WOW... WHAT IS GOING ON!!!! Feeling bad......

[Staceyh]

I have been in a....... I don't know what to call it....... I just set on the couch Thinking about all the tings that I can do in my sewing room. We have been in this new house for a year now and we have a extra bedroom that my husband said should be my sewing room. I have it all set up just the way I want it. When I think I need something he will go out and get it. But here I set. My hubby works a week on and a week off. I always think..."this week I'm going to sew my little heart out and when my hubby comes home I will show him all the thing I have made or finely finished. But when he gets home I have nothing to show him. It makes me feel bad that he bends over backwards to get me all the little things I think I need. But I seem to not have anything to show for it. I don't understand why I can't seem to just sit in my sewing room and get going and do something. Yes I just had a hysterectomy and its already about 6 weeks I should be in the swing of things and just still don't want to be in there. I don't know what's going on. I hope someone out there has a little bit of advice to give me. Thanks in advance.

[K. McEuen]

Get up off your rear end and go sew!

Seriously, go in there and make something small. A pincushion, a mugrug, something fast and easy. The instant gratification will trigger you to want to make more. That is one of the reasons I make the kid size and lap quilts to donate. I can whip those out fast and it's exciting.

[Salinda]

Please be kind to yourself! Having a hysterectomy is huge and enough to cope with. While you are recovering, just concentrate on that. Everything else can wait. Sending healing hugs and good wishes.

[NanaB]

I have never had a hysterectomy, but I think it could be hormonal. I know that's a 'pat' response. Talk to your doctor and see if you can get some testing done. I hope you can get out of the funk. It's a scary place to be and sometimes hard to leave. Good luck. Love ya!

[Hulamoon]

You just had a major surgery! When I had my hernia surgery I couldn't get out of bed for weeks practically. I agree, do something small like the mug rug Karen mentioned. Great practice for different bindings!

[Lisapc]

You just had major surgery. Surgery that affects your hormones. Surgery that was a shock to your body.

You need to give yourself a break. It wouldn't be a bad idea to check in with your doctor as well. Is it just lost motivation to sew or loss of motivation for other things as well?

I am praying for you and that you will allow yourself the time to heal.

[Judy, USMC]

Hmmm ~ took me about 6 weeks after my hysterectomy for my hormones to balance out. And I started going through the same "Where the heck did the time go? I haven't accomplished a darn thing." Just don't let it get to you. If you continue that way of thinking it will just depress you more! That type of surgery saps your energy.

[SIZE=2]Since you are thinking that way maybe you are beginning to get adjusted. Hopefully it's the incentive you need to make even a little something. Or at least start something ... even if it's only a single block. So review the patterns and videos - pick a project - and go for it!

Good luck & feel better soon![/SIZE]

[Staceyh]

You u guys got me crying here. And My son is 14 and just told me to go to bed. Its about 80pm. I love the advice that you ladies give me. I will go see my doctor soon as I can get my appointment see what's all going on. But I guess I'll call it a night can go to bed thanks guys

[auntiemern]

Sounds like you are in a funk because you couldn't do anything for a while. Major surgery sucks, no matter what it is. I am only 4 weeks post op, but did manage to get 3 PICU tops done on our mini vaca to the lake. Do like Karen said, get your butt in there and make something small, just to get your mojo going again.

[PeggyM]

I've got this one. I used to love to sew, bake, craft, you name it. Then I fell into a funk. I don't know if this makes sense, but I wanted to want do things, I just didn't want to do them. The only solution I came up with is JUST DO IT. Then you'll find the joy you have been missing. Reaction follows action. I have never had a hysterectomy (unless menopause counts toward that). But, I did lose my husband unexpectedly at age 40. Kinda takes the wind outta the sails. You become what you do. I'm pulling for you!!