The Stones

Seems like crazy things just keep happening. This past weekend we went to visit my mom and step-dad. Things were going so well. Mom was going to take care of Jake so Mike and I could get some sleep and I was so looking forward to that sleep! Lucky me, however, ends up in the bathroom, hunched over, unable to walk and puking. I kept refusing to go to the hospital because I HATE the ER...especially in Hondo, TX! Two hours later, I was begging my mother to take me to the hospital.

For those that don't know, my mom and step-dad live 30 miles from civilization...which makes a really long trip to the hospital when your in agonizing pain. After puking my guts out and writhing in pain, we finally get to the ER where the doc immediately gives me morphine, as he heard me come in. They had to wheel me in cause I still couldn't walk. Fifteen minutes later, morphine had kicked in and I felt great!

We kept thinking something was wrong with my ovary but we were wrong. After an x-ray and CAT scan, the doc broke the wonderful news that I had 5 kidney stones. The pain was caused by the smallest one being released from the kidney and making it's way into my bladder. The 4 stones remaining are apparently quite large. GREAT!! Just want I wanted! Now I have to go see a urologist in hopes they will blast the stones so I can pass them without any pain. I have my pain medication on hand though...just in case one of those bad boys decides to escape between now and then! Sheesh!

"Baby Wise"

Who was I kidding thinking I would have time to blog? I barely have time to shower and eat. Seems that Jake has his days and nights confused. Plus, he had pink eye in both eyes, so we've had a rough week. Last Wednesday after the bad storms, Jake's left eye became swollen and very red. We called the after hours clinic, as it was 2 am and the on-call nurse told us to go to the ER. So, we did. Spent 2.5 hours there...which really wasn't that long in ER time. Had pink eye in both eyes. His eyes are back to normal now. Was very sad...I cried on the way to the ER, at the ER, on the way home from the ER...and then some more at home. He was barely two weeks old and already had to visit the ER. Sheesh!

I have been reading a book called "On Becoming Baby Wise." It was recommended by one of my mom's friends to try to help us get Jake on day/night track. I found after researching the book that it has been very controversial, but at this point, I'm willing to try anything. I started following the plan yesterday, modifying it a bit. Yesterday was okay, last night was rough. Today has been really good but we shall see how tonight goes. I really just want to get us all in a routine...so we can all sleep. According to the book, all babies are able to sleep through the night (7-8 hours) between 7-9 weeks. Also, according to other people I have talked to, this is possible. So, this is my goal. I'm willing to not sleep now if my efforts will pay off in a few weeks. Jake will be three weeks old tomorrow...so, 4 more weeks to go. Ha!! I'll keep ya posted!

Been A While!

Wow...so I've been out of touch for a while! Finally had Jake Ryan on April 30th. After 19 hours of labor and 3 1/2 hours of hard pushing, he had to come out by way of c-section. My doctor knew I didn't want to have a c-section from the very beginning and was trying to avoid it. I guess after hearing me yell "please get him out NOW!!" a c-section was the only way to go! Mike said he could hear me screaming from the hallway. Nice. I hope I didn't discourage any other soon-to-be-moms that might have been in the adjacent rooms. Yikes!

Recovery has been slow. Fortunately, I have the greatest mom and husband in the whole world! I don't know what I would have done without my mom here to help me. There were so many things I just couldn't do...like take a shower by myself. Is a little humiliating to be 29 years old and have to have my mom help me bathe. But, I couldn't have done it without her. And Mike has been AWESOME!! Of course, he's had to work this past week and is functioning on little sleep but he keeps on trucking! Thankfully he has off next week and can catch up on some sleep...maybe.

The step-witch kept her distance until yesterday when my mom left. I'd never seen a baby cry and eat at the same time until last night. And thanks to her my baby was up all night crying. To go into great detail about the experience I had last night would take me pages. I'll just say that when she finally left our house, I was in tears. I don't know how I'm going to survive letting her hold and keep my child. Is very sad.

So, maybe I will be able to post more often now. We'll see. I'll be at home for another 8-10 weeks...hopefully! Of course, I have tons of school work to keep up with too. Should be fun!