Hey guys, I talk about my twin quite a bit on here, anyway, she JUST started a blog on here. So please, go and read it. She is an AMAZING writer, and I know you'll instantly fall in love with her story. So head on over there and check it out!! The link is:
Http://effysvision.blogspot.com
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Q & A
So I was e-mailed some questions from a couple of different people, and I decided to answer them here. If you don't know me that well, I hope you do after reading them!!
How long have you been living with your illness?
I was officially diagnosed April 2011, but they suspect that I have been dealing with it since my mid teens.
What treatments have you undergone?
I have had 2 surgeries so far(within a month of each other), both were scope surgeries. One was to remove severe endometriosis, the other was to remove a blood filled, tennis ball sized cyst off my right ovary, and remove more endometriosis that had already developed!! So needless to say, it has a rapid return rate and it probably won't be my last surgery. I have tried the birth control pill and it did not work. I recently started the Lupron injection, and so far, so good.
What has been the scariest/hardest part of your illness?
I was freaked out about surgery, but other than that, nothing too scary. I cried when I was told I had Stage 3 Endometriosis, it sounded so scary.
The hardest part, I would have a tie, one being in and out of the Emergency room. In September I would feel this agonizing pain, and pass out. By the time I was conscious again, I was being put in an ambulance. I went about 5 times in that month. Haven't seen since * knocks on wood*. Partly because I gave my fiance strict instructions to not call 911 unless I am bleeding to death.
The other hardest part, I went through a severe depression. I couldn't do anything. I barely made it to class. I can't work because my health is so unpredictable. Sometimes I have to leave hang outs early, and sometimes I can't even go. I hate being bored, so that isn't easy on me.
What do you look like?
I am about 5'5", 120 lbs. I have red hair, blue eyes, bunny rabbit teeth. I am pretty pale, but not Casper pale. That is about it.
Is your twin anything like you? Who is older? Does she have Endometriosis?
Haha, my twin is older. Lookwise, I posted a picture of the both of us a couple of posts down, but if you can't see it.... We both have big blue eyes, big foreheads, and the same mouth shape, but that is it. I have had people say "you guys could pass for sisters", I have had people say we look a lot alike, some say we don't look anything alike. Personality, YES, we are a lot alike. We both love to just have fun, and mentally, are still teenagers. We both have big hearts and care about others a lot. There is so much more I could list, but that would take forever, and no, thank God, she does NOT have Endometriosis.
Have you lost any friends since being diagnosed? Did you have anything to say to them??
I wish I could tell you no, everybody stuck by me and were great, but unfortunately, yes, I HAVE lost friends. They never told me to my face, but I did end up hearing from some pretty trusted sources. I even lost the girl who was supposed to be my maid of honor!! Luckily, my friend Carrie is GREAT, and is now my matron of honor. To the ones who think I talk about my illness too much, I say "Look, like it or not, this is a big part of my life now. Don't like it?? Don't talk to me." To the ones who left me for other reasons, all I have to say is if they leave out of my life over petty little reasons, I don't need them, and it doesn't break my heart to see them go.
What are 5 random facts about you?
Hm, well, lets keep this short and sweet.
-I don't like to text. The only people I will really text with is my twin and Jake. Only because I talk to them all day long and if we actually talked instead we would be on the phone all day.
-I am a HUGE Chicago Cubs fan!!
-I know way too much ANTM trivia.
-People I would take a bullet for would be my Grandparents, my mom, my Uncle Freddy, my twin, and Jake. In no particular order.
-To my loved ones, I am a very very sweet girl.
Do you work or go to school?
I cannot work, because of my current state. My health is so unpredictable, it would be impossible to hold down a steady job with that, and all the doctors appointments I have. Hopefully soon though!! Yes, I am a student, Jake and I take the same classes :)
Where do you live?
I live in Monroe, LA.
Are you religious?
