Momma Does Things

just a mom with diverse interests

Navigating My Fear of Hysterectomy

After 21 days of relentless bleeding and a hospital stay to manage uterine fibroids and adenomyosis, I share my raw and emotional journey as I confront the possibility of a hysterectomy and explore alternative treatments—because no one should face these challenges alone.

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I will be 41 this year.

After returning to work post-holidays, this post reflects on personal habits, challenges with executive dysfunction, and hopes for improvement by the time of the author’s 41st birthday, along with a focus on work-life balance and setting future goals.

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Diary Entry, 08 January 2025

Today, I celebrated being paid by setting aside funds for my sinking and emergency funds, paying off my credit card, and reflecting on my growing financial discipline—all while balancing a productive work-from-home day and enjoying quality family time.

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Diary Entry, 11 November 2024

From family movie time to tackling household chores and managing health struggles, this post reflects on balancing personal well-being and mental health while navigating daily life’s challenges, especially when working night shifts.

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Diary Entry, 05 November 2024

Struggling with journaling routines, self-care, and household chores, I share my journey of personal growth, overcoming challenges, and balancing work and home life. Despite setbacks, I'm committed to improving my well-being one step at a time.

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Diary Entry, 24 October 2024

Unfortunately, it seems Kristine is a slow-moving tub. Twenty-four hours later, it hit my location, which was about a ten-hour drive from the Bicol region. I didn't think much of it. I noticed the winds picking up by midnight and heard my windows and roof rattling.

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Diary Entry, 20 October 2024

Every time I want to do something to either better myself or go back to doing things I love, something always gets in the way - something effing up in my life. Today, I got a fucking cold. Not life-threatening at all, no, but how inconvenient!

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Diary Entry, 18 October 2024

I wonder if I can stick to writing this time. It has been such a long time. I do not even know if I can string words together that anyone would want to read. I do not think I am as interesting as I was when I was younger.

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Refresh Cam, 00s-style

Welcome to my cam! A tribute to the early 2000s internet, this live(ish) webcam snapshot is updated regularly, bringing back the nostalgia of old-school blog refresh cams.

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