Last week was kind of hectic, so I didn’t get the chance to write. So, just to recap my what and whereabouts, here’s how the week went:
finally back on track … -ish
I’ve caught up with my backlogs and am now back on track with my Bible reading plan. I finished reading the Books of Daniel and Haggai last week (and just finished the Book of Zechariah today!) And after a year (jeez!), i finally finished reading Joy at Work, as well.
This just goes to show how discipline and intentionality can really make things possible. I also realized that I actually have a lot of “free” time — and when i choose to spend it wisely, I am capable of doing more, growing more, and ultimately becoming better. At the end of the day, it’s really about the choices we make, isn’t it?
Other than Oatside’s chocolate drink — which I actually liked btw — another thing I decided to try this week was this prequel (Elle) to one of my favorite movies, Legally Blonde. I love Elle Woods so much that, at one point in my life, I was genuinely convinced that I could become a lawyer because of her! Haha
And speaking of new things, another one I got to try yesterday was this coffee shop called CHAPTER Coffee Roastery & Cafe, where I started reading the next book on my list — Atomic Habits by James Clear.
thank you, Jesus … as always! ♥︎
But what really got me preoccupied this week were my hospital visits and doctor appointments.
Just to backtrack a bit, I had underwent a lot of tests from April this year due to my leg cramps and some small reddish lumps that randomly appear on my shins (I was diagnosed with bilateral venous insufficiency).
And last May, what seemed like an adnexal cyst was seen in my lower abdomen ultrasound. As instructed by my OB-GYN, we had to wait for my next two menstrual cycles before having another ultrasound to check whether the cyst would eventually resolve on its own (meaning, gets “dissolved”) or increase in size. From there, we would discuss the next steps depending on the results.
By August 4, Tuesday. I went to the hospital to consult with my OB. However, since the schedule for ultrasound was already full that morning, I was scheduled on Thursday instead.
Thursday came. I underwent an ultrasound and thank God, the cyst was no longer there. It’s been cleared! 🥺🤍
I went back yesterday, Saturday, to consult with my OB. Since the cyst was no longer there, what I discussed with her next was my painful dysmenorrhea and hormonal imbalance. To which, she explained to me the possibility of having endometriosis. Ang hirap naman maging babae! 🥲
Right now, I am currently taking meds for my bilateral venous insufficiency (the veins on both my legs are weak that the blood doesn’t circulate or flow properly back to the heart). I think I’m already on my fourth month. My leg cramps have improved a little but the red soft lumps still appear from time to time.
The past weeks, I’ve also been feeling a pain that started in my lower left abdomen and which is now on the lower left area of my back. When I consulted this with my Internal Med doctor, he thinks that it’s more of a muscle issue due to my prolonged sitting and/or posture instead of kidney or GI issues (since my blood tests and ultrasound results are clear). I’m planning to get second opinion though to stop my overthinking.
I just turned thirty this year. And the moment I turned thirty, that’s when I started feeling all these body pains. Literal na signs of aging haha! 🫠 Kidding aside, this has been another reality check. I’m not getting any younger. And if I want to try new things and experience life more, I need to be serious about taking care of my health.
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