This is me after a long day on a plane to Baltimore, then a less long car ride down to DC.
More pics to come of our trip.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Acute Pancreatitis
I think that's what they called it, but whatever it was, it was as painful as full on labor with no relief.
A week and a day after I had been home from my surgery, I was relaxing on my couch, just finishing up Pride and Prejudice, when as I sat up I got a HUGE pain in my stomach. I ran to the bathroom seeking relief, but none came. It just got worse. I was feeling like I had been stabbed, the pain went through to my back and up my right shoulder. I layed down on the floor to overcome with pain to cry out for help, I prayed that my kids would find me and get their dad.
After about 10 mins of crying, sweating and writhing on the floor, my oldest came to save the day. He ran and woke daddy from his nap (he had been at the hospital with his mom since 5am for a surgery she was having that morning).
Daddy came running, and tried his best to help me. But NOTHING helped. After numerous phone calls to people who might be able to help, and no answers, he called 911. They rushed to my aid and I am so grateful! I had to go on my own, but I am in turn grateful for Tommy and Alisha for relieving John so he could come to the hospital to be with me.
In the ambulance, the pain continued, and the paramedic was finally cleared to give me morphine. It helped, but the pain was still there. When we arrived at the hospital, they took blood, and a urine sample and gave me more morphine and nausea meds to help ease my pain. It worked this time. Then they sent me off to get an ultrasound. When we got back, the blood results had come in, bad news.
Pancreatitis.
Side note: your pancreas is located behind your stomach, towards your back. So that explains the location of the pain. It made sense.
They said that I had to stay. I was admitted on Thursday afternoon and didn't get to come home 'til Sunday morning.
Things we found out in the hospital: my liver enzymes were really high, in the 500's, they are supposed to be below 80, I think. My white blood cells were high, don't know the count. My Lipase levels were high, in the 200's, not sure what the normal levels are. My potassium levels were very low, not sure where they were but that's the only thing they were able to resolve completely while I was there, other than the pain.
There is no medical treatment for pancreatitis, no cure, the only thing that will help is called NPO. That means no food or drink. Seriously.
I was on fluids through an IV for the whole stay and was able to try jello and broth twice, and finally before they released me I was able to have breakfast.
I saw three different types of doctors: GI, Surgeons, and the Hospital Docs. My OB was informed but the baby seemed fine so he didn't come. They all were very attentive and concerned with my condition. As were the Nurses.
I am so grateful for all their help.
The funny (not funny, ha ha, funny strange) thing is the GI doc said it was caused by a rogue gallstone that escaped before the surgery, but they never found it. Even after an MRI, they found nothing. The surgeons thought it was a combination of things, one being my diabetes.
Whatever it was, or is, I hope the pain doesn't come back.
I still have elevated liver enzymes, lipase, and white cell count, but they are going down.
If you want to know more about the Pancreas and it's functions, which as it happens, are very important, go here .
I never did get to finish my movie. :(
A week and a day after I had been home from my surgery, I was relaxing on my couch, just finishing up Pride and Prejudice, when as I sat up I got a HUGE pain in my stomach. I ran to the bathroom seeking relief, but none came. It just got worse. I was feeling like I had been stabbed, the pain went through to my back and up my right shoulder. I layed down on the floor to overcome with pain to cry out for help, I prayed that my kids would find me and get their dad.
After about 10 mins of crying, sweating and writhing on the floor, my oldest came to save the day. He ran and woke daddy from his nap (he had been at the hospital with his mom since 5am for a surgery she was having that morning).
Daddy came running, and tried his best to help me. But NOTHING helped. After numerous phone calls to people who might be able to help, and no answers, he called 911. They rushed to my aid and I am so grateful! I had to go on my own, but I am in turn grateful for Tommy and Alisha for relieving John so he could come to the hospital to be with me.
