Today we are getting chatty and a little TMI, but it’s fine. Just sip the coffee and nod because you are all fab friends and I am a girl that has been in bed for 6 days!
I finally feel somewhat human again. I totally underestimated sinus surgery last week. I’ve had my fair share of surgeries {8} endometriosis, wrist surgery in college…nothing *too* crazy, which I am very grateful for. I had 2 sinus surgeries when I was younger and knew I’d have to have one when I was older. I put it off because it’s a little daunting to need surgery when you’ve got a toddler. Then after an obscene amount of antibiotics in the past year, my doctor was like, “It. Is. Time.”
So I popped on over to my ENT, scheduled my surgery and thought, “Let’s get it over with.” I figured it would minor like my past ones, I didn’t even have a babysitter lined up for Friday.
It’s not that I minimize surgery and the seriousness at all, I just thought it would be the same as what I had experienced in the past with sinus surgery as a child. I made a really poor assumption! Really, really poor.
Y’all, this was the hardest thing I’ve ever recovered from- which is a blessing, but still. They did deviated septum and some other sinus thing {starts with a t?!} and with the splints and everything- GOODNESS. Paul had never seen me in such rough shape. I went to my post-op appointment yesterday and got my splints out and I feel a lot better. But thank the Lord for y’all COF girls because a few messages with you all on Instagram made me feel so, so normal. Some girls were telling me that this surgery takes about a month to feel normal from- so thank you for helping me feel like it is all okay and well! This is why I love this community of women, we are all supportive friends just letting one another know it is ALL going to be alright whether you can’t fathom why you decided to have sinus surgery so quickly or you can’t decide on a gift to give- there is no judgment just support. But really, if I could do it over I would have scheduled over the holidays when my husband could have taken off more time. And then, of course, there is the mom guilt- which is 100% Satan. But yesterday I felt like the worst mom because I’m sitting here with my nose bleeding on the couch and she is wanting to play outside and I can’t go outside/pick her up/do anything I normally do with her. I already don’t feel great physically, then emotionally I felt horrible. And I get when I write it out this all looks so, so trivial. But in the moment, you all know how that goes! You don’t feel well and you have guilt and everything builds and before you know it you’re crying with a bloody nose- ha!
But let’s not talk about sinuses anymore….because you’re probably like, “Katey, you’re fine. Breathe.” { Literally and figuratively 😉 }
Today is a new day and I’m sharing a new outfit. I have missed sharing a good outfit post lately. I’ve had some COF gals ask for more fashion posts, which I’m more than happy to oblige to. This denim number was a splurge I got from a Veronica Beard event a month ago. You all know how much I adore Veronica Beard, but I will be sure to find some more affordable options below.
I paired this dress with these booties from M.Gemi, which are incredibly comfortable! They were so kind to give COF readers a discount with code “KATEY40” here. And then I can’t get enough of this lucite bag. I originally got it for games, but I carry it all the time. The little linen insert comes out if you do need it completely visible for stadiums or concerts, and for reference it fits my iphone 8+.
So here’s to a new outfit for fall and one trial over and done with! Let us hope we all find cute denim dresses and don’t experience any sinus infections this fall. 😉
I love the fit of the denim dress, Katey! You look so dainty and girly in it! 🙂
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Feel better Katey!!! Sending love and prayers XO
Adorable dress gal! And those M.Gemi boots are amazing!!! I am happy to hear you’re starting to feel better and recovery is on the way up!
xo Laura Leigh
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Never feel guilty about taking care of yourself. It makes you a better wife/mommy/daughter/friend. You needed this surgery and after this brief recovery, you’ll feel so much better.
I hope the next few days are so much better than the last few. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I promise!
You are so right, Jennifer! Thank you, girl! xo, Katey
I loved your clear bag so much that I began looking for one of my own. I ended up ordering this dupe!
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So cute, girl! xo, Katey
I’m so glad you are feeling better! Being sick with young kids is hard for so many reasons and the guilt is just one of them. I have been there and it is no fun at all. I hope you have a quick recovery!
Thank you so much, Catherine! I truly appreciate your sweet comment more than you know! xx, Katey
Glad to hear you’re feeling better! Praying you’ll feel back to normal very soon.
What a cute dress!! Loved how you put the whole outfit together. What lipstick are you wearing?
Thank you love! I think it’s a lip cocktail with MAC “soar” liner and then MAC “Snob” lipstick and NYX Creme Brulee gloss! 🙂 xx, Katey
Oh no- so sorry recovery has been rough!! Don’t feel guilty or bad- you need time to rest. 🙂 LOVING this dress on you!
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GIRL. Don’t you wish you doctor could have given you an accurate picture of what recovery would be like? I had major surgery (every single muscle and tendon cut, rib cartilage removed, sternum moved with bars under it) and my doc acted like it would be a breeze. Yeah, no. I’m still in physical and pulmonary therapy 4 days a week. Idk how a mom could ever do this surgery. Sorry I’m ranting but I can relate!! Feel better and remember Maxi will be happy to have a healthy mommy after all of this!
Oh my goodness, girl! Bless you!! Oh I feel for you. I cannot imagine the pain you are in. I’m so so sorry and my prayers are with you! I cannot imagine! 🙁 sending you lots of love!!
Ugh, had this same surgery twice! Definitely a tough one. First when I was 18 and then 19, and both were horrible! Hope you’re feeling better!
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