October 2019

So here I am in Feb of 2020, updating my blog which means thinking back to October 2019...holy heck  that's 5 months ago!  Mind you, posting on insta and facey means I can cheat a little bit and just do a little copy and paste, SO if the tenses are all over the shop, now you know why!

October 1st

My life of late has been hectic to say the least, but I've taken this week off work in the hopes that juggling one less thing will take some of the pressure off, albeit adding pressure of a different kind aka financial constraint.  

Anyway, study is consuming the majority of my time (last leg of this degree).  

Add to that an incredibly unwell hubster, 

and boys that are needing just a little more of mamma's loving right now, 

and well here I am!

I hope all are well, and that in what can seem like an arduous existence, you are experiencing moments of great jubilation...it is all about balance after all!

Friday 4th

Today we had a Hurst Girls catch up at the Werribee Zoo.  Whilst it wasn't a long day out together, it was so lovely all the same.  We don't get to catch up much these days as all our lives are a bit cray cray, so our holiday catch ups have become a tradition that I really look forward to.  

 

I wonder what adventure we will do next holidays?

Weekend 4th, 5th, 6th

Glenn was supposed to take the boys this weekend but he called me early Friday morning to say he had gastro and wouldn't be taking them...Yes AGAIN!  Seems to be happening a fair bit lately...something is NQR, oh well, his loss, our gain!

Sunday 6th

Whoo Hoo daylight savings has started again!  I love that it stays lighter for longer...means I get to enjoy sometime outside after work.

Sunday 13th 

Just thought I'd pop my head out of my books to say a quick hello!  Although this whole juggle study with work, family, life stuff can seem very overwhelming at times, the finish line is getting closer.  A huge thank you to everyone for understanding that catch ups will be few and far between until this last leg is behind me!  In other news, life itself has been presenting some not so nice challenges, but we are plodding along and ensuring that we count our many blessings along the way. Anyway, just wanted to send my love to you all, I hope you have found a reason to smile today.

Thursday 17th

I had a Gyno appointment today and had the Mirena inserted!  Not the most pleasant experience but if it helps then it will be worth it.  Mind you, I don't feel right knowing that there is something up there, its almost like I'm being constantly violated.

Saturday 19th

It was Glenn's time with boys this weekend but on Saturday night they had a sleepover at Jacks.  I love that even though Jazz and Jack no longer go to school together, in fact its been a few years since Jack moved, they have still stayed close friends.

Saturday 26th 

Whilst technically it was just before midnight on the 25th that we were introduced, it was the 26th that we became facey friends.  

What an amazing 5 years of friendship (and love) it has been Mark Hurst-Shilling, I am sure glad you listened, and looked up!

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Happy 5 year friendaversary!  Here's to many more!

Monday 28th

Sending out huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to my handsome hubby.

Today was not exactly spent celebrating in the way we would of liked, BUT all four of us were together and so that is always super special.

Instead of being out and about doing something ultra fun and exciting, we spent most of our day (just over 5 hours all up) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for my pre-op appointment, in preparation for the prophylactic bilateral non nipple sparing, VUG reconstruction (aka boobs off, and inner thighs cut to make new boobs).

Whilst I did not leave with an 'official' surgery date (therefore still in 'limbo'), they did hint at the fact that it would be this side of Christmas.  Mind you, I did let them know that my final exam is on December 5th and so the 6th would be a good date for me - I haven't worked this hard to miss it...but alas whatever will be will be!

To be honest, the timing isn't awesome with Christmas just around the corner etc...but, at the same time, peace of mind will be an ultra awesome gift to receive for us all, I recon!  It's the way I've decided to look at it anyway!

Today, I also consented to my breast tissue/blood being used for cancer research.  It feels special to be able to contribute and I hope with every inch of my being that it makes a positive change in some way.

Oh and look at the little gift I received...its a bag to put my drain tubes in.  I have a feeling it will be well used and much appreciated, during the recovery process.

Anyway, I've got lots of i's to dot and t's to cross in the next couple of weeks, not to mention kicking my own arse to stay off the fags, lose some more weight and just generally be the best version of me I can be before 'O' day!

Tuesday 29th 

Today...this happened!  

.My head feels so much lighter!  

Ironically, that applies both physically and metaphorically; one less thing for me to have to rely on someone else to help me with during recovery!

Wednesday 30th

My baby sister underwent some more surgery today as part of her breast cancer journey.  She went in at 6.15am and my Mum called at 7.00pm to say she is out of surgery and in intensive care for the night where she will be well looked after.  I feel like I have been holding my breath all day, and am just so glad to hear that surgery went well, and hope that this operation sees things all fall into place for her...only good news from here on please!

Thursday 31st

Happy Halloween

Normally our whole family gets dressed up and hits the local streets to go trick or treating, BUT this year Jazzys hay fever and asthma were playing up as it was so bloody hot and windy, so our usual tradition didn't happen.  It was nice that James came over and hung out with Jazz though, and Ace went out with his mate Curtis dressed as tradesmen.  

Funniest thing,  one of the houses they visited the bloke didn't have any lollies so he gave them a few high-vis tops instead LOL, like WTAF!