So I feel I’ve already leapt the most awkward hurdle of the next 24 hours.
I’ll just let you know that administering two pills per my ONE VAGINA involved some advanced yoga moves Wii Fit doesn’t even know about and a MacGyver rigged tampon.
*ahem*
My belly is marked, the winning submission was “Please leave cleaner than you found it.” followed quite closely by “I won’t hate you if you take out 10 lbs.”
(spelling on your belly is hard, yo.)
On a more serious note (meaning one that doesn’t involve my vagina or drugs in any direct way) back in February during the Coyote Ugly Bar Dancing Extravaganza Blissdom ‘09 I met a little lady with a Suhthin’ drawl named Rachel. Cute as a button I declared that we would be friends immediately. And so we were.
On the closing night of Blissdom, Rachel and I were at a GNO shindig where they gave out some lovely door prizes. When they announced that one of the giveaways was a lavender pearl set from Peachbutt Design Studio I believe my exact words were “SHUT UP.”
Rachel and I bonded over our mutual love of pearls and how fancy they make us feel.
Rachel’s name was picked first for the giveaway.
I watched her walk over and pick out the lovely pearl set.
“Good! I thought. They’re going to a PROPER pearl lover. The only place pearls truly belong.”
Then I watched as she walked towards me and shoved them into my hands.
(Totally awesome picture of both of us by mom-e-centric. But don’t look at us, look at the sentiment! OOH! SENTIMENT!)
The day after I arrived home from Blissdom I had my first official “infertility appointment” with my new doctor.
I wore my new pearls.
I have since worn them to every fertility related appointment since. I rolled them in my fingers during my ultrasound. I held tight do them during my hysterosalpingogram. Today will be no exception. Well, except that I can’t wear jewelry during surgery so my darling Ami will be wearing them for me in the waiting room. Also? I can’t wear makeup. Not even a dusting of powder or a smear of mascara. Boo.
I figure if the pearls started out their life already being payed forward twice after being handmade? There’s got to be something to that.
And you’d better believe I’ll be wearing them the day moosh 2.0 comes spewing forth from my loins.
Thank you for all your virtual hand holding. Britt had a request to see #caseysuterus as a trending topic on twitter today. If that really could happen? It would probably be the most awesome thing ever. (You know, next to shiny clean ovaries and what not.)
xoxo my lovelies.
(Oh, and P.S. to my little kid. Thanks for letting me take your Pooh Bear with me today. And no, they won’t actually tear my tummy open and yes I’ll ask for Hello Kitty band-aids and no, anesthesia is not the same as medistasia (medicine + Cinderella’s wicked stepsister.))
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Oh! And while I’m off zzzzing why don’t you enter to win a bedtime kit worth over $250!
bai!











Comments off.
By Avitable on 06.23.09 9:36 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Avitable
You’ll do great today. Uterus will be all squeaky clean. New tenants can move right in.
By DesignHER Momma on 06.23.09 9:40 am | Permalink
Twitter: @designhermomma
I’m one of your biggest cheerleaders – I’ll be waving my pom poms from across town today.
(oh, and right now I have 3 dancing princesses in my living room that are soooooo cute)
By Karen Sugarpants on 06.23.09 9:41 am | Permalink
Twitter: @karensugarpants
Best of luck to you today, sweets. Your belly message is The Tits. Awesome. Go forth and uterus it up, baby!
By Burgh Baby on 06.23.09 9:43 am | Permalink
Twitter: @burghbaby
Thinking of you and hoping for a sparkly clean uterus that will very soon be occupied by the most perfect tenant ever.
By Lindy on 06.23.09 9:46 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Lindy_
sending you prayers and positive thoughts that your ute comes out all squeaky clean and that mooshdaddy’s SUPASPERM(said in my best might mouse voice) has a successful trip next time around.
By sam {temptingmama} on 06.23.09 9:52 am | Permalink
Twitter: @temptingmama
I am holding your hand. Can you feel it?
I love you and you’re going to do GREAT!!
Hopefully your new tenant is a much better housekeeper.
