Earlier this week I had 2 moles removed, and will have to have more skin biopsied this coming week, due to the cells coming back showing basal cell and some squamous cell carcinoma. I was given strict instructions to change the band aid every 4 hours....so I had to dig deep into the depths of my medicine cabinet to find this:
It's amazing what can trigger memories. This large box of Band Aids sat on my bedroom dresser for IVF #1, our FET, and then for IVF #2. After each shot, out came a band aid--and Im guessing I took over 200 shots over the course of all those treatments. Can you see the wear-and-tear on the corner? That's from when I threw the box across the room afer IVF #1 failed...
Wow, I just had to take a moment and re-group.....because I am looking at the box sitting on my table, right next to where O-man is sitting in his bouncy seat.
I remember MANY times wishing that those band aids could cover my heart; stop all the aching and pain I was feeling. Some days were just too much. One of those days was Mother's Day 2 years ago...right before we started IVF #1. It's ironic to me now--I had a Harry Potter reference even back then--and how O-man came to be known as Ron!
Today is a Hallmark-Day...just another day on the calendar. Women: mothers, aunts, daughters, sisters, wives, should be celebrated every day. And of course I have a special place in my heart for the women on the path to expand their families-- THESE women are the strongest, most admirable women on the planet! That's why I loved Liv's idea of OMG You Rock Day! My rockin' OMGYRD partner, IF Optimist, sent me these lovely items:
A rockin' CD of tunes that make her happy, a fantastic home made card, and a beautiful dragonfly necklace.
So as I celebrate my first "Mother's Day" I am certainly grateful for my sweet, precious O-man. He is a long awaited member of the Jeans household--and I will never take today for granted. To all those that are celebrating today, squeeze your little ones extra tight. To all those waiting...I wish I could give you a band aid to ease the pain-but know that you are very much in my heart today...
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What a beautiful heart wrenching and heartfelt post! You buddy did an awesome job! So did you! those earrings you gave your buddy are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day and every day!
*HUGS*
Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift!
Happy Mother's Day JJ. I love your posts because they are all from the heart and make me want to give you a big hug
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful that you're enjoying yourself on Mothers Day this year.
ReplyDeleteAnd also, I'm glad you're taking care of the skin stuff. Best wishes.
Happy Mothers day sweetie!
ReplyDeleteAwww. Happy Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteI could totally picture the Band-Aid box being thrown across the room too...
Happy Mother's Day. Hope that the skin biopsy comes back all clear.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post. I hope you have a wonderful 1st Mother's Day with your hubby and O-Man. It was certainly a long and bumpy road to get here. Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGood Show & Tell!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day, JJ. Give my future son-in-law a smootchie.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day, JJ! This is one day that will always come with mixed feelings for me, as I will never forget the 2007 version either.
ReplyDelete*hugs*
Happy First mother's day. Today is my first as well but I have not forgotten the difficult this day brings.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post - *thank you* for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteFunny how something so average can bring back so many memories. Happy Mother's day!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how such a common household item can encapsulate such an intense time in one's life. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy mothers Day sweetie. Thank you for thinking of all of us out there that are still trying.
ReplyDeleteLove to you always xxx
Knowing the story behind the dent in the bandaid box somehow turned an ordinary item into an extraordinary embodiment of an entire journey.
ReplyDeleteI am sending good thoughts for the next biopsy.
Happy Mothers Day..so funny how little things can bring so many memories of your journey flodding back in such a heart felt post.
ReplyDeleteThank you praying your skin tests come back clear
All the best
Ali xX
Hope you had a lovely Mothers' Day! I had a biopsy on a freckle/mole in the winter. It wasn't pleasant, but it came back ok. I hope yours turns out the same. And make sure they only take a little bit of area around the mole! No need for big scars anymore. :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and following along. I am so honoured!
Happy belated mothers day JJ.
ReplyDeleteOh and you've reminded me I really ought to get my moles checked.