Yes, I am. I am a Christian. Baptist, to be specific. I don't know where I would be without the Lord!! He has done so much for me and answered so many prayers. I don't push my religion on anybody, but yes, I am very much so religious!!
When are you getting married? How long have you guys been together?
Jake and I have been together for about 4 years and we are getting married on December 30. He is honestly the best guy that a girl could ask for, and I am thankful to have him!! The man of my dreams!! Love you baby!!
That was fun!! If you have anymore questions, send them to me at MassieMoscow@gmail.com
How long have you been living with your illness?
I was officially diagnosed April 2011, but they suspect that I have been dealing with it since my mid teens.
What treatments have you undergone?
I have had 2 surgeries so far(within a month of each other), both were scope surgeries. One was to remove severe endometriosis, the other was to remove a blood filled, tennis ball sized cyst off my right ovary, and remove more endometriosis that had already developed!! So needless to say, it has a rapid return rate and it probably won't be my last surgery. I have tried the birth control pill and it did not work. I recently started the Lupron injection, and so far, so good.
What has been the scariest/hardest part of your illness?
I was freaked out about surgery, but other than that, nothing too scary. I cried when I was told I had Stage 3 Endometriosis, it sounded so scary.
The hardest part, I would have a tie, one being in and out of the Emergency room. In September I would feel this agonizing pain, and pass out. By the time I was conscious again, I was being put in an ambulance. I went about 5 times in that month. Haven't seen since * knocks on wood*. Partly because I gave my fiance strict instructions to not call 911 unless I am bleeding to death.
The other hardest part, I went through a severe depression. I couldn't do anything. I barely made it to class. I can't work because my health is so unpredictable. Sometimes I have to leave hang outs early, and sometimes I can't even go. I hate being bored, so that isn't easy on me.
What do you look like?
I am about 5'5", 120 lbs. I have red hair, blue eyes, bunny rabbit teeth. I am pretty pale, but not Casper pale. That is about it.
Is your twin anything like you? Who is older? Does she have Endometriosis?
Haha, my twin is older. Lookwise, I posted a picture of the both of us a couple of posts down, but if you can't see it.... We both have big blue eyes, big foreheads, and the same mouth shape, but that is it. I have had people say "you guys could pass for sisters", I have had people say we look a lot alike, some say we don't look anything alike. Personality, YES, we are a lot alike. We both love to just have fun, and mentally, are still teenagers. We both have big hearts and care about others a lot. There is so much more I could list, but that would take forever, and no, thank God, she does NOT have Endometriosis.
Have you lost any friends since being diagnosed? Did you have anything to say to them??
I wish I could tell you no, everybody stuck by me and were great, but unfortunately, yes, I HAVE lost friends. They never told me to my face, but I did end up hearing from some pretty trusted sources. I even lost the girl who was supposed to be my maid of honor!! Luckily, my friend Carrie is GREAT, and is now my matron of honor. To the ones who think I talk about my illness too much, I say "Look, like it or not, this is a big part of my life now. Don't like it?? Don't talk to me." To the ones who left me for other reasons, all I have to say is if they leave out of my life over petty little reasons, I don't need them, and it doesn't break my heart to see them go.
What are 5 random facts about you?
Hm, well, lets keep this short and sweet.
-I don't like to text. The only people I will really text with is my twin and Jake. Only because I talk to them all day long and if we actually talked instead we would be on the phone all day.
-I am a HUGE Chicago Cubs fan!!
-I know way too much ANTM trivia.
-People I would take a bullet for would be my Grandparents, my mom, my Uncle Freddy, my twin, and Jake. In no particular order.
-To my loved ones, I am a very very sweet girl.
Do you work or go to school?
I cannot work, because of my current state. My health is so unpredictable, it would be impossible to hold down a steady job with that, and all the doctors appointments I have. Hopefully soon though!! Yes, I am a student, Jake and I take the same classes :)
Where do you live?
I live in Monroe, LA.
Are you religious?