In the ambulance, the pain continued, and the paramedic was finally cleared to give me morphine. It helped, but the pain was still there. When we arrived at the hospital, they took blood, and a urine sample and gave me more morphine and nausea meds to help ease my pain. It worked this time. Then they sent me off to get an ultrasound. When we got back, the blood results had come in, bad news.
Pancreatitis.
Side note: your pancreas is located behind your stomach, towards your back. So that explains the location of the pain. It made sense.
They said that I had to stay. I was admitted on Thursday afternoon and didn't get to come home 'til Sunday morning.
Things we found out in the hospital: my liver enzymes were really high, in the 500's, they are supposed to be below 80, I think. My white blood cells were high, don't know the count. My Lipase levels were high, in the 200's, not sure what the normal levels are. My potassium levels were very low, not sure where they were but that's the only thing they were able to resolve completely while I was there, other than the pain.
There is no medical treatment for pancreatitis, no cure, the only thing that will help is called NPO. That means no food or drink. Seriously.
I was on fluids through an IV for the whole stay and was able to try jello and broth twice, and finally before they released me I was able to have breakfast.
I saw three different types of doctors: GI, Surgeons, and the Hospital Docs. My OB was informed but the baby seemed fine so he didn't come. They all were very attentive and concerned with my condition. As were the Nurses.
I am so grateful for all their help.
The funny (not funny, ha ha, funny strange) thing is the GI doc said it was caused by a rogue gallstone that escaped before the surgery, but they never found it. Even after an MRI, they found nothing. The surgeons thought it was a combination of things, one being my diabetes.
Whatever it was, or is, I hope the pain doesn't come back.
I still have elevated liver enzymes, lipase, and white cell count, but they are going down.
If you want to know more about the Pancreas and it's functions, which as it happens, are very important, go here .
I never did get to finish my movie. :(
Sunday, July 11, 2010
What's up with me?
What to say, what to say!
It's been a crazy month to be sure!
First, the kids and I went and visited my Grandparents for a combined birthday party/family reunion weekend. They asked me to make the cakes so we went up early. Good thing too, but due to poor planning, I ran low on icing and had to stretch it. They turned out ok looking, but thankfully they tasted great! I loved seeing all my family that came, but was sad 'cause my kids got sick and had a rough time, therefore I had a rough time. Some of my family said I needed therapy, which I might, and some just talked about us to other people, instead of telling me their concerns. Typical. Oh well.
Second, our primary had it's summer activity. It was about being active and healthy, mind, body and spirit. I was in charge of the healthy eating portion. Funny, because I have to watch my diet so closely, it was perfect. Although I didn't feel well that morning and was late getting there, we still made it and the kids loved it.
Third, a trip to visit my brother Marc, his wife Candace, and baby Corgan in Toledo, Ohio! Loved the time I was able to spend with them, and glad I was able to witness his blessing. I was all by my lonesome on this trip, no kids or hubby :( but I did have my sister Alisha, my brother Brant, and my Mom and Dad, and of course Marc and Candace and Corgan. It is a beautiful place, very green, but very humid. Alisha and I took a rental to Chicago from Toledo. Beautiful!!! I would love to live out there, of course where it's less humid. Oh the green and all the trees, and all that grass!! Just lovely!
Fourth, the Fourth, of July that is! Could have been better. I responded to family member who was upset with us and should have let it be. That is all I will say about that.
Fifth, Surgery. Not ever my favorite thing, I can't understand people who get addicted to this stuff. Grant it, mine was not cosmetic, but still having your body cut up for looks?! Anyway, they said I did great, and the baby did great, and as soon as I woke up they sent me home. Personally, considering my condition, I think they should have kept me in another day. I did what they said, and only had liquids. I threw that up, and continued to do so for the whole next day. I may have been able to keep a few spoonfuls of soup down in the begining, but everything else came right back up, medicine and all. It was very painful, to say the least. We went back to the ER and they put me on fluids and pain meds and anti-nausua meds, and sent me home with a perscription for the nausua medication (bless you!). I am still in a little pain, but being able to keep my food down really makes a difference. I am now looking forward to being able to eat things like pizza and hamburgers and frys, not over-doing it of course, I still have to watch my diet for my diabetes.
