Pumpkin Patch 2007

We went on our annual trip to the Pumpkin Patch this afternoon. Kasey took off work a little early and we headed to Tate Farms. This is not the pumpkin patch we have been going to, but the one we normally go to is not open anymore. We had a great time on the hayride and watching Kendall play with all the different wheels.


Here are some photos that we took. Just click on the picture to see the others.

Kendall Pumpkin Patch 2007

Happy 37th Birthday DaDa and First trip to the zoo!

Today was Kasey's birthday. We spent it by taking Kendall on his first trip to the zoo. We went to the Nashville Zoo and had a great time. Kendall enjoyed seeing some of the animals and even petting the goats. He was more interested in all the people though. It was a pretty busy day at the zoo, but despite the crowd, we had a great time. Happy Birthday Kasey/DaDa.

Curious

So I'm kind of curious on who all reads my blog. If you read it, leave me a comment. I'm just kind of curious.

=)

Post Op appointment

I had my post op appointment this morning in Birmingham. I had to be there at 9, so that meant getting up real early. I was on the road at 6:30 incase of traffic.

I got to the office at about 8:30 and Dr. Perry was out of surgery, so they went ahead and took me back before he went into surgery again.

Everything looks good. My incisions are healing nicely. He explained my pictures to me again, now that I'm coherant.

I go back to work on Monday. My hernia still has some healing to do, so no lifting over 10lbs for another 4 weeks. Every day that goes by, it gets harder and harder not being able to lift Kendall. I miss him so much.

I got a call yesterday to tell me that a urine culture that they took last week came back with a lot of bacteria in it. This explains part of the reason I have been having pretty bad bladder spasms for about 3 days now. I'm on an antibiotic again though, so things will get better soon. (I HOPE)

Other than that, no more news about me.

Kendall has a new word-BOOK! It sounds like bookka when he says it though.

Happy 3rd Anniversary!

Today September 18, 2007 marks Kasey and I's 3rd Anniversary! Happy Anniversary Baby! It is hard to believe that three years has gone by already. It has been a wonderful three years, and we have so much to show for our marriage. I'd probably say that Kendall is the most special gift of our marriage thus far. I can't wait for the next years to come. Happy Anniversary again! Here are some of my favorite pictures from our Wedding Day!

Surgery-Warning! Graphic Photos

I'm 3 days post surgery and still very very sore. These are pretty graphic photos, so look at your own risk.

I was scheduled for surgery Wednesday at noon. They didn't actually come get me until 1:30. Dr. Perry told us average time would be 2 1/2 hrs. 3 1/2-4 hours later he came out to speak to Kasey, so it was much longer than expected. It is also going to be a longer recovery than expected. I can't drive for 2 weeks. I also can't lift anything over 10lbs (meaning Kendall) for six weeks. I'm not real excited about that part and I'm already missing him, but I have to do what is best for my body. They let me go home Thursday about 5 pm but I don't think they wanted me too. I could not eliminate after the catheter and had to a certain amount before I could leave. They sent me home with a self catheter to use if needed. I'm still having a bit of a problem. It just takes a long time. I can do it though.

Anyway here are some photos of what they found and I will explain as much as I can remember(if you ask Kasey, that is not much) I'm staying pretty doped up on pain meds.

These two photos are of my bladder. As you can see in the photo on the right, it shows my bladder bleeding. My bladder should hold 1200 ml and mine is only holding 900ml due to Intersticial Cystitis.

These two photos show a detached left fallopian tube. When my left ovary was taken out, this was left behind and it was not attached to anything, so they went ahead and took it out. I still have my right one and my right ovary, so that is all I need.

This photo shows Pelvic Congestion Syndrome-Basically a vericose vein that shows up in your pelvic region.

These photos show a right sciatica hernia (the cause of me not able to lift for 6 weeks)

Surgery #2-Warning! Graphic Photos

This photo shows an area they sent off for biopsy, but they think it is a remnant of my left ovary when it was removed.

This photo shows my right ovary covered with adhesions and scar tissue.

This photo shows my right fallopian tube.

These two photos show my hernia repair.