Do you think the doctor has a Dyson?
By Suzy Voices on 06.23.09 9:54 am | Permalink
Twitter: @meandthevoices
Wow, I got really confused there for a second. I can’t see the damn pics because of the work filter. I thought you were putting pearls up your hoo-ha, and thought they may be some kind of vaginal cleansing device or something. I need to learn to read more slowly and comprehend more.
Good luck today!!!!!
By Megan {Velveteen Mind} on 06.23.09 9:55 am | Permalink
Twitter: @velveteenmind
I’m pretty sure Alli (Fussypants) wears pearls every time she makes and delivers babies and she has like 19 of them. Babies, not pearls. So you may have struck upon the magic uterus-worker-thingy.
Thinking of your insides today!
By Miss Britt on 06.23.09 10:02 am | Permalink
Twitter: @missbritt
Here’s to lucky pearls. *clink*
By Kerri Anne on 06.23.09 10:05 am | Permalink
Twitter: @kerrianne
Thinking happy! surgery thoughts for you, babe. xo
By samantha jo campen on 06.23.09 10:12 am | Permalink
Twitter: @samanthajcampen
Thinking about you and praying for you today! Squeaky clean uterus FTW!!!
By Karl on 06.23.09 10:15 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Karlerikson
Good luck!
By Christina on 06.23.09 10:18 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mommystory
If I thought you were vain, I’d accuse you of taking the whole “getting ready for BlogHer” thing a little too far with your internal makeover.
Here’s hoping your uterus deep cleaning does the trick and you’ve got a new occupant soon.
You may not be allowed to wear makeup or pearls in surgery, but your beauty will shine through.
By Joe @ IrrationalDad on 06.23.09 10:19 am | Permalink
Twitter: @joegearhart
Heh… Your vagine is doing drugs. All lightheartedness aside, I’m really rooting for your mommy parts!
By bessieviola on 06.23.09 10:21 am | Permalink
Twitter: @bessie_viola
Cheering for you from here in MI-here’s to a fresh start for your girls!
By nic @mybottlesup on 06.23.09 10:28 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mybottlesup
i’m not a pearl-wearing gal… but i’m wearing them today for you.
By Dana~Are We There Yet? on 06.23.09 10:41 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Clemntine
So, I followed a Twitter-trail and ended up here. I’m laughing and hoping and crossing fingers and toes. Best to you!!
By Crystal on 06.23.09 10:46 am | Permalink
Twitter: @kidthingsnet
Good luck! I’m rooting for you, and your uterus.
By Della on 06.23.09 10:52 am | Permalink
Twitter: @adelas
Online late today so didn’t see I needed to throw on my pearls (also my fave jool-ree) but I’ve been praying over you. Much love from a nevermet friend.
By Erika on 06.23.09 10:57 am | Permalink
Twitter: @erikareyes
Here’s to moving #caseysuterus to a trending topic! Good luck today!
By Mr. Blonde on 06.23.09 10:57 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mrsblonde1
Moosh – New reader here / First time commenter. designHER introduced your blog to Mrs. Blonde. She rolled it. I caught this subject line in our reader and clicked. Bam. Here I am. — 1) “per vagina” is laugh out loud goodness 2) writing on your stomach is great 3) doing so with a typo is even great 4) best of luck with the polishing of the pearls today. Mr. Blonde
By pgoodness on 06.23.09 10:58 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Pgoodness
fingers crossed for squeaky clean and ready for Moosh 2.0!
By Hilly on 06.23.09 11:11 am | Permalink
Good luck, happy thoughts and everything else that goes with it!
By AmazingGreis on 06.23.09 11:17 am | Permalink
Twitter: @AmazingGreis
Thinking of you and your soon to be fancy clean uterus today!
XOXO
By Midwest Mommy on 06.23.09 11:24 am | Permalink
Twitter: @midwwestmommy
I know things will go great today and you will be wearing your pearls holding your new baby soon!! Thinking of you.
By To Think Is To Create on 06.23.09 11:24 am | Permalink
Twitter: @ToThink
Thinking of you darling.
