Hi, friends. It’s me. Heart is still beating and lungs still breathing. But yes, you’re right; it’s unlike me to go almost three weeks without posting. I want to thank so many of you who have sent emails, thoughtful comments here and on Instagram…my heart has been full and tears flow with gratitude knowing that you genuinely care. I feel it and appreciate it, so very much.
So what’s been going on, exactly? I’ve been reluctant to even say anything because I thought it would resolve quickly without a need for explanation. But because it’s gone on longer than anticipated and to address some of your concerns, I thought I’d explain a bit more.
My intentions are never to disappoint any of you; but like you, I’m human and sometimes things happen that set us back. Life can be a giant stinky diaper, at times (excuse the comparison; but changing at least 10 a day, it’s the first thing that comes to mind).
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After visiting my doctor, my conclusion was confirmed. There’s not a whole lot that can be done… except for taking Kratom capsules for pain relief.
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I have faith that I will get through this; and I’m feeling very positive about it all… even though there are still some unknowns.
One of the biggest joys in my life is creating: with my family, through photography, food, silly videos, and everything else; and then sharing it here with all of you. It’s almost therapeutic for me and so in that regard alone, I’ll be back soon. I just need to recover a bit more before I jump all the way back in. BUT… (that’s a big one, and I cannot lie! ha) I did manage to snap newborn pics and write down baby doll’s birth story. So those will be coming here, shortly.
In the meantime, thank you for being patient with me and our family; and for your continued love, support, and prayers! xo
So glad to hear from you! Work on getting you and baby better. Posts can come later. I can’t wait to see them though!!! 🙂
Sending prayers your way. I truly hope you get some relief soon. I always look forward to your posts. You seem so sincere and appear to be such a wonderful mommy. Looking forward to “meeting” your new precious little one and praying for your recovery.
Precious Missy,
You and your beautiful family are always on our minds, in our hearts and mostly in our prayers. I miss your posts and look forward to many many more but most of all want you and baby-doll to be well and healthy! So take care of you, we will all still be here when you are back to being the perfect PinkPistachio you have always been =) Much love to you all,
Cindy, Chip and Tori XOXOXOXO
Prayers for you and your family. Thank you for being so open and sharing your life with us including the tough times. Your positivity is truly an inspiration!
So glad to hear from you. I will be praying for you and baby. God’s hand can heal all. She is beautiful!
Congrats and praying for a quick recovery! I always look forward to reading your blog. You mentioned Instagram, what is your IG so I can follow you?
It’s xopinkpistachio
I had a similar experience and began taking acidophilus supplements. Worked wonders. Prayers for you!
Feel better Mama! Take care of you and your family … we will be waiting for you when you are feeling better!
I honestly love your blog and your posts! Sending you prayers and good wishes. Take your time to heal and get better. Don’t worry about your readers. I’m sure that your readers understand and will be so happy when you’re ready to come back and share more cuteness with us. Get better soon!
xoxo Michelle
So sorry to hear these last few weeks have been tough. Your positivity in all situations is amazing. Your bright spirit is what keeps your readers coming back. Take all the time you need to focus on you and that sweet baby girl!
Thinking of you and your family!!!
Missy-
Oh My Goodness! How terrible…we will pray for healing and comfort. You are always the first blog stop of mine in the morning! Glad to see a new post and a peak at your pretty princess. Rest up, we’ll be here when you get back
Missy, you poor poor thing! even reading everyone else’s comments I’m touched by how many love you and for your influence in all of our lives in different ways.
Systemic candida is not to be taken lightly. It’s serious serious stuff if not treated. I’m sure through your research you’ve already found this to be the case. Your positivity will greatly increase your odds of full recovery. And you’re taking the right steps.
So sorry this is all happening! Prayers and love for you!!!
Bless your heart!! take care of yourself and that little baby. No need to explain anything!! Get rest, lots of good food and enjoy that beautiful baby as much as you can!! wishing you a speedy recovery !! xoxoxo
Sending warm thoughts and prayers for recovery (and much needed rest) to you and your family. Congratulations on your sweet baby girl!
You and your family are in our thoughts. Looking forward to your wonderful post once everyone is well.
all healing and positive vibes headed your way! be waiting patiently for your future posts. 🙂
Take care of yourself and be good to yourself. We all love that you let us into your life but take ALL the time you need to heal, in private.
