I think that I am starting to inch towards something that resembles healthy. WOW... this has been quite the pain adventure. I was expecting the back pain (which actually comes with a jumbo dose of entire left side pain...) but this is just well beyond anything that I could anticipate... All of my back, stomach and shoulder musculature seem tensed and ready to launch into a complete spasm of pain if I move just a little too quickly, in the wrong way (which really could be ANY way...), burp, cough, yawn or pretty much anything!! aarrrrgghhhhh. But, it can't last forever, right? Although, I was just talking with my best friend from UPenn - who is now an internist - who reluctantly told me that simple rib fractures are often painful for at least a month. I'm thinking that doesn't bode well for my 3 week timetable... :) oh well. I'm feeling all of your prayers tonight as I am completely calm in the face of all of this uncomfortableness. It certainly isn't my personality to be calm so I know that isn't something that I am doing on my own!
It has definitely been so much easier to endure all of this with the wealth of help that I have been so blessed to receive. From my beloved husband - who is a constant for me - to our moms, who are doing all household & childcare chores when Darin is working, to our friends who are bringing meals, taking our kids for playdates and praying & encouraging us in so many countless ways. I have no idea where I would be without each and every one of you!!!
Tonight my belly is full of Ed's wedding soup (it was awesome, Ed!!) but I am truly struggling to get much in there. That might be the biggest thing that is out of character for me. To know of that there are so many of my favorite treats around and that I am not dying to eat every single one is bizarre... I'm a little afraid of what might happen when that resolves. :)
Well, that is where things stand for today... no news and not a great amount of progress. Hopefully we'll see some leaps and bounds later in the week!
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Kristen:
ReplyDeleteWe'll just keep on a prayin'. And I don't think it's abnormal to not be so hungry, however, when that appetite returns . . . please enjoy a few of those special treats that are in your house. Ha.
Aunt Faye
Hey Kristen-
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling a little better...I'm sure you wish it were a more speedy recovery. I think I saw ryden today at the science center??? I saw him from a far and then again near the water but the place was packed and I didn't want to catch him off gaurd and say hello in case he was like "stranger danger!!! Who is this crazy ass lady asking me if my mom drank her 40 yet!!!"
I hope all is as well as can be. Glad to hear you are finding a little relaxation in the CD's. I was skeptical at first too, but gave it a whirl when the therapist recommended it when I was dealing with all my panic attacks and anxiety. She has a really good walking one too...if you can get past her semi-porn voice it's all good.
Let me know if you are up for a visit before the Masectomy (sans child of course). Mybe Cheryl and I can coordinate a day and drop by for a very short while.
Hang in there, keep the faith and catch up some some good cheesy daytime TV!!!
And speaking of cheesy tv, are you still watching The Housewives on Bravo??? The New Jersey ones are all done ~ I'm hoping Atlanta comes back soon. I need my NeNe fix! HA! Glad to read your blog and know that you are "feeling our prayers" and are calm despite the pain you are in. Ed's wedding soup....just curious....is it really Ed's or is it Rachel Ray's version? No offense, Ed....I've made Rachel's before and it is pretty yummy. I'm sure yours is just as good if not better... Anyway Coz, praying that your pain is lessening and that your calmness continues. Love you tons and miss you more~LOVE AND HUGS from to all from Crazy Auntie Kim (and Uncle Shawn, too!)..........Coz
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