3 Weeks Out and 45!!!!!!

No post last week, as recovery has been pretty uneventful.  A lot of relaxing. I have been really good about my recovery and really feel remarkably well. I still get tired but hey, who doesn't right?!  I went for my post op and things are all healing well, except for the little snafu of me hitting my hip (one of the incision sites) on the counter -  all I can say about that is OUCH!!!!!!!  Plus other expletives ;-). I left the appointment with approval to walk, do yoga, "light spin" (had to push a bit on that one) and lift up to 20 pounds. No running or swimming for 3 more weeks.

I cannot WAIT to put my kicks on and actually go for a run :-). I really miss running with my peeps.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are some of my favorite days. Soon, THAT time will come ... And all will be good. 

I do have to say that I have really been surprised as to how well the recovery has gone. Feel great, no pain, no hot flashes and the pre-surgery bloat is gone too ... A win, win for every one :-). 

During this recovery time, I just happen to turn 45 ...Yes, on Tuesday, I.will.be.45.years.old ... And, I am actually looking forward to it. :-). I am blessed with the gift of each day that I am given on this earth, am doing my best to make the most of this year and my future.  One of the big things that I am focussing on in this 45th year and forward, is to make sure that I make myself a priority ... Self care is a hard thing to fit in with everything we all have going in our lives, but for me to be the best that I can be, to EVERYONE in my life, I need to take care of myself too.  

This week will be a week of celebration (complete with yoga, dinner with the hubcap, Jack's swim meet, dinner with the family, a trip to Madison to see Mom and Dad, work and DEFINITELY some relaxation.  One of the best parts of the week will be a girls weekend at the cabin with my Sparky :-). Can't wait for that!!  She has made plans for us that include, The Honey Bear, Leif's Cafe, the candy store, Tribute, snowshoeing and a pile of chick flicks to watch in front of the fire ... I will share thumbs up or thumbs down next weekend, but if you have any good suggestions, please feel free to share so we can add to our selection!!!  

Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend and again, thanks so much for stopping by :-). Enjoy the week ahead and remember ...  Life is good. Enjoy it, love it and be kind to one another.  

Recovery, Shifting of Schtuff and a New Year ...

Well, surgery was a success ... Woot woot!!!!  I am happy that it's behind me. It truly was the best decision based on the current state of my uterus et all ;-). Recovery is going really well all things considered. I am still pretty tired but am not in a lot of pain, so that is good. The biggest thing is that with the removal of the ovaries, uterus and cervix, my existing body parts are now working their way to their new home inside my body ;-) ... So the shifting/cramping feeling is quite interesting to say the least. Hoping that will be done in about a week or two. 

And don't worry, I am not getting crazy and doing all sorts of stuff. Slow and steady. I am walking when I need to walk and resting when I need to rest, so all is good. It was funny, while in the hospital, I asked both the nurse and my surgeon if I should feel crappier. They both said that most don't feel this good that soon after surgery so I took it as a good sign. Listening to my body is key right now if I want to be able to accomplish everything I have set out to do in 2014 :-). 

Tentative race/event schedule is as follows: 

5/3 - Wisconsin half marathon (registered)

6/22 - REV3 half ironman (registered) 

8/9 - Dairyland Dare 150k 

10/12 - I "think" the Chicago Marathon (still deciding on that one) 

Challenging but manageable and with a goal of finishing while having the best time ever :-). 

With the beginning of 2014, I really have to say that I have been enjoying all of the Facebook posts, messages, discussions that I have had with people about the launch of 2014. At the beginning of each year, in general, we all have such hope, are positive as to what the year will bring and how "this year" will be the best year EVER. I am no different and I enjoy the excitement of what is yet to come. 

One of my new adventures will be to get certified to teach yoga. IT SCARES ME AND IS EXCITING AT THE SAME TIME.  This is definitely what one would think is "out of the perverbial box" for me, but I have really been enjoying yoga in so many ways. The calm and peacefulness it brings, the balance, and it has brought me closer to myself.  This has all been so beneficial. It has taken such a LONG time to embrace yoga and really appreciate it. So, the adventure will be a fun one and just the beginning. Starting with a weekend certification and may move onto my 200 hour RYT after that. We will see what the challenge brings. 

I hope all of you in the Midwest stay warm these next few days as it apparently is going to be wicked cold ;-). Happiest of New Years to all of you and may it truly be your best year EVER :-). Enjoy the night and remember ...  Life is good. Enjoy it, love it and be kind to one another.