What I am looking forward to...
...August. A family trip to Bloomfield, and a trip to DC, with just my hubby! We have been saving for these trips and I am so excited to finally be able to go on them.
Also, we get to find out what we are having at the end of this month!!!
It's been a crazy month to be sure!
First, the kids and I went and visited my Grandparents for a combined birthday party/family reunion weekend. They asked me to make the cakes so we went up early. Good thing too, but due to poor planning, I ran low on icing and had to stretch it. They turned out ok looking, but thankfully they tasted great! I loved seeing all my family that came, but was sad 'cause my kids got sick and had a rough time, therefore I had a rough time. Some of my family said I needed therapy, which I might, and some just talked about us to other people, instead of telling me their concerns. Typical. Oh well.
Second, our primary had it's summer activity. It was about being active and healthy, mind, body and spirit. I was in charge of the healthy eating portion. Funny, because I have to watch my diet so closely, it was perfect. Although I didn't feel well that morning and was late getting there, we still made it and the kids loved it.
Third, a trip to visit my brother Marc, his wife Candace, and baby Corgan in Toledo, Ohio! Loved the time I was able to spend with them, and glad I was able to witness his blessing. I was all by my lonesome on this trip, no kids or hubby :( but I did have my sister Alisha, my brother Brant, and my Mom and Dad, and of course Marc and Candace and Corgan. It is a beautiful place, very green, but very humid. Alisha and I took a rental to Chicago from Toledo. Beautiful!!! I would love to live out there, of course where it's less humid. Oh the green and all the trees, and all that grass!! Just lovely!
Fourth, the Fourth, of July that is! Could have been better. I responded to family member who was upset with us and should have let it be. That is all I will say about that.
Fifth, Surgery. Not ever my favorite thing, I can't understand people who get addicted to this stuff. Grant it, mine was not cosmetic, but still having your body cut up for looks?! Anyway, they said I did great, and the baby did great, and as soon as I woke up they sent me home. Personally, considering my condition, I think they should have kept me in another day. I did what they said, and only had liquids. I threw that up, and continued to do so for the whole next day. I may have been able to keep a few spoonfuls of soup down in the begining, but everything else came right back up, medicine and all. It was very painful, to say the least. We went back to the ER and they put me on fluids and pain meds and anti-nausua meds, and sent me home with a perscription for the nausua medication (bless you!). I am still in a little pain, but being able to keep my food down really makes a difference. I am now looking forward to being able to eat things like pizza and hamburgers and frys, not over-doing it of course, I still have to watch my diet for my diabetes.
What I am looking forward to...
...August. A family trip to Bloomfield, and a trip to DC, with just my hubby! We have been saving for these trips and I am so excited to finally be able to go on them.
Also, we get to find out what we are having at the end of this month!!!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sad
I am sad today for a good friend. She lost her baby too soon. Only the Lord knows why. This is her second to return, before she got to know them on this earth, but the love she has for those little spirits lives strong. I know, and she knows, that she and her husband will be reunited one day and they will be able to raise them. It will be the sweetest reunion. You are wonderful Trish, the Spirit of God is with you, and He will guide you and comfort you.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
In other News
As you may recall I had made a New Years Resolution, at the beginning of the new year. That goal, was not only to get pregnant, but to have a baby, this year. I think I should have just made the goal to get pregnant, thinking back on it. I wanted to be healthy, and know what to expect, other than a baby. In March I found out I am prediabetic, so I joined the gym in April, and was trying to be religious about going. I was doing well, at least until I got sick with the stomach flu. That was the second week in May, and after three days of the yuckies, I still wasnt feeling well so I went to see the Doc. I was having quite a bit of stomach pain and The Doc ordered an ultrasound on my abdomen. I found out the cause of all the pain was from Gallstones! That made sense, and surgery seemed to be the only option, but from my research there were some symptoms that I was having that were not common for Gallstones. A few days later, I was out with my Mom and Sister and decided to stop and get a pregnancy test. My Sister decided I should take one at her house to see. I did and I am!! Great News! BUT, now what? Still in pain...
