Tired

Just before my surgery, my blood work showed that my liver was jacked -- like when you have mono. All I know is that that I have been so tired lately and I'm not sure if it's because of that or readjusting to working 50 hours, school, parenthood, etc.

Econ is going okay. The professor seems to be better than my first impression. I'm having some motivation issues, but I'm trying to work it out. I'm doing a team project on the airlines. I have to admit that I'm learning more than I thought I would. Kind of makes me want to try some of the other airlines besides NWA! 4 classes after this. I am so excited!

Happy Birthday Madison!

Happy Birthday to Gary's niece Madison! I hope your day was great. She's Elijah's play buddy and he can't wait to come over to celebrate her birthday!

Tis the season for birthdays, so more to follow in March . . .

Happy Birthday Bobbie and Nikki!

Happy Birthday to two of my cousins: Bobbie and Nikki. They are on different sides of my family, but share the same day. Sorry I'm a day late, but I hope you both had great birthdays!

Back to Reality

I survived my first week back to work. In some ways it seemed like a long week and in other ways it went fast. After sorting through about 300 emails, I found myself feeling like I never left. I'm very tired and can't wait to sleep in tomorrow.

Elijah had picture day this week. The big thing is that they took pictures in a cap and gown! I can't wait to see them!

Other than that, not much is new . . . have a nice weekend!

It's the Weekend!

Well, it's my last weekend before returning to work on Monday. I'll be doing homework and trying to adjust my schedule back to normal.

Not much else has been going on. Just trying to do homework and catch up on household chores such as laundry and cleaning.

Enjoy your weekend!

1 More Down and 5 To Go!

I finished Statistics! I am soooooo excited about it. I also got an A - a true miracle! Today starts Applied Economics. This will be the last class before I go into the concentration area of my MBA! I can't believe only 5 classes are left!

I went to the doctor yesterday for my post-op check up. I guess one of my gallstones was 1 inch! Yikes! That would explain why during my attack I had an actual flashback to when I was in labor with Elijah! I'm feeling better each day!

Great News!

I just got a letter in the mail that Elijah has been accepted to catholic school! It's the school that is apart of the new parish we joined last May. I've really missed my old church, but I'm so excited that Elijah was accepted to this school! We went on a tour a couple of weeks ago and seemed to like it! Yippee!

One year later

It was a year ago that my sister-in-law lost her battle with breast cancer. Although we were not close when she passed, we have a long history together that dates back to junior high school (most now call it middle school). I wish we could have had that last conversation, but I will always remember what a great time we had at a fellow classmate's wedding reception. I found this poem on the Internet. The home page indicates: "There are over 1500 poems here, many written for special occasions, which you are free to use for any personal or non-commercial purpose."

One Year Ago You Died, and Still We Mourn by Ludwig Senfl
One year ago you died, and still we mourn,
Nor will our mourning end till it be night,
Even as time turns our tears to light
Years hence, when this may be more easily borne.
Each moment of your passion and delight,
As clear as sunshine, bountiful and bright,
Remains our fortune now that you are gone.

A week later

Well a week after surgery, I am doing much better. I started driving on Wednesday - that was rough, but I'm doing okay now. I haven't made long trips, but seem to be okay taking Elijah to school and short errands. I'm also getting around much better and don't experience as much pain when I get up and down. It just feels like a giant bruise across my stomach.

I'm trying to stay focused on school and finishing this statistics class. I'll be so happy when Tuesday comes around! Next class is another econ, but hopefully the professor is better than the last econ professor they subjected me to.

Other than that, I'm just taking it easy. I'm starting to get a little anxious for things to do, but I'm also trying to take it easy to help make sure I recover.

Happy birthday to my nephew (and Godson) Nicholas. I hope you had a great day! I miss you!

Enjoy your weekend! Stay warm!

My Update

Well, I'm moving around a little more. I still feel like I've been kicked in the gut about 10 times and then did 200 sit ups. I'm winding down on the pain medication. Being groggy and a little out of it, is not for me. However, if it starts hurting, I'm taking one! I'm down to 2-3 a day, which considering you can take them every 4-6 hours, I think that's pretty good.

I'm trying to use the time to catch up and get ahead of school work. The plan doesn't work so good after taking a pain pill . . . if you know what I mean! By this time next week, I'll be in a new class. Five to go counting that one. It feels good to be in the home stretch!

I've also been trying to catch up on shows and movies. Surprisingly, I'm enjoying the show The Girls Next Door. I'm amazed at how they live and their stories are kind of funny. I've also been catching up on CSI, Without a Trace, and I started watching The Sopranos since they started showing episodes on A&E.

Not much else is going on. Hopefully tomorrow I will feel up to driving. Although with it being so cold outside, I'm not that motivated to go out there!

Happy Birthday Lois!

Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law, Lois! I hope you have a great day and a great year. Maybe Elijah and I will see you soon!

I'm Okay

Well, I had my surgery yesterday. Apparently I didn't have gallstones, but gallrocks! They said when I do my follow up, they should have the size of these "bad boys", but on the camera, they looked pretty big. Here's the recap:

Wednesday evening I started getting a sore throat. Needless to say I was in a panic because I didn't want to have the surgery postponed. I started loading up on vitamin C and tea. Thursday I called my doctor and indicated I needed to see him right away. He listened to my lungs and said they were clear. As a precaution, he gave me an antibiotic shot (been a long time since I've had a drop my drawers for a shot at the doctor's office). I went back to work and continued my vitamin C, decaf green tea regimen. About 4 p.m. I got a call from the hospital that my surgery had been moved up. Be there at 7 a.m. for 9 a.m. surgery.

Friday morning I woke up to nasal drainage. My mom was convinced that we would get there and they would postpone. We get there about 6:50 a.m. About 7:15 a.m. they took me back to get prepped. I mentioned my nasal issue and they told me to talk to the anesthesiologist. At about 8 a.m., they let my mom and dad back to see me. About 45 minutes later, the doctor comes in to tell us that there was a error made in the OR schedule and they accidentally canceled a surgery and did not notify the patient. That meant that my surgery would be delayed. Needless to say, they did not take me to surgery until 12:30 p.m.! I was out before they even got me in the OR thanks to a "relaxer" they gave me on the way.

Evidently they made me sit in recovery for two hours -- time didn't mean much to me, but that is what my mom said. They would not let her or my dad see me until they took me to my room. The procedure was supposed to be outpatient, but since I was still coming out of the anesthesia at 6 p.m., they decided to keep me overnight. I didn't sleep so well - between not being able to get comfortable, waking up to coughing (which really hurts), and waking up to being parched, it wasn't a good night. I also had a slight fever before bed.

This morning I was visited by three different surgical residents (all at different times). Fever did not come back, so they released me. I'm sitting in a chair that slightly reclines. I took a little nap. Getting up and down is anything but fun, but I'm moving around okay. I'm trying to muster up the energy to do homework. Class is almost over!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!