Hello All,
I just wanted to send an update and let you all know how things are going. Today I've been home a week already and can't believe it.
The weekend was nice having everyone home. I was even able to go to the boys’ basketball games. Unfortunately, it really wore me out...more than I had expected...but regardless it was nice to see them play and get out of the house for an hour or so.
It's funny because I feel so blessed that this whole ordeal has progressed so wonderfully that I sometimes forget that I still have a long road ahead of me. The past few days I have been getting more feeling back in my face and ear area. This is great considering that it was numb for so long but new feeling also means feeling new pain. There are a lot of spasms in my ear and around my jaw and neck. The pulling in the skin behind my ear really is bothersome and I seriously can't wait to get theses stitches out. I go Wednesday to get them removed and that should help with all of the pressure and pulling that I'm feeling. I took some muscle relaxers/spasm pills for it on Sunday and I don’t know what was worse…the pain or the sluggishness I felt ALL day from the pills. I don’t do pills well at all so I won’t be taking those anymore.
I’m anxious to talk to the doctor tomorrow and find out just how well things are going. Today has been a not-so-great day…lots of head pressure, ear spasms and eye dryness/burning. I can do pain and recovery…I just want to make sure it is ALL normal and not something else.
Dan went back to work this week. Poor guy…I’m not sure what wears him out more… being home and doing this work or going to work and worrying about being at home. I’m so lucky that he’s so strong. He keeps me grounded that’s for sure.
My dad is still here and helps us out while Dan is at work (this has been such a blessing). Because I can’t do the steps by myself, I stay on one floor for most of the day. My dad however is working out of our house in the basement and every so often he flies up the steps like Kramer in Seinfeld to see if he’s going to catch me doing something I shouldn't. Glad he didn’t move that fast when I was a teen…who knows what kind of trouble I would have been in, lol!
Overall things are going well and still better than expected! We’re so grateful for all of those helping us out be it prayers, meals, encouragement, cards, flowers etc. etc. It has ALL made this recovery a lot more bearable! We’re so thankful and hope you all know how much you mean to us! We’ll be updating you soon…after the appointment tomorrow!
Blessings to you all,
Jen
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Good new Jen, good news. Take it easy and don't over do it. I know we all want to be superwoman but we can't. However - I think you'd probably win. I hope the visit with the doctor is a good one - many prayers girl!
ReplyDeleteTonya
Jen, I'm glad to hear your dad is still there. I know how hard it is to let people take care of you, but I think that's what it's gonna take for you to have a successful recovery. Thanks for the details on your pain, etc. Now I know exactly how to pray for you. I know that God already knows, but it doesn't hurt to be specific. I understand about the pills. I get the same way, but you don't want to be in horrible pain, either. Okay, that's my lecture for the day!!!! Take it easy and remember we love you and are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Oh--tell your dad hello!