Jason was allergic to the dye they injected into his epidural space. After a nightmarish day in the emergency room, a nervous breakdown, depositing the baby with a friend for the first time (well, the first time longer than an hour or so.... almost 10 hours!!!... well, I ran back after 4 or 5 hours to nurse), a dozen different drugs being combined by the doctor to try and stop his reaction, tons of saline to try and flush his body out, and a $100 copay - he's finally feeling better. Then we had an appointment to review the results of the stupid test that caused this nightmare, and it looks like he's going to need another surgery - we meet with the surgeon tomorrow.
I'm so, so, so glad that this weekend - and this awful circumstance - are over. And that we lived. I'm far from proud of how I handled a lot of it, though. The stress was pretty overwhelming, and I've never felt so vulnerable in my life, but I'm going to really try and soak in the lesson that God was trying to teach me. How many times does he have to show me that I'm NOT in control??? But He is good, and we're all okay. My family is cozy, and relaxed, and happy again. Jason is significantly better, and now I can breathe again.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Just so we're all caught up.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Ugh. Some days having a baby is harder than others.
Charlotte is a cranky pants. Why? Beats me. She's not napping when she should, sleeping when I don't expect her to, and whining and crying in her sleep all night long.
Add to that - Jason had to work until after 9pm last night (I start to enter into "needing my relief pitcher" around 530pm), in preperation for today. Today, he had to undergo a CTI and myelogram, with sedation. It was hard wrangling the baby in an environment where she could latch onto germs - but needed to be quiet b/c others weren't feeling well. Then we find out that Jason has to lay flat for 24 hours afterwards... this wouldn't be so bad if he weren't miserably vomiting as a fun side effect. *sigh*
Hopefully, tomorrow will bring about a better-feeling husband (who wants to vomit when your back is already hurting you so badly?), and a baby that feels better, as well.
How do you know when your baby is just feeding off of the craziness of your own house, or when she doesn't feel good herself?
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter!
Obligatory pictures of my daughter in her Easter outfit...
Friday, March 21, 2008
Beauty from Ashes...
Sorta. :o)
Right after our first nursing session of the morning, I felt the tell-tale rumble that meant Charlotte needed changing. It was one of those ultra-impressive up-the-back, out the sides, someone call the EPA situations, which are the best.
As we're wiping, and hosing, and choking, and navigating around the mess - trying to figure out the best way to handle the situation.... Charlotte laughed, for the first time.
She can poop all over the place anytime she wants, if that's the payout I get. It was perfect.
She makes everyday, the best day ever.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Charlotte's first cold.
My poor little one can.not.breathe. We're doing saline drops, running the humidifier with vaposteam, sitting in a steamy bathroom, using her booger sucker WAAAY more than she is agreeable with.... and still, all you hear is that gurgle-y congested sound. Poor little biscuit.
In really awesome news, my sweet friend Ana's baby boy - who was delivered via emergency c-section at 24 weeks - is coming home tomorrow! One day after his original due date. There' s link to their blog, in my 'people we love' section. Congratulations, Ana & Joe! Jayan is beautiful!!!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
So excited!
I haven't posted an update on my Dad in a while, but he gets to come home this week! Not for good, just for another vacation - but we're so excited that he's going to get to meet Charlotte!
Here are some pictures that he's sent me recently...
Iraq Sunset