By Parsing Nonsense on 06.23.09 11:24 am | Permalink
Twitter: @ParsingNonsense
Good luck! I hope they leave the place sparkling and with those lovely little mints on the pillows for Moosh 2.0.
By Kim on 06.23.09 11:43 am | Permalink
Twitter: @kwillis
I think the pearls is a beautiful idea. And I am hoping and praying for a safe and easy-ish procedure for you.
By Angella on 06.23.09 12:12 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @AngellaD
Praying for you, sweet Casey.
By Heather @ Domestic Extraordinaire on 06.23.09 12:31 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @DExtraordinaire
Many prayers for you my friend.
xoxo
By Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy on 06.23.09 12:34 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @shameleslysassy
good luck! I hope it all goes well.
By Heather Solos on 06.23.09 12:43 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @heathersolos
I found your story via the #caseysuterus tag. You are in my thoughts. I’ve had 2 laproscopies prior to 2 of my 3 kids. Tonight and tomorrow, it sounds silly, but hug a pillow to your tummy and crouch on your knees with your rear in the air.
All the CO2 they pump into your abdomen gets caught up under your diaphragm which can cause intense shoulder pain. Sure you feel like a moron, but at least it isn’t a moron with spasming shoulders.
Feel better soon!
By Sugar Jones on 06.23.09 1:03 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @SugarJones
Crossing fingers, toes, and fallopian tubes for ya!
By Redneck Mommy on 06.23.09 1:06 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @redneckmommy
I thought those were anal beads.
My mind? In the gutter.
Thinking of you doll.
Good luck!
By IzzyMom on 06.23.09 1:28 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @thecaffeinatrix
Good luck to you, Casey
By Jamie on 06.23.09 1:31 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @AllMyLooseEnds
Good luck today, Casey.
By Swiggy on 06.23.09 1:35 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @meswiggy
Good luck!
I hope your uterus works after all this.
The mispelling makes the note that much more awesome – hope the doc likes it!
By WM on 06.23.09 1:38 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @twinmomoftwinz
Aww, Casey…if you only knew how hard I’m praying for you that the Moosh 2.0 is soon reality.
You’ve endured more than any one woman should have to. Here’s to hoping your uterus will quickly be tamed in to submission
XO!
By Chibi Jeebs on 06.23.09 2:00 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @chibijeebs
Thinking of you and sending much luck and love!
By Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy on 06.23.09 2:09 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @ADramaticMommy
Your uterus is in my thoughts today!
By SciFi Dad on 06.23.09 2:40 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @_SciFiDad_
I will have a good thought for your uterus today, also, the rest of you.
By MG @ MommyGeekology on 06.23.09 2:49 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mommygeekology
Oh good luck! Stopped over from Sam’s blog… those pics she posted of you are BEAUTIFUL, and I can’t believe that your daughter took that first one! It’s gorgeous.
Good luck in your quest, and happy thoughts for your uterus today!
By Adventures In Babywearing on 06.23.09 3:31 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @babysteph
Casey you’ve been on my mind all day. Praying good things.
Steph
By Tim & Ashlee on 06.23.09 3:47 pm | Permalink
Gah! Not a fun day, but we’re hoping everything goes well for you. Thinking of you!
By ali on 06.23.09 3:52 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @alimartell
thinking of you today, miss. and your ONE vagina.
HUGS
By Rachel on 06.23.09 4:03 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @TheMrsMommy
Good luck honey…I know you will do AWESOME and those Ovaries will do ya proud. Much love from your non mormon reader from the mormon state. HUGS
By Jamie on 06.23.09 4:31 pm | Permalink
Just wanted to send warm thoughts and best wishes for squeaky clean plumbing! ;o)
By Moxie on 06.23.09 5:04 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @whymoxie
I’ve TOTALLY taken those pills and it said EXACTLY the same thing. ONE PER VAGINA! My husband and I make cracks about it all the time.
Good luck to you, Casey! Can’t wait to hear how things are on the other side.
By Halala Mama on 06.23.09 6:16 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @HalalaMama
That prescription bottle is too much! Hope you feel better soon.
