IMessage on mac can't use my mobile number

I was using my phone number as my send and receive for my iMessage on my mac, suddenly without me changing anything i'm now using my appleid email for my imessage and i cant switch it back to my number so that my iPhone/ipad/mac sync on the same imessage which would be my mobile number. how do i fix this and bring it back like it was?

Hi Fmaldon,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps that may help if you are having trouble activating iMessage on your new iPhone 5s:
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
If you see "Waiting for Activation" when trying to activate your phone number with iMessage or FaceTime on iPhone
To resolve this issue:
Ensure that you have an active Internet connection. You can complete activation using Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. If you need help connecting to Wi-Fi, follow these steps.
Update to the latest version of iOS.
Ensure that FaceTime hasn't been restricted: tap Settings > General > Restrictions > FaceTime.
Ensure that your iPhone is set to the correct time zone: tap Settings > General > Date & Time.
Note: If Set Automatically is on but the incorrect time zone appears, turn Set Automatically off and choose the correct time zone, date, and time.
Verify that you can send SMS messages. You need a valid SMS messaging plan to activate FaceTime and iMessage.
Contact your carrier to verify that there are no restrictions or blocks on text messages. Blocks on text messaging will prevent iMessage and FaceTime registration.
If "Waiting for Activation" still appears after you perform these steps, turn FaceTime and iMessage off and on inSettings > Messages and Settings > FaceTime. You may need to wait up to 24 hours to complete activation. Most attempts will take less than an hour, but some attempts may take up to 24 hours. If your issue isn't resolved after 24 hours, please contact Apple for assistance. If you've recently performed a remote wipe on your iPhone, wait 24 hours from the time you performed the remote wipe, and then turn iMessage off then back on.
Cheers,
- Ari

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