Now it's time to say good-bye to all of the things I love - good luck, family!
I’ll admit it. I love this time of year. I always claimed that summer is my favorite season, but autumn has taken a hold of me the past few years. I’m consciously trying to enjoy the beauty of the season and time with my family. I know that these next few months will feel so short with Thanksgiving looming and Christmas arriving shortly after.
I always planned to start my 30 meal cooking in November and will still continue with that plan. Therefore, I have the next couple of weekends to spend with my family. We are planning to visit my cousin (yes, the one with the gene) this weekend to enjoy her family’s farm. Anyone from the Pittsburgh area is usually familiar with Schramm Farms. Although I’ve spent many summers there, I have yet to visit during the fall. I’m excited for the hay rides, corn mazes, and of course pumpkin picking, not to mention time with my extended family.
As I look at dates, I realize more and more every day how quickly the time is going. As part as my “get healthier for surgery” goal, I’ve decided to give up caffeine and cut way back on alcohol. My doctor did not specifically tell me that I needed to be caffeine-free or alcohol-free, but I know that others have recommended it for DIEP surgery. My yummy, addicting coffee causes blood vessels to constrict which can increase the chances for a failure. I really want to give these flaps every chance for survival. The alcohol is just a precaution to be generally healthier.
I drink coffee because I need it and wine because I deserve it!
I plan to give up my morning cup (or three) of coffee and my weekly glasses of Pinot Grigio beginning December 1st. Although I don’t plan to completely cut out the wine, I do plan on cutting back significantly. Only having a drink when it is really a special occasion (not the special occasions that I can always seem to find). I am not a big soda drinker or chocolate eater and I hope that this will curb any temptations over the holiday season.
Now the two countdowns begin:
47 days of coffee bliss
94 days until surgery
Please pray for my (and my family's) survival during that un-caffeinated 47 days.
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