Saturday, August 16, 2008
Surgery!!!
I did have to have the gallbladder surgery. Here's the whole story:
Josh and I came to KY to visit my family and show off the new baby this past Tuesday. I'd been having recurring back pain for a while now, and the back pain and nausea really picked up Tuesday night. Wednesday, I wasn't even able to go to church. My mom, sis, and I compared my symptoms with my sister's symptoms that she had after Alex was born, when she had to have her gallbladder out. They were almost identical, even to Alex's and Joel's ages.
I went to my old Dr. here in Franklin Thursday morning and had an ultrasound. As it turns out, I needed to have my gallbladder removed.
Friday morning, I noticed my skin and the whites of my eyes were a little yellowish. I chalked it up to the gallbladder thing, until I tried to put on my makeup and the difference between the foundation and my face looked like someone had painted my skin w/ a yellow highlighter. I called my Dr back, she sent me to the ER, thinking I probably had a blockage (which complicates the surgery immensely and multiplies the recovery time by about 3) and needed to have the surgery immediately.
Long story short, we went, they did the surgery last night and (Praise the Lord!) there was no blockage and they were able to go ahead w/ the simple laser surgery! I even got to come home last night! Now I'm at my mom's house, recuperating.
My prayer requests now include these:
Pray that after I get the anesthetic and pain meds out of my system, I'll be able to go back to nursing Joel.
Pray that I'll recover quickly.
Pray that my mom's and my husbands jobs won't be affected by their having to suddenly take more time off. Thanks!!!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Pray for Jennifer
Jenn is going to have to have gall bladder surgery--- very possibly tonight. We found out the other day that she would need the surgery. We were working on scheduling it some time within the next 2 weeks. But she had more symptoms today and is waiting in the ER to know if they'll do it today. She's in KY with her mom and I'm in TN, so, as soon as they say they'll do it, I'm getting off work and driving the 3 and 1/2 hours to Franklin. Pray for her to recover quickly, and pray for me driving. There's a possibility they won't do it tonight. We would prefer they do.
I'll try to post updates, so you can pray.
I'll try to post updates, so you can pray.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Amazing Joel! video link
You've got to check out this link to a video of Joel.
He's so cute, and strong!
In this episode Joel conducts Beethoven's 9th Symphony, holds his head up high, tries to stand up, and in between just looks cute and adorable. It's a long video, but what can I say? He's cute and we have Grandmas that live far away.Can you believe he's already a month old?
Also check out Joel snoring!!!
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=XZL222UXW55M5ABAXAZZWR
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