Unfolding Dreams

Disclaimer: Links to all the products I mentioned are included. I am not being paid to promote any of them and do not receive payments. Skin sensitivity may impact your experiences with these products. Recovering from my laparoscopy has been a journey, and honestly, some days are more uncomfortable than others. Over the past week, I’ve found a few products that have made a huge difference in how I feel—both physically and mentally. Here’s what’s been helping me get through it: 1. Body Wash That Feels Safe Before and after surgery, I wanted something gentle that still felt clean. I’ve been using Dove Antibacterial Body Wash , and it’s been perfect. It keeps the incision area clean without stinging or irritating my skin, which is such a relief.  2. Underwear That Actually Works I never thought I’d get excited about disposable underwear, but Frida Mom Disposable C-Section Underwear has been a game-changer. They’re soft, supportive, and don’t press on my stomach—exactly what ...

     In a previous post on my blog, I wrote about which ovary I ovulated from. That post can be found in When to Expect Positive Ovulation Tests .       This new post is inspired by my previous one, but for a slightly different reason.  I had a visit to the Emergency Room, where my health care provider noted that I had a complex cyst on my left side, which was most likely due to ovulation. I generally would go to the Emergency Room around menstruation due to severe abdominal pain. I decided to create a chart of when I likely ovulated and would ovulate in future cycles.      More recently, I had my second laparoscopy for Endometriosis, and my right fallopian tube was removed. When a woman has one fallopian tube, timing ovulation becomes necessary for natural conception and/or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI).  Ovary Rotation Chart (June 2024 – December 2026) Month/Year Ovary Likely to Ovulate June 2024 Left ✅ July 2024 Right Au...