Yes, I am. I am a Christian. Baptist, to be specific. I don't know where I would be without the Lord!! He has done so much for me and answered so many prayers. I don't push my religion on anybody, but yes, I am very much so religious!!
When are you getting married? How long have you guys been together?
Jake and I have been together for about 4 years and we are getting married on December 30. He is honestly the best guy that a girl could ask for, and I am thankful to have him!! The man of my dreams!! Love you baby!!
That was fun!! If you have anymore questions, send them to me at MassieMoscow@gmail.com
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Menopause, weddings, and family. Oh my!!
I always dreaded menopause, from what I had already heard, it didn't sound pleasant. Going through it at the age of 24 is a whole new ballgame. I felt so bad this afternoon that Jake made me stay home from my afternoon class. Understandable I guess. Last time I felt bad and went to class, I passed out, and had to be transported by ambulance to the ER.
The appointment with pain management went well. My pain is SO much more manageable now, and best of all, I CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT AGAIN!!
I have been SO busy planning my wedding, but I am happy about it!! I got my dress yesterday, and I am in LOVE with it. It was pretty funny how it happened, actually. Carrie picked up this dress asking how I liked it, to which my reply was "Eh". Then not 2 minutes later, I come across this dress on the rack, pick it up, and say "I love this one!!" then Carrie says "Massie, you know that was the dress that I JUST showed you." Haha, oops. It was the one I ended up getting, and my grandaddy is proud, because I got it at a bargain!! I also got my tiara(I will not be wearing a veil) and the slip. I will be getting my shoes this week hopefully. Jake also got my wedding ring yesterday!! I can't post pictures here, because Jake will not see my dress until the moment I walk down the aisle, and we will not see the rings until we exchange them.
Also, in wedding news, we got our cakes/finger foods and reception site taken care of!! My bridal shower was Friday night. We got a lot of great stuff, and had fun with a lot of great people!!
Okay, now in my health news, the lupron shot + pain management seems to be working effectively.
When I am not writing about my OWN personal health experiences, I want to start spreading awareness of Endometriosis. So my first step: Get this blog more popular. I have no way of knowing how many people actually read it, so PLEASE, leave me a comment if you are reading!! That way, I can get an idea of how many readers I have. Second: I want to get in touch with people who have related blogs/websites, so I can promote them as well.
If there is anybody out there suffering from the same illness, my heart goes out to you. It is a tough battle, but we will make it!!
The appointment with pain management went well. My pain is SO much more manageable now, and best of all, I CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT AGAIN!!
I have been SO busy planning my wedding, but I am happy about it!! I got my dress yesterday, and I am in LOVE with it. It was pretty funny how it happened, actually. Carrie picked up this dress asking how I liked it, to which my reply was "Eh". Then not 2 minutes later, I come across this dress on the rack, pick it up, and say "I love this one!!" then Carrie says "Massie, you know that was the dress that I JUST showed you." Haha, oops. It was the one I ended up getting, and my grandaddy is proud, because I got it at a bargain!! I also got my tiara(I will not be wearing a veil) and the slip. I will be getting my shoes this week hopefully. Jake also got my wedding ring yesterday!! I can't post pictures here, because Jake will not see my dress until the moment I walk down the aisle, and we will not see the rings until we exchange them.
Also, in wedding news, we got our cakes/finger foods and reception site taken care of!! My bridal shower was Friday night. We got a lot of great stuff, and had fun with a lot of great people!!
Okay, now in my health news, the lupron shot + pain management seems to be working effectively.
When I am not writing about my OWN personal health experiences, I want to start spreading awareness of Endometriosis. So my first step: Get this blog more popular. I have no way of knowing how many people actually read it, so PLEASE, leave me a comment if you are reading!! That way, I can get an idea of how many readers I have. Second: I want to get in touch with people who have related blogs/websites, so I can promote them as well.
If there is anybody out there suffering from the same illness, my heart goes out to you. It is a tough battle, but we will make it!!
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