Week After My Hysterectomy Part 1

I think I'm doing pretty good with the recovery process!  I'm up and around and just about everything is working fine.  Maybe a little pain here and there but hey I've given birth to 3 kids and if I can handle that I definitely can deal with this!

On November 21 I went in for a hysterectomy because I needed one.  I won't go into any gory details just know I needed this surgery BAD!  Anyways, the Doctors wanted to do a laparoscopic hysterectomy but guess when they tried it was a no go so cut me open was the next option, ugh.  The recovery time is longer this way and I'm sure now I will never ever wear a bikini, LOL!  No worries I never was anyways.  Oh well however it got done- I'm alive and guess what NO MORE PERIODS for me, baby!  I love this and know it's going to change my life.

For the past year I  could hardly get out of bed for the week of my period and the PAIN...OMG really that was too much for me to handle.  I was going to get addicted to something real soon if the pain wasn't going to go away.  So this operation came at the perfect time.

Perfect timing for my health but NOT perfect timing for my family.  The day before Thanksgiving is when I go into hospital.  My hubby stepped up and made the family a great dinner plus they had neighbors show up with goodies.  I had a gross meal but hey I don't really remember it because I was on some STRONG drugs.  I didn't want the kids to see me with tubes all over me but it was the holiday week and everyone was busy.  I didn't want to be alone either.  They came up everyday and were troopers.  My son texted me all day every day!  He kept telling me I need to fart so I can come home.  Wish I never told him that.  He was awesome.  My daughter well this spooked her but she stayed strong for her mama!  Proud of that one!

I wanted to come home so bad that I did whatever it took to get the heck out of there.  They needed me to pass gas so I was up walking every hour.  I sat in the chair most of the day- did everything they asked.  The nurses smiled and laughed a lot with me so I don't think I was a difficult patient.  On the 3rd day I asked the Dr's if I could go home- they ohh'd and aww'd but I gave them that smile and told them I would be on my best behavior.  So within a hour I was released!!!  Woohoo I get to go home.

I'll write PART 2 tomorrow :)

A 3rd Grader Told Lil Mama She Was Annoying.

Little Mama came in after school and said "This girl says I'm annoying.  I've never heard that one before".  Really because I swear I've heard Lil Man tell her that on a daily basis but yes girls at school are different. I explained to her that not everyone is going to like her and it's OK!  She is at a new school this year and it's been rough for her but I do hope she opens up a bit more. Of course this hurt her feelings and pouted for about an hour. I went to a lot of schools growing up so I know how much she wants to be accepted and make friends.  She also told me the couple other girls told her that is is fine because they like her and not to worry about what the other girl said. It warmed my heart that she does have a support system there.  

I hope I dealt with that situation the way I needed to make her feel better about herself.  I grew up with low self esteem (let's be honest-still do a little) so I don't want her to doubt herself.  I want to raise a confident girl.  

How would you deal with this situation?  

Win a Miche Handbag- Ends 12/15

If you are like me I LOVE PURSES!! I've always been an admirer of Miche bags because they are nice looking and in my price range!  If you want to win one please enter below- GOOD LUCK!

Miche was started by a young homemaker who spilled something on her purse and came up with the bright idea of switching purse covers when something like that happens. I wish I would have came up with this amazing idea! She pitched her idea and now has a successful business that has turned into an up-and-coming company. Anyone can have a career with Miche {Pronounced MEECHEE} by becoming a representative. Representatives can host parties and earn commissions from products they sell. My representative, Leslie, gave me the great opportunity of trying out one of these bags and seeing first-hand what this business is all about. To get an idea of how Miche handbags are different than any other bag out there, check out the image below and read Kara's full review here.

CYBER WEEKEND SALE - HAPPENING NOW!

Through Monday 11/26, Miche is having a Cyber Weekend sale with some SMOKING HOT deals. I am considering purchasing a bundle. These bags typically run around $80 or more for the whole set {base, shell, accessories}, but during the Cyber Weekend sale you can get a classic or prima "bundle" with one base bag and FOUR, yes I said FOUR, shells for just $39.95-$49.95. That's basically four handbags for 40 bucks, so 10 bucks a bag. They also have shells for just $7-$10 so if you are a Miche handbag owner and looking for a cheap, cute new shell, that sale is definitely for you! SHOP NOW before this sale ends. You can also follow Purse Friends Miche bags on Facebook here.

GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will receive a Miche prima bag with the Tereasa shell {pictured above - $79.95 value}. This giveaway will end on 12/15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time and is open to U.S. residents.