Be well,
Erika
I’m so sorry to hear that things have been tough for you. But thank you for sharing and never appologise or think that you are disappointing your readers by revealing a struggle. You will find so much support and empathy by sharing. I will admit that sometimes I compare my life with 2 boys to yours and wonder why mine isn’t as beautiful, but we never truly know what a person is struggling with. I really admire your positivity and your Zest for life! And I arrive to make more ‘heart giggles’ with my boys. So thank you for that! Feel better soon and be gentle with yourself!
I too had a systemic yeast infection Aka Candida. I was fortunate to have a dr that treats it with a very strict diet and hydrogen peroxide IV’s. Traditional Drs don’t have many answers. I see an Osteopath but funtional Medicine Dr’s can help too! Contact me if you need more info!
Congrats on your new little one! Take care of yourself and your baby! That comes first and I would think most readers agree. We can wait!
Missy-
I am so so sorry you and baby girl have been going through this. You have been in my constant thoughts and prayers. I pray that you start to feel better soon! Keep thinking those positive thoughts! You are such an inspiration. I only wish we were neighbors and I could be of some help! I’m sure your wonderful husband and family are. Take care of yourself sweet girl! Xo
Oh hugs and prayers! I dealt with that several years ago and it’s no fun. To encourage you, I was able to get it under control pretty quickly with being very strict. Not fun but it did pass!
I’m so sorry you are not feeling 100%! I have thought about you a lot since baby dolls birth. I pray for a quick recovery while we anticipate your next post! Your positive outlook always gives me a boost and I admire how you deal with everything.
Missy, I’m so sorry you are having to deal with this. I went through the same thing with the birth of my daughter. It was a difficult recovery, but recovery does come! Try not to worry! I know it’s hard. And, you may already know this, but probiotics are a must! God’s got this!
Oh, love! No one should have to go through that–let alone a mama with a newborn. Watched a dear friend in college go through it and it is no joke at all. You’ll be in our prayers by name, lady. Lots of love to you!
Indeed no need to rush! We will be here when you come back in full 🙂 praying for a speedy recovery. You and your family are in our prayers. 🙂 🙂
I’m so sorry to hear all of this! Praying for you- that God would comfort you and heal you fully! Xo
So sorry to hear what you’re facing but glad to know you are taking the time to take care of yourself. Sending warm wishes your way.
It is so good to hear from you. I am truly
Sorry that you and baby are having to go through this. I am sending many prayers your way. You worry about you and your beautiful family first!! I hope you both feel much better very soon. Sending hugs your way. ❤️❤️
Brianne Tallant
wishing you a speedy recovery – it just sounds awful! And am selfishly missing your posts. Sending all the best from UK xxx
So sorry that you have had a rough start to being a mama of three beauties but so happy that you are getting some answers and are continuing to work through it. I am also working through a similar condition. I wanted to ask you if you noticed increased itching all over your skin which may or may not become more prominent after eating foods with higher sugar amounts or a higher glycemic index? Just wondering if we indeed have the same thing going on. Hang in there and I would love to share what I have been finding that works well for me!
I don’t know that it will work for what you have but for an over growth of yeast in your body Apple Cider Vinegar works wonders, whether it be in pill form or liquid. I take a pill every morning just to keep the yeast in my body. Good news is it won’t harm you or your precious baby!
BTW She is adorable and so very happy for you and your family 🙂
So happy to “see” you back on the blog! I’m so sorry you are experiencing a difficult time, best wishes for you and your family, and congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl!
Oh my goodness, not a fun way to start with your new baby doll, I’m so sorry. I hope every new day brings you both better health and strength. I adore reading about your beautiful family and wish you a speedy recovery.
I’m so sorry to hear about your difficulties, it sounds awful. I hope you have a speedy recovery and you can truly enjoy your beautiful new addition without so much pain and discomfort. Can’t wait to hear all about her, I just love your blog!!!
Congrats on your new daughter. Adorable. I’m sorry you have been sick. Have you ever checked out this website? I’ve been doing research on yeast and found this. Very informational.
http://www.yeastinfectionadvisor.com/
So sorry you are going through this. I went through thrush and mastitis with my first daughter…I remember sitting and breast feeding her and tears were rolling down my cheeks it hurt so bad. Took me awhile to realize we were passing thrush back and forth to each other thru breast feeding and needed an antibiotic. You are an amzing mommy and such an inpiration! Stay strong! Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your beautiful family!
