I was getting this big long post ready and it told about the crazy happenings at our house but it probably told too many details so here is what happened in a shorter version...
Sat. Jan.3 (2 1/2 weeks after giving birth c-section to our 6th baby) I woke up at about 1:30 a.m. in horrible back pain. I thought I would rather die.
Had two more attacks that day and ended up going to Urgent Care where they told me to take more pain meds and take it easy. At about 10:00 that night I could feel another attack coming so I asked Eric to please call someone to come over and help give me a blessing and so at midnight we had a good friend come over and he helped Eric give me a blessing. It took about 2 hours for the pain to subside enough for me to go to sleep. Sunday I was tired but had no attacks.
Monday I had to take Joseph to the pediatrician and on my way there I started another attack and I did not know what to do? I kept going and luckily they got me in really fast. My Pediatrician is a good friend from high school and he could tell how uncomfortable I was and so he carried Joseph out to the car for me. By the time I got home I was in tears and could not breath again so we went to the chiropractor and he tried to adjust my back but I could not stand to be on the table so we went home. Later that day I went to my family practice Dr. and she prescribed more Percoset and a muscle relaxant and physical therapy.
Tuesday morning got some housework done and then I could feel the pain creeping up again and by the time my Mom got to my house I could not even lift Joseph. We were supposed to go for his ultra sound so I called Eric and asked him to please drive us. By the time we got to Scottsdale I could not handle the pain any more so after the ultra sound I told Eric to drop me of at the ER at the Scottsdale Osborne hospital and we would see if they could help me.
I went in and told the nurse what I was feeling and she said that there would be quite a wait because they were really full. I went and found a phone and tried to call Eric to just say
"let's Go! " but luckily he was not answering and soon I was led back to triage where they immediately ordered a urine sample. Eric and Joseph came in at about this time. I was still in so much pain I could barely sit down but I gave them the sample and in about a half hour they said that they had sent it down to the lab. By this time Joseph was starving and I could not stand to nurse him so they came and gave us 2 bottles for him and I was so grateful. We had called my mom and told her where we were. About 30 minutes later my oldest brother came through the double doors and I was so glad to see him. Brad works at 3 Scottsdale hospitals and he just happened to be at that one that day. I told him that they took a urine sample so he said that he would go to the lab and check on it. While he was gone they showed us to a room. The pain was gone again and I was able to feed Joseph. Anyways this is still turning out way too long so the gist of the story is that they found out I had gall stones and my gall bladder was full of them so they admitted me to the hospital Tuesday night and I had surgery on Thursday and I came home on Friday. Meanwhile on the home front was Eric running Joseph back and forth so I could keep nursing. Erika looking after the kids and making sure they were fed etc. My wonderful parents would spend the night at my house taking care of everybody. A lot of wonderful people in our ward bringing in meals and watching Jakey and Anna. I did not like being in the hospital. I did not have a private room and I ended up having 2 very interesting roommates (I will write about them later). I am very thankful that it is all over and I can be rid of that horrible pain. I am glad that someone finally found the problem. I am thankful for my brother and him checking in on me and making sure I had the best surgeon and care. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and he watches over me and for this I am so thankful.
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Sorry Jenn, I didn't know about any of this until after the fact. I am glad you are feeling better! What a crazy month!
For the love...you have got to have a bit of smooth sailing for awhile!
So glad you're feeling better...but take it easy!(hahahahhahaha!)
Oh Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about your trauamas! I can't imagine having a newborn, C-SECTION AND gall stones, I'm so sure! I'm just glad you made it through and all seems to be ok. Here's to hoping things continue to go better from here on out. Uh, when are you s'posed to be moving?
Sickening! Absolutely sickening that you had to go through all of that. I had one little kidney stone and I thought I was going to die. I cannot imagine having several stones. You are amazingly strong. I mean, I already knew that, but this just confirms it. I'm glad that's all over with for you. And I'm really sorry I couldn't be there more for you.
Jennnnnn, and people say that I can't do anything the easy way?!? Ha! You win, sister. Wish I had known. I've been thinking of you so much lately and now I know I should have freaking picked up the phone. sorry! I hope things settle down and you are able to enjoy the sweet moments with this (last) little baby. Loves~
Wasn't even aware that you blog. It's good to hear the whole story, instead of the 2-minute in the driveway version. Also, kudos to Erika. Mr. B. totally deserves that award. No more excitement now, ok?
JENN! I had no idea! I am so glad you are doing better now! Take care of yourself and let me know if you need a play date for your younger ones! Love ya!
linz
P.S. yep, that cute outfit Bo has on in that picture is the one you gave him! I love it. Its our favorite!
Wow Jen, that is CRAZY! I am so sorry for the pain and crap you've had to go through. How is your sweet baby? I can't wait to see him!
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