Stacey's Blog: August 2006

Recovering from surgery...

Well, I had my gall bladder removed yesterday. Wasn't even sure if it was going to happen or not. My surgery was scheduled for 1:00, so I had to be at the hospital for 11:00. Shortly before 1:00, a nurse came and told me that my surgery may be delayed until 4 or 5:00 because of a previous surgery with complications. She said it may even get cancelled altogether. I was hoping not. I didn't want to sit there all those hours and then get sent home. After still sitting there for what seemed like forever, and hearing nothing, I got up to see if I could find a clock. It was 2:25. There were 2 other women's surgeries who were delayed as well. And, they didn't even have the same dr. I chatted with these other ladies. We were joking about how starving we were. I told them I was craving a big plate of pasta and the other girl wanted pizza.

At 2:45, someone came to take me to the OR waiting room...so I figured it was only going to be a couple more minutes. My dr. came out shortly before 4:00 and said that a woman had a baby and needed an emergency d&c...so they had to use the operating room for that. So, finally at 4:15, I was taken in. I woke up at 5:25. I honestly don't think I have ever felt so groggy from anesthetic. They also gave me 2 Tylenol 3's at that point...so I could not keep my eyes open. Gil came to get me around 7:30. I felt so out of it! Thankfully, Jeff & Cydele were at our house to watch the kids so Gil could come and get me! (I appreciate it guys!!) Jeff left shortly after since he had to be up at 3 am for work. Cydele stayed and helped do the 10:00 feeding since I couldn't have done it.

It's really hard not being able to pick them up and hold them. I'm sure this week or so will feel like forever! Even if Gil put them on my lap, I would be afraid one of them might move too quick or touch where my incisions are.

Coughing is very tricky! It constantly feels like I need to cough and I have to use a pillow to do so but I can't seem to cough deeply enough to get relief. Oh well...here's hoping I recover quickly and can soon eat normal foods again!

Quietness...

It's 4:30 in the afternoon. Ethan & Hannah are napping. Gil left at noon with Dave to drive to Goderich for Brian's wedding. He won't get to see the kids again until Sunday morning but even then only for a few minutes before he has to leave to go to work for the day. I know he will miss them. I am getting a ride with Christa to Goderich tomorrow morning. It will be a long day away from the kids for me too.

Monday, I have my gall bladder removed. Not looking forward to it. Thankfully, it's day surgery and I'll be back home the same day. However, I cannot pick my kids up for at least a week. How on earth am I going to do that? I am thankful for family who have offered to help while Gil is on nights next week.

Sounds like my munchkins are awake. They are 'yapping' in their cribs. I love the sound of baby babble...

First Day Eating Pablum!!

This is Ethan's first attempt at eating with a spoon! After it went into his mouth, he ended up spitting it back out. (He hasn't quite grasped swallowing it!!) He ended up crying through most of the experience as he was already really hungry and getting tired (he had to wait for Daddy to get the video camera and digital camera ready to go!!)

Hannah on the other hand was a natural! She just seemed to know what to do with the spoon and how to swallow the cereal. You can tell by the mess on her face how much she enjoyed it!

Finally....

A month later than Ethan's 1st attempt...but Hannah has finally rolled over. I think she has the hang of it too...as she has done it 3 x in a row in the last 15 minutes!!