08/26/2026
A little life/health update 🖤
I’m having surgery this Friday. The procedures themselves are fairly routine… a biopsy of my uterine lining and an IUD insertion as preventative care for complications of PMOS, particularly endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer. We fully expect everything to go well. At the same time, “routine” doesn’t mean insignificant. These procedures would normally be done awake in a doctor’s office, but because of my particular circumstances, my doctors have decided I need to be fully under anesthesia in the OR.
Stickler syndrome adds additional concerns around intubation and the possibility of the IUD perforating the uterine wall. There’s also uncertainty about how my body will respond to the progesterone over the following months, as it can increase the laxity of my already hypermobile connective tissues and increase my risk of injury.
That risk is unfortunately very real for me. As of last Tuesday, I’m also dealing with a sacroiliac tear that happened simply from stepping into my pants while getting dressed. It’s causing significant pain right now and adds another layer to surgery, positioning, recovery and everything my body is already trying to manage.
So while I am not going into Friday expecting something terrible to happen, this is still a significant medical event for me, with some uncertainty around what recovery and the next few months may look like.
It’s another thing for Jonathan and I to navigate alongside everything our little household already carries, including helping Andy understand the recovery process.
I’m sharing because I want the people I love to know what’s happening, not because I want anyone to worry, but because I also don’t want to brush past the significance of it.
We would really appreciate your prayers. ♥️ For everything to go smoothly Friday, clear biopsy results, an uncomplicated recovery, healing for my SI injury, for my body to tolerate the IUD and hormonal changes well, and for some extra strength and peace for our little family as we navigate whatever comes next.
Thank you for your love and support always 🖤.
📷 from Friday in ER for SI injury