Yesterday I went in for an MRI on my back. Today I got the results. Not good, not bad, but ugly. I have a herniated disk! So whats that mean? I have to rest as much as possible for the next six weeks (ha - did the dr. forget I'm a stay at home mom?), then start traction and cortizone shots. If none of that works, then surgery. Wow - not what I wanted to hear at all! I'm trying to find the positive in this. Things can always be worse! I'm not sure what to do, get a second opinion? If anyone has any good advice for me, I'm all ears!
Now for an update on the kids. Lauren has been attending VBS this week with her friend Kaylee. She's really enjoying it but is really wearing out fast. She was asleep before 8 tonight which never happens! I'm not sure how she'll make it through another week of VBS next week at our church!
Blake turns 9 months old tomorrow! Where has the time gone? He's still not crawling but getting closer every day. He's become a champ at feeding himself. In fact, he eats more than Lauren does at this point! He has his 9 month check up on Thursday and then pics Thursday afternoon. I'll update on his stats after that.
Sunday night we had visitors from Norway. Bradley is bringing in a new genetic line of pigs from there so we hosted the folks from the genetic company. They were great visitors and really enjoyed having strawberry pie!
Last night I went and bought a new car. We've been looking for a while now and finally decided to take the plunge. Bradley was gone and the deal needed to be closed so I took my father in law with me and headed to Highland. I didn't get quite as good of a deal as I hoped for, but one that will work. It looks like I'll pick the car up next Monday. I'm looking so forward to having three rows of seats! Hello Buick Enclave!
I left my camera cord at my mom and dads so I'm out of luck on posting pics for a while. My blogs aren't nearly as interesting without pics!
Nate herniated one of his disks a couple of years ago. Originally against it, he opted for surgery and is 100% healed. The recovery was supposed to take 6-8 weeks, but he was back at work and on light-duty within fours days of the surgery. I think he played golf 4 weeks after surgery. If it comes to going under the knife, know that you will be fine! : )
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Cool, New Car!! Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the back.....Hope to see everyone Soon!
Aunt Leslie