Today has been a loonngg day. I woke up in a lot of pain and wished I had another "pain ball" to plug into my chest so it would be numb again. I tried some oxycodone after breakfast but that just made me sick to my stomach so I just tried ativan after lunch to see if I could just sleep thru it but it didn't work. The pain has eased up some this evening...from what I have read I may be having muscle spasms...I was given Valium for that so we will try that tonight....wow, we have quite the drugstore here at the Middleton House these days.
My sister Vicki and her family stopped by for a quick visit...they had been to Pigeon Forge for Spring Break. It was nice to see them and Bret and Todd went out to watch some basketball late last night. I think it was good for Nurse Bret to get out and away for a little while.
We are having a hard time keeping Jillian out of the room when we are changing bandages...she really wants to see my boo-boos but there is no way I want her to see this. I think that it is pretty strange that it has almost been a week and I have not looked in the mirror...I have only looked down at the incisions...one thing that was kind of funny is that the first time I was standing up and looking down I almost panicked because it looked like my stomach was bloated...I thought it was some kind of crazy, delayed problem or complication from surgery....then I finally realized that I was getting a "CLEAR" view of how big my tummy is....that sucked!
We have been well fed this weekend by members of the Mothers and More group...we really appreciate their generosity. We also appreciate everyone helping out with Jillian and keeping her entertained....this girl never runs out of energy so she gets pretty bored with us in no time!
I was shocked today when I looked at my eyebrows while washing my face and realized they have started growing like crazy...I swear this just happened in a matter of days...too bad the hair on my head doesn't grow that fast but it is growing.
Thanks for all the prayers for peace and healing....I am just taking it one day at a time and I know there are brighter days ahead. Love - Jan
6 comments:
Hi Jan,
Glad to see you up and back to posting.
You crack me up. You always seem to find the humor in this whole thing. Laughter is the best medicine!!!
Bret has been so awesome through this as well. You have a great nurse, husband and bestfriend, He has been such a trooper through this whole thing. Good Job Bret!!!! I have really enjoyed reading his Blogs......And thank you for keeping us so well informed.
Take Care and get lots of rest!!!
Love ya,
Sheryl
One day at a time, brighter days ahead. Stated perfectly Jan! Hang in there and we'll see you this weekend. Love, Kay
Jan - hehe... Your stomach comment made me chuckle for sure. Laughter is SO good for the soul! I kind of felt that same way when I was trying on bathing suits for this year! Oh well, what can you do? I'm sorry the pain has kicked in. I was afraid it HAD to be coming..... Just try to find the right meds that will take it away or relieve it! Know that I am thinking of you! I figured you lost your full time nurse this morning..... Glad your mom is there for the relief duty! Take care. I love you. Sue
I am so sorry that you are experiencing so much pain; I hope today is a better day for you. Our computer is down at home and so I had to wait until I got to work today to check in and see how the weekend went. Just know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you! Cheryl
Wow, the things you have been through the last several days! I'm amazed that the hospital stay wasn't longer, but I guess these days they kick you out to take care of yourself. But I guess thats good when you have "Nurse Bret" to take care of you - who probably puts those hospital nurses to shame! What a great guy! Hope your pain eases soon. Sounds like Jillian is really taking all this in stride...hope Tyler is doing good too. Take care! Love ya! Linda
Hi Jan - just thinking about you today - and hoping today is a little less pain than yesterday (or the day before!).... Take care. Love you - - - Sue
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