I talked to my Doc, and they said they can still do the surgery, but I need to see a Surgeon. The Surgeon said in the second trimester. My OB said between 12 and 24 weeks and had determined I was about 8 weeks.
Side note: My due date is Dec. 25th, Christmas Day! But We'll see. Due dates are subject to change.
I have my first ultrasound next friday, so we'll see if it changes any, if it does then that will extend the waiting period to get the gallbladder out.
Piece of advice: never say "How could it get any worse" in any situation, because it can, and it will. I'm proof of that!
I talked to my Doc, and they said they can still do the surgery, but I need to see a Surgeon. The Surgeon said in the second trimester. My OB said between 12 and 24 weeks and had determined I was about 8 weeks.
Side note: My due date is Dec. 25th, Christmas Day! But We'll see. Due dates are subject to change.
I have my first ultrasound next friday, so we'll see if it changes any, if it does then that will extend the waiting period to get the gallbladder out.
Piece of advice: never say "How could it get any worse" in any situation, because it can, and it will. I'm proof of that!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Not so good news, but not entirely bad
So my test results came back on the 2hr glucose test. I am borderline type 2 diabetic. My wonderful beautiful genes that have been passed on have also gave me this little ditty! Why it's not entirely bad news is that it's easily taken care of by diet and exercise. *I just have to get rid of the sweets hanging around the house (and not buy any more) and take up running (hmm) or some sort of exercise. Maybe I'll join a gym, maybe. Anyway, I just gotta do it, they'll be testing me every three months for a while to keep tabs.
*This reminds me of the story of Moses and the children of Israel. When they were bitten by snakes and all they had to do was look to be healed. All I have to do is watch what I eat and exercise, it seems so easy and yet I'm reluctant to do it. But I will, because I want to be here for my family and I don't want to be sick.
*This reminds me of the story of Moses and the children of Israel. When they were bitten by snakes and all they had to do was look to be healed. All I have to do is watch what I eat and exercise, it seems so easy and yet I'm reluctant to do it. But I will, because I want to be here for my family and I don't want to be sick.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
32
I can't believe how fast we grow up. Yep, that says it all. 32. That's my new number, until next year, then I'll trade up for 33. My kids asked me how old I was and they said "WOW!" when I told them. But really it's not that old, and I keep telling myself age is just a number and you are as young as you feel. I feel like I'm still 25 (most days) and people tend to agree (not on the feeling, but on the looking). :) So maybe I'll just be 25 for a while, until people change their mind and say I look 40 instead.
Happy Easter!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ends tonight!
Today is the last day to have your name entered in the giveaway, so if you haven't become a follower and left a comment, today is your last chance! Go to http://thelittlestdaisy.blogspot.com/ and enter.
Get to it!
Ends tonight @ 9pm pst
Friday, March 19, 2010
GIVEAWAY!!!!!
I am having a giveaway!!!
Rules:
1) become a follower and leave a comment @ The Littlest Daisy.
2) refer a friend.
When you become a follower and leave a comment your name will be entered into the drawing once. When you refer a friend, and they become a follower and leave a comment, your name will be entered again and your friends name will be entered as well. Make sure your friend lets me know who referred them when they leave a comment.
Deadline: Thursday, March 25th @ 9:00pm pst
The winner will be announced Friday, March 26th.
Have a great Friday!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
This is IT!