Please enter on the Promo Simple form below

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Sears Holiday Cheer: $15.00 Sears Card Giveaway!

What kind of Christmas decor do you want to rock in your house this year? Don't know... well you better check out SEARS CHEER HEADQUARTERS and their ONLINE CHRISTMAS SHOP.  I spent hours looking at all the holiday decorations!  Of course I found a couple items I really want.  I tend to do a lot of my shopping online and Sears helps me get that done.  

Ty Pennington Style  Silver Tree Top Star $10.49- We don't have a Tree Topper so this looks real cool! 

Trim A Home®  48'' Tree Skirt Gold/Cream - Santa $15.74 On sale (reg $25)- Oh my I really would love to get this tree skirt!  I made one and it looks like I made it too! 

Ornaments for the kids- each year I buy them one but look here I can get these for them and they are both under $10!  What a DEAL!  My mom did this for us- she would buy us an ornament usually put it in our stocking and when we moved out of the house and had our own Christmas tree she gave us all our ornaments back to us. So I'm following  the tradition. 

Guess what else you can do at SEARS- FREE LAYAWAY!! I try to plan ahead (doesn't always happen) so having stores like Sears/Kmart help me get the gifts that I want to give to the kids plus pay what fits our budget is just what I need! Please check out SEARS LAYAWAY PLAN here.  

Also make sure you enter the Holiday Home Makeover Sweepstakes!~  the prize is a visit from Ty Pennington & his design team to your home to re-decorate! Join Shop Your Way to enter.

But wait...GUESS WHAT?  PinkMama's Place is able to give 1 Reader a $15 Sears Gift Card- thanks to Sears and Smiley360!  I also received a $15 Sears Gift Card to do some holiday decorating! 

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1st Step PRO-WELLNESS REVIEW~ 2 Thumps Up!

REVIEW~ 

1st Step PRO-WELLNESS came into my life at the RIGHT TIME.  I've been feeling very tired all the time plus extra grumpy (ask my family)!  During the weekdays I play the mom/homemaker role so that means I wear many hats and I'm going in many different directions.  Most of the time I feel overwhelmed but that's just me thinking too much! On weekends I'm SUPER WAITRESS so my energy level is being tested all the time.  I have to say I wish I had a lifetime supply of 1st Step PRO-WELLNESS!

Why~ Because it did exactly what is said it would (see below)

• Happy~ OMG at work nothing bothered me I kept on taking those orders and dealing with crazy co-workers with a smile on my face.  At home I didn't get irritated that much when my kids started acting up or when my hubby was playing Xbox when I needed his help doing something!  
• Healthy~ I felt GOOD!  The last couple months getting me to feel half way human was accomplishment.  I actually felt like I'm OK!  LOL!  It gave me a boost and bounce to my walk.  
• Energized ~ LOL!  I was like a bunny this week!  I put up curtains that I've had for almost a year, I cleaned out old clothes and toys to donate, plus I did the yearly garbage curbside pickup- got all the crap out (ok 80%).  I got stuff DONE!  It feels good to!  

I highly recommend plus give 1st Step PRO-WELLNESS 2 Thumbs UP!  

The best part of this product is the TASTE!  The energy drinks I've taken in the past are NASTY and I barely get them down.  Not 1st Step PRO-WELLNESS OMG it tastes yummy and I don't make any weird faces drinking it.  My co-worker watched me take one before my shift and later in the day she told me "Wow Pam you had a great day and smiled the whole time"  YES I DID!  Plus there was NO CRASH!  

FROM 1st Step PRO-WELLNESS:

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FUN FACTS ABOUT 1ST STEP PRO-­‐WELLNESS
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FOR MY READERS~

• Online Coupon: coupon for $4 off: http://1ststepprowellness.com/$4_coupon.pdf.
  
  
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I was given this product for free to try but my opinions are my very own!

Countdown to Going Under the Knife~ 7 Days Left

People have been asking right and left...Are you scared?  Ummmm HELL YEAH!  But what can I do about it- nothing but wait for the day to come.  What scares me the most is my kids though.  They have been on pins and needles for the past couple months because I've been so sick.  They have seen me in the hospital with all the tubes and then they cry (of course).  This is been stressing them so much they are having a hard time at school. My son won't stay the night at anyone's house because he is afraid to be away from me.

I was trying to get the kids to go to friends houses while I was in surgery on Wednesday but everyone is either out of town or busy so that plan tanked!  They will have to go to hospital with me but I've decided that as soon as I'm admitted they can go home and come back when it is over!  I would love for my hubby to be there with me but not putting my kids through seeing me with tubes and all that other hospital stuff is far more important.  Wishing family was near but hey that's what I get for moving away from them!

