Ask and you shall receive: Aunt Flo finally arrived today. Hence the sudden extra 3 lb yesterday. Mystery solved!
And just in case my dear Aunt’s arrival wasn’t proof enough, my doctor’s office informed me today that my hCG levels from last Monday’s blood work were “normal.” Meaning, normal for someone who isn’t pregnant anymore, which is to say: nonexistent. *sigh* No mystery there.
The nurse was very apologetic when she told me. I really hate that my history has marked my chart with a big invisible Pity Sticker.
Anyway, my thrombophilia panel results are still pending; the doctor’s office will call as soon as they get them. I’ll know by this time next week.
Sometimes I think I come across as very negative on my blog, when I’m not a negative person. Many people who know me in real life have told me that I’m always smiling, and that I have a brightening effect on others. I’m known for never letting anything get me down. I will admit to being a big worry wart, but I’m more of an UPBEAT worry wart, heh.
Sure, I have bad days (like yesterday!), but I really try to keep any negative thoughts in their place. And as part of that, I often find it helpful to confine my worries to this little box, hit Publish, and let them go that way.
Thanks for all your moral support, though. I’m back on my feet, my uterus is back in business, and I’ve got a lot more fight left in me. 
Melissa, 33, Ohio. Wife, mother, RN, 
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Quite the opposite! I think you’ve been remarkably resilient, positive, and happy despite the sad news that you’ve been dealing with. I really mean that…sometimes I don’t always know what to say since I have never been through it, but I think you are displaying a great example on “how to deal”
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By janet on 01.29.09 11:56 pm | Permalink
So happy for you that Aunt F finally arrived today.
One of the reasons that I read your blog regularly even though I came from a country thousands of miles away from you, is that I find you a happy and positive person, even amidst the tough times. I hope you’ll always stay as strong as you are. 
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By Michelle on 01.30.09 2:27 am | Permalink
I don’t think you’re negative at all; you ARE using YOUR OWN blog to get through some rough patches in your life. Isn’t that the point of having a blog, a form of therapy? If people don’t understand that, there’s always the x!
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By Bobbi on 01.30.09 8:12 am | Permalink
Aww Melissa.. I don’t think you come across as negative at all! You’ve been through a lot over the last 6 or so months and I totally understand. I also understand that sometimes it is easier to write when you feel upset or unhappy (you know, to vent, to someone, anyone, who will listen) than when you are just in limbo between something really exciting happening and the bad days. I have a livejournal that I write in a LOT more than I write in my blog and its set to Friends Only because I tend to write a LOT when I’m unhappy. It’s ok!! I’m so happy that your . came!! I had to do that because when I saw your tweet saying that, I cracked up laughing (the way you typed it) lol Here is to a GREAT 2009!!! Wishing you guys the best <3
By Candace on 01.30.09 9:03 am | Permalink
I agree, you definitely don’t come across as negative. Your blog is about you and your life, and lately things for you have been pretty crappy, so you have every right to be a little Debbie Downer now & then
And you know we’re all here for you in any way we can.
YAY FOR AUNT FLO!
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By Jen on 01.30.09 12:00 pm | Permalink
hey Melissa,
This is the third time I’ve been here to read this post, and I finally have the chance to comment.
It’s good to see that you’re doing well. You don’t come across as a negative blogger – you’ve gone through a rough patch – that’s all. You’ve felt what it feels like to be at the bottom, and now hopefully 2009 will bring you back up!
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By Steph on 02.02.09 5:09 pm | Permalink
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