Sorry to hear of your illness. Best wishes on a speedy recovery and looking forward to your new posts on your adorable daughter! Congratulations to all of you!
Oh my word!! Prayers to you and your family as you heal. What an overwhelming time, let alone trying to take care of your sweet THREE little ones. Hang in there momma, you are a rock star and I hope you are better soon. I enjoy following along as your ‘creations’ are always so beautiful, enjoyable, and inspiring. Looking forward to hearing more about your sweet little dark-hair(?!) beauty. 🙂
I was worried about you too. You’ll get better and get past this with time. I wish you a speedy recovery. Enjoy the precious moments with your baby girl. Best wishes and congrats to you all.
So glad to see an update, but so sorry for what you have been dealing with. I totally understand what you are going through. With my third I had multiple breast infections,…eventually going into cellulitus. I also had a Candida infection in my body, and had to change my eating totally. BUT….within 6 weeks of doing that, everything went back to normal – better than normal. Stay strong, have patience sweet Momma of 3. People are lifting you up in prayer!!
Rest rest rest! So sorry to hear that you are sick. 🙁
Thank you for sharing your story and your update. Wishing you a speedy recovery and cozy time with your beautiful family very soon. 🙂
So sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery for you both. Take care of yourself and get your rest!
Oh, Missy! I’m so, so sorry. What a rough way to welcome in a new precious baby. The first weeks can be difficult even when things go as planned I can only imagine the difficulty you are going through.
I’m praying your boys are extra cooperative during these tiresome days. That your husband knows just how to help and support you. And that your body heals quickly and your little babe brings you joy.
Take care!
Paige
Yay I am so relieved to see you post! But so sorry to hear the news, I’m glad you are staying positive. You take such good care of you and your family I’m sure your body will have a speedy recovery once it is aligned again. Hope all our good vibrations reach you guys endlessly! <333
I hope you feel better Missy! Prayers to your new baby girl as well. xx, Hayley http://www.dailydoseofdarling.com
Praying for healing!
Sending prayers for you and baby girl! You are an incredibly strong woman and I wish for healthy days to come for you both. We’ll be here happily waiting for you to return, and could never fault you for doing what is best for your and your families well being. Love you much! <3
I’ve been waiting for this post to see your sweet baby girl 😉
Just know that God will bring you through this…just keep your trust in Him.
I have recently been going through a miscarriage and ended up in the hospital having to have 4 blood transfusions and through it all trusting God sees me. He doesn’t put you through anything you can’t handle…it’s hard, but just rest and let people help you 🙂
Your a strong momma and a blessing to me!
I’m so sorry to hear of the troubles you are having. Having a baby is hard enough not to mention medical complications on top of that! Stay strong mama, things WILL get better. Looking forward to your blogging return once you are healthy again! 🙂 XOXO <3
So sorry! I’m sure you’ve done your research, but there are lots of herbal candida cleanses, in pill form, that I don’t think would be harmful for you or baby. Candida can be the worst and once you start taking pills, you might feel even worse, but that is all the toxicity leaving your body. And then take powerful probiotics to replace the good bacteria in your gut. It’s great to change diet, but some people are just prone to candida and need to get rid of it aggressively, aside from just lifestyle changes like food. Hope you feel better!! 🙂
I’m so sorry you have had to go through these medical issues at a time when you should only have to worry about bonding with your precious baby girl and smelling the new baby smell. I will be praying for you, that this will pass quickly.
On a medical note, a refrigerated probiotic (blue bonnet is the one I use) has helped me tremendously over the years.
You have a beautiful family, God bless you!!!!
Awww gosh so sorry you are struggling with this! I had the same thing happen to me after my first was born, and I know just how exhausting/ frustrating it is when you are already so tired from caring for baby- mamas shouldn’t have to get sick… I hope you feel better soon! probiotics do help a good deal!
Hi, I was reading back through this post. I love your blog. I stop by often because of its cuteness. I was wondering if it was possible for you to point me in the direction of some of your favorite resources that guided your diet change to treat your candida?
My baby and I have thrush and I’m trying to treat it naturally but feeling overwhelmed at all the info out there.