Women...

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up for injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better
solution.
They go without new shoes so their children can have them.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get
awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when
they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care
about
you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin!
Women do more than just give birth.
They bring joy and hope.
They give compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.



Just thought we all needed a bit of encouraging. I know I did I am almost four weeks post -op and still have another four to six weeks before i am even released to drive because i split my incision open three days after surgery. So now my down time is almost doubled. It is very hard because we moved to a new house a couple of weekends ago and I just want to put everything where it goes and do my normal routine when I move. I am getting so tired of being so limited in what I can do and knowing I probably have double the amount of time that I have been off my feet left. If you all are just recently coming out fo surgery take my advice--BE CAREFUL AND LET SOMEONE HELP YOU. Or else you will be stuck on your butt for eight to ten weeks like me. I was just getting up off the couch. Imagine what could happen if you were lifting something or fell. Please be careful. HUGS ladies!

Thank you so much for that great poem. It is everything that we are. It brightened my day!

I am two weeks post op today and sounds like I am the same way as you are. I can't stand to be constantly doing nothing. I have to up and going. I can't stand the house being a mess and with a six and year and a half year old it's hard to keep it clean. I have to pick my youngest up sometimes and I don't realize how much it's going to hurt until afterwards. I try to stop doing stuff that I am not supposed to but it is very hard.

I got some really good advice on how to do some things without hurting myself, but sometimes forget until it is to late. I am really wanting to go back to work, but aftaid if I do then I am going to blow it and be back in the hospital. I have already overdid with numerous things: picking up kids, doing laundry and carring it upstairs, and the biggest have well you know! I am really trying to take it easy, but I am a strong person and have always healed fast and been right back at it. I think it is because I have always had to. You know women don't get sick days and if we do they aren't exactyly the break we nee. Oh well I guess!

I hope that you still take time to rest and pamer yourself. As some of the wonderful ladies have told me, "This is our time and we need to take it easy because we only get one chance to do it right and if we don't we might be in trouble later".

Sending Big Cyberhugs to you!

Just bumping this beautiful poem back to the top...

Thank you for the beautiful poem!

Jennifer I know how you feel. I get lectured everytime the home health nurse comes to clean my wound (stupid incision ripped). And last night when I talked to my Dr. he said I would have another two weeks before i could think about driving. Ugh it's driving me stir crazy. But I try not to lift anything and you had better take it easy with those kids and carrying that laundry. I don't know how long it has been since your surgery but you don't want to end up with a split incision like me! Behave yourself girl. Hugs

Oh duh I just reread your post and saw you are only two weeks post-op. I really want to lecture you now but I am just going to say BE CAREFUL again! Hugs