So you know that thing, you know from yesterdays post? You know the one where I was like:
"I have been keeping extra busy with a new project. It's awesome!!! I hope you will like it, if you don't maybe someone else will. But I'm not showing you yet, it's not as ready as I'd like it to be. Maybe in a few more days. If you can't stand waiting to see it, too bad, you'll just have to wait. :D"
and you were like:
"I have been keeping extra busy with a new project. It's awesome!!! I hope you will like it, if you don't maybe someone else will. But I'm not showing you yet, it's not as ready as I'd like it to be. Maybe in a few more days. If you can't stand waiting to see it, too bad, you'll just have to wait. :D"
and you were like:
"you're a tease with this project of yours. can't wait to see it!"
and
"you are a tease! so not fair! ;)"
Well I got done with it faster than I thought I would. It's not perfect yet, but it's at a good enough place that I feel comfortable showing it to you all.
Go here or here and tell me what you think.
Become a follower and leave a comment on the blog and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE...
and
"you are a tease! so not fair! ;)"
Well I got done with it faster than I thought I would. It's not perfect yet, but it's at a good enough place that I feel comfortable showing it to you all.
Go here or here and tell me what you think.
Become a follower and leave a comment on the blog and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE...
Ahhh you'll have to go there and see!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Dear Sister,
Dear Family,
I Love you, and I miss you. I hope all is well.
Dear Friends,
How is life going for you? I miss you all too.
Dear sister,
I really can't wait 'til you get back from your trip. I hope you are having fun on your great adventure over seas. I really wish I were with you, but I'm not, so I want you to hurry back. I need your help with something. I think you know what it is, but in case you don't (it's that thing I've been working on, no not THAT thing, the other one, silly) I'll tell you when you get back.
Dear All,
Good news, my blood tests have shown the titers are down to 8 as of November. Hopefully they have gone down further now, meaning we have a good chance at having a baby. Now all I need is to be pregnant. I know it will happen in the Lords time, so I will remain patient. I have been keeping extra busy with a new project. It's awesome!!! I hope you will like it, if you don't maybe someone else will. But I'm not showing you yet, it's not as ready as I'd like it to be. Maybe in a few more days. If you can't stand waiting to see it, too bad, you'll just have to wait. :D
Love to all
Mechelle
I Love you, and I miss you. I hope all is well.
Dear Friends,
How is life going for you? I miss you all too.
Dear sister,
I really can't wait 'til you get back from your trip. I hope you are having fun on your great adventure over seas. I really wish I were with you, but I'm not, so I want you to hurry back. I need your help with something. I think you know what it is, but in case you don't (it's that thing I've been working on, no not THAT thing, the other one, silly) I'll tell you when you get back.
Dear All,
Good news, my blood tests have shown the titers are down to 8 as of November. Hopefully they have gone down further now, meaning we have a good chance at having a baby. Now all I need is to be pregnant. I know it will happen in the Lords time, so I will remain patient. I have been keeping extra busy with a new project. It's awesome!!! I hope you will like it, if you don't maybe someone else will. But I'm not showing you yet, it's not as ready as I'd like it to be. Maybe in a few more days. If you can't stand waiting to see it, too bad, you'll just have to wait. :D
Love to all
Mechelle
Thursday, January 7, 2010
New years Resolution
So...
I
have thought
Long and hard about
What my New Years Resolution
should be.
I
Wanted it to be
Something
I could accomplish,
that would be a challenge.
My goal?
you may ask...
Is to have another baby!
No,
I'm not pregnant.
But I hope to be byFebruary.
Why
is this a challenge?
If you know my history
and have read my blog
you will know
my last was not easy, in fact it was a rollercoaster of emotion and tri-weekly dr.s appointments, and scares that the baby might not make it. The Doctor says it could be different this time, but I'm not banking on it. I think it will be worse.
Why?
Why, then do it again?
Well, it's hard to explain.
But I just feel, like there is one more baby out there for me.
I feel so strongly about it, that I tear up just typing this.
I know the dangers of what "could" happen,
and they are very real dangers.
But,
I am willing
to go through it all,
(just one more time)
because I know,
even if I lose the baby on the way,
this is the right thing to do.
Wish us luck,
and a few prayers wouldn't hurt either.
Happy New Year!
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