Also another stress is money!  What a horrible time to have surgery and be out of work for 3-4 weeks!  I've done some shopping for the holiday season and plan to make some gifts too!  I work at a cafe that doesn't have sick time or paid vacation so I'm on my own with this one.  My hubby is being so supportive and telling me not to worry about it but I'm the mom/wife and I will worry!

I will have to remember:

REVIEW: I Love You in 120 Different Languages Onyx Pendant

OMG NanoStyle Jewelry is so beautiful and UNIQUE! I've always loved Onyx so when I opened this package I was super excited!  I was in shock...really I get to review this awesome piece of jewelry! 

Then my daughter saw it and it was all done she wanted it!  Ummmm NO!  See what beautiful jewelry does- makes the girls in the house fight over it!  I took pictures with her wearing the necklace but she isn't going to get this one from me- I might let her borrow it for a special occasions.  

It also came with a tiny magnifying glass to see all the different languages saying I LOVE YOU!  Just beautiful! 

PinkMama and Lil Mama gives this product 4 thumbs up!  

There are many beautiful cubic zirconia and onyx pieces at NanoStyle.com  that I would love to have or give as gifts.  They offer pendants that represent Token of Love, Zodiac, Universal, Christianity, Judism, and New Age. Through these collections NanoStyle loves to connect people of faith and spirituality with beauty and meaning.  

Also mid-end of November (this month) they will be featuring brand new ring collections, as well as more range in existing categories and updated designs of existing pendants.  I can't wait to see the rings!

The "I Love You in 120 Languages Onyx Pendant" contains the words "I Love You" translated in 120 different languages, embedded in 24kt gold onto a single onyx pendant. But there's more to the design, the heart symbol is also appropriately incorporated into it. This is one of NanoStyle's most popular & best-selling items & has even been worn by Pamela Anderson: http://bit.ly/P43r2V

Connect on Facebook~ https://www.facebook.com/NanoJewelry
NanoStyle Website~ http://www.nanostyle.com/


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

VistaPrint.com~ Holiday Freebies and Deals

This holiday season, Vistaprint is your destination for inspired gifts for everyone on your list. Start by spreading cheer to family, friends and coworkers with customizable holiday cards to celebrate the season—and get them free! For a limited time, they're giving their customers six free, customizable gifts that are sure to be the perfect stocking stuffers and holiday hits. 

Choose from holiday cards, photo calendars, mugs, t-shirts, business cards, and tote bags, sticky notes, and small stamps all for free—just pay for shipping and processing! And as a bonus, you can also get sticky notes and small stamps for free! Watch with joy as Dad unwraps 250 specially-designed business cards for his new business endeavor. Reminisce over your favorite memories as you page through a 2013 wall calendar featuring all of your beloved photos from 2012. And most importantly, you can be proud that you put a thoughtful, personal touch on every gift under your tree. 

This year, skip the same-old stocking stuffers and create something they’ll truly cherish. And pay, well, next to nothing. 

Shipping Starting Price:· Holiday Cards: starts at $5.23
· Desk/Wall Photo Calendar: $5.23
· Mug: $5.78
· T-Shirts: $5.99
· Business Cards: $5.99
· Tote Bag: $5.26
· Sticky Note: $4.77
· Stamp: $5.99

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Watch your children’s eyes widen with excitement after seeing their name on their own red plush Vistaprint stocking hanging from your mantel. After all, children and adults alike are sure to love having this memorable holiday keepsake every holiday season. Christmas stockings are easy to customize, fun to show off, and always add the perfect personal element to gift giving.

Simply choose a name and font to begin creating a holiday gift that you’ll enjoy for years to come – and that’s as unique as you.

And for only $7.99 plus FREE shipping, now you can shop once and deliver cheer to everyone on your holiday list. Just one of the many reasons to shop at Vistaprint this season.

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Bloggers Wanted~ Miche Handbag Event Sign up NOW!

Bloggers Wanted!! Join the Miche Handbag Event, hosted by Kara’s Deals and Steals.

Prize: Complete Miche handbag – Prima Base with Tereasa Shell {$79.95 Value}

Giveaway Dates: November 17 – December 1

Open to the Continental U.S. Bloggers can choose a free link for posting and promoting the giveaway! There are paid options and host pages available as well. Sign up here.

Also let them know PinkMama's Place sent you!