I know last month I forgot to mention BSE day at the beginning of the month, and here we are already the first week of February over with and I still haven't mentioned it! So, let me mention it now - BSE day! Ladies, when did you last do a 'breast self-exam' ? Do yourself a favor, after you've read this just take a couple of minutes to go to your bedroom and do a BSE. Early detection saves lives.
This morning I am going to the Dr's for a repeat pap test! My last test had a-typical cells again so I have to have another check up. I'm praying for clear results and I'd appreciate your prayers too. Thankfully it's not something that I worry too much about. That wasn't the case a few years ago when I got my first 'abnormal' test result, and when I called the Dr about it I was told just to reschedule in 6 months. I was a nut case back then! Totally freaked out to put it mildly. Kristen was only 2 at the time and I instantly thought things like "by the time she is 3 will she still have a mommy"! Oh goodness, when I think back to then and the panic I was feeling, not a nice thing at all. I was so sick with worry I literally felt nauseous in the mornings. This thankfully only went on for about 3 days.
Then I told myself this was crazy, I couldn't live like this for the next 6 months. And right then and there I knew what I had to do - Give it to God! I prayed about it and told God I was handing Him this burden. His word tells us that he will bear our burdens, and this was something I needed Him to carry for me, because I couldn't carry it alone. The peace I felt after praying was amazing. I got through those next 6 months without hardly thinking of the pap results, and when I went for the repeat test, it came back clear. Since then, over the past 5 years, I've had abnormal and clear results. I've done some reading on line (here is a good article on a-typical pap results, if anyone is interested.) and I know there is no need to worry at this stage. And so long as I keep up with regular tests I know everything will be fine.
OK, sorry to waffle on a bit there, but I just felt like sharing.... I won't get results back for a week or two, but I'll keep you posted!
This morning I am going to the Dr's for a repeat pap test! My last test had a-typical cells again so I have to have another check up. I'm praying for clear results and I'd appreciate your prayers too. Thankfully it's not something that I worry too much about. That wasn't the case a few years ago when I got my first 'abnormal' test result, and when I called the Dr about it I was told just to reschedule in 6 months. I was a nut case back then! Totally freaked out to put it mildly. Kristen was only 2 at the time and I instantly thought things like "by the time she is 3 will she still have a mommy"! Oh goodness, when I think back to then and the panic I was feeling, not a nice thing at all. I was so sick with worry I literally felt nauseous in the mornings. This thankfully only went on for about 3 days.
Then I told myself this was crazy, I couldn't live like this for the next 6 months. And right then and there I knew what I had to do - Give it to God! I prayed about it and told God I was handing Him this burden. His word tells us that he will bear our burdens, and this was something I needed Him to carry for me, because I couldn't carry it alone. The peace I felt after praying was amazing. I got through those next 6 months without hardly thinking of the pap results, and when I went for the repeat test, it came back clear. Since then, over the past 5 years, I've had abnormal and clear results. I've done some reading on line (here is a good article on a-typical pap results, if anyone is interested.) and I know there is no need to worry at this stage. And so long as I keep up with regular tests I know everything will be fine.
OK, sorry to waffle on a bit there, but I just felt like sharing.... I won't get results back for a week or two, but I'll keep you posted!
8 comments:
Hey Denise,
You are not alone, I have got abnormal paps for the past few years and have to be checked a few times a year (and then get normal) but there isn't anything there when I go thru more testing. I wonder if going thru "the change" has anything to do with it all. I freaked too at first but now I wouldn't. It is a good thing to mention in your post since these things make us women feel alone. Thanks and hugs
Hi Denise!
Yes I am back and I am so glad to be able to visit again and post. I have missed everyone so much. I still have a long ways to go to full recovery, but at least I can be on the computer again and not be in pain. Thank you so much for the card and for the awesome picture!! I love it and love you for praying for me and your friendship. It means the world to me. Oh I would of loved to have gotten that desk. I need a nice one for my computer room. Mostly I need some housework help first though. I will be praying for you and a positive report back from your pap test! Love you! ~hugs~
Hi sweetie,
Praying your repeat Pap goes well. What a wonderful reminder of how Jesus wants us not to carry burdens alone. What a difference it made when you "let go and let God".
Your latest knitting projects look awesome - clever you!
Great to see Nancze's comment here. I've been really concerned for her, but she says she's back so that's wonderful.
Have a great weekend sweetie. xx
Hi Denise, Hope your results will come back normal this time. I remember when you went through that struggle years ago. Can you believe I have known you that long? Anyway, just popping in to say hello, and wish you and your family a wonderful weekend.
Keep us posted on the results and thanks for the reminder.
Hugs!
Prayers for a good pap test!
Have you tried freecycle.org? It works in this area to give things away.
ditto. I had abnormal smears a few years back and kept thinking I was about to die. Thankfully all was ok. It's a nightmare though, when you go for results and they say the word 'abnormal'. This year it was fine. Hurrah! I'm sure you will be fine too :O)
ok, just to clarify. Are you telling me not to bother to send the free gift with the mag this time? Want to make sure that's what you are saying. And if that's the case, thanks for letting me know. It's lovely that they give so many pressies away with their mags, but yikes! sometimes the postage makes my eyes water! ha ha ha!
have a lovely weekend. lots of love xxxx
Hi Denise!! I am sending prayers for good results next time!! God will get you through it.
Have a nice weekend!! ((BIG HUGS))!!
Hi Denise! I think the doctors should do a better job of allaying our fears when things like that happen. They should tell you that if they were worried and if you were in danger that they wouldn't be waiting 6 months for a repeat test.
We did go for our sunset walk and I posted a photo that looks like my mood girl with the 2 dogs! :) Enjoy the weekend! (((Hugz)))
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