Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Problems with embedded IUD (MIRENA)



I had my mirena IUD inserted in June 2009.  My 3rd baby was about 8 weeks old and I wanted something a little more permanent for birth control.  The initial insertion hurt a little and I was crampy that whole day but nothing too unbearable.

I finally stopped having periods after a few months and for the majority of the past 5 years when I have had one it was very light.  

My 5 years were up in June and we decided we wanted to have another baby but not quite yet.  I went in to have the mirena taken out towards the end of July.  Our local health nurse was able to grab the strings but it would not budge.  She ended up breaking a small portion of the string and did not want to mess with it any further.  She recommended I make an appointment with my OB/GYN.

Yesterday, I went in for my appointment (after a 3 hour drive).  She went to grab it and was not able to locate the strings.  She kept digging and took a sweeper tool a few times trying to locate the IUD.  She kept asking if I was sure it had not fallen out.  This was very uncomfortable and painful.  She eventually stopped and said I would need to have an ultrasound done.

They performed a pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound and were able to find the IUD.  It is still in my uterus but appears to be embedded or tangled.  She said I would need to go into the OR where they can make me more comfortable to be able to remove it.  She will be going in doing a hysteroscopy (camera through my cervix) to try and remove it.  If that does not work they will have to go in through my stomach.

I have not had any major pain but I do have some discomfort on the side the IUD seems to be stuck in.  I am so nervous for this and I am very disappointed as this should have been easy to remove.

Has anyone else had issues with an IUD?  What type of birth control do you prefer?

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

                   

I love chocolate chip cookies.  I came across a recipe that included pudding and thought it sounded good....so I stuffed away in the recipe basket.  My husband found it awhile back and has become famous for these delicious cookies!  I claim credit for finding the recipe while he of course thinks it's his baking skills!

These cookies stay nice and soft and have a delicious vanilla taste!!



Ingredients (makes 6 dz) 
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour                             
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.  Sift together flour 
and baking soda, set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar,
 and white sugar.  Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended.  
Stir in the eggs and vanilla.  Blend in the flour mixture.  Finally,
 stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.  Drop cookies by rounded
 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 10-12 minute in the preheated oven.  Edges should
 be golden brown.

ENJOY!
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