I may not have the 'mothering instincts' required to be a parent & nurture a child, I do have what it takes to be a fine Friend....I'm sending you one of my BEST hugs....Strong, firm, warm & enveloping....I've been told they're VERY soothing & provide MUCH comfort....!!
ReplyDeleteI have no words to offer you....Certainly none that will help so PLEASE accept my hug & know that I have more where that one came from....!!
Rest up for now & know that we are simply 'here'....!
Take care,
Tamarah :o)
Nellie, A great big warm Welcome Back hug. I am so sorry for your heartache. Lots of rest is what you need. We'll still be here ~ waiting patiently for your full recovery. May it be much quicker than you think.
ReplyDeleteHi Nellie, it is lovely to hear from you again and I am so sorry for what you have just been through. I do hope that your health is ok though. Keep smiling and keep blogging. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNellie it's so good to have you back. I am so sorry to hear about your difficult times. Take care lovely lady and when you are well enough we'll all be here waiting for you. My thoughts are with you sweetie. xo
ReplyDeleteI've missed you....and am sooo sorry to hear about what you've been going through. Take care of yourself during this time. I 'll be praying for you!
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I've missed you....and am sooo sorry to hear about what you've been going through. Take care of yourself during this time. I 'll be praying for you!
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oh nellie, i have so missed seeing your blog and getting comments from you......and i'm so so sorry for everything you and your family have been going through......and i hope and pray that your body will heal and that the doctors involved are onto it....looking forward to seeing more of you {no pressure though} kisses lisa xox
ReplyDeleteohh Nellie i have missed you,was so happy to see your post today,so so sorry to hear what has been happening to you,i'm sending you big hugs down your way:). Take care of yourself during this time. I 'll be praying for you! lots of love Melli XX
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back Nellie, have missed you here in blogland. I'm so terribly sorry to hear of your sad news and can't imagine how tough the past little while has been for you. I'm sorry to hear about your health issues too and really hope things clear up itself for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteNellie, I'm so pleased to see you back, but so sorry for all that you've been through lately. Please know I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the best :)
ReplyDeleteAbby xx
Nellie, I have missed you, your posts and your sweet words. I'm so sorry for what you have been going through. I hope everything turns out well for you. Keep strong my friend.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the projects you have been up to. Hug to you!
I was so sorry to read this. I hope you feel better soon and I am sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers from me to you.
Oh, I'm so pleased you're back though sadened to read your news. I hope you can take strength from knowing everyone who reads your post will be wishing you well.
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Nellie i was sooo excited to see your post, I haven't been able to stop thinking of you & wishing I could take away your sadness. I hope everything goes well from here on in & all of your dreams come true.
ReplyDeleteYour photos today are so lovely, I can't wait to see some of your projects.
Have a great week!!
Sweet Nellie, I'm so sad to hear your news. So glad you are back in our blogosphere though :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sending hugs and prayers your way my lovely!
Look forward to more updates on our projects etc.
xxx
Sweet Nellie...I can only echo the thoughts and sentiments of the lovely comments above mine. I am so excited to see you back, but so saddened to hear about your miscarriage. My heart is truly hurting for you, your husband and your sweet son. Please know I am thinking of you, I hope your AVM resolves on its own and I am sending you all my love. You have been missed so much and every time I make our Miss Olivia's bed I think of you as the little birdcage wall decals are right there on the wall in her room:) I can't wait to see your projects. Take care lovely lady. Hugs ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely to have you back Nellie. What a difficult time you have had. I am indeed praying for healing of the AVM and that thigs settle back to normal very soon.
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Nellie, Of course you are in our prayers, infact I was so moved with what you went through that I stopped half way through reading and in sigh prayed for you girl!!
ReplyDeleteI suffered with what I thought was the worst fertility problems to be up against with several surgeries, miscarriages (4) and one was close to my 5th month right before I concieved my Hannah.
Sweetie I so feel for you (tear) and will pray for your strength to return and for God to bless you big time! Stay busy with your passion, a blessing is on its way to you.
Cannot wait to see your treasures I am sure there is a story behind each design :)
Will check in on you soon dear one, missed you and your bloggy charm!
xoxo
Blessings to you and your family.
~Dore~
Nellie you are so treasured by all in blogland and I too, wish I could take away your sadness...so glad you are back and hope all ...goes well with your health. Sending all the luck, prayers, thoughts that we possibly can your way...take it easy lovely..thinking of you kym XOX
ReplyDeleteHi Nellie,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you have had such a terrible time, I hope you have felt supported throughout this ordeal. So glad to hear you are getting back on top of things, Time is the only real healer. Give yourself time and you will be ok again.
Thinking of you.
Donna xx
Big hugs to you Nellie. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal and take each day one at a time. I have missed you and hoped all was ok. Relax and take time for you, and my best wishes to you for good health. Take care of you.
ReplyDeleteRebecca xxoo
Hi sweet Nellie! I'm so sad to hear about your loss and also happy to read you again. All I want to say to you now is that you are in my prayers and i hope you will resolve all your health problems. I send you a big big hug!!!
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Nellie, I am really saddened to read about your loss. What an emotional time this must be for you. I have thought about you often and had been hoping that you were going ok. Don't feel bad about not blogging regularly. I find that blogging is more enjoyable when it's not a chore. So take it easy, and I look forward to you reading about some of your projects when you feel up to it. Lots of love & hugs, Christine xxx
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Nellie,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for you and your husband's loss. I know how heart breaking this must be for you both! I will pray that everything will be all right with you in the next few weeks and hope that your tests go well. You just concentrate on healing physically and emotionally, and know that we are all here for you if you need us!
Please take care of your self, you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Melinda
Nellie, I'm so sorry to hear of your health issues. Next time you are visiting your Gynae. ask him/her whether your uterine AVM could be treated by embolization, either with coils or particulate matter. The Interventional Radiologists are extremely skilled with this procedure. It's a non-invasive technique, using a femoral puncture & angiographic catheters. Anyway, just a thought. Good to have you & your lovely blog back.
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Nellie, so glad you are back but so sorry to hear that you have been through such a rough time. All my positive thoughts and love coming your way. Try and avoid google medical diagnosis. It is always the worst case scenario. Look after yourself.
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