By Caroline on 06.23.09 6:38 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @MorningsideMom
Sending you so many healing, uterus loving, baby readying vibes. And am guessing that cute Dr. discovered your insides are just as lovely as your outsides. Be well! XO
By Christine on 06.23.09 8:42 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @AbsolutelyMaybe
Oy, misoprostol. Somehow I came here from Twitter…Here’s hoping the two you have to take doesn’t hurt as much as the FOUR I had to take.
I hope everything works, clean uterus and all. And I will go ahead and leave sticky baby dust for hopefully the very near future.
By jenB on 06.23.09 9:24 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jenandtonica
Everyone is so nice, you are so nice and brave and I have already read your drugged twitters and see you are ok. Good for you! I have been there too, and I also brought my Pooh.
xo
By Ohh Betsy on 06.23.09 10:00 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @ohhbetsy
I love that Moosh let you take her Pooh bear. I would have done the same thing except Pooh would have been a stuffed T-Rex.
Per vagina? Ha! Sounds like something a pervert would command…”Purr, vagina!”
By rebecca on 06.23.09 10:05 pm | Permalink
I’m sending such big, virtual bear-sized hugs your way. *squeezes*
By Momo Fali on 06.23.09 10:06 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @momofali
I love me some Rachel.
I’ve been thinking about you and your uterus all day. Enjoy your meds. You deserve them.
By punchanella on 06.23.09 10:09 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @punchanella
who has more than one vagina? why are those instructions necessary? so confused, and i’m going to consider myself an expert on vaginas… not just because i have one, but because i see them all day at work. i’ve only ever seen ladies with ONE.
By Merilee on 06.23.09 11:06 pm | Permalink
Good luck with your New & Improved Uterus 2.0! I’m pulling for you! Love ya!
Merilee
By April on 06.24.09 12:46 am | Permalink
Good luck with your uterus remodeling!
I’m praying for you!
By Overflowing Brain on 06.24.09 2:01 am | Permalink
Twitter: @overflowinbrain
I was at work all day with very minimal internet access (even the iPhone has troubles in the hills of Bel Air yo), but I was thinking about you all day.
And also? That pill bottle is the BEST typo I’ve ever seen. Except maybe the one on your stomach.
I hope you’re feeling alright tonight and remember, one week per hour of anesthesia to recover. I’m totally serious. Rest, relax and take it the hell easy.
By Vic on 06.24.09 7:00 am | Permalink
Twitter: @glowstars
I’d imagine that now you’re all drugged up, make-up is the least of your worries…
x
By Colleen - Mommy Always Wins on 06.24.09 9:29 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mommy_wins
Hugs to you, hon.
By Kimmie on 06.24.09 9:42 am | Permalink
Twitter: @kimsueellen
Oh how I heart you…and those pearls…wowza.
By Katie @ Heart Gone Walking on 06.25.09 8:06 am | Permalink
Twitter: @heartgonewalkin
You never know. Maybe somewhere, somehow, some poor girl is picking up her prescription and thinking, “Crap. I gotta take FOUR!”
By Jerri Ann on 06.25.09 1:16 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @The_Jerri_Ann
Hey, I’ve had 9 of those lap beauties…from age 16 through 34 I had them every 3 to 4 years, took ever drug, experimental or not, lupron being one of them and then….still no baby.
Then, one day, doctor said, let’s do one more lap and I’ll clean out your tubes too….that was in Jan. of 2004, in Feb of 2004 I planned an awesome getaway with the husband for valentines and in Nov of 2004 I gave birth to one pre-mature but healthy as a horse 6 pound and 6 oz little snoozing babydoll……….
so the key here is………you know, you gotta do it, the Big IT…you know you have to …well you know right……it’s your body that’s confused not you….you have do more than just snuggle…you get it the BIG IT, gotta get busy, even if there are exams to be taken…..you gotta get bizzzzie
Casey Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
@Jerri Ann, I am well aware of this fact. Thank you. I do know how babies are made and have been well aware for the past twelve years.
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